Glass Office Partitions

Konnect™ shall consist of top-supported, manually operated panels that can be linked together to form a sound-attenuating barrier.

Panels shall be 100mm thick, double glazed using 6.38mm laminated glass (or thicker dependant on acoustic requirements) in an extruded aluminium perimeter frame with interlocking vertical stiles.

There are 3 standard stacking types available:

C: CENTRE Stack

S: SIDE stack

R: REMOTE stack

Centre Stack

A single straight line of track where the panels turn and stack perpendicular to the track.  The carriers/trolleys are fitted centrally to each panel and, when stacked, 50% of the panel is positioned either side of the centreline of (perpendicular to) the head track.  There is no separate stack track, instead the panels fold away on the main run of track to one or both ends.  Please note the head track will need to be supported continuously along the full length of the track by either a suitable overhead concrete slab or a steel beam. This is the simplest and most cost-effective way to stack away your panels. This system typically has the panels hinged in pairs for stability. For Centre Stack systems, Bildspec’s ‘Number One Track and Trolleys’ (each trolley has 4 x vertical bearing wheels) enable the end user to glide the panels away and transform the space as required.

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Side Stack

There is a main, straight line of track, with the stacking area/tracks off to one side of the track only (looks like an ‘h’ shape/configuration). The panels run along the main line of track and turn perpendicular to the track as they approach the stack bay track. The carriers/trolleys move 95% to the side of the centreline of the head track, with only one carrier/trolley staying on the main line of the track (the other trolley is diverted to the stack bay track).  Please note the head track will need to be supported continuously along the full length of the main track and (stack bay tracks) by either a suitable overhead concrete slab or a steel beam.

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*For Side & Remote Stack options, Bildspec offers two types of tracking systems, both with diverters, where possible, to guide the panels into/out of the stack bay:

i.  our premium ‘Number One Track and Curves’ 

OR 

ii. our more cost-effective ‘Number Two Track and Rollers’ which incorporates high and low rollers.

Remote Stack

There is a main, straight line of track, with the stacking area/tracks completely off to one side of the track only (looks like a one-handed trident shape/configuration). The panels run along the main line of track and turn perpendicular to the track as they approach the stack bay, with both carriers/trolleys stacking 100% off the centreline of the head track, normally stacking into a pocket recess or stacking bay.

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*For Side & Remote Stack options, Bildspec offers two types of tracking systems, both with diverters, where possible, to guide the panels into/out of the stack bay:

i.  our premium ‘Number One Track and Curves’ 

OR 

ii. our more cost-effective ‘Number Two Track and Rollers’ which incorporates high and low rollers.

The full Bildspec range has been tested to Australian Standard AS1191-200 (R2016) and AS/NZ ISO 717-1 (2004).  The following is a guide to selecting what is appropriate for your project from the Bildspec Konnect™ range:

Rw46 – Normal speaking voices somewhat intelligible, you can understand some words and tonality. Suited to applications like school classrooms (EFSG standard), smaller 4 – 6 people meeting rooms, church halls and aged care facilities.

Rw48 – Raised voices barely intelligible, suited to applications such as boardrooms, larger 8 – 12 people meeting spaces, smaller conference centres and hotel function rooms.

Bildspec Konnect™ acoustic operable wall systems offer several seal configuration options, dependant on the site conditions and the application

Type 1 

Our basic offering being a dual line of fixed triple finger sweep seals top and bottom, which can be trimmed to the floor. These are a cost-effective option, however they can cause friction when the panels travel over the floor’s high points which in turn makes the panels harder to move.

Type 2 

Our recommended and standard offering of dual line fixed triple finger sweep seals at top and mechanical retractable bottom seals. This assists the friction free movement of the panel offered by the retracting bottom seal. Furthermore, with a seal travel of 35mm, panels are able to accommodate more inconsistencies in undulating floor levels.

Type 4 

For higher acoustic applications (e.g. Rw48 and above), Bildspec suggests a combination of fixed dual line triple finger sweep seals plus mechanical retractable seals to the bottom with fixed seals to the top. This arrangement combines the manoeuvrability benefits of retracting seals while providing a superior sound barrier.

1 Sweep / Sweep

2 Sweep / Retractable

4 Sweep / Sweep and Retractable

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Closure Type

An acoustic wall with interlocking stiles requires a gap to be created in order to stack and set-up the wall. We can create this gap in 3 ways depending on your project’s requirements:

X: EXPANDING PANEL (not generally used for Konnect glazed operable walls)

D: DOOR FULL HEIGHT

P: PORTAL PANEL

Expanding Panel

(not generally used for Konnect glazed operable walls)

Normally located at the stack end of the operable wall, the Expanding panel has a telescopic section that mechanically retracts (to “break”/stack the wall) or extends (to set the wall up). An Expanding panel does not allow for easy pedestrian access through the wall; however, this method results in the best acoustic properties, plus it adds extra rigidity to the wall system when it is in place. The Expanding panel is operated by a removable crank handle, making it inoperable without the required key.

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Full Height Door Panel

Generally hinged off the wall jamb at the stacking end (but can instead be hinged from another panel), this closure type allows not only to “break” the wall down/set-up, but also allows pedestrian access through the wall. This access can be designed to provide DDA (Disability Discrimination Act requirement) compliance.

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Portal Panel (Full Height)

The Portal Panel is generally much narrower than a Door Panel and is usually hinged off the adjacent panel at the stacking end (but may instead be hinged from a wall jamb in some cases). This closure type allows only to “break” the wall down/set-up; being narrow, a Portal Panel does not allow for pedestrian access.

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Rw46: approximately 42kg per square metre

Rw48: approximately 60kg per square metre

Designed, engineered, manufactured and tested in Australia to ensure

robust quality and superior acoustic performance, all Bildspec products 

are covered by an industry-leading 2-year conditional warranty, with optional 

extended warranty/Preventative Maintenance Agreements available.

(Please click on this link to view a sample warranty letter).

Bildspec has a range of options which will meet the DDA compliance requirements specific to your project. Through consultation with your project-specific building certifier, we can provide compliant door handles, fitted to the appropriate height which also conform to the clearance specifications off the face of the panel. We can also ensure that doors will meet DDA-mandated opening force requirements. Please contact Bildspec to discuss your specific project requirements.