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Aluminium Curtain walling

GEODE MX 52

MXm Toggle

Mechanical Structural Glazing

Characteristics

The Mxm structural glazing curtain walling is a technical design enabling the creation of fully glazed facades without attaching aluminium frames to the glazing. As an alternative to SSG (Structural Sealant Glazing), which uses traditional silicone sealant, the glazing for the fixed and opening sections is attached to the aluminium frame mechanically using special aluminium supports. From the outside, only the glazing and a thin gasket is visible. 

Key features of the GEODE MX 52 Curtain Walling

  • Flat or faceted facades - 6mm to 32mm glazing available as a flat facade or faceted up to 20°
  • Superior load distribution - Less deflection across the transoms allows this system to hold large, heavy glazing units
  • Choice of glazing gaskets - available as over-sized vulcanised corners, linear supply or made-to-order frames to suit project requirements

Design features of the GEODE MX 52 Curtain Walling

  • Visual Consistency - Unique aluminium structure for all external appearances
  • Intelligent Design - Designed for high quality manufacturing and installation 
  • Design details - A wide range of external caps provide greater aesthetic choice
  • Choice of infills - The system can be used with glass, insulated panels and other types of opaque panels 

Our brochure is available to download on the documentation tab above. 

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Documentation
GEODE MX 52 brochure (pdf)

Product benefits

LARGE SIZES

  • Fixed Frames - 4m x 2m max - up to 400kg weight
  • Projecting top-hung vents - 120kg max weight
  • Parallel opening vents - 150kg max weight

DIVERSITY OF APPLICATIONS

  • Concealed opening vents - projecting top hung or parallel
  • Flat or Faceted up to 10°
  • Semi facade, combine with capped solutions

DIVERSITY OF FORMS

  • Glazing is fixed directly onto the curtain wall grid structure without any intermediary profile
  • Glass panels are held onto opening frame by aluminium pressure blocks and can accomodate security peices

HIGH PERFORMANCE

  • Thermal Insulation with glazing - Ug = 1.1 W/m²K
  • Fixed curtain wall with 80% glazing - Ucw =1.5 W/m²K
  • Fixed curtain walling with 50% glazing - Ucw = 1.1 W/m²K.

More information

Projects using aluminium curtain walling GEODE MX 52

City Campus, Manchester

United Kingdom
  • Architect: SimpsonHaugh
  • Fabricator: Hadrian Architectural Glazing
  • Main Contractor: Willmott Dixon

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Blackburn Wing, Bowcliffe Estate

United Kingdom
  • Architect: The Harris Partnership
  • Main Contractor: Conlon Construction
  • Fabricator: AW Glazing

Sarah Swift Building, Lincoln

United Kingdom
The University of Lincoln invested £19m in the construction of the Sarah Swift Building, which is home to the Schools of Health and Social Care and Psychology. TECHNAL MX Visible Grid curtain walling, PY55 doors and FY65 were specified for this project, and were chosen due to their versatility and aesthetic qualities.

Schuster Annex, Manchester

United Kingdom
The Schuster Annex on the University of Manchester's main campus when built, was intended to become a catalyst for excellence in STEM teaching, and was linked to the circular spaces within the existing buildings.

Engineering Building, Lancaster

United Kingdom
The award-winning and BREEAM Outstanding Engineering Building at the internationally renowned Lancaster University features a complete range of architectural aluminium glazing systems from Technal.

Charles Morris Halls, Leeds

United Kingdom
Facade systems from Technal have helped the University of Leeds to set a new benchmark for student accomodation in the city. More than 3,000 sqm of GEODE MX Curtain walling was installed in the two-half hexagon buildings sited around a central landscaped courtyard.