Reinforced boxes are used for transoms from 1.6 m to 4.5 m wide. However, these can be less than 1.6 m wide.
These boxes are reinforced with 3 mm galvanised steel brackets. The brackets are positioned in the box at intervals of 1.2 m and hold the profile in place.
Fixolite reinforced boxes are made of graphite polystyrene (grey).
Bracket for reinforced boxes
The visible angle is intended to be tied into the lintel chain.
The bracket holds the aluminium profile in place and stiffens the box
(*) kg/m: weight may vary for non-standard rails.
wood-cement fiber finish: + 1.15 kg/m
terracotta finish: + 4.32 kg/m
Primer finish: + 0.58 kg/m
(**) R: thermal resistance (m².K/W) taking into account a λ coefficient of 0.0374 W/m.K after application of a safety coefficient of 1.15.
(***) PAL: number of boxes per pallet. Delivery by full lorry. Typically, a truck contains 8 pallets of boxes and 2 pallets of side panels and accessories.
Cutting plans
The sectional drawings of the enclosures are shown with the most common aluminium profiles and with the polystyrene finish. Other finishes are of course also available.
The different aluminium profiles available are shown below.