MK (Mechanical Kerf)
The patented Gridworks mechanical kerf system utilizes a faux kerf for attachment to our continuous horizontal rails. The Mechanical Kerf Anchor & Gridworx Mechanical Kerf Lock Washer are attached to the back of the cladding panel using a KEIL, FISCHER or T-31 undercut anchor. This system is an effective option for anchoring thin cladding when saw kerfs are not an option, such as ultra-compact surfaces or 20mm thick natural stone. When used in conjunction with our saw kerfed system, the mechanical kerf system can achieve clean, exposed edges at wall transitions.
All of our anchoring systems are designed to be mounted to the building substrate via our standard Thermally Broken Components providing space in the wall for insulation and adjustability. These mounting systems allow for a precise and far more technical way of mounting wall panels thereby allowing for the introduction of mixed media presentations.
This 12mm UCS (Ultra-Compact Surface) material is augmented with a saddle clip creating a faux Kerf for attachment to a continuous horizontal rail. The Mechanical Kerf Anchor & Gridworx Mechanical Kerf Lock Washer are attached to the back of the stone using a KEIL 8.5mm undercut anchor.
A T31 attachment is utilized on natural stone panels of greater thickness. (1″ – 2″) With these anchors combined with today’s contemporary cladding systems, the panels can be set extremely close together creating technically accurate and well-defined joints.
Continuous support panel dead-load
6005A aluminum alloy T6 temper
Undercut Anchor
Mechanical Kerf Anchor & Gridworx Mechanical Kerf Lock Washer
Precise Alignment
Soffits and Underhangs
75% minimum recycled content
Panel thickness range: 1/2″ – 2″
