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Stainless Steel Panels |
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| DESCRIPTION |
 The popularity of
stainless steel as a building material can be attributed to the following:
Longevity:
Stainless outlasts other materials. Under normal conditions, it has a
nearly unlimited life-span. This eliminates the need for
replacement.
Easy
Maintenance:Painting or re-finishing of stainless building products is
eliminated. The only cleaning generally required is washing with detergent and
water. In inaccessible areas, rainfall is normally sufficient to keep stainless
clean.
Attractive
Appearance:Stainless is a bright, clean-looking material that blends well
with all kinds of building materials. Its reflective quality complements and
highlights everything around it. It is available in a variety of finishes.
Corrosion resistance: There is no possibility
of corrosive surfaces forming on stainless steel and staining adjacent
materials. The presence of chromuim in stainless steel forms an invisable,
tenacious and highly protective chrome oxide film on the surface thereby
creating a metal with infinite longevity.
Cost: The
cost comparison of building materials is unrealistic if only initial outlay is
considered. Total cost includes insurance, maintenance, custodial care,
replacement and other factors. Of these maintenance generally represents the
highest cost. Stainless steel is recognized as a long-lasting easily maintained
material for both interior or exterior architectural applications. Its smooth,
dense, corrosion-resistant surfaces minimizes the adhesion of dirt and
maintenance. |
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| Basic Use: |
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Exterior or
Interior |
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New
construction or renovation |
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Commercial and
other applications |
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Typical and
architectural use examples include: |
 - exterior wall panels
- enclosure panels for lobbies and
mezzanines
- entrance way treatments
- store fronts
- fascia
panels
- flashing
- ceiling panels, soffits
- spandrel panels
- beam enclosures
- column covers
- escalator panels
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partitions
- wall trim and accent
strips
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| Limitations: |
For non-structural (non-load bearing) use only. |
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Composition and
Materials
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Solid 1.5 mm (.062") Type 304 stainless steel is used to fabricate
the many Kanalco architectural products, however other thicknesses are
available. Materials coming from the mill in sheet form are finished to
customer specifications, covered with strippable, protective plastic flim and
then formed or worked as required.
Flat material is brake formed; curved
panels are either brake or roll formed, depending on radius and direction of
curve. Corners of pan-formed panels can be welded and ground
smooth.
Kanalco supply the metal building panels only, or panels may be
supplied as composite panel with insulated core and flat liner sheet backing if
required. See accessories below. |
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| Finishes: |
The following stainless steel finishes are offered as standard by
Kanalco:
1) X-L Blend "S" (Exceisior) - typical architectural
applications.
2) X-L Buff (AISI #8) - for mirror-like appearance.
3) No.
4 (Excelsior) brushed finish.
Other finishes available upon
request.
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Accessories
(optional): |
1) Glass fibre insulation of thickness, density and
thermal value as required.
2) Flat liner sheet of factory formed commercial
quality sheet steel.
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| Sizes: |
Width - Coil or sheet is available in up to 1220 mm
(48") width and may be slit to smaller widths.
Length - As desired,
depending on material availability.
Thickness -1.5 mm (.062") is standard.
Other thicknesses available.
Radiused Corners - 6 mm (1/4")
minimum.
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| Shapes: |
Brake or roll (roller die) forming can produce an
infinite variety of shapes. Kanalco can advise on proposed design
configurations upon request.
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Applicable
Standards: |
Kanalco stainless steel fabrications conform to: ASTM A240 for Type
304 stainless steel. CSA G 164-M 1981 or ASTM A123-84 for galvanizing of steel
brackets, liner sheet, etc. CSA W59-1989 for corner or other type
welds.
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TECHNICAL
DATA |
Kanalco stain- less steel fabrications conform to:
ASTM A240 for Type 304 stainless steel. CSA G 164-M 1981 or ASTM A123-84 for
galvanizing of steel brackets, liner sheet, etc. CSA W59-1989 for corner or
other type welds.
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| INSTALLATION |
Methods: Kanalco Ltd. are a custom
manufacturer specializing in the metal fabrications field. Installation of
Kanalco stainless steel products is normally carried out by the appropriate
trades and experienced installers according to specifications and approved shop
drawings.
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| Precautions: |
Precautions: Brackets, clips or
other fixing devices, when made from another metal, should be insulated from
the stainless steel by bitumastic or similar insulators to prevent corrosion or
possible unsightly "bleeding" of other metals.
Eliminate drainage onto
stainless steel from other materials, such as chloride bearing cements and
other corrosive materials.
Fasteners should be concealed as much as
possible for aesthetic reasons, and should have corrosion resistance equal to
or better than the stainless steel to eliminate later repairs. If possible
always use stainless steel fasteners.
The designer's specifications
should make clear to all trades whose work adjoins the stainless steel that
suitable precautions against damage must be
maintained.
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| Building Codes: |
Building Codes: Kanalco metal building panels comply
with the National Building Code of Canada and the various provincial codes.
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AVAILABILITY
& COSTS
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AVAILABILITY & COSTS Kanalco fabricated metal
products can be shipped anywhere in North America. Current cost data is
available upon request. |
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| WARRANTY |
WARRANTY Normal 1 year construction warranty. |
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| MAINTENANCE |
Stainless steels require periodic cleaning just as
other materials do when in service. One of the outstanding features of
stainless steel is the ease with which its fine appearance can be maintained.
In most instances, only a periodic warm water wash is sufficient to restore the
original "gleam".
In all cases, there are some important do's and
dont's that should be followed:
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| Cleaning Methods |
Do
» Wash regularly with
warm water and mild soap or detergent using clean cloth or soft brushes.
» Removes stubborn grime using recomended cleansers and methods.
» Always clean in the direction of original polish lines.
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Always rinse after cleaning and wipe dry.
Don't
» Don't use ordinary steel wool or other metal scrapers to remove
stubborn dirt.
» Don't allow dirt to accumulate.
» Don't
allow protective coatings to remain on new building components...remove all
traces of adhesive as well as plaster, terrazzo, paint and other construction
"splashes".
» Do not use harsh, untested cleansers.
In the
case of mirror-like stainless steel finishes, e.g. X-L Buff, the foregoing is
still applicable however commercial creams are available which will provide
added lustre to these finishes.
For more elaborate cleaning
instructions, please consult with Kanalco Ltd.
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TECHNICAL
SERVICES |
Kanalco Ltd. can provide consultation from
preliminary design through to product application, including the
following:
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Technical advice for both new work and retrofit
applications. |
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Finish samples. |
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Specification assistance. |
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Shop drawings. |
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Recommending contractor sources. |
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Site advice and recommendations. |
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| RELATED REFERENCES |
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Atlas Stainless Steels technical litera- ture available from Atlas
Steels, Welland, Ontario. |
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Additional Kanalco Ltd. MANU-DATA technical literature: - Aluminum
Wall Panels - Metal Column Covers - Specialty Sheet Metal Fabrication -
Insulated Panels |
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| SPECIFICATION |
SPEC NOTE: The following material and
fabrication clauses are arranged for inclusion in the appropriate "Manufactured
Wall Panels" specification Sections using the CSC/CSI 3-Part Section Format.
Square brackets [ ] indicate alternatives, data required or need for the
specifier to make a decision.
MATERIALS
- Metal Building Panels
- Preformed custom fabricated stainless steel building
panels as manufactured by Kanalco Ltd. and as follows:
1 Stainless Steel: Type 304 to ASTM A240,
[1.5 mm (.062")] thick with [X-L Blend "S" - (Excelsior)] [X-L Buff (AISI #8)] [#4(Excelsior)]
finish.
2 Screws: stainless steel to CSA B35.3-1962.
- SPEC NOTE: For item 3 below, refer to :Sealants"
Section for data and insert here asrequired.
3 Sealents: in accordance with Section 07
[_____], paragraph [_____], [_____] colour - selected by [Consultant] [Engineer].
4 Gaskets: closed cell polyurethane foam,
adheasive on two sides, release paper protected. - 5 Isolation coating: [alkali resistant]
[bituminous paint] [epoxy resin solution].
SPEC NOTE: Specify item .6 below only when these
items are used, otherwise delete.
6 Galvanized steel brackets, liner sheet,
etc.: hot dipped galvanizing with zinc coating [600] - g/m2 [(3.4 mils)] to CSA
G164-M1981 or ASTM A123-84.
SPEC NOTE: Specify items .7 and .8 only when
composite panel construction is required.
7 Insulation: glass fibre, density
[_____kg/m3 (_____psf)], flame spread [25], permeance
- 28.75 ng/(Pa.s.m2) (_____perms), [RSI-(R)] indicated.
- 8 Insulation adheasive: compatible with type of
insulation and [zinc coated steel],
- uncombustible after curing.
2 FABRICATION
1 Fabricate wall panels in accordance with specifications and
approved shop drawings.
2 Maximum allowable fabrication tolerences to be:
.1 Panel bow: 0.2% of panel dimensions up to 0.187"
maximum.
.2 Width or length: + 0.80 mm (0.032") up
to 1220 mm (48") + 1.5 mm (0.064") from 1220 mm
to 3360 mm (48" to 144").
.3 Squreness: Maximum 4.7 mm (0.187")
difference between diagonal measurements.
.3 Form all panels to specified dimensions with tolerences to
accomodate thermal expansion and contraction between panels and structural
members. Accurately form radii of curved panels in plant.
.4 Factory fabricate accessory and trim components, ready for
installation. |
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