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Drop & Lock™

Panel Attachment System

Drop & Lock

Drop & Lock enables fast and sealant-free installation of metal panels and other hardware for architectural metal systems.

About Drop & Lock

Drop & Lock facilitates precise, efficient, and sealant-free installation of Zahner metal panels for diverse façade and wall applications. It is designed to work with Zahner’s exclusive materials, as well as painted or anodized aluminum options, and can be used in combination with ImageWall and ImageLines perforation techniques or other Zahner treatments. Its straightforward design minimizes engineering time and guarantees precise, high-quality installations without compromise.

Benefits

Customizable

Compatible with various metals and treatments, including Zahner’s proprietary materials, to meet specific design needs.

Efficient Installation

The hook-and-slot assembly means fewer fasteners, and no need for special tools, reducing labor costs and time.

Precise Construction

All components are made from CNC-cut metal, ensuring precision and reliability from the factory to the finish line.

Fit to Your Project

Drop & Lock offers various hardware types depending on your substrate and system depth requirements.

Components & Assembly

Drop & Lock uses a simple and effective hook-and-slot design that consists of single-return metal panels that attach to a system of hat-channels (for continuous substrates) or mullions.

Mullion Hardware
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Hat Channel Hardware
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Downloads

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Drop & Lock 3-Part Specificationdocx
Drop & Lock CAD Details – DWGdwg
Drop & Lock CAD Details – PDFpdf
Drop & Lock System Datasheetpdf

Drop & Lock Projects

UT Arlington Cooper Street Bridge

UT Arlington Cooper Street Bridge

50 Hudson Yards Terrace

50 Hudson Yards Terrace

University of Houston-Clear Lake Central Plant Expansion

University of Houston-Clear Lake Central Plant Expansion

1256 Penn Avenue

1256 Penn Avenue

Carver Elementary

Carver Elementary

Wynwood Garage

Wynwood Garage

Exploratory Hall at George Mason University

Exploratory Hall at George Mason University

350 Sparks

350 Sparks

Equal Justice Initiative Building

Equal Justice Initiative Building

Waiea at Ward Village

Waiea at Ward Village

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Learn how to purchase and specify Zahner products and systems.

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From Zahner’s signature metal Surfaces to the Moda modular wall panel system, Standard Products are cost-effective options to bring extraordinary impact, material quality, and performance to projects of any size or any budget.

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Zahner Versatile Systems are pre-engineered solutions that are ready to specify.

They are the perfect way to get ready-to-install Zahner Surfaces without the time and costs of a custom-engineered solution.

Versatile Systems can be adapted to fit your project requirements, typically offering multiple options for panel sizes, shapes, and joint layouts.

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The Zahner Custom Solutions team team drives project innovation through collaboration with designers, architects, and artists.

Custom Solutions leverage Zahner’s full capabilities, services from pre-design to installation, and even R&D, all aligned to deliver on your most ambitious vision.

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Take the Next Step with Drop & Lock

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Build the Incredible with Drop & Lock

Bring the beauty and performance of Zahner’s metal surfaces to your project with Drop & Lock.