Name: Chicago Metallic® 260 Aluminum Cap 15/16"
Brand: Rockfon

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Chicago Metallic® 260 Aluminum Cap 15/16" Exposed, Fire Rated acoustical suspension system is available in intermediate and heavy-duty designs, and is built with HDG 30 steel with an 100% aluminum cap for added corrosion resistance in interior environments. Featuring demountable hook-end cross tees for a quick and easily assembly, this Chicago Metallic™ grid systems is third party certified to meet ASTM standards.

Performance Properties:
-Grid system is available in both intermediate and heavy duty designs with hook-end cross tees
-Fire rated acoustical ceiling grid components are designed with expansion reliefs for fire-rated ceiling assembly installations
-Aluminum cap provides added corrosion resistance in interior building spaces
-Sustainable: Aluminum-100%; steel-minimum 25% recycled content,100% locally recyclable
-Chicago Metallic® suspension systems meet a Class-A flame spread rating in accordance with ASTM standard E1264-08

Available in the following standard colors, Rockfon® Color-all™ colors, and RAL color options.

Grid Colors

- 01 White
- 08 Black
- 44 Satin Silver
- Color-all
- RAL

Material

ASTM C 635 Heavy Duty (HD) and Intermediate Duty (ID) main tee classifications; commercial quality HDG-30 steel, hot-dip galvanized body and aluminium cap, 15/16" width, 1-1/2" height.

Note: A metallurgist should be consulted regarding the suitability of this product for the environmental conditions in which it is being installed.

Application Areas

Fire Rated - Locker rooms, commercial
kitchens and food preparation areas, retail.

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Load Bearing

Expand to view deflection table

	Component Load Test Data and Material
Main Tee	Length	Allowable Load per ASTM C635
		Hanger Spacing
				4'	5'	6'
Cross Tee	Length		2'	4'	5'	6'
260.01AZ	144"			ID	6.0	4.0
262.01AZ	24"		41.0
264.01AZ	48"			13.1
280.XXZ.01	144"			HD	8.9	5.6

To convert data into lb/ft2, divide on center spacing of component into lb/ft.

	Light Fixture Load Test Data (based on 1/360 span deflection)
Dimensions	Light Fixtures
	Main & Cross Tees - Allowable Fixture Weight – Pounds
	280.XXZ.01 264.01AZ	260.01AZ 264.01AZ
1' x 4'	67.6	55.6
2’ x 2’	52.8	49.6
2’ x 4’	76.0▲	64.0▲

▲ Limited by safety factor of 2.

Fire Rated Assemblies

Hanger Positions for Fire Rated Situations
This illustrates hanger positions for single fixtures in a field and are covered in the table. Refer to specific design numbers for allowable number of fixtures per square footage of ceiling area.

Non-Fire Rated Assemblies

Hanger Positions for Non-Fire Rated Situations
This illustrates hanger positions for single fixtures in a field. Provide extra hangers for tandem fixtures.

Environment

Materials and Resources (MR)
-Waste Management Planning
-Interiors Life Cycle Impact Reduction
-Environmental Product Declarations
-Sourcing of Raw Materials
-Material Ingredients
-Waste Management
Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)
-Low-Emitting Materials
-Interior Lighting
-Acoustic Performance

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	Component Load Test Data and Material
Main Tee	Length	Allowable Load per ASTM C635
		Hanger Spacing
				4'	5'	6'
Cross Tee	Length		2'	4'	5'	6'
260.01AZ	144"			ID	6.0	4.0
262.01AZ	24"		41.0
264.01AZ	48"			13.1
280.XXZ.01	144"			HD	8.9	5.6

To convert data into lb/ft2, divide on center spacing of component into lb/ft.

	Light Fixture Load Test Data (based on 1/360 span deflection)
Dimensions	Light Fixtures
	Main & Cross Tees - Allowable Fixture Weight – Pounds
	280.XXZ.01 264.01AZ	260.01AZ 264.01AZ
1' x 4'	67.6	55.6
2’ x 2’	52.8	49.6
2’ x 4’	76.0▲	64.0▲

▲ Limited by safety factor of 2.

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Accessories

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Compatible Tile Edge Types

260/280 System

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Main Runners

Component	Length	Height	Face Width	Slot Spacing	Fire Rated	Seismic	Recycled Content Percentage	Slotting Class	Duty	HDG Coating	Packaging
Main Runners RFN-NA
	144"	1-1/2"	15/16"	6" OC	Fire Rated	C	25%	6" OC, ID	ID	G30	See Packaging Dimensions

	144"	1-41/64"	15/16"	6" OC	Fire Rated	C, DEF	25%	6" OC, HD	HD	G30	See Packaging Dimensions

Cross Tees

Component	Length	Height	Face Width	Slot Spacing	Fire Rated	Seismic	Recycled Content Percentage	Slotting Class	Grid Coupling Type	HDG Coating	Packaging
Cross Tees RFN-NA
	24"	1-1/2"	15/16"	No Slots	Fire Rated	C	25%	No Slots	Hook-End	G30	See Packaging Dimensions

	48"	1-1/2"	15/16"	12" OC	Fire Rated	C	25%	3 Slots 12" OC	Hook-End	G30	See Packaging Dimensions