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Technical Guide

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The Fastmount Technical Guide 2024 offers detailed information on panel mounting solutions, focusing on hidden clips for secure fastening of removable panels. The system is versatile, suitable for marine, architectural, aviation, and RV industries, facilitating easy panel removal and refitting.
Benefits
  • No visible fixings
  • Allows repeated panel removal and replacement
  • Prevents panel damage during installation
  • Offers various mounting options: self-tapping, glue, and screw fix
  • Accommodates panel flex and expansion
  • Enhances acoustics and provides cavities for services
  • Reduces downtime during refits
Applications
  • Ceilings, walls, feature panels, furniture, and upholstery
  • Access, inspection, and ventilation panels
  • Interior and selected exterior applications
  • Upholstered, painted, pre-finished, composite, and acoustic panels
  • Mounts into various substrates like GRP, composite, honeycomb, aluminum
  • Suitable for new builds, refits, and upgrades
Product Ranges
  • Standard PC Range: Hidden panel mounting solutions with self-tapping, screw, and adhesive fix options. Pull-out loads vary from 5-33lb.
  • Low Profile LP Range: Clips for wall panels requiring minimal space between panel and substrate. Pull-out loads range from 5-33lb.
  • Very Low Profile VL Range: Designed for very thin substrates, offering minimal space between panel and substrate. Pull-out loads range from 5-22lb.
  • Metal MC Range: For heavy-duty applications requiring robust hidden fixings. Pull-out loads of 11lb or 22lb.
  • Stratlock SL Range: Heavy-duty solution for mounting heavy interior panels onto aluminum or steel frameworks. Highest shear strength and pull-out load of 39.6lb.
  • PanelSafe PS Range: Provides added security and control for panel removal, allowing panels to be suspended for servicing.
  • Textile TC Range: Designed for mounting soft textiles to fabrics and hard surfaces, with clip sets holding up to a 70.5lb break-out load.
Technical Information
Includes layout guides for various panel types and installation scenarios, selection guides for architectural and marine applications, and panel offset guides.
Additional Information
Contains FAQs, maintenance guides, and an overview of the Fastmount range, along with authorized distributor information.
Installation and Support
Installation guides and videos are available for download, and technical support is offered for choosing the right system for specific projects. The document emphasizes ease of installation and the benefits of using Fastmount products.
Specifications and Warranty
The Fastmount panel mounting system comes with a 2-year warranty. It is designed to withstand pressures such as cupping or warping by sealing or veneering both sides of the panel. Fastmount provides advice but is not responsible for clip unclipping due to distorted panels.
Maintenance Procedures
Fastmount clips are designed for easy removal and refitting. Panels should be handled with cotton gloves and removed using specific tools like the CT-05 panel removal tool or CT-17 glass suckers. If clips break, they can be replaced using the CT-06 Service Kit. Regular maintenance includes coating drill bits with tooling oil.
Distributor Information
Fastmount has a global network of distributors across Africa, Australia, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, ensuring easy accessibility to their products worldwide.
Technical Support
Technical support is available in regions such as Australasia, the European Union, the UK, and North America, providing assistance for Fastmount products.
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Catalog excerpts

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Setting the standard for panel mounting. Designed for removable panels, the award winning FastmountTM hidden mounting system delivers a flawless finish with perfect alignment every time. The secret to Fastmount is the unique range of hidden clips ideal for secure fastening of removable panels. With Fastmount, interior panels can be easily removed and refitted in any sequence, time after time. Combining speed, versatility and accuracy, the Fastmount system enables designers, installers and contractors in the marine, architectural, aviation and RV industries to re-think the paneling process. Whether...

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A solution for every panel. The Standard Range offers hidden panel mounting solutions for a variety of applications, and includes self-tapping, screw and adhesive fix options. Pull out loads vary from 5-33lb, depending on the male clip used. The Standard Range is ideal for mounting wall and ceiling panels where the standoff between frame and panel does not need to be kept to a minimum. Male and female clips are interchangeable within the range. Common uses: wall and ceiling panels, acoustic panels, prefabricated panels and seat backs. The Low Profile Range offers self-tapping, screw and adhesive...

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The true and tested way to frame-up and efficiently mount panels. Find out more at fastmount.com/us/ product-category/stratlock-range/ or in our Stratlock Technical Guide

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INTRODUCTION Standard Range Low Profile Range Very Low Profile Range Metal Range Stratlock Range PanelSafe Range Textile Range Fastmount Tools Range PRODUCT SHEETS AND INSTALLATION GUIDES Standard Range Low Profile Range Very Low Profile Range Metal Range Stratlock Rail Systerm PanelSafe Range Textile Range TECHNICAL INFORMATION TD-02 Small or Lightweight Ceiling Panel Layout Guide for All Ranges TD-08 Large Wall Panel Layout Guide for Low Profile Range TD-09 Large Wall Panel Layout Guide for Standard Range TD-12 Heavy or Large Ceiling Panel Layout Guide for Standard and Metal Ranges TD-15 Stratlock...

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Spirit 111 by Spirit Yachts Photo: Spirit Yachts / Waterline Media Welcome to Fastmount panel mounting solutions.

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Panel mounting solution: PC-F1A - ceiling panel PC-M2H - ceiling substrate LP-F8 - wall panel LP-M8A - wall substrate MC-M5 - floor panel MC-F5 - floor substr

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STANDARD PC RANGE The Standard Range offers hidden panel mounting solutions for a variety of applications, and includes self-tapping, screw and adhesive fix options. Pull-out loads vary from 5-33lb, depending on the male clip used. The Standard Range is ideal for mounting wall and ceiling panels where the standoff between frame and panel does not need to be kept to a minimum. Male and female clips are interchangeable within the range. Common uses: wall and ceiling panels, acoustic panels, prefabricated panels and seat backs. PC-M1B STANDARD SELF TAPPING MALE CLIP Male self tapping clip suitable...

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PC-SVMX VARIO SCREW FIX MALE CLIP EXTRA HEAVY DUTY 111lb Male surface mount, screw fix clip with variable gap and high shear strength. Mounts into PC-F1A, PC-SF1, PC-RF1 and PC-AF1. Extra heavy duty clip with 33lb pull out load and location point on base. Screw fix with 3 x countersink screws (maximum #6). No special tools required for installation. See pages 29, 37-46 for more technical details. PC-SM1AC STANDARD SURFACE MOUNT MALE CLIP TRANSLUCENT FOR ACOUSTIC 4.4LB Male surface mount clip for use with acoustic panels. Mounts into PC-F1A, PC-SF1 and PCAF1. Glue fix with 2 part epoxy adhesive...

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FASTMOUNT TOOLS RANGE CP-01ST 3 | FASTMOUNT TECHNICAL GUIDE 2024

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Residential Installation Setting the standard for panel mounting fastmount.com The secret behind a perfect finish. • PC-F1A + PC-M1B Panel mounting solution: PC-F1A - substrate PC-M1B - panel

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LOW PROFILE LP RANGE The Low Profile Range offers self-tapping, screw and adhesive fix clips for mounting wall panels that require less space between panel and substrate. Available in 5-33lb pull out loads depending on the male clip used. The Low Profile Range is ideal for mounting wall panels, with female clips specifically designed to self-tap into curved substrates, drywall and MDF or foam core. Common uses: mounting decorative wall panels to drywall substrates, curved panels to curved walls, and non-upholstered panels to walls. LP-M8A LOW PROFILE SELF TAPPING MALE CLIP Male low profile self...

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VERY LOW PROFILE VL RANGE The Very Low Profile Range offers the least space between panel and substrate, and is suited to very thin substrates and/or panels with no special tools required for installation. Clips can be recessed, screw, rivet or adhesive fixed. Pull-out loads vary from 5-22lb per clip set, with a certified fire-rated version available. Common uses: thin upholstered plywood panels, signage, aluminum honeycomb panels. VL-M3 VERY LOW PROFILE MALE CLIP Male very low profile surface mount clip. Compatible with female clip VL-F3. 11lb pull out load per clip set. Screw or glue fix with...

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VL-M3H VERY LOW PROFILE MALE CLIP HEAVY DUTY 22LB Male very low profile heavy duty surface mount clip. Compatible with female clip VL-F3H. 22lb pull out load per clip set. Screw or glue fix with 2 part epoxy. No special tools required for installation. See pages 59, 62 for more technical details. VL-F3H VERY LOW PROFILE FEMALE CLIP HEAVY DUTY 22LB Female very low profile heavy duty clip for surface or recessed mounting. Compatible with male clip VL-M3H. 22lb pull out load per clip set. Screw or glue fix with 2 part epoxy. No special tools required for installation. See pages 59, 62 for more technical...

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METAL MC RANGE The Metal Range is recommended for more heavy-duty applications that require a robust hidden fixing. Self-tapping, screw or rivet and self-adhesive fix options are available, with pull-out loads of 11lb or 22lb depending on clips used. Stainless Steel clip set (patent pending) has been designed for high fire resistance and durability, and can be used on ceiling and wall panels. Common uses: heavyweight wall and ceiling panels, fire-rated panels and egress paths, metal panels. MC-SSM10 STAINLESS STEEL CLIP MALE Stainless steel screw fix male clip for securing heavy wall and ceiling...

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All Fastmount Ltd catalogs and brochures

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  2. SL-SFA

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  3. SL-M18

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  4. SL-FB

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  5. SL-FA

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  6. LP-AF8A

    1  Page

  7. PC-SM2H

    1  Page

Archived catalogs

  1. VL-M3FR

    1  Page

  2. VL-F3FR

    1  Page

  3. PC-RF1-B

    1  Page

  4. PC-01

    1  Page

  5. PS-150E

    1  Page

  6. PS-150

    1  Page

  7. PC-M2H

    1  Page

  8. PC-SM1AC

    1  Page

  9. PC-F1A

    1  Page

  10. PC-SF1

    1  Page

  11. PC-RF1

    1  Page

  12. PC-AF1

    1  Page

  13. PC-DC1

    1  Page

  14. CT-09DG

    1  Page

  15. VL-CP3

    1  Page

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