Floor-to-Floor (6FA) | Floor-to-Wall (6FVA) | ||||
Cast-in | Blockout | 2-hour Fire-rated | Cast-in | Blockout | 2-hour Fire-rated |
6FA-1 6FA-1-2 6FA-2 |
6FA-1m 6FA-2-3m 6FA-2-4m 6FA-2m |
2H6FA-1m-MBF | 6FVA-1 6FVA-1-2 6FVA-2 |
6FVA-1m 6FVA-1-2m 6FVA-2m |
2H6FVA-1m-MBF |
Glide Plate Series
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*; 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
6FA – Abrasive-filled
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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*; 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 Color Chart for details
Load Data Sheet
CAD
Floor-to-Floor (6FA) | Floor-to-Wall (6FVA) | ||||
Cast-in | Blockout | 2-hour Fire-rated | Cast-in | Blockout | 2-hour Fire-rated |
6FA-1 |
6FA-1m |
2H6FA-1m-MBF |
6FVA-1 |
6FVA-1m-1 |
2H6FVA-1m-MBF |
Technical Data
Floor-to-Floor (6FA & SS6FA) & Floor-to-Wall (6FVA & SS6FVA) |
6000-Floor_TechData |
Installation Instructions
Floor-to-Floor (6FA & SS6FA) & Floor-to-Wall (6FVA & SS6FVA) |
6000-Floor_Install |
Additional Info
Short Spec | 3-Part Spec | LEED | Recommended Fire Barrier |
6000-Floor_ShortSpec | EJC-07-95-13_3PartSpec | Balco LEED Brochure | MetaBlock |