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Specification Details

The range described on this website is based on the Quadrant aluminium cabinet-framing system. This method of construction combines good looks with exceptional strength and design flexibility. All the units shown are available at short notice, with a wide choice of variations. They can be supplied complete and ready for use; or can be ordered by trade assemblers in component form.

How the frames fit together

Frame Type

The external frame comes in two variants: Radiused (QS) or Chamfered (CQS), both 30mm deep, andunctionally alike. Subdivisions are made with a flat-fronted rail (LFCXR) 45mm. More info...

New! Fittings

Joints and fixings for Click Extrusions. More info...

Infills

Size guidelines for typical panels. More info...

Metal Finish

Frames have an anodised finish (satin silver AA5), or may be epoxy coated with any of twelve standard colours; see the optional extra's page or references.

Plastic Sections

Glazing beads, sliding door track and flanges for hinged glass doors are in plastic, and available in dark grey or black. Grey is default,and supplied if no colour is specified.

Timber Panels

The standard material for timber infills is a 12mm thick lightly textured melamine-faced board in either light grey or black. Laminate-faced or painted MDF panels may be substituted to special order.

Glazing

6mm Toughened or Laminated - choice at time of order.

Plinths

18mm MDF, finished in Black emulsion.

Storage Base

The standard storage base is a panelled section beneath the display area, fitted with a lockable door and shelf. Additional shelves may be ordered.

  1. Low voltage spotlight
  2. shaded fluorescents
  3. diffused fluorescents

Doors and Locks

Doors used in apertures with a width of 750mm or less are hinged; in apertures wider than 750mm, doors are sliding. All doors are lockable. Unless specified otherwise, locks for hinged doors are keyed alike to a standard pattern for which keys are available in stock. locks for sliding doorsare individually keyed. More info...

Lighting

Most design types allow for lighting, and either fluorescent or low- voltage tungsten is available. The fittings are designed for optimum performance n showcases, and four types are offered:

  1. LVSL - Low Voltage Spotlights

    These abjustable-head lamps take standard 20w netal reflector 48mm 64 base bulbs, and are fixed to the frame. Note: Internal spotlamps generate heat and should be specified with caution.

  2. FLSH - Shaded Fluorescents

    The tube is fitted to the inside of the top front rail, and housed in an unobtrusive aluminium shade which matches the frame.

  3. FLDF - Diffused Fluorescents

    Multiple tubes are fitted in the fascia section and diffused with a white plastic grid.

More info...

Power Feed

Unless specified otherwise, the power feed for lighting is provided via 3m of cable emerging at the left back of the base.