Chicago Metallic® 260 Aluminum Cap 15/16"

Name: Chicago Metallic® 260 Aluminum Cap 15/16"
Brand: Rockfon

This grid system is available in both Intermediate and Heavy Duty designs with hook-end cross tees. This fire-rated system is ideal for locker rooms, commercial kitchens and food preparation areas, and retail applications.

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Chicago Metallic® 260 Aluminum Cap 15/16" Exposed, fire-rated acoustical suspension system is available in Intermediate and Heavy-Duty designs, and is built with hot-dip galvanized steel (HDG-30) with 100% aluminum cap for added corrosion resistance in interior environments. Featuring demountable hook-end cross tees for a quick and easily assembly, this Chicago Metallic™ grid systems is third party certified to meet ASTM standards.

Available in the following standard colors, Rockfon® Color-all™ colors, and RAL color options.

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Grid Colors

- 01 White
- 08 Black
- 44 Satin Silver
- RAL

Material

ASTM C 635 Heavy Duty (HD) and Intermediate Duty (ID) main tee classifications; commercial quality HDG-30 steel, hot-dip galvanized body and aluminium cap, 15/16" width, 1-41/64" height.

Note: A metallurgist should be consulted regarding the suitability of this product for the environmental conditions in which it is being installed.

Application Areas

Fire-rated:

Locker rooms
Commercial kitchens
Food preparation areas
Retail

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Load Bearing

Expand to view deflection table

		Component Load Test Data and Material
Main Tee	Length	Allowable Load per ASTM C635
		Hanger Spacing
				4'	5'	6'
Cross Tee	Length		2'	4'	5'	6'
260.01AZ	144"			ID	6.3	4.9
262.01AZ	24"		41.0
264.01AZ	48"			13.1
280.XXZ.01	144"			HD	8.9	5.6

To convert data into lb/ft2, divide on center spacing of component into lb/ft.

		Light Fixture Load Test Data (based on 1/360 span deflection)
Dimensions	Light Fixtures
	Main & Cross Tees - Allowable Fixture Weight – Pounds
	280.XXZ.01 264.01AZ	260.01AZ 264.01AZ
1' x 4'	67.6	55.6
2’ x 2’	52.8	49.6
2’ x 4’	76.0▲	64.0▲

▲ Limited by safety factor of 2.

Fire Rated Assemblies

Hanger Positions for Fire Rated Situations
This illustrates hanger positions for single fixtures in a field and are covered in the table. Refer to specific design numbers for allowable number of fixtures per square footage of ceiling area.

Non-Fire Rated Assemblies

Hanger Positions for Non-Fire Rated Situations
This illustrates hanger positions for single fixtures in a field. Provide extra hangers for tandem fixtures.

Environment

Materials and Resources (MR)
-Waste Management Planning
-Interiors Life Cycle Impact Reduction
-Environmental Product Declarations
-Sourcing of Raw Materials
-Material Ingredients
-Waste Management
Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)
-Low-Emitting Materials
-Interior Lighting
-Acoustic Performance

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		Component Load Test Data and Material
Main Tee	Length	Allowable Load per ASTM C635
		Hanger Spacing
				4'	5'	6'
Cross Tee	Length		2'	4'	5'	6'
260.01AZ	144"			ID	6.3	4.9
262.01AZ	24"		41.0
264.01AZ	48"			13.1
280.XXZ.01	144"			HD	8.9	5.6

To convert data into lb/ft2, divide on center spacing of component into lb/ft.

		Light Fixture Load Test Data (based on 1/360 span deflection)
Dimensions	Light Fixtures
	Main & Cross Tees - Allowable Fixture Weight – Pounds
	280.XXZ.01 264.01AZ	260.01AZ 264.01AZ
1' x 4'	67.6	55.6
2’ x 2’	52.8	49.6
2’ x 4’	76.0▲	64.0▲