SAFELY LOCKED UP WITH METAL MESH Roller shutters and doors made of GKD metal mesh impress Thanks to their transparent appearance, our GKD metal mes- with both their aesthetics and functionality. They effectively hes grant a view of the rooms behind it. In this way they help protect segregated areas from unauthorized access or serve create an overall sense of space especially for interior applica- as an optical access barrier. Depending on the model chosen, tions. The degree of transparency can be defined by the type both systems are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Despite of mesh used. The transparent aesthetics can be further high- their apparent lightness, the roller shutters and doors made of lighted by a specially matched illumination concept. All roller GKD metal mesh are sturdy and durable building components. shutters and doors made of GKD metal mesh are motorized
and can be operated fully automatically or individually. They ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE:
are both suitable for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The optimi- – ideal for shops, garages and entrance areas zed lateral guides ensure that the shutters slide down smoo- – various mesh types thly. As they employ stainless steel, these systems are easy to – widths from 2 to 8 m and a maximum height of 5 m – clean using standard commercial non-abrasive cleaners (see suitable for indoors and outdoors also: GKD Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions).
SPECIFICATION Clear width of up to 8 m, clear height of up to 5 m* Scope of delivery: Mesh types: Lago, Sambesi, Tigris • Metal mesh fully assembled with end section, stainless steel Shaft: Steel shaft • 2 standard brackets, 1 pillar block Motor: External motor up to 750 Nm, 3~380V (other • Stainless steel guide with PVC rails motor versions on request) • GfA external drive with digital limit switches; motors by Control system: Wall switch or automated with light curtains other suppliers (also tube motors) on request Wind class: 2 • Dead man‘s control with connection cable and CEE plug Guides: Stainless steel • Metal mesh wrapped around a shaft, Packaging (cardboard) End profile: 2x stainless steel angle 60x40x3 • Optional: Reflection light barrier
The main features according to DIN EN 13241-1 are documented by relevant test certificates.
Mesh: Lago Mesh: Sambesi Mesh: Tigris
* Higher elements on request
GKD – GEBR. KUFFERATH AG Metallweberstraße 46 52353 Düren Germany T +49 (0) 2421 803 - 0 F +49 (0) 2421 803 - 227 creativeweave@gkd.de www.gkd.de
GKD - GEBRÜDER KUFFERATH AG BUSINESS DIVISION: CREATIVEWEAVE
As a privately owned technical weaving mill, we are the world Under the CREATIVEWEAVE brand GKD combines over twen- market leader in woven solutions made of metal and plastic. ty years of experience with a wide variety of architectural and Under the slogan GKD – WORLD WIDE WEAVE, our company design meshes. The scope of application is characterised by groups four independent business divisions: SOLIDWEAVE (in- outstanding aesthetic and functional features: facades are dustrial mesh), WEAVE IN MOTION (process belt mesh), CRE- transformed into shimmering building shells, that become ATIVEWEAVE (architectural mesh) and TRANSPARENT MEDIA sun protection systems with an improved energy balance or FAÇADES. GKD continuously develops new fields of applica- semi-transparent wind and rain filters. Sound-absorbing cei- tions with manufacturing technology and process expertise. lingsystems with improved room acoustics, semi-transparent We use GKD meshes to create efficient systems, equipment room dividers structure areas and media facade systems pro- and components integrated perfectly in the customer‘s pro- ject colour transitions or high-resolution content onto faca- cess across all industry sectors. With seven plants in Germany des day and night. Alongside custom manufacturing, GKD (headquarters), USA, United Kingdom, South Africa, China, offers system components that comply with standards. Sin- India and Chile, GKD is close to the markets all over the wor- ce the beginning of the 1990’s GKD has become a growing ld. More subsidiaries and worldwide representatives are also force in internationally outstanding architectural projects. available to our customers in France, Spain, Dubai, Qatar and designers benefit from the company as a creative source of elsewhere. inspiration and a technical innovator.
GKD - PRODUCTS AND SERVICE CLOSE TO OUR CUSTOMERS, ALL OVER THE WORLD.
01 GKD GERMANY, Düren (HQ)
02 GKD UK, North Yorkshire
02 02 03 GKD FRANCE, La Roque d‘Anthéron 01 01 04 GKD SPAIN, Barcelona 05 05 04 03 03 09 09 04 05 GKD USA, Cambridge, MD 10 10 06 GKD LATIN AMERICA, Santiago de Chile 11 11 GKD_ROLLERSHUTTERS_FLYER_EN_07-16
