KEELGRID - Advantages, Applications, & Dimensions

KEEL MANUFACTURING, INC.
P.O. Box 450
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Phone: 608-825-2080
Toll Free: 800-765-KEEL (5335)
Fax: 608-837-5498

The Advantages of Keelgrid

Corrosion and rust resistant
Unaffected by moisture and humidity
Lightweight, yet rigid
No paint to blister and peel
Saves money - does not need to be periodically replaced
Doesn't conduct heat or electricity
Installs relatively easily - parts clip together
USDA Accepted
Agriculture Canada Accepted
Class A (1) Flame Spread

KEEL Manufacturing - the innovators of the FRP grid system

We are a leading, and the very first, manufacturer of frp suspended ceiling systems. With over 25 years of experience in fiberglass reinforced plastic for construction, our company has a long history of actual installation experience with KEELGRID. Our staff is extremely knowledgeable and customer references are readily available.

Recommended Applications

The KEELGRID system is an ideal alternative to metal. It is similar in appearance, installation procedure and functional cost to standard metal suspended ceilings. However, KEELGRID is far superior to metal for many applications because it is made of fiberglass reinforced plastic, a high performance material.
In severe environments, KEELGRID is combined with FRP or other types of ceiling panels to provide a complete system that meets sanitation and corrosion resistance requirements.
KEELGRID has been installed in many types of buildings. The most common uses are in production areas, kitchens, locker rooms, restrooms and storage areas in the following facilities:

Laboratories
Pharmaceutical Processing Areas
Hospitals
Clean Rooms
Universities
Animal Surgery and Kennels
Indoor Swimming Pools
Campgrounds
Other Food Processing Plants
Breweries/Beverage plants
Poultry Processing Plants
Canneries
Fisheries
Restaurants and Meal Rooms
Chemical Plants
Concession Areas
Supermarkets
Dairies
Slaughterhouses

Designed to Accept Larger Sized Panels And Light Fixtures

Reduces Cost;
Different Appearance
accommodate light fixtures

Larger 4'x4' and 4'x8' and even 4'x10' panels have been used in KEELGRID applications. Some savings are realized from needing fewer KEELGRID components and some labor savings result from fewer pieces to handle. Laminated and properly sized panels are available from several manufacturers.

The core of the panel can be: extruded or expanded polystyrene; urethanes or isocyanurates; rigid fiberglass, or other core material giving rigidity to the spacing of the skins. Skins can be steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic or other sheet material with the desired characteristics. Generally it is necessary to specify a balanced panel with similar skins on both sides.

Installation

As the photo on the screen shows, KEELGRID assembly is similar to most ceiling systems. It is easy to install because the parts are designed to clip together. Main runners are notched to receive the cross tee clip and provide proper spacing of cross tees when installing a standard 2' x 2' or 2' x 4' system. Main runners are pre-drilled on 1' centers for hanging wires. A step-by-step installation guide is shipped with each order to ensure proper installation.

Unique Triple Holding Power KEELGRID's unique design includes male-female ridges in the grids and clips. This gives a secure installation, making pop rivets necessary only for the more demanding applications.

Standard light fixtures with hinged access panels will work with KEELGRID^®. Despite the strength of the grid, we still recommend that the light fixtures be suspended independent of the grid system.

Dimensional Data

(Dimensions nominal)

Main Runner

Length:12' 0" (3658 mm)
Width:1-3/8" (34.9 mm)
Height:1-3/8" (34.9 mm)

Cross Tee

Length:4'0" (1219 mm)
Width:1-3/8" (34.9 mm)
Height:1-3/8" (34.9 mm)

Cross Tee

Length:2'0" (609 mm)
Width:1-3/8" (34.9 mm)
Height:1-3/8" (34.9 mm)

Wall Angle

Length:8'0" (2438 mm)
Width:1-1/2" (38.1 mm)
Height:1-1/2" (38.1 mm)

Material Composition:

Pultruded fiberglass reinforced plastic

Certifications:

Class A (1) Flame Spread of 5 per UL No. 723, Smoke Development of 125.
USDA and Agriculture Canada accepted.

Future product developments may cause the data to change.

Assembly Clips:
- Splice clip for joining runners and grid end supports
- Cross tee clip for assembling cross tees to system
- Lock clip for special cross tee locations
- Panel hold down clips
Material composition:
Extruded, Grade 1, Type 2 virgin PVC, UL 94 V-O, USDA and Agriculture Canada Accepted
Lay-In Panels:
- Kydex 115 lay-in panels
- Class A (1) fiberglass reinforced plastic
- Class C fiberglass reinforced plastic
- Acoustical panels
- Gypsum board with fiberglass or plastic skins
- Laminated Panels
Panels should meet applicable codes.