These chords are plated together with a precision engineered and manufactured structural component called the metal web, these when combined form the easi-joist®. The easi-joist® combines the lightness of timber with the structural qualities of the metal web, together these two components offer an opportunity for designing commercial, domestic and industrial floor applications with spans equal to and exceeding traditional timber joists and their equivalent timber alternative, but with better damping and stiffness qualities. easi-joist® is a precision designed and manufactured floor system, that is designed to make floor joist manufacture faster, more cost effective and easier to install. Open web design
This allows for easier more practical installation of services
including waste water pipes, electrical cabling, heating pipes
and other services.Reduced site wastage
Precisely manufactured easi-joists virtually eliminate all site alterations
this cuts out on waste and pilfering.Light weight
The combination of smaller timber sections with the light weight metal
web means that finished product is lighter than timber and much
lighter than timber equivalents.Speed and ease of erection
As the timber is generally used “on flat” the minimum 72mm width allows
for a speedy set out prior to laying floor boards without the need for
temporary bracing.Top chord support
The easi-joist® is not limited in it’s support capabilities options to
support on the top chord are included.Long term stability
The reduced sections used in the manufacture of the easi-joist®
combined with the metal web means; that less loss of moisture
and shrinkage is seen meaning a quieter and longer lasting floor
system.Comparative with timber
The easi-joist® system can be manufactured to the minimum depth required
in the standard codes of practice.Improved sound and vibration
The metal web floor system allows for the installation of a rigid
Strongback that reduces vibration and improves the overall
performance of the floor.Sizes
Easi-joists can be manufactured in eight sizes195mm 280mm 219mm 304mm 230mm 393mm 254mm 417mm The size differences are as a result of combinations of timber depths and different metal web sizes. The different web sizes create small and large service throughways within the joist itself which may also be a determining factor in the joist depth utilised. Versitle
easi-joist® beams are extremely versatile in a number of areas.Firstly the end conditions can be altered so that no two are the same it is also possible to have extendable/trimmable nibs to take into account minor site alterations. Bracing requirements on joists are minimal with the main bracing component being a Strongback. Erection time is greatly reduced by easy to handle stable sizes of components, plus a minimal quantity of materials. Multinail Mini Sprinter
The Multinail Mini Sprinter is specifically designed for the fast, economical and accurate
manufacture of easi-joists® and is capable of producing up to 300 linear metres of
easi-joists® per day.The 600mm x 11m table can produce 10.25m span easi-joists® with depths of between 200 to 400mm. A pneumatically actuated clamping system secures all the timber members in one operation and can be activated from any position along the table. Timber members and easi-joist® metal webs are positioned using special jigging plates and unique magnetic positioners. |
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