Floor-to-Floor | Floor-to-Wall | ||
Aluminum (6FS) | Aluminum (6FVS) | ||
Cast-in | Blockout | Cast-in | Blockout |
6FS-1 6FS-1-2 6FS-2 6FS-2-3 6FS-2-4 6FS-3-5 |
6FS-1-2m 6FS-1m 6FS-2-3m 6FS-2-4m 6FS-2m 6FS-3-5m 6FS-3-6m 6FS-3m 6FS-4-8m 6FS-4m |
6FVS-1 6FVS-1-2 6FVS-1-2E 6FVS-1E 6FVS-2 6FVS-2-3 6FVS-2-4 6FVS-2E 6FVS-3-5 |
6FVS-1-2Em 6FVS-1-2m 6FVS-1-2mg 6FVS-1Em 6FVS-1Emg 6FVS-1m 6FVS-1mg 6FVS-2-3Em 6FVS-2-3m 6FVS-2-3mg 6FVS-2-4Em 6FVS-2-4Emg 6FVS-2-4m 6FVS-2Em 6FVS-2Emg 6FVS-2m 6FVS-2mg 6FVS-3-6Em 6FVS-3-6Emg 6FVS-3-6m 6FVS-3-6mg 6FVS-3Em 6FVS-3m 6FVS-3mg 6FVS-4-8Emg 6FVS-4-8m 6FVS-4m |
Stainless Steel (SS6FS) | Stainless Steel (SS6FVS) | ||
SS6FS-1-2m SS6FS-1-2mg SS6FS-1m SS6FS-2-3m SS6FS-2-3mg SS6FS-2m |
SS6FVS-1-2Em SS6FVS-1-2m |
Glide Plate Series
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, 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
6FS – Grooved
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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, 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
CAD
Floor-to-Floor | Floor-to-Wall | ||
Aluminum (6FS) | Aluminum (6FVS) | ||
Cast-in | Blockout | Cast-in | Blockout |
6FS-1 |
6FS-1-2m |
6FVS-1 |
6FVS-1-2Em |
Stainless Steel (SS6FS) | Stainless Steel (SS6FVS) | ||
SS6FS-1-2m |
SS6FVS-1-2Em |
Technical Data
Floor-to-Floor (6FS & SS6FS) & Floor-to-Wall (6FVS & SS6FVS) |
6000-Floor_TechData |
Installation Instructions
Floor-to-Floor (6FS & SS6FS) & Floor-to-Wall (6FVS & SS6FVS) |
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 |