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Overview of LGSF Design

Light Gauge Steel Frames (LGSF) design and strength calculation uses advanced engineering software, including AutoDesk Revit, AutoDesk Robot, AutoCAD, Vortex, and JFBA. This process adheres to regulatory standards and complies with the European Standard EUROCODE, incorporating all relevant revisions.

Structural Capabilities
LSF technology enables the construction of residential and commercial buildings up to five stories high and self-supporting spans of up to 12 meters, ideal for sheds and warehouses. The Light Gauge Steel Framing nature of these structures eliminates the need for solid foundations, resulting in significantly lower construction costs.

Manufacturing Precision

Furthermore, the precision of up to 1 mm in manufacturing these structures minimises human error, enhancing overall accuracy on construction sites. The prefabricated components are designed to be assembled according to specific installation instructions, ensuring that the final structure remains geometrically stable. Consequently, any deviation from the intended geometry is limited to just one millimetre, ensuring high-quality construction outcomes.

Material Specifications

The metal frame, specifically light-gauge steel structures (LGSF), is produced utilising advanced manufacturing techniques that ensure precise tolerances of only 1 mm. The process involves high-quality structural steel with a yield strength ranging from 350 to 550 MPa, with material thicknesses between 1.2 and 1.6 mm. The profile elements available in heights of 100 mm, 150 mm, and 200 mm, are protected with an anti-corrosive coating. This protection can consist of a 275 g/m² zinc layer, a 150 g/m² zinc and aluminium compound layer, or a 175 g/m² zinc and aluminium compound layer, ensuring durability and longevity of the structure.

Frame Installation Process

Frames are assembled and installed based on the prepared installation drawings. Each frame element is sequentially labelled with a designated definition for the plate or supporting element. Along with each plate or supporting element, assembly instructions are provided. This instruction includes detailed information on the assembly sequence and the layout of the components. Once the plates and supporting elements are assembled, the instructions will guide you on the proper sequence for installing walls, overlays, and additional supporting elements.

Technological Process

The process of manufacturing metal frames is designed to enhance their load-bearing capabilities while also streamlining assembly and installation. This innovative approach ensures that the frames support greater weights and facilitate a more efficient and straightforward setup.

Year-Round Installation Capability

These engineered structures are designed for installation at any time of the year, providing flexibility in scheduling and execution.

Connection and Fastening Technology

Every structural element is secured via a self-drilling bolt installed through a pre-punched hole, producing an audible click during the fixation process. The equipment utilised in this manufacturing process facilitates the creation of single-sectional frame elements that can be easily interconnected through notches in the profile wall. When the ends of the profiles are cut at a 45-degree angle, they can be reliably fixed at locations designated for the installation of brackets and diagonal joints. For interconnecting plates and supporting elements, fastening screws and triple holes are employed. These holes also aid in the alignment of components, thereby eliminating the need for additional measuring tools. The assembly technology can accommodate the attachment of up to three elements at a single point.

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