Our Architectural Expansion Joint Systems blend aesthetically appealing finishes with high performance-tested materials and safety features (i.e. fire rating and ADA compliance). Complete systems are available for floors, walls, ceilings and building exteriors.
Architectural Systems
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Gymnasium Series
1120 (& 1420) – Recessed
RELATED: 1420
JOINT SIZE: 1-2″ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±50% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Designed for minimal “bump” across floor transitions; Vinyl seal in black and gray options; Blockout installation only; Ships in 10′ lengths
PERFORMANCE: Seismic, thermal and wind movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Meets ADA guidelines for slip resistance; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Pedestrian (See Load Data Sheet for details)SKU: n/a -
Glide Plate Series
6FA – Abrasive-filled
RELATED: 6FVA, SS6FA, SS6FVA
JOINT SIZE: 1-8″+ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±50% to ±100% Expansion/Contraction; ±50% to ±100% Lateral Shear; Vertical Shear Varies
FEATURES: Designed for minimal “bump” across floor transitions; Glide plate self-centers during movement; Proprietary, slip-resistant epoxy abrasive; Multiple abrasive color options available (see Color Chart for details); Blockout installation only; Ships in 10′ lengths; Directionally sanded aluminum plate standard
PERFORMANCE: Seismic, thermal and wind movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Meets ADA guidelines for slip resistance; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Pedestrian (See Load Data Sheet for details)SKU: n/a -
Glide Plate Series
6FC – Carpet Recessed
RELATED: 6FVC, SS6FC, SS6FVC
JOINT SIZE: 1-8″+ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±50% to ±100% Expansion/Contraction; ±50% to ±100% Lateral Shear; Vertical Shear Varies
FEATURES: Designed for minimal “bump” across floor transitions; Glide plate self-centers during movement; Blockout installation only; Ships in 10′ lengths; Directionally sanded aluminum plate standard
PERFORMANCE: Seismic, thermal and wind movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Meets ADA guidelines for slip resistance; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Pedestrian (See Load Data Sheet for details)SKU: n/a -
Glide Plate Series
6FP – Smooth
RELATED: 6FVP, SS6FP, SS6FVP
JOINT SIZE: 1-12″+ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±50% to ±100% Expansion/Contraction; ±50% to ±100% Lateral Shear; Vertical Shear Varies
FEATURES: Designed for minimal “bump” across floor transitions; Glide plate self-centers during movement; Blockout installation only; Ships in 10′ lengths; Directionally sanded aluminum plate standard, stainless steel option available (subject to upcharge)
PERFORMANCE: Seismic, thermal and wind movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Meets ADA guidelines for slip resistance; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Pedestrian (See Load Data Sheet for details)SKU: n/a -
Glide Plate Series
6FS – Grooved
RELATED: 6FVS, SS6FS, SS6FVS
JOINT SIZE: 1-8″+ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±50% to ±100% Expansion/Contraction; ±50% to ±100% Lateral Shear; Vertical Shear Varies
FEATURES: Exposed grooved covers; Designed for minimal “bump” across floor transitions; Glide plate self-centers during movement; Blockout installation only; Ships in 10′ lengths; Directionally sanded aluminum plate standard
PERFORMANCE: Seismic, thermal and wind movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Meets ADA guidelines for slip resistance; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Pedestrian (See Load Data Sheet for details)SKU: n/a -
Glide Plate Series
6FTP – Tile Recessed
RELATED: 6FVTP, SS6FTP, SS6FVTP
JOINT SIZE: 1-8″+ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±50% to ±100% Expansion/Contraction; ±50% to ±100% Lateral Shear; Vertical Shear Varies
FEATURES: Tile infill; Designed for minimal “bump” across floor transitions; Glide plate self-centers during movement; Blockout installation only; Ships in 10′ lengths; Directionally sanded aluminum plate standard
PERFORMANCE: Seismic, thermal and wind movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Meets ADA guidelines for slip resistance; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Pedestrian (See Load Data Sheet for details)SKU: n/a -
Glide Plate Series
6GW – Recessed
RELATED: 6GWC, 6GWFC, SS6GW, SS6GWC
JOINT SIZE: 1-12″ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±50% to ±100% Expansion/Contraction; ±50% to ±100% Lateral Shear; Vertical Shear Varies
FEATURES: Easy to clean; No exposed fasteners; Paintable option available (contact factory for details)*; Glide plate can be formed to custom corners; Flush mount installation only; Ships in 10′ lengths; Directionally sanded aluminum plate standard, stainless steel option available (Subject to additional charges and extended lead times); 0.625″ depth
PERFORMANCE: Seismic, thermal and wind movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Contributes to LEED® creditsSKU: n/a -
Glide Plate Series
6TW – Surface Mount
RELATED: 6TWC, 6TWFC, SS6TW, SS6TWC
JOINT SIZE: 1-8″+ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±50% to ±100% Expansion/Contraction; ±50% to ±100% Lateral Shear; Vertical Shear Varies
FEATURES: Easy to clean; No exposed fasteners; Paintable option available (contact factory for details); Glide plate can be formed to custom corners; Ships in 10′ lengths; Directionally sanded aluminum plate standard, stainless steel option available (Subject to additional charges and extended lead times); 0.5″ depth
PERFORMANCE: Seismic, thermal and wind movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Contributes to LEED® creditsSKU: n/a -
Elastomeric Seal Series
75FCA – Acoustical Ceiling
RELATED: 75FCAC; 75FCACE
JOINT SIZE: 1-2″ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±25% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Extruded santroprene seal; No exposed fasteners; Flush mount installation only; Multiple santoprene color options available (see Color Chart for details); Ships in 10′ lengths
PERFORMANCE: Thermal movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Contributes to LEED® creditsSKU: n/a -
Elastomeric Seal Series
75FCE – Carpet Surface Mount
RELATED: 75FVCE
JOINT SIZE: 1-2″ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±25% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Flanges for carpet; Narrow exposed sightline; No exposed fasteners; Surface mount installation only; Multiple santoprene color options available (see Color Chart for details); Ships in 10′ lengths
PERFORMANCE: Thermal movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Meets ADA guidelines for slip resistance; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Pedestrian (See Load Data Sheet for details)SKU: n/a -
Elastomeric Seal Series
75FP – Recessed Mount
RELATED: 75FVP
JOINT SIZE: 1-2″ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±25% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Narrow exposed sightline; No exposed fasteners; Recessed mount installation only; Multiple santoprene color options available (see Color Chart for details); Ships in 10′ lengths; Available in 0.75,” 1,” 1.5,” and 2″ depths
PERFORMANCE: Thermal movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Meets ADA guidelines for slip resistance; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Pedestrian (See Load Data Sheet for details)SKU: n/a -
Elastomeric Seal Series
75FPE – Smooth Surface Mount
RELATED: 75FVPE
JOINT SIZE: 1-2″ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±25% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Ideal for retrofit applications; Surface mount installation only; Multiple santoprene color options available (see Color Chart for details); Ships in 10′ lengths
PERFORMANCE: Thermal movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Meets ADA guidelines for slip resistance; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Pedestrian (See Load Data Sheet for details)SKU: n/a -
Elastomeric Seal Series
75FTE – Tile Surface Mount
RELATED: 75FVTE
JOINT SIZE: 1-2″ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±25% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Flush with tile flooring; Surface mount installation only; Multiple santoprene color options available (see Color Chart for details); Ships in 10′ lengths
PERFORMANCE: Thermal movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Meets ADA guidelines for slip resistance; Contributes to LEED® credits
LOAD: Pedestrian (See Load Data Sheet for details)SKU: n/a -
Elastomeric Seal Series
75FWG – Drywall
RELATED: 75FWGC
JOINT SIZE: 1-2″ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±25% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Extruded santoprene seal; Surface mount installation only; Tape/Feather (by others); Multiple santoprene color options available (see Color Chart for details); Ships in 10′ lengths
PERFORMANCE: Thermal movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Contributes to LEED® creditsSKU: n/a -
Elastomeric Seal Series
75FWP – Plaster
RELATED: 75FWVP
JOINT SIZE: 1-2″ (Custom larger sizes may be available; contact Balco directly)
MOVEMENT: ±25% Expansion/Contraction
FEATURES: Extruded santroprene seal; Narrow exposed sightline; No exposed fasteners; Recessed mount installation only; Multiple santoprene color options available (see Color Chart for details); Ships in 10′ lengths; 0.75″ depth
PERFORMANCE: Thermal movement per ASTM E1399 standard; Contributes to LEED® creditsSKU: n/a