Cladding Screws
Cladding fasteners should be selected for the panel build-up, support thickness, exposure condition and sealing requirement. JOPAL offers self drilling fastening systems for metal wall and façade applications with technical product data.
Products connected to this application.
BIFIX-CS-48-1PBIFIX® 4.8XL 1P EcoZinView technical product
BIFIX-CS-55-63-3PBIFIX® 5.5XL & 6.3XL 3P EcoZinView technical product
BIFIX-SS304-48-1PBIFIX® SS304 4.8XL 1PView technical product
BIFIX-CS-HT-3PBIFIX® 5.5XL & 6.3XL High Thread 3P EcoZinView technical product
BIFIX-CS-55-5PBIFIX® 5.5XL 5P EcoZinView technical product
BIFIX-BM-55-63-3PBIFIX® Bi-Metal Stainless Steel 304 5.5XL & 6.3XL 3P UltraZinView technical product
BIFIX-BM-HT-3PBIFIX® Bi-Metal Stainless Steel 304 5.5XL & 6.3XL High Thread 3P UltraZinView technical product
BIFIX-BM-55-5PBIFIX® Bi-Metal Stainless Steel 304 5.5XL 5P UltraZinView technical productWhat matters for this connection.
Fastener selection
Identify the cladding sheet or panel build-up and the supporting rail thickness. Check drilling capacity, thread engagement, head and washer geometry, and material or coating for the exposure.
Installation control
Maintain perpendicular installation and controlled seating to avoid local sheet distortion. Where a sealing washer is specified, compress it uniformly without over-driving.
Connection checks
Consider wind-related connection demand, sheet pull-over, support pull-out, edge and fixing locations, thermal movement, material compatibility and corrosion exposure.
Common questions for this application.
What should be checked when selecting screws for metal cladding?
Check the cladding build-up, supporting-steel thickness, drill capacity, screw length, thread engagement, washer requirement and environmental exposure.
Why is pull-over relevant to cladding fasteners?
The cladding sheet can govern the connection around the fastener head or washer. Fastener strength alone therefore does not describe the complete connection performance.
Does external cladding require additional corrosion consideration?
Yes. Material and coating selection should reflect the actual exposure and compatibility with the connected materials, using the relevant product documentation and project requirements.