Drop & Lock™
Panel Attachment System
Drop & Lock enables fast and sealant-free installation of metal panels and other hardware for architectural metal systems.
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About Drop & Lock
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Drop & Lock comprises panels with returns that engage into vertical mullions using interlocking components. Once the mullions are laid out and in place, the panels are easily mounted. Installers lift the panels into position, insert L-shaped prongs into corresponding slots in the mullions, and drop them into place. The shape of the prongs and gravity immediately lock the panels into the mullions.
Great for any vertical wall application, we help your team choose the best material, surface treatments, panel sizes, and joint patterns for your project’s design and budget.
Benefits
Installation: Quick and easy installation without need for special tools
Material Usage: Panel sizes can nest efficiently into raw material sheets
Removable Panels: Panels can easily be removed and replaced
Concealed Hardware: No visible fasteners; no visible backside weld transfer
Lower Engineering Effort: Details & specifications reduce engineering time
Downloads
| Title | File Type | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Drop & Lock – with Mullion and Anchor – DWG / DXF / PDF | ||
| Drop & Lock 3-Part Specification | ||
| Drop & Lock 3-Part Specification | ||
| Drop & Lock CAD Details – DWG | ||
| Drop & Lock CAD Details – PDF | ||
| Drop & Lock Detail Set – PDF | ||
| Drop & Lock System Datasheet |
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They are the perfect way to get ready-to-install Zahner Surfaces, without the time and costs required for 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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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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Bring the beauty and performance of Zahner’s metal surfaces to your project with Drop & Lock.