Introduction
Operable walls form the most flexible wall system in the selection of movable walls. There are no hinges, no floor tracks and no limits to park elements. You can park the panels in the other room if you like, using upper track system. You probably wonder whether it is possible to install such walls after your rooms have already been finished by the architect – the answer is a definite yes! You never know when you might need to rearrange your rooms by creating additional space – operable walls give you the opportunity with no significant effort and labour.
Optimally to use the available space, requires variety of selectable panel types. Standard panels and telescopic panels to realize wall connections, request modern architecture fundamentally only. Corner panels enable crosswise the displacebeness to the partition. Standard angles of 45 degrees and 90 degrees understand themselves as suggestions other conceptions are able. Door panels provide for constantness of separated spaces. Opening width up to 1000mm to meet technical demands at the building. Complicated sketches by T-panels are implemented. Our partitions recieved transparency by glass windows. Pivot doors complete the supply. For the separate storage of panels a pocket door is an optimal solution. Surface-to be flush with the wall, it enables a smooth termination.
Telescopic elements:
All partition panels will be locked with telescope system to create magnificent sound insulation. Only 1/3 of a turn is needed to open or close. There are no mid-positions - the bottom and top telescopic seals cannot be accidentally left in a partially "closed" positions to rub against the floor. The vertical edges at both ends of the panel are the same - there are no male and female parts - making fitting together quick and easy.
Track system:
Operable walls come only with the upper track system. The tracks are attached to adjustable brackets and there is always a possibility to add bracket length with metal tubes and diagonal fixings. No floor tracks are needed with the upper track system.
There are one or two special rollers on each panel, which help to achieve the smooth rolling in the track.
The panels are really easy to move due to plastic-coated carrier wheels equipped with ball bearings enable movable partitions to be operated easily and silently. In tracks with many angles, horizontal double carrier wheels add movability at intersections and angles.
Construction of panels:
The thickness of an operable wall panel is 85-100mm (depending on the level of sound insulation). A wide range of materials is used for acoustic isolation. All the panels are framed with anodiazed aluminium (except the 50dB wall in which case concealed aluminium frame is a standard solution), which gives the panels a touch of elegance and strength.
Surface decorating materials:
You can use hundreds of different materials creating the surface of the operable wall - paint, veneers, fabric, metal sheets, laminate etc. There are thousands of possibilities to mix different materials to get the most unique and elegant look for your walls.
Fire ratings for operable walls
Fire safety is an area of growing concern in the construction industry. In certain applications, an operable partition must not only control sound, but maintain a fire rating as well. To answer this challenge, our supplies are the only manufacturer of acoustically rated, UL listed fire safety products; in both accordion and flat panel operable partition configurations. We can also deliver fire-rated movable, operable and folding partitions.
Whenever you need fire rated operable partitions, whether in a school, a hotel, or a convention center --- or any other public facility --- be sure to contact Movable Wall Team. Let us help you provide the fire safety your project needs.
Special solutions:
Panels are available with window elements and pass doors, which make the usage of the wall more flexible and easier. Standard panels come with an anodiazed aluminium frame but it is also possible to paint them according to RAL colour catalogue. There are a wide variety of details to be used to make the panels look more powerful or elegant – all you have to do is make your selection.
Two movable partitions may be placed at 90 degree to each other. Curved walls can be assembled using angeled track sections.
We also offer fireproof movable walls.
Installation
If building deflections makes operating a movable partition difficult, the height of the track can be adjusted with supports in order to free the partition.
Installation of the movable walls is quick, easy and economic. A track system needs to be fixed with the included special adjustable brackets. If there is a space wider than a 150 mm between the track and the ceiling, it is necessary to install additional metal tubes to hang the whole system.
Standard ceiling support and track encasement profiles can also be suspended from the track without special solutions.
Please read the manual about installing movable walls to get the best results in the shortest time!
Care and maintenance
The aluminium carrier tracks do not rust and need no lubrication. Wheel ball bearings are self-lubricating. Aluminum frames protect the faces of the panel from being dented. Panel faces may be changed on the spot, if needed - they do not have to be sent to the factory if they are damaged or changed for a new style when required.
Planning service
Our planning service is willing to help you to choose the right wall type from the wide range of our models to meet your needs. Operable and folding walls are planned and measured for every project accordi
ng to its requirements. Planning service is there to assist you with your questions concerning for exmple measurements, difficulties with dividing rooms etc. Please email our Planning service and they are more than happy to help you.
We recommend that you buy this book and read it carefully before buying soundproof movable wall or any soundproof room divider.
