Product Description

Installed on the interior face of curtain wall systems in spandrel areas, Galvaspan back pans are secured to the wall framing using appropriate fasteners. The cavity of the back pan is filled with mineral wool or fiberglass that is pin-welded to the steel pan.

Features, Advantages

• Industry-unique 3-piece design for greater structural integrity
• 4 available profiles to suit a variety of conditions
• Joints and seams are spot welded, then sealed using a butyl rubber component sealing compound
• Consultation services available prior to final shop drawings
• Design assistance and consultation on special shapes and finishes also available.

Sizes, Dimensions

• Galvaspan™ back pans can be custom fabricated to suit project requirements
• Pan depth: Fabricated to 125 mm (5”) thickness in any increment
• Gauges: 20 and 22 gauge are standard; however, pans can be fabricated in any gauge to suit requirements
• Oversize pans: Back pan sizes greater than 2.3 m² (25 square feet) are custom fabricated and incorporate an integrated joint stiffening design

Applications, Uses

• On interior face of the curtain wall system, in the spandrel area or behind opaque panels
• New or retrofit construction
• Over steel, concrete, masonry or wood structures
• Concealed or exposed locations (painted backs)
• Painted or anodized aluminum skin
• Structured Incremental Shipping (SIS) delivers parts in the order required — floor by floor, elevation by elevation — for installation convenience

Applicable Standards

• ASTM 653/A, 653M-06 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated (Galvanized) by Hot Dip Process
• CGSB 19-GP-14M. Sealing Compound, One Component, Butyl-Polyisobutylene Polymer Base, Solvent Curing Butyl
• ASTM A 123/A123M-02 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

Warranty

One year limited warranty against faulty materials, fabrication or workmanship. Extended warranties available upon request prior to commencement of project. Contact SpandrelTech Ltd. for requirements.