Glass Office Partitions

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

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

There are 3 standard types to choose from:

C: CENTRE Stack

S: SIDE stack

R: REMOTE stack

Centre Stack

A single straight line of track where the panels turn perpendicular to the track.  The carriers/trolleys are central to the panel and 50% of the panel is either side of the centreline of the head track.  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 (all along each line of track) by either a 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. By using our 4 bearing trolleys, the end user can 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 mainly off to one side of the track only (looks like an h shape). The panels run along the main line of track and turn perpendicular to the 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.  Please note the head track will need to be supported continuously (all along each line of track) by either a concrete slab or a steel beam. 

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*Bildspec offers two types of tracking systems to accommodate both the high-end user or heavy weights. These are our premium Number One Track and Curves, or our cost-effective Number Two Track, which incorporates high and low rollers to carry the panels.

Remote Stack

There is a main, straight line of track, with the stacking area completely off to one side of the track only (looks like a one-handed Trident/pitchfork). The panels run along the main line of track and turn perpendicular to the track with both carriers/trolleys 100% off the centreline of the head track, and normally stacking into a formed pocket or stacking bay.

*Bildspec offers two types of tracking systems to accommodate both the high-end user or heavy weights.  These are our premium Number One Track and Curves, or our cost-effective Number Two Track, which incorporates high and low rollers to carry the panels.

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Bildspec’s range has been tested to Australian Standard AS1191-200 (R2016) and AS/NZ ISO 717-1 (20040).  The following is a guide to selecting what is appropriate for your project from our range:

46 Rw – 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.

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

Seals - Top and Bottom:

Our systems incorporate a number of seal configurations 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 3

For higher acoustic applications 49 Rw and above, Bildspec suggest a combination of fixed dual line triple finger sweep seals and mechanical retractable seals to the bottom. This still gives the panels the added manoeuvrability of the retracting seal while providing a stronger sound barrier by adding a fixed dual line of fixed triple finger sweep seals.

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Type: Top / Bottom

1: Sweep / Sweep

2: Sweep / Retractable

3: Retractable / Retractable

Closure Type

An acoustic wall with interlocking stiles requires a gap to be created to stack or close up the wall. We can create this gap in 2 ways depending on your project’s requirements:

D: DOOR FULL HEIGHT

X: EXPANDING PANEL

Expanding Panel

This method has a telescopic section that mechanically moves in and out, to “break” the wall down or close it off, however it does not allow for pedestrian access through the wall. This method has the best acoustic properties and adds extra rigidity to the wall system when it is in place. It is operated by a removable handle which means it cannot be operated by people without the required key.

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Full Height Door Panel

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

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Portal Panel (Full Height)

This is generally hinged off the adjacent panel at the stacking end (but can be hinged from the wall in some cases), this closure type allows only to “break” the wall down or close it off. I does not allow for pedestrian access.

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Approximately 38kg per square metre.

One or two-point according to stacking system required operating in an extruded aluminium track.

The operable wall shall be guaranteed against defect in materials and work for one year from installation.

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Bildspec has a range of options to assist you in your DDA compliance requirements for your specific project. Through consultation with your project specific building certifier, we can provide handles that are located in the appropriate position which also confirm to the clearance specifications off the face of the panel. We are also able to provide a range of doors that also meet opening force requirements. Please contact us to go through your specific requirements, so we can provide the relevant information to assist you get the project over the line.