DEFLOK® takes off / by Shaun Evans

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We have seen a great response from construction professionals to the DEFLOK® wall bracing system. There have been a few questions, so here are some answers:

Q: What DEFLOK® unit is used for steel, aluminum and timber?
A:
We have progressed our base configuration so you can order DEFLOK® and use the same unit for both steel, aluminum and timber applications.

Q: Can I use DEFLOK® for aluminium partition suites and glazing lines?
A:
Yes, in fact many aluminium suites don’t have the same vertical deflection allowance as steel deflection tracks, so DEFLOK® is ideal for aluminium.

Q: How much vertical deflection does DEFLOK® account for?
A:
DEFLOK® accounts for +/- 35mm of vertical deflection.

Q: How do we know the capacity of the DEFLOK® system?
A:
We tested DEFLOK® at full extension, its weakest position, giving us a true capacity.

Q: Can I replace TRACKLOK® with DEFLOK®?
A:
Yes, it has been designed to be a direct swap - if you are completing a project where TRACKLOK® is specified, but perhaps the top floor is under a purlin roof requiring vertical deflection allowance, then you can use DEFLOK® at the same centers.