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Drop & Lock™ Metal Panel Attachment System

PANEL ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

Drop & Lock systems developed by Zahner use Inverted Seam technology to enable fast and sealant-free installation of metal panels and other hardware for architectural systems.

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The Wynwood Garage features a painted aluminum facade with perforated planes that create multiple sight-lines. The wall is also designed to allow for additional artwork to be hung on the facade.

The Wynwood Garage features a painted aluminum facade with perforated planes that create multiple sight-lines. The wall is also designed to allow for additional artwork to be hung on the facade.

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Drop & Lock systems benefit from the technologies developed in the Zahner-owned Inverted Seam patent, and enable designers to develop any surface into a panel system with cold connections. The systems use a two-part process for installation, and include all of the hardware needed to hang the panel system. Use of Drop & Lock systems eliminate the need for structural steel in some cases.

Exploded model of installed Drop & Lock panel.

Exploded model of installed Drop & Lock panel.

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Model of installed Drop & Lock panel.

Model of installed Drop & Lock panel.

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Profile model of installed Drop & Lock panel.

Profile model of installed Drop & Lock panel.

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Components of Drop & Lock Systems

Each system is composed of both female hardware and male hardware which enable fast connections with no need for additional sealants or fastening systems. The female components provide the vertical ribbing, attached to the structural steel. The male components are built into the panel. Hanging the panels is a streamlined process. Construction teams lift the panels into position, insert into female connections, and drop into place.

ImageWall can be assembled easily without special tools

ImageWall can be assembled easily without special tools

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Closeup of male attachment tag on perforated panel.

Closeup of male attachment tag on perforated panel.

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Closeup of female install mullion.

Closeup of female install mullion.

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Drop & Lock installation on the Wynwood Garage.

Drop & Lock installation on the Wynwood Garage.

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Detail of the Drop & Lock attachment system on Wynwood Garage.

Detail of the Drop & Lock attachment system on Wynwood Garage.

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