Most commonly, purlins are major components of roof structures. C and z purlins prefabricated building manufacturer. Metsecs purlins division is the uks largest designer and manufacturer of light gauge galvanised steel purlins, side rails and mezzanine floor systems. Our prepunched purlins are quick to install and suitable for both insulated and uninsulated roofs and walls. Metsec sfs specification manual free download as pdf file. Roof purlins are supported either by rafters or building walls and the roof deck is laid over the purlins. Mei z purlin mei z section are secondary structural members used to gab between frames. Metsec offer a wide range of z, c and mezzanine floor sections designed to provide optimal levels of structural performance in roof, wall and mezzanine floor constructions. In certain circumstances such as wind reversal conditions, large bay sizes or cladding systems that do not provide lateral restraint, then antisag ties may be required. Metsecs purlin division is the uks largest designer and manufacturer of light gauge galvanised steel purlins, side rails and mezzanine floor systems for use in a. If you would like to know more download our brochure today. Commonly sized cold rolled cee purlin as used in the australian construction market. The other divisions are purlins, hepsec, lattice beams, metstrut, crf, manipulation mpm and windows.
The most common types of purlins are c and z purlins which are cold formed from galvanized iron sheet. The uks largest cold roll forming specialist metsec. Voestalpine metsec plc free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual. Like the dunc grey velodrome shown on the cover and below left venue for the cycling events at the sydney 2000 olympic games where in a worlds first, pairs of backtoback curved. The structures including kamcurve purlins may be partially limited by the length of the csection elements, from which these purlins are formed, as well as by the transportation of items of high radius of curvature. We offer total roofing and cladding solutions which we deliver with our dedicated haulage fleet. Providing products for the construction and manufacturing industries. They are mainly used for roof and wall purlins instead or hot rolled isections or u. Purlin structure design ss049aeneu provide tables for determining their maximum span length and thus the maximum spacing between purlins depending on the span length load.
Purlin system purlin systems include a main purlin and a secondary purlin. Metsec purlin technical manual roof beam structure scribd. The section reference of a zsection 232mm deep and 1. The metsec eaves beam is a purposedesigned profile for use as an eaves purlin, top sheeting rail and gutter support. Metsec framing division was formed in 1984 and forms one of eight divisions within metsec. Crlb37eg beam clamp is fm approved when installed in the bottom mount orientation. Z purlins declarations of performance downloads metsec. Purlins support the loads from the roof deck or sheathing and are supported by the principal rafters andor the building walls, steel beams etc. The metsec file transfer macro will create a transfer file compatible with the metsec detailing program.
Metsec is first to market with the product after identifying a need in the claddings market for a flange with a wider surface for fixing to. In some cases, it may be necessary to use two or more kamcurve purlins. Z purlins can be produced in an infinite variation, ranging from the smallest to the largest. Having a high strength to weight ratio eing economical. Purlin systems metsec the system offers a wide range of z section design for the provision of optimum structural solutions of modern roof frames. Cee purlin is primarily used as structural framework in buildings due to. Helping model the modern company voestalpine metsec plc in brief voestalpine metsec plc is a british manufacturing company, founded in the iron and steel heartland of the west midlands 85. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. Profile forms particularly aiming at the optimization of the carrying capacity values render the exceptionally favorable weight capacity ratio of these construction elements.
Purlins designing buildings wiki share your construction industry knowledge. Cold roll formed zed purlins and c sections for building shell applications made from continuously. Structural systems metsec a name you can trust and which is a synonym for the. Section properties and load span table brochure presents load span capacities for albion sections eaves beam, purlin and side rail systems. Additional gauges are now incorporated within our range, keeping albion sections as the cold rolled solution providing the largest choice of economically. They are installed on top of the roof rafters with a felt underlayment or vapor barrier installed on top. Metal roof purlins are installed horizontally under metal roofs. Request further literature and downloads for metsec steel framing systems for the construction and manufacturing industry. Metsec s purlins division is the uks largest designer and manufacturer of light gauge galvanised steel purlins, side rails and mezzanine floor systems.
The transfer file can be used to place an order from your cold rolled steel suppliers. The main purlin is used to install the roof and outside wall column and beam. Zed purlin systems z and c sections for secondary steel structures. Zed purlin systems z and c sections for secondary steel structures design tables according to eurocodes easy design in software metspec 12.
All values calculated according to swedish code and stbkn5 type thickness mm a b h ieff 104 mm4 ibr 104 mm4 weff 103 mm3 v rd kn allowable support reaction l55mm md knm mid support end support. Purlins and side rails key benefits and links metsec. The uks largest specialist cold rollforming company, voestalpine metsec offers a range of high quality cable management systems including, cable tray, cable ladder and cable trunking. Purlins are horizontal beams that are used for structural support in buildings. Multibeam purlins on popular spans do not generally require antisag ties. Metsec purlins and side rails section dimensions and. Guidance document gd 24 installation of purlins and. Our zpurlins are the secondary structural members used to support the roof sheeting wall cladding. Take a look at our purlins technical manual for more information. Metsec launches new wide flange purlins product building. Metsec purlins selected for plymouth universitys new faculty of art metsec purlin division has supplied its light gauge galvanised steel purlins for the roof of plymouth universitys new faculty of art. The secondary purlin fixes the roof sheet and wall panel to the structure. Metsec uk leaders in thedesign and manufacture ofengineered and bespoke purlinand side rail building solutions.
This cad file can be used in your structural cad drawings. The metsec eaves beams is a purposedesigned profile for use as an eaves purlin, top sheeting rail and gutter support. Bsi verification for bim level 2 design and construction bim verification for design and construction. Metsec purlin technical manual free download as pdf file. Metsec developed and now lead the market when it comes to light gauge galvanised steel structural framing systems suitable for a wide range of applications in most sectors of construction. Voestalpine metsec plc filing history free information. The free encyclopedia for uk steel construction information. A key part of this is that all metsec products leaving our site are barcoded which allows for traceability throughout the manufacturing process. The metsec eaves beam caters for spans up to 15m depending on the load to be applied. The image above illustrates a typical assembly with cleader fixed to the underside of the purlin, it may also be fixed to the purlin top flange. The type of thermal roofing insulation, if installed inside the building, may also influence the choice of purlin. Metsec sfs specification manual framing construction. Csection purlin by metsec metsec offer a wide range of z, c and mezzanine floor sections designed to provide optimal levels of structural performance in roof, wall and mezzanine floor constructions.
The roof structure presented a number of challenges due to its complex shape and load. Sign up to our free newsletter to get exclusive offers and the latest manufacturers bim and cad models added to our site. In addition, our zed section purlins come with a wide range of compatible accessories and can be supplied for the majority of cladding types and designs. Quality metsec operates strict design and quality procedures through a quality management system accredited to bs en iso 9001. General information cleader angle is generally used to provide a fixing face at the top of gable ends. Csection purlin by metsec metsec offer a wide range of z, c and mezzanine floor sections designed to provide optimal levels of structural performance. Simply click on the individual section you wish to download for free. Zsection purlin by metsec our zed purlin product range consists of a fully compatible range of zsection profiles made from cold rolled steel in depths ranging from 142mm to 342mm deep. Purlins selected from this technical manual obey a deflection criteria of span180 for conventional steel decking. Metsec framing division has two main products, sfs and metframe. Purlins are 2 by 4 feet and are installed much like metal roofing. Our comprehensive range of coldrolled structural products includes composite steel floordecks, purlin and rail systems and a range of ancillary products.
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