Forma Column Casings
metal column casings
Manufacture
Manufactured from aluminium, stainless steel or steel, which forms a 2mm thick metal skin, the Forma range is designed for both interior and exterior use.
The manufacturing process ensures that a low moisture content of around 7% is maintained to ensure greater stability.
For extra support, a lightweight internal brace can also be supplied to give additional rigidity to the curved, square or rectangular sections.
The materials used in the Forma range conform to the following standards:
Aluminium - BS EN 485-2,
Stainless steel - EN 10088-2 & BS EN 10259,
Steel - BS EN 10051,
Extruded products - BS EN 573 & BS EN 755.
Installation
A support frame is secured to the column, providing a rigid, lightweight and easy to fit structure to which the casing is secured using screw fixings.
All fixings are concealed using an extruded infill feature joint. This method is used as standard on all Forma column casings.
Fire performance
As Forma column casings are manufactured from ferrous and non-ferrous metals, they can be regarded as non-combustible, achieving a Class 'O' spread of flame to BS 476-4.
Location and use
Suitable for interior and exterior use, Forma column casings are available in a range of shapes, including standard circular and square sections as well as custom shapes and dimensions to meet specific project requirements and installation needs.
Finish options
Polyester powder coatings and 'brushed' finishes are the most regularly specified, although a wide range of options is also available. In addition to patterned, embossed and perforated materials, Forma casings can also be specified with anodised, oxide tinted or polished finishes depending on the material selected.
The finishes used with the Forma range conform to the following standards:
Polyester powder coating to BS 6496/7 in any RAL or BS 4800/381C colour,
Polishing - BS1134 Part 1 - Assessment of surface texture,
Anodising - BS 3987 (25 Microns).
Please click here to view the 'Finishes' selection guide for more information.
Technical drawing downloads
A range of technical drawings in both PDF and DWG file formats are available. Please click here to visit our download page and select the drawings you require.
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