Fabricwal^®
SOFT COVERED ACCORDION PARTITIONS
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Panelfold’s Fabricwal accordion partitions
combine the best features of the other popular brands of fabric accordion partitions with added timely innovations. Sight dividing models as well as acoustically rated models may be specified.

• Sound Ratings of STC 39 and STC 40
• Steel Pantograph Framework
• Exclusive Adjustable Sweepseals
• Beautiful Vinyl Fabric or Carpet Covers

Guide Specifications

Part 2. Products

2.1 ACCORDION PARTITION shall be (specify: Fabricwal non-acoustical; STC 39; or STC 40); (specify: manually or electrically operated) as manufactured by Panelfold, Inc., Miami, Florida, USA.

2.2 ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT: Continuous vinyl sweep seal installed both sides, fixed at top and adjustable at bottom; formed steel insulating panels, continuously lined with acoustical membrane; deep-nesting end posts with sound seals; and positive latch. Partitions shall be as independently tested in accordance with ASTM E90-85.

2.3 FRAMEWORK shall be formed 16 gauge steel pantograph hinge plates welded to 3/16” diameter steel rods. Install a single row top and bottom at 42” intervals of height. Install double row at top over 12’1” high. Steel alloy carrier pendant shall be suspended from reinforced hinge channel.

2.4 COVERS of heavy duty, Class “A” flame spread rated vinyl with 100% polyester backing or covers of wall carpet or panel fabrics shall be steel leaf fastened to the frame. Colors to be selected from manufacturer’s standards.

2.5 TRACK shall be heavy duty extruded aluminum (with integral Ceilingshield™ for recessed track applications). Two ball-bearing wheels shall be installed at every other volute and four wheels at each end post.

2.6 END POSTS of fabric or carpet covered 16 gauge (1.6mm) formed steel shall have deep-nesting natural anodized aluminum nose with 3/8” (10mm) diameter holes to release trapped air; Gripull™ handles, automatic latches and jamb mould.

2.7 STACK FORMULA: (Approx.) 2”/ft. (167mm/m) plus 4” (102mm) for each end post.

2.8 HANGING WEIGHT: (Approx.) Non-acoustical 2.0 lbs./ft² (10kg/m²); STC 39, 5.0 lbs./ft² (23kg/m²); STC 40, 5.5 lbs./ft² (27kg/m²).

Air Release

Fabricwal end posts are equipped with air release vents that allow air trapped during the operation of the partition to help keep fabric covers from “ballooning” and to allow easier operation. Gripull handles and positive latches are standard on all models.

TYPES OF APPLICATIONS