| Door Strength |
The
AWS ViewMASTER™ stiles are 50mm thick with heavy
wall thickness front and back to improve the overall
strength. |
| Typical
examples of panel strengths shown below:
|
|
Door
Panel |
Series
50 |
Series
50 |
Series
52 |
Series
52 |
|
|
Height |
Width |
Bi-fold
stiles |
French
stiles |
Bi-fold
stiles |
French
Stiles |
|
2400mm |
700mm |
1741Pa |
1603Pa |
1297Pa |
1304Pa |
|
2400mm |
900mm |
1385Pa |
1275Pa |
1032Pa |
1037Pa |
|
2700mm |
700mm |
1214Pa |
1117Pa |
904Pa |
909Pa |
|
2700mm |
900mm |
961Pa |
885Pa |
716Pa |
720Pa |
|
2900mm |
700mm |
976Pa |
899Pa |
727Pa |
731Pa |
|
2900mm |
900mm |
771Pa |
710Pa |
575Pa |
577Pa |
| Based on a maximum allowable metal deflection of 1/180. | ||
As
you can see from the above tables the French meeting
stiles are not as strong as the Bi-fold stiles. |
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On
door types BFD3+1, BFD5+1 and BFD3+3 use the French
stiles ratings. On all other door types use the Bi-fold stiles ratings. |
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Testing:
We have successfully tested the Bi-fold door for compliance
with Australian Standard AS2047. Air infiltration
was extremely low making the doors suitable for air-conditioned
buildings. |
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