Air-Frame™ 509 2” Gasket Ceiling System

The latest ceiling grid system is a new product designed specifically for the heavier hanger load requirements of 300-mm wafer transport systems. This unique grid system is comprised of 2” wide clear anodized extruded aluminum tee members that are stick-built using a unique cam-loc system. Once assembled the grid forms a continuous gasketed ledge to receive filters or lights for an ultraclean manufacturing environment. The basic grid is designed to be walkable. With the addition of a “Backbone” the system is capable of suspending minienvironments and/or automated material handling systems (AMHS) hangers at the room side of the grid. The “Backbone” is a retrofit member that bolts to the top of the grid using the integral nut slot extruded into the grid. They can be factory installed or retrofit in the future without effecting adjacent filters. Hangers may be placed anywhere below the grid to suspend Minienvironments or AMHS. Hangers are provided at 48” on center in both directions. The wall headtrack and appurtenances are attached using Bosch™ tee nuts and the integral nut slot extruded into the grid. This unique grid connection speeds installation and permits future modification of the grid layout.

Air-Frame™ 508 Flushlight Ceiling System

This grid was designed to provide uniform airflow for Class 10 or better applications. The Air-Frame™ 508 is a flush, gel or gasket seal ceiling grid system with integral lights, sprinklers and ionizers. Both are comprised of 2.5” (62.5mm) wide extruded aluminum tee members that form a continuous gel trough or gasket ledge to structure to receive filters for ultraclean manufacturing environments. The ceiling plane of the (508) is completely flush to mitigate interference when placing walls, minienvironments or wafer transport systems. Hangers and walls can be placed below light fixtures, without impeding lamp replacement. Each grid member comes pre-cut from the factory, there is no drilling or tapping required for installation. The members are simply bolted together using the unique connection bars and integral nut slot continuous along the top of the grid extrusion. Plenum tops are capable of supporting recirculating air handling units (AHUs) and also serve as integral catwalks. A gasket seal is not suitable for most plenum configurations.

Air-Frame™ 510 Light-Weight Ceiling System

The lightweight gasket-seal ceiling grid system comprised of 2” wide extruded aluminum tee members and extruded aluminum perimeter angles that form a continuous gasketed ledge to receive HEPA or ULPA filters, blank pans or tiles and light fixtures, to meet requirements of varying “less stringent” clean environments. Tight tolerances combined with the simple assembly methods result in expeditious installation and shorter ramp-up times. Each grid member comes pre-cut from the factory; there is no drilling or taping required for installation. The members are simply snapped together using specially designed clips and pre-punched extrusions. The pre-punched extrusions allow for filter sizes 2’x 2’, 2’x 4’ and 4’x 4’ as required. An extruded wall angle is used at the perimeter of the room. The 510 system comes with factory installed gaskets and clips making onsite installation up to 3 times faster than comparable systems. The system is hung from 12 gauge hanger wire on 4’ centers, troffer lights and filters should be independently supported per governing codes.

Air-Frame™ 511 Gel Grid Ceiling System

The Air-Frame™ 511 is a 2” wide gel-seal ceiling grid system comprised of 2” (50mm) wide extruded aluminum tee members that are either bolted or welded together to form a continuous gel trough to receive knife edge HEPA or ULPA filters for ultraclean manufacturing environments. Caulk is used on the upstream side of the grid to seal the gel trough joints during “gel-set”. Once the gel has set, all joints are sealed by gel, not caulk. Without additional structure or hanger rods the 511 grid, when hung on 48” centers is capable of carrying 510 pound point load at 48” on center from special hanger designed universally to attach to the grid. The stick-built configuration is available as factory assembled modules or as a field-laid system. Sprinkler penetrations occur at grid intersections or blank pans.

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