Rear-ventilated rainscreen façades combine a sophisticated appearance with modern technology. The structure fulfils high requirements in terms of energy efficiency, protection against the environmental influences and noise, durability, low maintenance, moisture regulation and sustainability. Fischer façade systems provide advantages in terms of technology,
energy and cost-effectiveness, with the added benefits of safety and flexible design options. The company offers the ideal solutions for exposed or concealed fixings for all façade
cladding materials tailored to the requirements of customers and projects.
The all-in-one system of compatible products with tested and approved individual components covers a wide range of subframe solutions. A comprehensive range of stainless steel
or aluminium components of the subframe systems enables extensive prefabrication, simple application and fast installation. The spectrum includes systems for any type of
façade material, structural and energy requirements as well as thermally decoupled solutions to transfer loads from rear ventilated rainscreen façades into the building substrate. This
includes secure and energy-optimised wall holders as a ‘certified passive house component of the Passivhaus Institute as well as the stainless steel FLH-R wall holder,
another product highlight with the additional assurance of a European Technical Assessment (ETA).
The range of fixings comprises exposed versions such as clamps, rivets, self-drilling screws, and suspension bolt solutions for façade cassettes to FZP II undercut anchors for
concealed, aesthetic fixings and, compared to conventional edge fixings, structurally optimised installation of all kinds of cladding materials. The FZP II anchors provide a geometrical
inter-locking without expansion forces in conical undercut drill holes. Compared to standard edge fixings, the undercut anchors enable the bending stress of the panel to be reduced
by up to 50 percent through the statically adjustable position of the anchor in the fifth-point on the backside of the panel.
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From a single source: In addition to subframe solutions and panel fastenings, fischer’s perfectly coordinated all-in-one system for rear-ventilated rainscreen façades includes the corresponding plugs and fasteners. The all-in-one solutions for installing rear-ventilated rainscreen façades from a single source speed up the progress of construction while lowering project costs. Image: fischer
This technique achieves lower slab bending moments and higher load-bearing capacities and allows more freedom during planning and execution, while better use can be made
of the respective technical material properties. The optimised structural system and the increased pull-out forces allow either larger-sized panels of the same thickness or thinner
and therefore lighter panels in comparison to edge fixings. In addition to subframe solutions and panel fixings, the perfectly coordinated all-in-one system includes the corresponding anchors and connection elements. The complete solutions for installing rear-ventilated rainscreen façades from a single source speed up the progress of construction while lowering project costs.
Innovations for solar façades New solutions for carrying out lasting and secure solar façades complement the range. The new PV clip system guarantees quick, secure and cost-effective fastenings for framed PV modules on common substrates or subframes.
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A new highlight of Berlin’s skyline: Estrel Tower will stand 176 m tall after its completion. fischer InnoLock FES RS-S cast-in channels were used In order to secure the element façade to the concrete columns. Accompanying FBC-S-225 Innolock t-head bolts create a positive fit with the serrated lip of the rail. The system guarantees maximum load-bearing capacity in every direction. Image: fischer
The horizontal ATK 103 PV clasp system meanwhile provides customers with an aesthetic alternative for solar façades.
A wide range for all façade requirements. Additional solutions for modern building envelopes include fischer FES anchor channels that guarantee a high level of safety and load-bearing capacity when anchoring façade elements in concrete through a form fit as a cast-in fixing solution. The fixtures are applied and fastened with the FBC channel bolts. Another progressive aspect is the comprehensive fischer FireStop portfolio of product solutions that prevent the spread of fire, smoke and toxic gases if a fire breaks out. The range provides a suitable, user-friendly and efficient solution for simple and complex applications such as safely implementing rear-ventilated rainscreen and curtain wall façades. fischer’s range further includes innovative insulation fixings that are efficient to install into versatile external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) thanks to their intuitive and quick application while protecting the ETICS against wind loads. The fixing expert offers additional installation elements that allow light to medium fixtures to be securely fastened to the ETICS without causing thermal bridges. fischer also offers its stand-off installation system, Thermax, which can be used to securely fasten medium to heavy fixtures to ETICS with almost no thermal
loss. With its comprehensive range of services, the fixing expert fischer supports its customers throughout every phase of implementing a façade – from consultancy services, calculations, approval procedures, briefing and installation through to the project’s successful completion.
fischer Group of Companies
The fischer Group of Companies, headquartered in Waldachtal in Germany’s northern Black Forest, generated sales of 1.16 billion euros in 2023 with a worldwide staff of 5,900 employees. The family-owned company operates 52 companies worldwide and exports to about 120 countries. It includes the four divisions fischer fixing systems, fischertechnik, fischer Consulting and fischer Electronic Solutions.
fischer fixing systems is the technological market leader in key areas of fixing technology. fischer offers products that deliver technical perfection to a wide range of customers, from do-it-yourselfers to tradespeople to key account partners.
With its construction kits, fischertechnik is active in both the toymaking and the educational sector. fischertechnik is one of the last remaining toy makers to exclusively develop and produce in Germany.
fischer Consulting evolved from the competence developed in the company itself, which includes the fischer ProcessSystem with its central aim of permanent improvement for the ultimate benefit of the customer. fischer Consulting advises small and medium-sized businesses, government agencies and major companies on their path towards lean and efficient
processes.
fischer Electronic Solutions develops and manufactures custom electronic solutions for the industrial and medical sectors, with a focus on long-term partnerships and tailor-made, high-quality solutions. As a partner in innovation, fischer Electronic Solutions is breaking new ground together with its customers to build a successful future.
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