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DISCLAIMERS

Hilti strives to achieve continuous development and innovation. This manual is thus
subject to change without notice. Hilti strongly advises customers to verify the
respective product application for the intended use by consulting a structural
engineer and making the necessary calculations to ensure compliance with the
applicable norms and standards. It is essential that the product is used strictly in
accordance with the applicable Hilti instructions for use and within the application
limits specified in the Hilti technical data sheets, technical specifications and
supporting product literature. Due to the fact that construction materials and
environmental conditions vary widely, information given in this manual is solely
based on principles and safety factors believed to be correct at the time they were
established. The customer is ultimately responsible for checking the present
condition of supporting materials and the applicability of the selected product
application. Hilti shall not be liable for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential
damages, losses or expenses in connection with any information contained in this
manual or in connection with, or by reason of, the use of, or inability to use the
products for any intended purpose. This limitation of liability does not apply to
personal damages culpably caused by Hilti. Implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness of the products are herewith expressly excluded.

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NAMING CONVENTIONS USED IN THE MANUALS

FOR TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Add on
I – With isolator
Trade

Size
M – Medium bracket
MFT – Mounting facade technology
L – Large bracket

MFT - MF I 065 L 6.5S

BRACKET: 5 – 5 mm hole for direct fastening

Hole
MF – Mac Fox 6.5s – 6.5 mm hole for screw fastening
FOX H – FOX H 11 – 11 mm hole for anchor fastening
FOX VT – FOX VT
FOX HT – FOX HT
S2S U – S2S bracket
Dimension

065 – Length of bracket

S2S U AP – S2S adapter plate
40 x 40 x 1.8 – Dimension of profile
6 – 8 – Clamps (panel thickness)
PROFILE:
14 / 25 – Hangers (panel thickness + clamp width)
L – L-profile
T – T-profile
O – Omega support profile
UZ – UZ-profile
Z – Z-profile
PJH – Joint profile horizontal
PJV – Joint profile vertical
– Edge profile
Type

PE
PV – Ventilation profile
PW – Window connection profile
CP – Cassette support profile
STULP – Stulp profile
TS – Trespa profile
PCT T – Terracotta clamp support
PCT L – Terracotta clamp support
HP – Hanger profile

ACCESSORIES:
DF – Mounting element
UNI – Mounting element timber
CON – Mounting element
CF – Mounting element
CV (B / M / E) – Clamp (bottom / middle / edge)
CT (T / M / B) – Terracotta clamp
H 200 – Hanger

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 CONTENTS AND OVERVIEW OF THIS MANUAL

Sections Page

 Basics

 General requirements / regulations

 Panels and systems

 System descriptions

 Load tables

 U-value

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Section Page

 Basics

Overview 2–3
Base materials 4
Bracket fasteners 4–5
Bracket fastening 5
Insulation 6
Insulation fasteners 7–8
Brackets / profiles 9 – 11
Vertical profile fasteners 11 – 12
Horizontal profile fasteners 12 – 13
Cladding materials 14 – 15
Cladding fasteners 16

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 OVERVIEW
Rain screens / ventilated facades

The need to adhere to ecological and cost-efficiency specifications is becoming an

increasingly important part of the planning and construction of buildings. Energy
savings, energy efficiency (up to and including so-called passive houses), costs and
attractive appearance are important criteria about which decisions have to be made.
Facade structures must fulfil high demands in terms of long-term requirements such
as protection from the elements, thermal insulation, durability and low maintenance,
design elements, fire protection, soundproofing as well as ecological requirements.
The decision to incorporate a rain screen / ventilated facade in the design of the buil-
ding makes it possible to take all of these aspects into account in the optimal way.

A conservative approach to the use of natural resources and the comfort and well-
being of the building’s occupants as well as the reduction of long-term cost factors
(e.g. building costs, service life, maintenance costs) are further advantages of rain
screens / ventilated facades. Moreover, when it comes to appearance and design
considerations, rain screens / ventilated facades open up a multitude of possibilities.
Energy generation systems (solar thermal and photovoltaic) can also be incorpo-
rated in the design. In terms of building physics and from a technical as well as
cost efficiency point of view, a rain screen / ventilated facade provides the optimum
solution for the outer skin of a building, not only in new construction but also in
renovation projects.

The main advantages of rain screens / ventilated facades

• Lasting protection from the elements provided by the cladding
• High functionality in terms of building physics – thermal insulation stays perma-
nently dry thanks to ventilation
• High energy efficiency through use of insulating materials suitable for rain
screens / ventilated facades plus innovative substructures make it possible to
achieve almost any desired U-value
• Simple solutions comprising adjustable substructures for use on uneven, difficult
supporting surfaces
• A comfortable indoor climate thanks to a vapor diffusion coefficient that decreases
from inside towards the outside
• Cooling effect in summer thanks to the temperature barrier effect of the ventilation
cavity – excess heat is dissipated through this cavity
• Thermal insulation in winter thanks to the increased heat transition resistance of
the ventilation cavity
• Sustainable method of construction thanks to long life, low maintenance and
separate layers (easy demolition and recycling)
• Reliable fire protection through the corresponding choice of system components
and building materials classes
• Soundproofing: the high noise absorption characteristics of mineral wool insulati-
on in conjunction with thick cladding is capable of achieving a high noise reducti-
on factor
• Lightning protection: metal substructures and cladding can serve as a natural
lightning conductor, or can be connected to separate lightning conductor systems

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OVERVIEW
A ventilated facade is an outside wall cladding application in which the ventilation
zone behind the cladding material is in contact with the atmosphere.

• A ventilated facade is a multi-layered system, which can guarantee long term

functionality; combining functional, economical and aesthetic properties;
it insulates and protects the primary structure from weather exposure.

• It fulfills all necessary requirements in terms of building physics and static design.

A ventilated facade comprises 5 main parts:

 Base material
 Insulation with fasteners 

 
 Ventilation gap
 Substructure

 Facade panel / cladding material

Schematic structure of a ventilated facade

① Base material
② ⑥
② Bracket fastener
⑤
③ Insulation

④ Insulation fastener

① ⑤ Bracket / profile
④ ⑥ Profile fastener
③
⑧ ⑦ ⑦ Cladding material

⑧ Cladding fastener

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 BASE MATERIALS
Surfaces to which the facade can be anchored may consist of standardized
materials (e.g. concrete, brick, steel, timber, etc.) or non-standardized materials.
Surface layers such as rendering, coatings or facings do not count as load-bearing
materials.

The following are suitable base materials:

• Concrete in accordance with EN 206

• Bricks in accordance with EN 771
• Sand-lime block in accordance with EN 771
• Aerated concrete in accordance with EN 771
• Timber in accordance with EN 14081
• Composite lumber in accordance with EN 14080
• Steel frame structures in accordance with EN 1090
• Existing / unclassified masonry (load-bearing capacity must be verified by pull-out
tests)
• Sandwich components (e.g. metal, concrete or lightweight concrete) may be
considered suitable only after verification

BRACKET FASTENERS
Bracket fasteners are used to anchor substructures to load-bearing base materials.

The bracket fasteners must comply with national and / or European regulations or
approval requirements and must also meet the manufacturer‘s installation specifi-
cations. The applicable approval must cover the application for which these items
are used, i.e. suitability for the demands of rain screen / ventilated facade installa-
tion. Where applicable, corrosion protection measures must also be implemented
and the compatibility of materials taken into account.
The load-bearing capacity of the bracket fastener must also be verified by carrying
out on-the-spot pull-out tests in accordance with, e.g. ETAG 020 Annex B,
ETAG 029 Annex B or an equivalent test method.

The most common bracket fastening methods are:

• Anchor fastening on brick and concrete
• Screw fastening on timber or steel
• Direct fastening on concrete

Anchoring on concrete and brick

Mechanical or chemical anchors can be used.
Concrete Brick / masonry

Frame anchors Frame anchors

Expansion and screw anchors Chemical anchors

Chemical anchors

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BRACKET FASTENERS
Screw fastening on timber or steel

Before the right screw for fastening brackets can be selected, the properties of the
material, i.e. the thickness of the timber or steel must be known.

Wood: Steel:
S-MD 51 S 5.5 x 50 • Thickness 1.25 – 4 mm: S-MD 51 LS / LSS 5.5 x L
• Thickness 2 – 6 mm: S-MD 53 LS / LSS 5.5 x L
• Thickness 4.60 – 12 mm: S-MD 55 LS / LSS 5.5 x L

BRACKET FASTENING
Direct fastening on concrete

With the direct fastening technique, a powder-actuated fastening tool is used to

drive a nail into a pre-drilled 5 mm hole. The pre-drilled hole serves to guide the nail
and ensures extremely high load levels. As the hole is drilled to a depth of only
23 mm, no reinforcing bars are hit during drilling.

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 INSULATION
A layer of thermal insulation between the supporting surface and the ventilation
cavity. Depending on the type of insulating material used, it may also fulfil fire
protection and soundproofing requirements.

Thermal insulation for rain screen / ventilated facades must consist of an insulating
material of a type suitable for the intended purpose (exterior wall insulation behind
cladding).

The insulation must meet the following requirements:

• Able to retain its shape
• Able to retain its dimensions
• Completely hydrophobized and non-vapor retardent (as necessary)
• Non-flammable (as necessary)

The following types of facade insulation can be used, for example:

• Mineral wool
• Foam glass
• Rigid foam sheet
• Wood fiber board

Mineral wool Foam glass Rigid foam sheet Wood fiber board

• Insulation sheets must be tightly butted together and fitted in a “brickwork”

pattern. This is particularly important at the corners of the building.

• The thermal insulation must be snugly fitted around the points where the substruc-
ture penetrates the insulating material.

• Where water spray is to be expected, moisture-resistant insulating material must

be used.

• As a basic rule, national regulations and installation instructions issued by the

manufacturer must be observed.

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INSULATION FASTENERS
The insulation sheets must be fitted without gaps and reliably, permanently secured
(depending on the type of substructure, anchors, adhesive, clamps, screws or
mechanical pressure may be used). The wind loads to be expected, also during
construction, must be taken into account. Excessive compression of the insulating
material at the fastening points should be avoided.

Hilti offers a range of insulation fasteners:

• Insulation fastener with direct fastening (X-IE)
• Insulation fastener (HIF)
• Insulation fastener with expansion pin (IZ)
• Fire-resistant metal insulation fastener (IDMR / IDMS
• Insulation fastener for thermal optimized fastening (S-ID + S-IP)
• Insulation fastener for fire resistant fastening (S-ID + S-IW)

Characteristics X-IE
Base material Concrete
Insulation thickness 60 – 200 mm
Load capacity High
Washer diameter 90 mm
Insulation material Mineral wool, EPS
Necessary accessories DX 460 and cartridge 6.8 / 11

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Characteristics HIF hef lD

do

Concrete, aerated concrete, brick

30mm
do = Ø 8mm
Base material
1.1 min. hef ID min. hef ID 3

60 – 240 mm
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]

Insulation thickness HIF 60

HIF 80
20
20
40-60
60-80
HIF 160
HIF 180
20
20
140-160
160-180
HIF 100 20 80-100 HIF 200 20 180-200
HIF 120 20 100-120 HIF 220 20 200-220
Load capacity Medium HIF 140 20 120-140 HIF 240 20 220-240

1.2 4

Washer diameter 90 mm
Insulation material Mineral wool, EPS
Necessary accessories Hammer

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 INSULATION FASTENERS
• Direct fastening (X-IE)
• Insulation fastener (HIF)
• Insulation fastener with expansion pin (IZ)
• Fire-resistant metal insulation fastener (IDMR / IDMS)
• Insulation fastener for thermal optimized fastening (S-ID + S-IP)
• Insulation fastener for fire resistant fastening (S-ID + S-IW)

Characteristics IZ
Base material Concrete, aerated concrete, brick
Insulation thickness 30 – 210 mm
Load capacity Medium-high
Washer diameter 90 mm
Insulation material Mineral wool, EPS
Necessary accessories Hammer

Characteristics IDMR / IDMS

Base material Concrete
Insulation thickness 60 – 240 mm
Load capacity Medium
Washer diameter 90 mm
Insulation material Mineral wool, EPS
Necessary accessories Hammer

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INSULATION FASTENERS
• Direct fastening (X-IE)
• Insulation fastener (HIF)
• Insulation fastener with expansion pin (IZ)
• Fire-resistant metal insulation fastener (IDMR / IDMS)
• Insulation fastener for thermal optimized fastening (S-ID + S-IP)
• Insulation fastener for fire resistant fastening (S-ID + S-IW)

Characteristics S-ID + S-IP (thermal optimized fastening)

1 4
ST 1800
ST 1800-A SF (H) SID
Base material Steel profile 1.2 – 3.0 mm, + S-BH 300M
+ S-BH 450M
+ S-BH 300M
+ S-BH 450M
SIW

sheathing boards, timber OSB / 3 2 2 1

Insulation thickness 40 – 240 mm

3 5
Load capacity Medium / high
Insulation material Mineral wool, rigid foam panels
Necessary accessories Cordless
≥ drills / screwdrivers,
driver bit

Characteristics S-ID + S-IW (fire resistant fastening)

1 3

Base material Steel profile 1.2 – 3.0 mm,

sheathing boards, timber OSB / 3 ST 1800
ST 1800-A
+ S-BH 300M
SF (H)
+ S-BH 300M
SID
SIW
+ S-BH 450M + S-BH 450M
Insulation thickness 40 – 240 mm
2 4
Load capacity High
Insulation material Mineral wool, rigid foam panels
Necessary accessories Cordless drills / screwdrivers,
driver bit

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 BRACKETS / PROFILES
The substructure is the static connecting link between the load-bearing outer wall
and the facade cladding. It generally consists of wall brackets and load-bearing
metal profiles (e.g. brackets with sliding and fixed points and load-bearing profiles
made from aluminium, hot-dip galvanized steel or stainless steel) and / or timber
(e.g. lathing or cross lathing, load-bearing lathing, wood materials) or glass-fiber
reinforced plastics.

The substructure must be designed, planned and installed in accordance with type
of supporting wall material, the static requirements of the building physics and the
requirements in terms of durability.

Metal substructures

Metal substructures may be manufactured from the following:

• Corrosion-resistant steel in accordance with EN 10088 (e.g. 1.4401,

1.4404,1.4571)
• Aluminium alloys as per EN 573, EN 755 und EN 485 (z.B. EN AW 6063 T66)
• Combinations of metal and fiber-reinforced plastics
• Batch galvanized steel as per ISO 1461 or hot-dip galvanized steel as per EN
10346 (e.g. S350 GD) with corrosion protection as per EN 10169 where necessary

Substructure components are generally as follows:

• Wall brackets, stand-off bolts or rod systems

• Thermal separators / isolators (depending on the application)

• Anchoring components

• Load-bearing profiles (L-, T-, Z-, Ω-profiles or similar)

• Fasteners

• Accessory items (e.g. hooks or U-bolts, clamps, system parts, etc.)

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BRACKETS / PROFILES
Timber substructures

Seasoned timber or laminated wood parts are to be used for the substructure.
The applicable national regulations regarding wood preservation must be observed.

When timber substructures are used, compensation for unevenness of the wall
surface or use of thick insulating materials is possible only to a certain extent.

Substructure components are generally as follows:

• Lathing (cross lathing)

• Anchors

• Load-bearing lathing

• Cladding / wood materials

• Fasteners

When cladding with exposed joints is to be installed, vertical load-bearing lathing

with joint tapes or joint profiles with sealing lips or anticapillary profiles are prefer-
able (e.g. EPDM fluted tapes); simple, unprofiled sheet metal strips are generally
unsuitable. Joint tapes or profiles positioned behind the cladding must be fixed to
prevent slipping. It is recommended that horizontal profiles are interrupted at the
joints in the cladding sections. Vertical profiles can be uninterrupted.

BRACKETS / PROFILES
Composite substructures

Composite substructures are a combination of metal, fiber-reinforced plastics and /

or wood.

The substructure may consist of the following components:

• Brackets made from metal or fiber-reinforced plastics or combinations of these

materials

• Stand-off bolts or distance pieces

• Thermal separators / isolators

• Anchor components

• Load-bearing profiles (L-, T-, Z-, Ω-profiles, or similar)

• Fasteners

• Load-bearing lathing

• Cladding / wood materials

During installation, the regulations or building codes applicable to metal as well as

wood must be observed.

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 PROFILE FASTENERS
Fasteners are the components that connect or anchor the various parts of the sub-
structure mechanically.

The fasteners must comply with national and / or European regulations or approval
requirements as well as the manufacturer‘s specifications. The intended purpose
and applicable approval must cover rain screen / ventilated facade applications. In
addition, corrosion protection measures must be implemented and attention must
be paid to the compatibility of materials with each other.

Fasteners may be of the following types:

For metal substructures:

Screws (e. g. S-AD) or rivets

For timber substructures:

Screws

or combinations of these may be used.

VERTICAL PROFILE FASTENERS

• The connection between the profile and the bracket is made with self-drilling
screws (stainless A2 or A4), using fixed or flexible points.

• The fixed point takes the weight of the cladding material and substructure and the
proportional wind load.

• The flexible points allow temperature expansion of the profiles and bear the
proportional wind loads.

• Special screws (e.g. S-AD 01 S / SS 5.5 x L) are needed for this application
(geometry and thread).

Flexible point: Fixed point:

Screws positioned in the slots Screws positioned in the round holes

• Flexible point (sliding point): The • Fixed point: The screws must be
screws must be positioned in the slots. positioned in the round holes to avoid
vertical movement.
• The flexible points allow expansion of This allows the bracket to carry the
the profiles ( ≈ 2 mm per linear meter dead load of the panel / cladding mate-
for ΔT = 80K). rial and the horizontal wind loads.

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VERTICAL PROFILE FASTENERS

Hilti offers two vertical systems:

• 1-layer system

• 2-layer system

1-layer system 2-layer system

• Vertical bracket in line with the vertical • Vertical bracket in line with the vertical
profile. profile for the 1st layer and the 2nd
layer in horizontal alignment (2nd layer
profiles with slotted holes for expansion
compensation.)

HORIZONTAL PROFILE FASTENERS

The connection between the profile and the bracket is made with pre-installed
self-drilling screws (stainless A4) on the bracket. No fixed and flexibel points are
necessary due to the design and geometry of the bracket.

Installation scheme:

Fixed and flexible point

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 HORIZONTAL PROFILE FASTENERS
Hilti offers two horizontal systems:

• 1-layer system

• 2-layer system

1-layer system 2-layer system

• Vertical bracket equipped with a • Double-layer installation.

pre-installed screw
• Second-layer profile with fixed and fle-
• Horizontal profile fastened with the xible points (slotted holes in the profile)
pre-installed screw to allow the profile to expand against
the first layer

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CLADDING MATERIALS
When planning the cladding, in addition to the requirements in terms of protection
from the elements, building physics, fire protection and durability, the following
points must be taken into account:

• Type, color and means of fastening (visible or concealed)

• Joint spacing (panel size, joint grid, expansion joints, etc.) – the rain screen / venti-
lated facade can, in principle, be installed with open or closed joints
• Generally speaking, a joint gap of 8 to 10 mm should be planned for large-format
cladding panels, but this may need to be increased depending on the material and
the size of the panels
• Type of substructure
• Reflections from the surface of the material
• Color differences between material lots
• Alignment of the cladding panels
• Junctions and connections to other building parts in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s instructions

All types of cladding require the facade to be divided up into areas. At penetrations
in the wall (e.g. windows) there may be a need for cladding panels of a different size.

The cladding may be fastened using a visible or concealed system.

The number and type of fasteners to be used depend on static design calculations.
The position of the fasteners must be taken into account in the static design
calculations and the manufacturer’s instructions regarding maximum spacing must
be adhered to.

The cladding fastening system must avoid forces of constraint, e.g. through use of
fixed and sliding points. Joint gap width must allow for the dimensional changes to
be expected, taking the temperature at the time of installation into account.

Drilling and rivet setting gauges should be used in order to avoid forces of
constraint in riveted joints.

Forces of constraint are also to be avoided at screw fastened joints through use of
a depth gauge, correct tightening torque and screws with a thinner shank that allow
the necessary room for movement.

With bonded joints, the joint surfaces must be clean and free of grease. The
adhesive manufacturer’s special instructions must be observed regarding
pretreatment, application temperature, etc.

Where “hook-in” systems are used (e.g. with hooks, U-bolts or undercut anchors),
possible movement of the substructure and its effects on the cladding panels must
be taken into account (movement of the panels).

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 CLADDING MATERIALS
There are many different cladding materials available.
The most common ones are:

• Fiber-cement
• HPL (high-pressure laminate)
• Metal
• Render
• Ceramic
• Terracota
• Stone
• Composite

Fiber-cement HPL Metal

Render Ceramic Terracota

Stone Composite

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CLADDING FASTENERS
The following types of fasteners may be used:

• Rivets
• Screws
• Undercut anchors
• Adhesive bonding

Rivets Screws Undercut anchors

Adhesive bonding

The fasteners must comply with national and / or European regulations or approval
requirements and the manufacturer’s specifications. The intended application stated
in the approval must be suitable for the requirements of rain screen / ventilated faca-
de systems. In addition, attention must be paid to corrosion protection and materi-
als compatibility.

Only approved adhesive systems (test certificate issued by an accredited test ins-
titute or equivalent verification of suitability) may be used for the adhesive bonding
of cladding panels to the substructure and these adhesive systems must be used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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CONTENT AND OVERVIEW OF THIS SECTION

Section Page

 General requirements / regulations

Requirements 2
European regulations 4

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 Requirements

Structural stability
Rain screen / ventilated facades are mechanically connected to the load-bearing
structure of the building and must remain structurally stable at all times. When con-
sidering this point, the following loads must be taken into account:

• Dead weight
• Wind loads (wind uplift and wind pressure)
• Snow and ice
• Dynamic (shock) loads
• Special cases (seismic loads, signage)

Proof of the structural stability of the rain screen / ventilated facade system, includ-
ing all individual certificates, must be provided in a verifiable form in accordance
with the state of the art and the applicable European and / or national regulations.
The proof of structural stability must, in particular, include the structural stability
calculations for the substructure, the cladding and the anchoring and connecting or
fastening components.
The dead weight (own weight) is the sum of the weight of the cladding plus the
substructure. The corresponding values can be taken from, for example, national
regulations or the manufacturer’s specifications.
A difference must be drawn between the two types of wind loads, i.e. wind uplift
and wind pressure. The values to be applied in calculations depend, above all, on
the shape and dimensions of the building, the type of facade cladding and how it is
installed, and the location of the building.
Where necessary, the applicable special loads (impacts, balls being thrown, etc.)
must be taken into account (more closely spaced substructure members) in areas
where special stresses of this kind are to be expected.

Fire protection
Rain screens / ventilated facades must comply with the applicable national require-
ments regarding fire protection. The planning of fire protection measures is the
responsibility of the planning specialist.

Thermal insulation and protection from dampness

The facade, in terms of its cladding and substructure, must be planned and
constructed in such a way that any rainwater that finds its way behind the cladding
and any condensation is drained away to the exterior in a controlled manner.
This shall ensure that the thermal insulation or any timber components in the
substructure, and the material to which it is anchored, do not remain damp.

Rain screens / ventilated facades with thermal insulation on the exterior of the wall
present a very favorable solution in terms of building physics. In addition, the
ventilation cavity allows any dampness that has found its way through the joints in
the cladding to run off.

Airtightness
Requirements regarding the airtightness of the external envelope of the building are
to be fulfilled by its design and construction. The rain screen / ventilated facade does
not contribute to the airtightness of the building. Airtightness is ensured, for
example, by the interior plasterwork and correctly installed doors and windows.

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Soundproofing
Requirements in terms of soundproofing must be taken into account during
planning of the complete structure and must comply with national regulations.
A high sound reduction index can be achieved due to the high sound absorption
properties of mineral insulation material in conjunction with thick cladding.

Lightning protection
Lightning protection requirements must be taken into account by the applicable
specialists at the planning stage and must comply with national regulations.

Attention must be paid to the compatibility of the materials used for lightning
conductors and any parts of the facade cladding that they come into contact with.

Deformation
Deformation may occur, in particular, due to temperature fluctuations and changes
in humidity. Attention must be paid to the local temperature differences (ΔT) (usually
within the -20° to+80°C range).

Deformation must not cause individual parts of the facade to work loose and must
have no detrimental effect on the structural stability of the facade. Such effects can
be avoided, for example, by the following:

• Division of the substructure and cladding into separate areas (e.g. height of each
floor)
• The positioning of joints
• Avoidance of forces of constraint during installation of the facade cladding and
substructure through use of fixed and sliding points or other suitable measures

Building expansion joints must be taken into account by the substructure and
cladding and allowance made accordingly.

Tolerances
The surface of the facade cladding must be flat and even. Any unevenness of the
load-bearing surface must be taken into account right at the planning stage and
evened out by the supporting substructure. The permissible degree of unevenness
of the load-bearing surface or facade must be defined or the applicable values
taken from national regulations.

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 European regulations

At a European level, harmonized standards in terms of general action and design of

aluminum structures apply to ventilated facade substructures.
This harmonized standard is applicable and is required in all CEN member states.

For aluminum substructures for rain screens / ventilated facades, three European
harmonized standards / codes are required:

• Eurocode EC-1: EN 1991-1-1 General actions – self-weight of structures

• Eurocode EC-1: EN 1991-1-4 General actions – wind loads

• Eurocode EC-9: EN 1999-1-1 Design of aluminum structures

If a product is not covered by a European harmonized standard or code, it is

necessary to have an ETA (European Technical Assessment) that is valid in all EOTA
member states or a national approval for the applicable country (Example: For
Germany: National Approval from the DIBt-German Technical Approval body)

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CONTENTS AND OVERVIEW OF THIS SECTION

Section Page

 Panels and systems

Fiber-cement 2
High-pressure laminate (HPL) 10
Metal cladding material 18
Render 24
Ceramic 28
Terracotta 34
Stone 38
Composite 44

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 FIBER-CEMENT
Fiber-cement is a composite material composed of sand, cement and cellulose

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FIBER-CEMENT – PANEL FASTENING

Visible Concealed

Adhesive bonding
Rivets

Undercut anchors
Screws
Clamps

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 FIBER-CEMENT – VISIBLE RIVETS

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Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Rivet Others
FOX VT-bracket FOX HT-bracket ⑤ Fiber-cement panel Others

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concrete, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 1L-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 1L rivets-screws  MFT-MFI 2L-stulp timber FOX H System

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② Bracket Hilti
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④ Screw Others
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S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 1L-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 1L rivets-screws  MFT-MFI 2L-stulp timber FOX H System

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 FIBER-CEMENT – VISIBLE CLAMPS

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Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Clamp Hilti
FOX VT-bracket ⑤ Fiber-cement panel Others

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L clamps-stainless steel Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L clamps-stainless steel masonry, FOX VT System
steel support, S2S System
timber FOX H System

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FIBER-CEMENT – CONCEALED ADHESIVE

BONDING
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① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
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④ Adhesive bonding material Others
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S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 1L adhesive rivets-screws timber FOX H System

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 FIBER-CEMENT – CONCEALED UNDERCUT
ANCHORS
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Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Hanger and undercut anchor Hilti
FOX VT-bracket ⑤ Fiber-cement panel Others

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 2L hanger-undercut-anchor Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 2L hanger-undercut-anchor masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 2L hanger-undercut-anchor steel support, S2S System
timber

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 HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE (HPL)
High-pressure laminate (HPL) is composed of resin, impregnated paper layers, a
decorative paper layer and clear melamin overlay. These sheets are bonded at high
pressure and temperature.

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HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE (HPL) –

PANEL FASTENING

Visible Concealed

Adhesive bonding
Rivets

Undercut anchors
Screws
Clamps

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 HPL – VISIBLE RIVETS

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Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Rivet Others
FOX VT-bracket FOX HT-bracket ⑤ HPL panel Others

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 1L-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 1L rivets-screws  MFT-MFI 2L-stulp timber FOX H System

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HPL – VISIBLE SCREWS

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① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
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④ Screw Others
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S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 1L-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 1L rivets-screws  MFT-MFI 2L-stulp timber FOX H System

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 HPL – VISIBLE CLAMPS

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Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Clamp Hilti
FOX VT-bracket ⑤ HPL panel Others

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L clamps-stainless steel Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L clamps-stainless steel masonry, FOX VT System
steel support, S2S System
timber FOX H System

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HPL – CONCEALED ADHESIVE BONDING

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② ③

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Reference Description Supplier

① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Adhesive bonding material Others
⑤ HPL panel Others FOX VT-bracket FOX HT-bracket

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive rivets-screws timber FOX H System

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 HPL – CONCEALED UNDERCUT ANCHORS

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Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Hanger and undercut anchor Hilti
FOX VT-bracket ⑤ HPL panel Others

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 2L hanger-undercut-anchor steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 2L rivets-screws timber FOX H System

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 METAL CLADDING MATERIAL
The metal cladding material can be aluminum, stainless steel, copper or steel.
These cladding materials are typically fabricated from thin metal sheets.

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 Ventilated Facades –  Panels and Systems

METAL CLADDING MATERIAL –

PANEL FASTENING

Visible Concealed

Bolt system
Rivets

SZ 20 system
Screws

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 METAL CLADDING MATERIAL –
VISIBLE RIVETS
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Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Rivet Others
FOX VT-bracket FOX HT-bracket ⑤ Metal sheet Others

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 1L-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 1L rivets-screws  MFT-MFI 2L-stulp timber FOX H System

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METAL CLADDING MATERIAL –

VISIBLE SCREWS
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Reference Description Supplier

① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Screw Others
⑤ Metal sheet Others FOX VT-bracket FOX HT-bracket

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 1L-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 1L rivets-screws  MFT-MFI 2L-stulp timber FOX H System

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 METAL CLADDING MATERIAL –
CONCEALED BOLT SYSTEM
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③

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Bolt system Hilti
FOX VT-bracket ⑤ Metal sheet Others

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L bolts Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L bolts masonry, FOX VT System
steel support,
timber

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METAL CLADDING MATERIAL –

CONCEALED SZ20 SYSTEM
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②

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ SZ20 system Hilti
⑤ Metal sheet Others FOX VT-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 2L SZ20 system Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 2L SZ20 system masonry, FOX VT System
steel support,
timber

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 RENDER
The base for the cladding material is a cement board. After the cement board is
installed a layer of render is applied.

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RENDER – PANEL FASTENING

Concealed
Rivets
Screws

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 RENDER – CONCEALED RIVETS

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Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Rivet Others
FOX VT-bracket FOX HT-bracket ⑤ Render panel Others

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 1L-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 1L rivets-screws timber FOX H System

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RENDER – CONCEALED SCREWS

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Reference Description Supplier

① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Screw Hilti
⑤ Render panel Others FOX VT-bracket FOX HT-bracket

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 1L-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 1L rivets-screws timber FOX H System

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 CERAMIC
Ceramics are composed of natural materials such as quartz, clay, granite and
ceramic pigments.

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CERAMIC – PANEL FASTENING

Visible Concealed

Adhesive bonding
Clamps

Undercut anchors
Clamps

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 CERAMIC – VISIBLE CLAMPS

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Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Clamp Hilti
FOX VT-bracket ⑤ Ceramic panel Others

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L clamps-stainless steel Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L clamps-stainless steel masonry, FOX VT System
steel support,
timber

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CERAMIC – CONCEALED ADHESIVE

BONDING
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④

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Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Adhesive bonding material Others
⑤ Ceramic panel Others FOX VT-bracket FOX HT-bracket

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive rivets-screws timber FOX H System

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 CERAMIC – CONCEALED UNDERCUT
ANCHORS
HU &HUDPLF 7HUUDFRWWD 6WRQH &RPSRVLWH

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Hanger and undercut anchor Hilti
FOX VT-bracket ⑤ Ceramic panel Others

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 2L hanger-undercut-anchor Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 2L hanger-undercut-anchor masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 2L hanger-undercut-anchor steel support, S2S System
timber

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CERAMIC – CONCEALED CLAMPS

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⑤

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Stainless steel clamp Hilti
⑤ Ceramic panel Others FOX VT-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L clamps-stainless steel Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L clamps-stainless steel masonry, FOX VT System
steel support,
timber

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 TERRACOTTA
Terracotta is a clay-based unglazed or glazed ceramic cladding material.

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TERRACOTTA – PANEL FASTENING

Concealed
Clamps

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 TERRACOTTA – CONCEALED CLAMPS

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Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Aluminum clamp Hilti
FOX VT-bracket ⑤ Ceramic panel Others

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L clamps-aluminum Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L clamps-aluminum masonry, FOX VT System
steel support,
timber

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 STONE
Stone panels are made from natural stone.

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STONE – PANEL FASTENING

Visible Concealed

Adhesive bonding
Clamps

Undercut anchors
Clamps

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WWD 6WRQH &RPSRVLWH

⑤ ④

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Clamp Hilti
FOX VT-bracket ⑤ Stone panel Others

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L clamps-aluminum Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L clamps-aluminum masonry, FOX VT System
steel support,
timber

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STONE – CONCEALED ADHESIVE BONDING

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①
④

② ③

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Adhesive bonding material Others
⑤ Stone panel Others FOX VT-bracket FOX HT-bracket

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive rivets-screws timber FOX H System

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ANCHORS
WWD 6WRQH &RPSRVLWH

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Hanger and undercut anchor Hilti
FOX VT-bracket ⑤ Stone panel Others

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 2L hanger-undercut-anchor Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 2L hanger-undercut-anchor masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 2L hanger-undercut-anchor steel support, S2S System
timber

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STONE – CONCEALED CLAMPS

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④
⑤

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Clamps Hilti
⑤ Stone panel Others FOX VT-bracket

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L clamps-aluminum Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L clamps-aluminum masonry, FOX VT System
steel support,
timber

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 COMPOSITE
Composite cladding materials consist of two aluminum layers and a mineral or
plastic core.

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COMPOSITE – PANEL FASTENING

Visible Concealed

Bolt system
Rivets

SZ 20 system
Screws

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H &RPSRVLWH

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Rivet Others
FOX VT-bracket FOX HT-bracket ⑤ Composite sheet Others

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 1L rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 1L rivets-screws  MFT-MFI 2L stulp timber FOX H System

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COMPOSITE – VISIBLE SCREWS

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② ③

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket FOX H-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Screw Others
⑤ Composite sheet Others FOX VT-bracket FOX HT-bracket

S2S-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX H 2L adhesive-rivets-screws Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 1L rivets-screws masonry, FOX VT System
 MFT-S2S 1L adhesive-rivets-screws  MFT-FOX HT 2L adhesive-rivets-screws steel support, S2S System
 MFT-FOX H 1L rivets-screws  MFT-MFI 2L stulp timber FOX H System

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H &RPSRVLWH

①
③

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

MFI-bracket ① Bracket fastening Hilti

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ Bolt system Hilti
FOX VT-bracket ⑤ Composite sheet Others

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 1L bolts Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 1L bolts masonry, FOX VT System
steel support,
timber

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COMPOSITE – CONCEALED SZ20 SYSTEM

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①
②

Bill of materials
Reference Description Supplier

① Bracket fastening Hilti MFI-bracket

② Bracket Hilti
③ Profile Hilti
④ SZ20 system Hilti
⑤ Composite sheet Others FOX VT-bracket

Application

Application / system description Base material Product line

 MFT-MFI 2L SZ20 system Concerte, MFI System
 MFT-FOX VT 2L SZ20 system masonry, FOX VT System
steel support,
timber

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CONTENTS AND OVERVIEW OF THIS SECTION

Section Page

 System description

MFT-MFI-1L-adhesive-rivets-screws 2
MFT-MFI-1L-bolts 3
MFT-MFI-1L-clamps-aluminum 4
MFT-MFI-1L-clamps-stainless steel 5
MFT-MFI-1L-wood 6
MFT-MFI-2L-hangers-undercut anchor 7
MFT-MFI-2L-stulp 8
MFT-MFI-2L-SZ-20 9
MFT-FOX H-1L-rivets-screws 10
MFT-FOX-H-2L-adhesive-rivets-screws 11
MFT-FOX H-2L-adhesive-rivets-screws-wind membrane 12
MFT-FOX-H-2L-hoesch 13
MFT-FOX VT-1L-adhesive-rivets-screws 14
MFT-FOX VT-1L-bolts 15
MFT-FOX VT-1L-clamps-aluminium 16
MFT-FOX VT-1L-clamps-stainless steel 17
MFT-FOX VT-1L-wood 18
MFT-FOX VT-2L-hangers-undercut anchor 19
MFT-FOX VT-2L-stulp 20
MFT-FOX VT-2L-SZ-20 21
MFT-FOX HT-1L-rivets-screws 22
MFT-FOX HT-2L-adhesive-rivets-screws 23
MFT-FOX HT-2L-hoesch 24

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 MFT-MFI-1L-ADHESIVE-RIVETS-SCREWS
The system consists of aluminum wall brackets and profiles, and is specifically
designed for vertical substructures in ventilated facades. Wall brackets are supplied
with pre-assembled isolators and, according to the method of installation on the
base material – anchors, screws or direct fastening – with different hole geometries
in the base plate (available hole geometries are shown in the catalog or on the
following pages).

Wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for thermal
expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only
assumes the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless sliding of the profiles
against the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed point in
place. The flexible point makes sure that there are no additional loads applied to
the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles on the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping hand”.

The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being fixed with
screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system, wall tolerances of
up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets are available in sizes
from 40 mm to 270 mm or with isolators from 45 to 275 mm in 30 mm increments
each in two different sizes (large and medium). The isolator separates the
substructure from the base material to reduce thermal bridging. Bracket lengths
over 65 mm come with the isolator pre-assembled, thus saving valuable time.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• Two different sizes of brackets (large and medium)
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles in the wall brackets
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Pre-assembled isolator from 65 mm bracket length
• The isolator separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal
bridging
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all common cladding materials

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MFT-MFI-1L-BOLTS
The system consists of aluminum wall brackets and profiles, and is specifically
designed for vertical substructures in ventilated facades by using cassettes as
cladding material. Wall brackets are supplied with pre-assembled isolators and,
according to the method of installation on the base material – anchors, screws or
direct fastening – with different hole geometries in the base plate (available hole
geometries are shown in the catalog or on the following pages).

Wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for thermal
expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless sliding of the profiles
against the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed point in
place. The flexible point makes sure that there are no additional loads applied to the
substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles on the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping hand”.

The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being fixed with
screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system, wall tolerances of
up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets are available in
lengths from 40 mm to 270 mm or with isolators from 45 to 275 mm in 30 mm
increments, each in two different sizes (large and medium). The isolator separates
the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal bridging. Bracket lengths
over 65 mm come with the isolator pre-assembled, thus saving valuable time.

The vertical profiles are specially designed for use with cassettes as cladding
material. The aluminum bolt supports the cassette and transfers the load to the
substructure. The aluminum bolt can be fitted at any time, and it is not necessary
to pre-assemble the bolt in the profile. The bolt is fixed to the profile by two clamps.
The position of the bolt is adjustable and not fixed by preset grids.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• Two different sizes of brackets (large and medium)
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles in the wall brackets
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Pre-assembled isolator from 65 mm bracket length
• The isolator separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal
bridging
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all common cladding materials

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 MFT-MFI-1L-CLAMPS-ALUMINUM
The system consists of aluminum wall brackets and profiles, and is specifically
designed for vertical substructures in ventilated facades using terracotta, natural
stone or ceramic panels as cladding material.

Wall brackets are supplied with pre-assembled isolators and, according to the
method of installation to the base material – anchors, screws or direct fastening
– with different hole geometries in the base plate (available hole geometries are
shown in the catalogue or on the following pages).

The wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for
thermal expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless sliding of the profiles
against the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed point in
place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied to the
substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles against the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping hand”.
The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being fixed with
screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system, wall tolerances of
up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets are available in
lengths from 40 mm to 270 mm or with isolators from 45 to 275 mm in 30 mm
increments, each in two different sizes (large and medium). The isolator separates
the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal bridging. Bracket lengths
over 65 mm come with the isolator pre-assembled, thus saving valuable time.
The vertical profiles are specially designed to allow use of aluminum clamps to
fasten the cladding material. The clamps can be slotted into the profiles so they
cannot move or twist. The clamps are fastened to the vertical profile with screws or
rivets.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• Two different sizes of brackets (large and medium)
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles in the wall brackets
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Pre-assembled isolator from 65 mm bracket length
• The isolator separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal
bridging
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Clamps cannot twist and thus ensure high quality and safety

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MFT-MFI-1L-CLAMPS-STAINLESS STEEL
The system consists of aluminum wall brackets and profiles, and is specifically
designed for vertical substructures in ventilated facades. Wall brackets are supplied
with pre-assembled isolators and, according to the method of installation on the
base material – anchors, screws or direct fastening – with different hole geometries
in the base plate (available hole geometries are shown in the catalog or on the
following pages).

Wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for thermal
expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless sliding of the profiles
against the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed point in
place. The flexible point makes sure that there are no additional loads applied to the
substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles on the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping hand”.

The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being fixed with
screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system, wall tolerances of
up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets are available in sizes
from 40 mm to 270 mm or with isolators from 45 to 275 mm in 30 mm increments
each in two different sizes (large and medium). The isolator separates the
substructure from the base material to reduce thermal bridging. Bracket lengths
over 65 mm come with the isolator pre-assembled, thus saving valuable time.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• Two different sizes of brackets (large and medium)
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles in the wall brackets
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Pre-assembled isolator from 65 mm bracket length
• The isolator separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal
bridging
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all common cladding materials

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 MFT-MFI-1L-WOOD
The system consists of aluminum wall brackets and profiles, and is specifically
designed for vertical substructures in ventilated facades in combination with timber
battens. Wall brackets are supplied with pre-assembled isolators and, according to
the method of installation on the base material – anchors, screws or direct fastening
– with different hole geometries in the base plate (available hole geometries are
shown in the catalog or on the following pages). In addition to the wall brackets
the system consists of bracket extensions to connect the timber battens to the
brackets.

Wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for thermal
expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Adjustment of the bracket extensions against the wall brackets is assisted by a

“helping hand”. The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is
being fastened with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this
system, wall tolerances of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall
brackets are available in lengths from 40 mm to 270 mm or with isolators from 45 to
275 mm in 30 mm increments each in two different sizes (large and medium).
The isolator separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal
bridging. Bracket lengths over 65 mm come with the isolator pre-assembled,
thus saving valuable time. The timber battens are fastened to the bracket
extensions with stainless steel screws.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• Two different sizes of brackets (large and medium)
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles in the wall brackets
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Pre-assembled isolator from 65 mm bracket length
• The isolator separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal
bridging
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all common cladding materials

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MFT-MFI-2L-HANGERS-UNDERCUT
ANCHORS
The system consists of wall brackets and profiles, and is specifically designed for
vertical / horizontal substructures with undercut anchors for concealed fastening in
ventilated facades. Wall brackets are supplied with pre-assembled isolators and,
according to the method of installation on the base material – anchors, screws or
direct fastening – with different hole geometries in the base plate (available hole
geometries are shown in the catalog or on the following pages).

Wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for thermal
expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless movement of the
profiles relative to the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed
point in place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied to
the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles against the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping hand”.
The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being fastened
with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system, wall
tolerances of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets are
available in lengths from 40 mm to 270 mm or with isolators from 45 to 275 mm in
30 mm increments each in two different sizes (large and medium). The isolator
separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal bridging.
Bracket lengths over 65 mm come with the isolator pre-assembled, thus saving
valuable time.

The horizontal hanger profiles are fastened to the vertical profiles for the elongated
application. Fixed points are created by positioning 2 screws at the ends of the
elongated holes, while flexible points use only 1 screw in the middle of the
elongated hole. Hangers are available in three different versions – fixed hangers,
leveling hangers and leveling hangers with a hole for fastening to the hanger profile.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• Two different sizes of brackets (large and medium)
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles in the wall brackets
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Pre-assembled isolator from 65 mm bracket length
• The isolator separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal
bridging
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all common cladding materials

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 MFT-MFI-2L-STULP
The system consists of wall brackets and profiles, and is specifically designed for
vertical / horizontal substructures with an additional horizontal profile for overlapping
fastening of the panels in ventilated facades.

Wall brackets are supplied with pre-assembled isolators and, according to the
method of installation on the base material – anchors, screws or direct fastening
– with different hole geometries in the base plate (available hole geometries are
shown in the catalog or on the following pages).

Wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for thermal
expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless movement of the
profiles relative to the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed
point in place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied
to the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles relative to the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping

hand”. The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being
fastened with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system, wall
tolerances of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets are
available in lengths of 40 mm to 270 mm or with isolators from 45 to 275 mm in 30
mm increments each in two different sizes (large and medium). The isolator
separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal bridging.
Bracket lengths over 65 mm come with the isolator pre-assembled, thus saving
valuable time.

The profile for overlapping fastening is supplied with elongated holes. Fixed points
are created by positioning 2 screws at the ends of the elongated holes, while flexible
points use only 1 screw in the middle of the elongated hole.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• Two different sizes of brackets (large and medium)
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles in the wall brackets
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Pre-assembled isolator from 65 mm bracket length
• The isolator separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal
bridging
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all common cladding materials
• Overlapping fastening of the panels is possible

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MFT-MFI-2L-SZ-20
The system consists of wall brackets and profiles, and is specifically designed for
vertical / horizontal substructures with an additional horizontal system profile for
fastening ACM cassettes in ventilated facades.
Wall brackets are supplied with pre-assembled isolators and, according to the
method of installation on the base material – anchors, screws or direct fastening
– with different hole geometries in the base plate (available hole geometries are
shown in the catalog or on the following pages).

Wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for thermal
expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless movement of the
profiles relative to the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed
point in place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied to
the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles relative to the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping

hand”. The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being
fastened with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system,
wall tolerances of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets
are available in lengths of 40 mm to 270 mm or with isolators from 45 to 275 mm
in 30 mm increments each in two different sizes (large and medium). The isolator
separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal bridging.
Bracket lengths over 65 mm come with the isolator pre-assembled, thus saving
valuable time.
The horizontal system profiles (Start, S and Z) are fastened to the vertical
substructure with stainless steel screws. The system profile allows the cassettes
to be installed with a shadow gap.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• Two different sizes of brackets (large and medium)
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles in the wall brackets
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Pre-assembled isolator from 65 mm bracket length
• The isolator separates the substructure from the base material to reduce thermal
bridging
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all common cladding materials

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 MFT-FOX H-1L-RIVETS-SCREWS
The aluminum MFT-FOX H / HI bracket is specially designed for use in horizontal
substructures for rain screen facades. The vertically aligned bracket is easy to
install in single-layer horizontal solutions as well as in double-layer systems.
Fixed and flexible points are no longer required with this bracket as thermal
expansion of the profiles is absorbed by the bracket. Installation of the bracket
is therefore not only easier but also more reliable. Incorrectly installed fixed and
flexible points thus become a thing of the past.

Advantages
• No need for fixed and flexible points
• No different bracket sizes
• Bracket lengths from 55 mm to 300 mm in increments of 20 mm ensure that the
right bracket length is always available for your facade project
• Thermal separation thanks to pre-assembled isolator (FOX HI)
• Up to 40 mm profile adjustment flexibility
• Pre-assembled A4 screw for fastening the profile
• Full installation method flexibility – anchors, direct fastening an screw fastening
are possible
• Suitable for all common base materials
• Individual design using the PROFIS Facade PC application guarantees a
technically sound, cost-efficient solution
• Use of all common cladding materials possible
• Easy to use with wind foil

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MFT-FOX-H-2L-ADHESIVE-RIVETS-SCREWS
The aluminum MFT-FOX H / HI bracket is specially designed for use in horizontal
substructures for rain screen facades. The vertically aligned bracket is easy to
install in single-layer horizontal solutions as well as in double-layer systems.
Fixed and flexible points are no longer required with this bracket as thermal
expansion of the profiles is absorbed by the bracket. Installation of the bracket
is therefore not only easier but also more reliable. Incorrectly installed fixed and
flexible points thus become a thing of the past.

Advantages
• No need for fixed and flexible points
• No different bracket sizes
• Bracket lengths from 55 mm to 300 mm in increments of 20 mm ensure that the
right bracket length is always available for your facade project
• Thermal separation thanks to pre-assembled isolator (FOX HI)
• Up to 40 mm profile adjustment flexibility
• Pre-assembled A4 screw for fastening the profile
• Full installation method flexibility – anchors, direct fastening an screw fastening
are possible
• Suitable for all common base materials
• Individual design using the PROFIS Facade PC application guarantees a
technically sound, cost-efficient solution
• Use of all common cladding materials possible
• Easy to use with wind foil

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 MFT-FOX H-2L-ADHESIVE-RIVETS-
SCREWS-WIND MEMBRANE
The aluminum MFT-FOX H / HI bracket is specially designed for use in horizontal
substructures for rain screen facades. The vertically aligned bracket is easy to
install in single-layer horizontal solutions as well as in double-layer systems.
Fixed and flexible points are no longer required with this bracket as thermal
expansion of the profiles is absorbed by the bracket. Installation of the bracket
is therefore not only easier but also more reliable. Incorrectly installed fixed and
flexible points thus become a thing of the past.

Advantages
• No need for fixed and flexible points
• No different bracket sizes
• Bracket lengths from 55 mm to 300 mm in increments of 20 mm ensure that the
right bracket length is always available for your facade project
• Thermal separation thanks to pre-assembled isolator (FOX HI)
• Up to 40 mm profile adjustment flexibility
• Pre-assembled A4 screw for fastening the profile
• Full installation method flexibility – anchors, direct fastening an screw fastening
are possible
• Suitable for all common base materials
• Individual design using the PROFIS Facade PC application guarantees a
technically sound, cost-efficient solution
• Use of all common cladding materials possible
• Easy to use with wind foil

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MFT-FOX-H-2L-HOESCH
System for use in curtain wall facades with cladding consisting of Hoesch sidings.
The MFT-FOX H / HI bracket is specially designed for use in horizontal / vertical
substructures for ventilated curtain wall facades. Vertical alignment of the bracket
guarantees optimal load transfer to the supporting material. The brackets are
supplied with preassembled isolators. Various base plate hole geometries are
available depending on the type of fastening to be used (please refer to the
geometries available in the catalog at Hilti Online or on the following pages).
In addition, the preassembled connecting screw allows easy, efficient installation
of the bracket. Fixed or sliding points are not necessary as thermal expansion of
the profile is taken up by the bracket. Installation is thus not only quicker but also
more reliable. Incorrectly installed fastening points are therefore a thing of the past.
An additional ribbed washer makes it possible to fasten the brackets in compliance
with Eurocode requirements while allowing vertical adjustability (anchor and direct
fastening).

A specially designed toothed strip is used as the vertical profile (second layer) for
the purpose of fastening the sidings. The strip supplied features perforations to
ensure that the profile can be installed free of forces of constraint relative to the first
layer. The fixed points are formed by two stainless steel screws each positioned at
the ends of the oblong hole and the sliding points are formed by a stainless steel
screw positioned in the middle of the oblong hole.

Advantages
• No longer any need for fixed or sliding points in the first layer
• No need for brackets of different sizes
• Bracket lengths of 55 mm to 300 mm in increments of 20 mm always ensure the
right length for your facade project
• Thermal isolation thanks to preassembled isolators (FOX-HI)
• Up to 40 mm profile adjustment flexibility
• Preassembled A4 stainless steel screw for fastening the load-bearing profile
• Complete flexibility with regard to wall mounting – fastening with anchors, screws
or direct fastening is possible
• Can be used with all common cladding materials
• Individual design using the Hilti PROFIS Facade PC application guarantees
technically optimized, cost-efficient solutions in accordance with Eurocode

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 MFT-FOX VT-1L-ADHESIVE-RIVETS-SCREWS
The system consists of profiles plus wall brackets that eliminate thermal bridging
and is specifically designed for vertical substructures in ventilated facades. The wall
brackets are supplied with a powder-coated base plate, according to the method of
installation on the base material – anchors, screws and direct fastening – with the
appropriate hole geometries in the base plate (available hole geometries are shown
in the catalog, on HOL or on the following pages).

The wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for
thermal expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless movement of the
profiles relative to the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed
point in place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied to
the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles relative to the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping

hand”. The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being
fixed with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system, wall
tolerances of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets are
available in lengths from 140 mm to 320 mm. To avoid corrosion, the bracket base
plate is powder coated.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles on the wall brackets
• Bracket length from 140 mm to 320 mm
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Powder-coated base plate for corrosion resistance
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all common cladding materials

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MFT-FOX VT-1L-BOLTS
The system consists of profiles plus wall brackets that eliminate thermal bridging
and is specifically designed for fastening metal cassettes with bolts in ventilated
facades. The wall brackets are supplied with a powder-coated base plate, according
to the method of installation on the base material – anchors, screws and direct
fastening – with the appropriate hole geometries in the base plate (available hole
geometries are shown in the catalog, on HOL or on the following pages).

The wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for
thermal expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually-frictionless movement of the
profiles relative to the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed
point in place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied to
the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles relative to the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping

hand”. The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being
fastened with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system,
wall tolerances of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets
are available in lengths from 140 mm to 320 mm.

The base plate of the bracket is powder coated for corrosion resistance.
The vertical cassette support profiles have been specially developed for fastening
metal cassettes. An aluminum bolt is fastened by 2 clamps and used to support the
cassettes. Its position can be moved along the profile.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles on the wall brackets
• Bracket length from 140 mm to 320 mm
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors,
screws or direct fastening
• Powder-coated base plate for corrosion resistance
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Additional fastening and adjustment of the bolt is possible
• Can be used with all common cladding materials

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 MFT-FOX VT-1L-CLAMPS-ALUMINIUM
The system consists of profiles plus wall brackets that eliminate thermal bridging
and is specifically designed for vertical substructures for fastening terracotta,
ceramic or natural stone panels with clamps on ventilated facades. The wall
brackets are supplied with a powder-coated base plate, according to the method of
installation on the base material – anchors, screws and direct fastening – with the
appropriate hole geometries in the base plate (available hole geometries are shown
in the catalog, on HOL or on the following pages).

The wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for
thermal expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially-designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless movement of the
profiles relative to the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed
point in place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied to
the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles relative to the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping

hand”. The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being
fastened with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system,
wall tolerances of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets
are available in lengths from 140 mm to 320 mm.
The base plate of the bracket is powder coated for corrosion resistance.
The vertical profiles are specially designed for fastening the cladding with aluminum
clamps which are secured to the profile by screws or rivets. The clamps cannot
be twisted so security during the panel fastening operation is much higher.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles on the wall brackets
• Bracket length from 140 mm to 320 mm
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Powder-coated base plate for resistance to contact corrosion
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Anti-twist security of the clamps during installation of the panels

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MFT-FOX VT-1L-CLAMPS-STAINLESS STEEL

The system consists of profiles plus wall brackets that eliminate thermal bridging
and is specifically designed for vertical substructures and systems that use visible
stainless steel clamps on ventilated facades. The wall brackets are supplied with a
powder-coated base plate, according to the method of installation to the base
material – anchors, screws and direct fastening – with the appropriate hole
geometries in the base plate (available hole geometries are shown in the catalog,
on HOL or on the following pages).

The wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for
thermal expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless movement of the
profiles relative to the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed
point in place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied to
the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles relative to the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping

hand”. The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being
fastened with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system,
wall tolerances of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets
are available in lengths from 140 mm to 320 mm.
The base plate of the bracket is powder coated for corrosion resistance.
The stainless steel clamps are fastened to the vertical profile by rivets or screws.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles on the wall brackets
• Bracket length from 140 mm to 320 mm
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Powder-coated base plate for resistance to contact corrosion
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Visible clamp fastening system

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 MFT-FOX VT-1L-WOOD
The system consists of profiles plus wall brackets that eliminate thermal bridging
and is specifically designed for vertical substructures in combination with wooden
battens in ventilated facades. The wall brackets are supplied with a powder-coated
base plate, according to the method of installation on the base material – anchors,
screws and direct fastening – with different hole geometries in the base plate
(available hole geometries are shown in the catalog, on HOL or on the following
pages).

The wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for
thermal expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless movement of the
profiles relative to the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed
point in place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied to
the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles relative to the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping

hand”. The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being
fastened with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system,
wall tolerances of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets
are available in lengths from 140 mm to 320 mm.
The base plate of the bracket is powder coated for corrosion resistance.
Wooden battens are fastened to the mounting element with stainless steel screws.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles on the wall brackets
• Bracket length from 140 mm to 320 mm
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors,
screws or direct fastening
• Powder-coated base plate for corrosion resistance
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create
technically sound, cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all common cladding materials

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MFT-FOX VT-2L-HANGERS-UNDERCUT
ANCHORS
The system consists of profiles plus wall brackets that eliminate thermal bridging
and is specifically designed for vertical / horizontal substructures employing under-
cut anchors for concealed fastening in ventilated facades. The wall brackets are
supplied with a powder-coated base plate, according to the method of installation
on the base material – anchors, screws and direct fastening – with different hole
geometries in the base plate (available hole geometries are shown in the catalog,
on HOL or on the following pages).

The wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for
thermal expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless movement of the
profiles relative to the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed
point in place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied to
the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles relative to the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping

hand”. The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being
fastened with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system,
wall tolerances of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets
are available in lengths from 140 mm to 320 mm.
The base plate of the bracket is powder coated for corrosion resistance.
The horizontal hanger profiles for this lengthways application are fastened to the
vertical profiles. Fixed points are created by placing 2 screws in the elongated holes
while flexible points consist of 1 screw. Hangers are differentiated according to their
function, i.e. fixed, leveling and leveling plus fastening.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles on the wall brackets
• Bracket length from 140 mm to 320 mm
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Powder-coated base plate for corrosion resistance
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all panels with approval for the undercut fastening

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 MFT-FOX VT-2L-STULP
The system consists of profiles plus wall brackets that eliminate thermal bridging
and is specifically designed for vertical / horizontal substructures with additional
horizontal profiles for overlapping fastening of the panels in ventilated facades. The
wall brackets are supplied with a powder-coated base plate, according to the
method of installation to the base material – anchors, screws and direct fastening
– with different hole geometries in the base plate (available hole geometries are
shown in the catalog, on HOL or on the following pages).

The wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for
thermal expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless movement of the
profiles relative to the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed
point in place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied to
the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles against the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping hand”.
The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being fastened
with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system, wall
tolerances of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets
are available in lengths from 140 mm to 320 mm.
The base plate of the bracket is powder coated for corrosion resistance.
The profile for overlapping fastening is supplied with elongated holes. Fixed points
are created by placing 2 screws in the elongated holes while flexible points consist
of 1 screw.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles on the wall brackets
• Bracket length from 140 mm to 320 mm
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Powder-coated base plate for corrosion resistance
• Easy to fasten panels with a shadow gap
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Overlapping fastening of the panels

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MFT-FOX VT-2L-SZ-20
The system consists of profiles plus wall brackets that eliminate thermal bridging
and is specifically designed for vertical / horizontal substructures with additional
horizontal system profiles for fastening ACM cassettes in ventilated facades. The
wall brackets are supplied with a powder-coated base plate, according to the
method of installation on the base material – anchors, screws and direct fastening
– with different hole geometries in the base plate (available hole geometries are
shown in the catalog, on HOL or on the following pages).

The wall brackets are designed with both fixed and flexible points to allow for
thermal expansion of the profile. The fixed point takes the weight of the panels and
substructure and the proportional wind loads, while the flexible point only assumes
the proportional wind loads.

Vertical profiles are connected to the wall brackets with specially designed screws
for fixed and flexible points. This allows virtually frictionless movement of the
profiles relative to the wall brackets and keeps the profile connected by the fixed
point in place. The flexible point makes sure that no additional loads are applied to
the substructure by expansion forces exerted by the profile.

Adjustment of the profiles against the wall brackets is assisted by a “helping hand”.
The helping hand keeps the profile in position whilst the profile is being fastened
with screws, allowing fast connection to the bracket. With this system, wall toleran-
ces of up to 40 mm can be perfectly compensated. The wall brackets are available
in lengths from 140 mm to 320 mm.
The base plate of the bracket is powder coated for corrosion resistance.
The horizontal system profiles (Start, S and Z) are fastened to the vertical substruc-
ture with stainless steel screws. The system profiles allow the cassettes to be
fastened with a shadow gap.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles on the wall brackets
• Bracket length from 140 mm to 320 mm
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Powder-coated base plate for corrosion resistance
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all panels with approval for the undercut fastening

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 MFT-FOX HT-1L-RIVETS-SCREWS
The system consists of profiles plus wall brackets that eliminate thermal bridging
and is specifically designed for horizontal substructures in ventilated facades. Due
the vertical fasting of the brackets, optimal load transfer to the base material can be
realized. The wall brackets are supplied with a powder-coated base plate, according
to the method of installation to the base material – anchors, screws and direct
fastening – with different hole geometries in the base plate (available hole geomet-
ries are shown in the catalog, on HOL or on the following pages).

In addition to the pre-assembled connection screw, the bracket offers an easy and
efficient installation method. Fixed and flexible points are not required as thermal
expansion of the profile is taken up by the flexibility of the bracket. The bracket
offers a quick and safe method of fastening – incorrectly installed brackets become
a thing of the past.
An additional washer allows fastening in accordance with Eurocode with vertical
adjustment of the bracket (anchor and direct fastening).

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points is no longer required
• Bracket length from 140 mm to 320 mm
• Powder-coated base plate for resistance to contact corrosion
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles on the wall brackets
• Pre-assembled fastening screw in A4 material
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all common cladding materials

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MFT-FOX HT-2L-ADHESIVE-RIVETS-SCREWS
The system consists of profiles plus wall brackets that eliminate thermal bridging
and is specifically designed for horizontal / vertical substructures in ventilated
facades. Thanks to the vertical fasting of the brackets, optimal load transfer to the
base material can be realized. The wall brackets are supplied with a powder-coated
base plate, according to the method of installation to the base material – anchors,
screws and direct fastening – with different hole geometries in the base plate
(available hole geometries are shown in the catalog, on HOL or on the following
pages).

In addition to the pre-assembled connecting screw, the bracket offers an easy and
efficient method of installation. Fixed and flexible points are not required as the
thermal expansion of the profile is taken up by the flexibility of the bracket. The
bracket offers a quick and safe means of fastening – incorrectly installed brackets
become a thing of the past.
An additional washer allows fastening in accordance with Eurocode with vertical
adjustment of the bracket (anchor and direct fastening).

For double-layer systems the vertical profiles (2nd layer) are supplied with elongated
holes to allow the vertical profiles to be fastened to the horizontal profiles (1st layer)
free of forces of constraint.
Fixed points are created by placing 2 screws in the elongated holes while flexible
points consist of 1 screw.

Advantages
• Flexible design using fixed and flexible points is no longer required
• Bracket length from 140 mm to 320 mm
• Powder-coated base plate for resistance to contact corrosion
• 40 mm adjustment capability of the profiles on the wall brackets
• Pre-assembled fastening screw in A4 material
• Brackets can be installed using a range of methods – anchors, screws or direct
fastening
• Substructures can be designed with PROFIS Facade to create technically sound,
cost-efficient solutions
• Can be used with all common cladding materials

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 MFT-FOX HT-2L-HOESCH
The MFT-FOX H / HI bracket eliminates thermal bridging and is specially designed
for use in horizontal / vertical aluminium substructures for ventilated curtain wall
facades. Vertical alignment of the bracket guarantees optimal load transfer to the
supporting material. The brackets are supplied with a coated base plate in order to
avoid contact corrosion. Various base plate hole geometries are available depending
on the type of fastening to be used (please refer to the geometries available in the
catalog at Hilti Online or on the following pages). In addition, the preassembled
connecting screw allows easy, efficient installation of the bracket. Fixed or sliding
points are not necessary as thermal expansion of the profile is taken up by the
bracket. Installation is thus not only quicker but also more reliable. Incorrectly
installed fastening points are therefore a thing of the past. An additional ribbed
washer makes it possible to fasten the brackets in compliance with Eurocode
requirements while allowing vertical adjustability (anchor and direct fastening)
In double-layer systems, Hoesch toothed strips, to which the Hoesch sidings are
attached, are used as the vertical profiles (second layer). The fixed points are
formed by two stainless steel screws each positioned at the ends of the oblong hole
and the sliding points are formed by a stainless steel screw positioned in the middle
of the oblong hole.

Advantages
• No longer any need for fixed or sliding points in the first layer
• No need for brackets of different sizes
• Bracket lengths of 140 mm to 320 mm in increments of 20 mm always ensure the
right length for your facade project
• Coated base plates avoid contact corrosion
• Up to 40 mm profile adjustment flexibility
• Preassembled A4 stainless steel screw for fastening the load-bearing profile
• Complete flexibility with regard to wall mounting – fastening with anchors, screws
or direct fastening is possible
• Can be installed on all common supporting materials
• Individual design using the Hilti PROFIS Facade PC application guarantees
technically optimized, cost-efficient solutions in accordance with Eurocode

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CONTENTS AND OVERVIEW OF THIS SECTION

Section Page

 Load tables

Brackets 2
Profiles 12

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 BRACKET LOAD TABLE:
MFT-MFI MEDIUM


 
 Technical data:
/ ²
 Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm2




70.000 N / mm2


Modulus of elasticity
 Isolator material Polypropylen
Thermal conductivity polypropylen 0.117 W / mK
Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

MF 040 M11 MFI 065 M11 MFI 095 M11 MFI 125 M11 MFI 155 M11
MFT-MFI Medium Brackets
2029626 2084361 2029344 2029347 2029750

Bracket height h [mm] 80 86 86 86 86

Bracket length L [mm] 40 65 95 125 155
Bracket width w [mm] 62 68 68 68 68
Hole diameter D [mm] 11 11 11 11 11

MFI 185 M11 MFI 215 M11 MFI 245 M11 MFI 275 M11 –
MFT-MFI Medium Brackets
2029352 2029355 2029358 2029361

Bracket height h [mm] 86 86 86 86

Bracket length L [mm] 185 215 245 275
Bracket width w [mm] 68 68 68 68
Hole diameter D [mm] 11 11 11 11

Design resistance

All loading capacity limits in this manual are to be considered as design values. Re-
commended values are calculated from the elastic limit equal to yield strength, with
Fx applied material safety factor of 1.1 and an applied additional safety factor of 1.4
Fy

MF 040 M11 MFI 065 M11 MFI 095 M11 MFI 125 M11 MFI 155 M11
MFT-MFI Medium Brackets
2029626 2084361 2029344 2029347 2029750

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 5.28 3.17 1.98 1.44 1.13

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.26

MFI 185 M11 MFI 215 M11 MFI 245 M11 MFI 275 M11 –
MFT-MFI Medium Brackets
2029352 2029355 2029358 2029361

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 0.93 0.79 0.69 0.61

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 2.26 2.26 2.26 2.26

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BRACKET LOAD TABLE:

MFT-MFI LARGE
 

Technical data:


Material EN-AW-6063 T66

Yield strength 200 N / mm2


/ ²

Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2




Isolator material Polypropylen


Thermal conductivity polypropylen 0.117 W / mK
160 W / mK


Thermal conductivity aluminum


MF 040 L11 MFI 065 L11 MFI 095 L11 MFI 125 L11 MFI 155 L11
MFT-MFI Large Brackets
2029623 2029249 2029343 2029346 2029349

Bracket height h [mm] 160 166 166 166 166

Bracket length L [mm] 40 65 95 125 155
Bracket width w [mm] 62 68 68 68 68
Hole diameter D [mm] 11 11 11 11 11

MFI 185 L11 MFI 215 L11 MFI 245 L11 MFI 275 L11 –
MFT-MFI Large Brackets
2029351 2029354 2029357 2029360

Bracket height h [mm] 166 166 166 166

Bracket length L [mm] 185 215 245 275
Bracket width w [mm] 68 68 68 68
Hole diameter D [mm] 11 11 11 11

Design resistance

All loading capacity limits in this manual are to be considered as design values. Re-
commended values are calculated from the elastic limit equal to yield strength, with
applied material safety factor of 1.1 and an applied additional safety factor of 1.4 Fx

Fy

MF 040 L11 MFI 065 L11 MFI 095 L11 MFI 125 L11 MFI 155 L11
MFT-MFI Medium Brackets
2029623 2029249 2029343 2029346 2029349

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 15.97 9.58 5.99 4.35 3.42

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 4.17 4.17 4.17 4.17 4.17

MFI 185 L11 MFI 215 L11 MFI 245 L11 MFI 275 L11 –
MFT-MFI Medium Brackets
2029351 2029354 2029357 2029360

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 2.82 2.39 2.08 1.84

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 4.17 4.17 4.17 4.17

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 Technical data:
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm2

Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2


Isolator material Polypropylen


Thermal conductivity polypropylen 0.117 W / mK


Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

FOX H 55 M11 FOX H 75 M11 FOX H 95 M11 FOX H 115 M11 FOX H 135 M11
MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084098 2084361 2084364 2084367 2084370

Bracket height h [mm] 80 80 80 80 80

Bracket length L [mm] 55 75 95 115 135
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 11 11 11 11 11

FOX H 155 M11 FOX H 175 M11 FOX H 195 M11 FOX H 215 M11 FOX H 235 M11
MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084373 2084376 2084379 2084382 2084385

Bracket height h [mm] 80 80 80 80 80

Bracket length L [mm] 155 175 195 215 235
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 11 11 11 11 11

Design resistance

All loading capacity limits in this manual are to be considered as design values. Re-
commended values are calculated from the elastic limit equal to yield strength, with
Fx applied material safety factor of 1.1 and an applied additional safety factor of 1.4

Fy

FOX H 55 M11 FOX H 75 M11 FOX H 95 M11 FOX H 115 M11 FOX H 135 M11
MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084098 2084361 2084364 2084367 2084370

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 2.98 2.07 1.58 1.27 1.07

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 2.43 2.43 2.43 2.43 2.43

FOX H 155 M11 FOX H 175 M11 FOX H 195 M11 FOX H 215 M11 FOX H 235 M11
MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084373 2084376 2084379 2084382 2084385

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 0.92 0.81 0.72 0.65 0.59

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 2.43 2.43 2.43 2.43 2.43

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MFT-FOX H 255-295 11
Technical data: 

Material EN-AW-6063 T66

Yield strength 200 N / mm2
Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2 


Isolator material Polypropylen 


Thermal conductivity polypropylen 0.117 W / mK 

Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK



FOX H 255 M11 FOX H 275 M11 FOX H 295 M11 – –

MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084388 2084391 2084394

Bracket height h [mm] 80 80 80

Bracket length L [mm] 255 275 295
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 11 11 11

Design resistance

All loading capacity limits in this manual are to be considered as design values. Re-
commended values are calculated from the elastic limit equal to yield strength, with
applied material safety factor of 1.1 and an applied additional safety factor of 1.4 Fx

Fy

FOX H 255 M11 FOX H 275 M11 FOX H 295 M11 – –

MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084388 2084391 2084394

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 0.54 0.5 0.46

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 2.43 2.43 2.43

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MFT-FOX H 55-235 6.5


 Technical data:
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm2

Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2


Isolator material Polypropylen


Thermal conductivity polypropylen 0.117 W / mK
 


Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

FOX H 55 M6.5 FOX H 75 M6.5 FOX H 95 M6.5 FOX H 115 M6.5 FOX H 135 M6.5
MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084097 2084360 2084363 2084366 2084369

Bracket height h [mm] 80 80 80 80 80

Bracket length L [mm] 55 75 95 115 135
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5

FOX H 155 M6.5 FOX H 175 M6.5 FOX H 195 M6.5 FOX H 215 M6.5 FOX H 235 M6.5
MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084372 2084375 2084378 2084381 2084384

Bracket height h [mm] 80 80 80 80 80

Bracket length L [mm] 155 175 195 215 235
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5

Design resistance

All loading capacity limits in this manual are to be considered as design values. Re-
commended values are calculated from the elastic limit equal to yield strength, with
Fx applied material safety factor of 1.1 and an applied additional safety factor of 1.4

Fy

FOX H 55 M6.5 FOX H 75 M6.5 FOX H 95 M6.5 FOX H 115 M6.5 FOX H 135 M6.5
MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084097 2084360 2084363 2084366 2084369

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 2.55 1.77 1.35 1.09 0.92

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 2.07 2.07 2.07 2.07 2.07

FOX H 155 M6.5 FOX H 175 M6.5 FOX H 195 M6.5 FOX H 215 M6.5 FOX H 235 M6.5
MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084372 2084375 2084378 2084381 2084384

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 0.78 0.69 0.62 0.55 0.50

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 2.07 2.07 2.07 2.07 2.07

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MFT-FOX H 255-295 6.5


Technical data: 

Material EN-AW-6063 T66

Yield strength 200 N / mm2
Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2 


Isolator material Polypropylen 

Thermal conductivity polypropylen 0.117 W / mK 

Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK  



FOX H 255 M6.5 FOX H 275 M6.5 FOX H 295 M6.5 – –

MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084387 2084390 2084393

Bracket height h [mm] 80 80 80

Bracket length L [mm] 255 275 295
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 6.5 6.5 6.5

Design resistance

All loading capacity limits in this manual are to be considered as design values. Re-
commended values are calculated from the elastic limit equal to yield strength, with
applied material safety factor of 1.1 and an applied additional safety factor of 1.4 Fx

Fy

FOX H 255 M6.5 FOX H 275 M6.5 FOX H 295 M6.5 – –

MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084387 2084390 2084393

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 0.46 0.43 0.39

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 2.07 2.07 2.07

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MFT-FOX H 55-235 5


 Technical data:
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm2

Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2



Isolator material Polypropylen



Thermal conductivity polypropylen 0.117 W / mK


Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

FOX H 55 M5 FOX H 75 M5 FOX H 95 M5 FOX H 115 M5 FOX H 135 M5

MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084096 2084099 2084362 2084365 2084368

Bracket height h [mm] 80 80 80 80 80

Bracket length L [mm] 55 75 95 115 135
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 5 5 5 5 5

FOX H 155 M5 FOX H 175 M5 FOX H 195 M5 FOX H 215 M5 FOX H 235 M5
MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084371 2084374 2084377 2084380 2084383

Bracket height h [mm] 80 80 80 80 80

Bracket length L [mm] 155 175 195 215 235
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 5 5 5 5 5

Design resistance

All loading capacity limits in this manual are to be considered as design values. Re-
commended values are calculated from the elastic limit equal to yield strength, with
Fx applied material safety factor of 1.1 and an applied additional safety factor of 1.4

Fy

FOX H 55 M5 FOX H 75 M5 FOX H 95 M5 FOX H 115 M5 FOX H 135 M5

MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084096 2084099 2084362 2084365 2084368

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 1.43 0.99 0.76 0.61 0.51

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 1.16 1.16 1.16 1.16 1.16

FOX H 155 M5 FOX H 175 M5 FOX H 195 M5 FOX H 215 M5 FOX H 235 M5
MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084371 2084374 2084377 2084380 2084383

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 0.43 0.38 0.34 0.31 0.28

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 1.16 1.16 1.16 1.16 1.16

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MFT-FOX H 255-295 5


Technical data: 

Material EN-AW-6063 T66

Yield strength 200 N / mm2
Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2 


Isolator material Polypropylen



Thermal conductivity polypropylen 0.117 W / mK 

Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK



FOX H 255 M5 FOX H 275 M5 FOX H 295 M5 – –

MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084386 2084389 2084392

Bracket height h [mm] 80 80 80

Bracket length L [mm] 255 275 295
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 5 5 5

Design resistance

All loading capacity limits in this manual are to be considered as design values. Re-
commended values are calculated from the elastic limit equal to yield strength, with
applied material safety factor of 1.1 and an applied additional safety factor of 1.4 Fx

Fy

FOX H 255 M5 FOX H 275 M5 FOX H 295 M5 – –

MFT-FOX H Brackets
2084386 2084389 2084392

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 0.26 0.24 0.22

Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 1.16 1.16 1.16

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BRACKET LOAD TABLE:
/ 
MFT-FOX VT MEDIUM / LARGE


Technical data:
Material (aluminum part) EN-AW-6063 T66

Yield strength 200 N / mm2
/ 
Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2

Material (polyamide part) Ultramid A3WG10
Thermal conductivity polyamid 0.37 W / mK
Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

FOX VT 140 FOX VT 160 FOX VT 180 FOX VT 200 FOX VT 220
MFT-FOX VT Brackets M6.5 / M11 M6.5 / M11 M6.5 / M11 M6.5 / M11 L6.5 / L11
2096973, 2096974 2096975, 2096976 2096977, 2096978 2096979, 2096980 2096981, 2096982
Bracket height h [mm] 80 80 80 80 150
Bracket length L [mm] 140 160 180 200 220
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 6.5 / 11 6.5 / 11 6.5 / 11 6.5 / 11 6.5 / 11

FOX VT 240 FOX VT 260 FOX VT 280 FOX VT 300 FOX VT320
MFT-FOX VT Brackets L6.5 / L11 L6.5 / L11 L6.5 / L11 L6.5 / L11 L6.5 / L11
2096983,2096984 2096985,2096986 2096987,2096988 2096989,2096990 2096991,2096992
Bracket height h [mm] 150 150 150 150 150
Bracket length L [mm] 240 260 280 300 320
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 6.5 / 11 6.5 / 11 6.5 / 11 6.5 / 11 6.5 / 11

Design resistance
All loading capacity limits in this manual are based on the German technical
Approval Z-10.9-623 (Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung). For more detailed
capacity limits, please refer to the German Technical Approval.

FOX VT 140 FOX VT 160 FOX VT 180 FOX VT 200 FOX VT 220
MFT-FOX VT Brackets M6.5 / M11 M6.5 / M11 M6.5 / M11 M6.5 / M11 L6.5 / L11
2096973, 2096974 2096975, 2096976 2096977, 2096978 2096979, 2096980 2096981, 2096982

Modification factor ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 2.91 5.4 2.91 5.4 2.55 5.4 2.91 5.4 2.21 5.4
Horizon. (wind pressure)* Fx [kN] 3.2 2.4 3.2 2.4 2.57 2.4 3.2 2.4 2.52 2.4
Horizon. (wind suction)* Fx [kN] 7.26 2.2 7.26 2.2 7.26 2.2 7.26 2.2 11.85** 3.4**

FOX VT 240 FOX VT 260 FOX VT 280 FOX VT 300 FOX VT320
MFT-FOX VT Brackets L6.5 / L11 L6.5 / L11 L6.5 / L11 L6.5 / L11 L6.5 / L11
2096983, 2096984 2096985, 2096986 2096987, 2096988 2096989, 2096990 2096991, 2096992

Modification factor ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 2.21 5.4 1.62 5.4 1.62 5.4 1.42 5.4 1.42 5.4
Horizon. (wind pressure)* Fx [kN] 2.52 2.4 2.09 2.4 2.09 2.4 1.66 2.4 1.66 2.4
Horizon. (wind suction)* Fx [kN] 11.85** 3.4** 11.85** 3.4** 11.85** 3.4** 11.85** 3.4** 11.85** 3.4**

*Charasteristic resistance and modification factors for single axial loads from DIBt-approval ** Only baseplate L11 with 2 anchors

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MFT-FOX HT MEDIUM / LARGE / 



Technical data:
Material (aluminum part) EN-AW-6063 T66

Yield strength 200 N / mm2
/ 
Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2
Material (polyamide part) Ultramid A3WG10 

Thermal conductivity polyamid 0.37 W / mK

Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

FOX HT 140 FOX HT 160 FOX HT 180 FOX HT 200 FOX HT 220
M5 / M6.5 / M11 M5 / M6.5 / M11 M5 / M6.5 / M11 M5 / M6.5 / M11 L5 / L6.5 / L11
MFT-FOX HT Brackets
2096993, 2096994, 2096993, 2096994, 2096993, 2096994, 2096993, 2096994, 2097005, 2097006,
2096995 2096995 2096995 2096995 2097007
Bracket height h [mm] 80 80 80 80 150
Bracket length L [mm] 140 160 180 200 220
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 5 / 6.5 / 11 5 / 6.5 / 11 5 / 6.5 / 11 5 / 6.5 / 11 5 / 6.5 / 11

FOX HT 240 FOX HT 260 FOX HT 280 FOX HT 300 FOX HT320
L5 / L6.5 / L11 L5 / L6.5 / L11 L5 / L6.5 / L11 L5 / L6.5 / L11 L5 / L6.5 / L11
MFT-FOX HT Brackets
2097008, 2097009, 2097011, 2097012, 2097014, 2097015, 2097017, 2097018, 2097020, 2097021,
2097010 2097013 2097016 2097019 2097022
Bracket height h [mm] 150 150 150 150 150
Bracket length L [mm] 240 260 280 300 320
Bracket width w [mm] 62 62 62 62 62
Hole diameter D [mm] 5 / 6.5 / 11 5 / 6.5 / 11 5 / 6.5 / 11 5 / 6.5 / 11 5 / 6.5 / 11

Design resistance
All loading capacity limits in this manual are based on the German technical
Approval Z-10.9-623 (Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung). For more detailed
capacity limits, please refer to the German Technical Approval.

FOX HT 140 FOX HT 160 FOX HT 180 FOX HT 200 FOX HT 220
M5 / M6.5 / M11 M5 / M6.5 / M11 M5 / M6.5 / M11 M5 / M6.5 / M11 L5 / L6.5 / L11
MFT-FOX HT Brackets
2096993, 2096994, 2096993, 2096994, 2096993, 2096994, 2096993, 2096994, 2097005, 2097006,
2096995 2096995 2096995 2096995 2097007

Modification factor ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 1.93 5.4 1.93 5.4 1.2 5.4 1.2 5.4 1.52 5.4
Horizon. (wind pressure)* Fx [kN] 3.51 2.4 3.51 2.4 2.88 2.4 2.88 2.4 2.76 2.4
Horizon. (wind suction)* Fx [kN] 7.09 2.2 7.09 2.2 7.09 2.2 7.09 2.2 7.09 2.2

FOX HT 240 FOX HT 260 FOX HT 280 FOX HT 300 FOX HT320
L5 / L6.5 / L11 L5 / L6.5 / L11 L5 / L6.5 / L11 L5 / L6.5 / L11 L5 / L6.5 / L11
MFT-FOX HT Brackets
2097008, 2097009, 2097011, 2097012, 2097014, 2097015, 2097017, 2097018, 2097020, 2097021,
2097010 2097013 2097016 2097019 2097022

Modification factor ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod ϒm x Amod

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 1.52 5.4 1.2 5.4 1.2 5.4 0.87 5.4 0.87 5.4
Horizon. (wind pressure)* Fx [kN] 2.76 2.4 2.03 2.4 2.03 2.4 1.67 2.4 1.67 2.4
Horizon. (wind suction)* Fx [kN] 7.09 2.2 7.09 2.2 7.09 2.2 7.09 2.2 7.09 2.2

*Charasteristic resistance and modification factors for single axial loads from DIBt-approval. All loads are valid only for 11 and 6.5
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 PROFILE LOAD TABLE: L-PROFILE


Technical data:
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm²

Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm²
Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

40 x 40 x 1.8 R 60 x 40 x 1.8 60 x 40 x 2 60 x 40 x 2.2 R 60 x 50 x 2 R

MFT-L Profile
2029794 2029370 2029372 2029785 2029786

Material thickness s [mm] 1.8 1.8 2 2.2 2

Cross-sectional area A [mm ] 2
122.9 154 174.36 186.6 234.99
Channel height h [mm] 40 40 40 40 50
Channel width w [mm] 40 60 60 60 60
Surface finish fluted flat flat fluted fluted
Moment of inertia Ix [mm4] 19986 61245 66922 71413 78201
Moment of inertia Iy [mm4] 19986 22226 25515 26364 73928.16
Moment of deviation Ixy [mm4] 11726 21380 24527 25519 41168.13
Moment of inertia on main axis [°] –45 –24.4 –24.4 –24.4 –

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PROFILE LOAD TABLE: T-PROFILE


Technical data:
Material EN-AW-6063 T66 
Yield strength 200 N / mm²
Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm²
Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

40 x 80 x 1.8 R 60 x 80 x 1.8 R 60 x 100 x 1.8 60 x 100 x 2 60 x 100 x 2.2 R

MFT-T Profile
2029787 2029788 2029374 2029375 2029789

Material thickness s [mm] 1.8 1.8 1.8 2 2.2

Cross-sectional area A [mm ] 2
122.9 224.7 258.5 288.3 304.0
Channel height h [mm] 40 60 60 60 60
Channel width w [mm] 80 80 100 100 100
Surface finish fluted fluted flat flat fluted
Moment of inertia Ix [mm4] 22957 83098 81427 86846 93674
Moment of inertia Iy [mm4] 64792 71268 138193 155591 158156
Moment of deviation Ixy [mm4] –16.35 –15.4 –2.4 –47.4 –52.1
Moment of inertia on main axis [°] – – – – –

40 x 120 x 2 60 x 120 x 1.8 60 x 120 x 2 60 x 140 x 2 R 60 x 140 x 2.2

MFT-T Profile
2050268 2029377 2029378 2029791 2029792

Material thickness s [mm] 2 1.8 2 2 2.2

Cross-sectional area A [mm2] 289.1842 276.1 325.5 288.3 397.0
Channel height h [mm] 40 60 60 60 60
Channel width w [mm] 120 120 120 140 140
Surface finish flat flat flat fluted flat
Moment of inertia Ix [mm ] 4
28033 83090 90398 96012 102200
Moment of inertia Iy [mm4] 266114 225040 268597 400174 465342
Moment of deviation Ixy [mm ] 4
2.2925 –2.4 –50.2 –2.84 3.3
Moment of inertia on main axis [°] – – – – –

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  PROFILE LOAD TABLE: O-PROFILE

Technical data:
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm²

 Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm²

 Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

86x25x1.9 40x29.8x1.9 perf 40x29.8x1.9

MFT-O Profile
2029794 2029380 2029379

Material thickness s [mm] 1.9 1.9 1.9

Cross-sectional area A [mm ] 2
244.11 293.48 389.66
Channel height h [mm] 25 29.8 29.8
Channel width w [mm] 86 110 110
Perforation no yes no
Moment of inertia Ix [mm4] 25133 41580 53143
Moment of inertia Iy [mm4] 117908 232964 307854
Moment of deviation Ixy [mm4] 0.00 0.00 –291.12
Moment of inertia on main axis [°] 0.00 –0.00 0.0

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PROFILE LOAD TABLE: Z-PROFILE 

Technical data:
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm²
Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm²

Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

40x29.8x1.9 40x55x2.2 40x70x2.2

MFT-Z Profile
2029382 2029796 2029797

Material thickness s [mm] 1.9 2.2 2.2

Cross-sectional area A [mm ] 2
200.21 280.65 310.08
Channel height h [mm] 29.8 55 70
Channel width w [mm] 77.7 78 78
Perforation no no no
Moment of inertia Ix [mm4] 33044 142764 257262
Moment of inertia Iy [mm4] 81179 93971 93985
Moment of deviation Ixy [mm4] 41104 91113 116522
Moment of inertia on main axis [°] –60.17 –37.5 –27.49

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  PROFILE LOAD TABLE: UZ-PROFILE

Technical data:
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm²



 Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm²
Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

60x25x1.9 40x29.8x1.9 perf.

MFT-UZ Profile
2029793 2029381

Material thickness s [mm] 1.9 1.9

Cross-sectional area A [mm ] 2
198.33 276.1
Channel height h [mm] 25 29.8
Channel width w [mm] 60.4 74.9
Perforation NO YES
Moment of inertia Ix [mm4] 19931 83090
Moment of inertia Iy [mm4] 64047 225040
Moment of deviation Ixy [mm4] –16393 –2.4
Moment of inertia on main axis [°] 71.69 –

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PROFILE LOAD TABLE: STULP-PROFILE

Technical data: 

Material EN-AW-6063 T66


Yield strength 200 N / mm²
Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm²  

Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

25x30
MFT-STULP Profile
2030901

Material thickness s [mm] –

2
Cross-sectional area A [mm ] 264.5
Channel height h [mm] 110
Channel width w [mm] 25
Perforation NO
Moment of inertia Ix [mm4] 12965
Moment of inertia Iy [mm4] 208326
Moment of deviation Ixy [mm4] 26216
Moment of inertia on main axis [°] –7.51

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 ACCESSORIES LOAD TABLE:
MFT-H 200 HANGERS
Technical data:
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm²
Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm²
Thermal conductivity aluminum 160 W / mK

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H 200 / 40 K H 200 / 50 HA 200 / 40 K HA 200 / 50 HAF 200 / 40 K HAF 200 / 50

MFT-H 200 Hanger
2030643 2030640 2030643 2030638 2030643 2030639
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Material thickness: s [mm] 2 2 2 2 2 2
Cross-sectional area: A [mm²] – – – – – –
Clamp height: h [mm] 60 60 60 60 60 60
Clamp width: w [mm] 22.5 21.5 22.5 21.5 22.5 22.5
Clamp length l [mm] 40 50 40 50 40 50

Design resistance
Fx
All loading capacity limits in this manual are to be considered as design values. Re-
commended values are calculated from the elastic limit equal to yield strength, with
applied material safety factor of 1.1 and an applied additional safety factor of 1.4
Fy

H 200 / 40 K HA 200 / 40 K HAF 200 / 40 K H 200 / 50 HA 200 / 50 HAF 200 / 50

MFT-H 200 Hanger
2030643 2030643 2030643 2030640 2030638 2030639

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1
Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 2.967 2.967 2.967 2.967 2.967 2.967

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ACCESSORIES LOAD TABLE:

MFT-CV CLAMPS
Technical data:
Material A2 1.4301
Yield strength ≥ 190 N / mm²
Modulus of elasticity 200.000 N / mm²
Thermal conductivity aluminum 21 W / mK

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CVM 8 A2 CVM 9-12 A2 CVB 8 A2 CVB 9-12 A2 CVE 8 A2 CVE 9-12 A2

MFT-CV Clamp
2096769 2096910 2096913 2096914 2096911 2096912
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Material thickness: s [mm] 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2
Cross-sectional area: A [mm²] – – – – – –
Clamp height: h [mm] 68 68 40 40 68 68
Clamp width: w [mm] 80 80 78 78 40 40
Clamp length l [mm] 8 9 – 12 8 9 – 12 8 9 – 12

Fx Fx

Design resistance
Fy Fy
All loading capacity limits in this manual are to be considered as design values. Re- Fx
commended values are calculated from the elastic limit equal to yield strength, with
applied material safety factor of 1.1 and an applied additional safety factor of 1.4

Fy
CVM 8 A2 CVB 8 A2 CVE 8 A2 CVE 9-12 A2 CVM 9-12 A2 CVB 9-12 A2
MFT-CV Clamp
2096769 2096913 2096911 2096912 2096910 2096914

Vertical (dead load) Fy [kN] 0.13 0.14 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.14
Horizontal (wind load) Fx [kN] 0.17 0.17 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.17

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 Ventilated Facades –  U-Value

CONTENTS AND OVERVIEW OF THIS SECTION

Section Page

 U-Value

U-Value – description 2
U-Value – impact due to the substructure 3
U-Value – calculation method 4
U-Value – calculation method 5
U-Value: MFT-MFI medium – concrete 18 cm 6
U-Value: MFT-MFI medium – perforated brick 30 cm 7
U-Value: MFT-MFI large – concrete 18 cm 8
U-Value: MFT-MFI large – concrete 18 cm 9
U-Value: MFT-FOX VT – concrete 20 / 25 cm 10
U-Value: MFT-FOX VT – perforated brick 30 cm 11
U-Value: MFT-FOX HT – concrete 20 / 25 cm 12
U-Value: MFT-FOX HT – perforated brick 18 cm 13

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 DESCRIPTION
The U-factor or U-value is the overall heat transfer coefficient that describes how
well a building element conducts heat or the rate of heat transfer (in watts) through
one square metre of a structure divided by the difference in temperature across the
structure.

The elements are commonly assemblies of many layers of components such as

those that make up walls / floors / roofs etc. These values measure the rate of heat
transfer through a building element over a given area under standardised conditions.
The usual standard is at a temperature gradient of 24° C (75° F) at 50% humidity
with no wind. It is expressed in watts per meter squared kelvin (W / m²K ).
A lower U-factor / value indicates a greater reduction of heat transfer.

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IMPACT DUE TO THE SUBSTRUCTURE

Today’s targets, requirements and standards relating to the efficiency and sustaina-
bility of buildings inevitably demand new, innovative solutions, also for facades.

Various studies, including tests carried out by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for
Materials Science and Technology (EMPA – Eidgenössische Materialprüfanstalt)
have shown, for example, that the requirements of the “Passivhaus” standards can
no longer be met by facade substructures constructed only from aluminum.

Through use of brackets such as the Hilti MFT-FOX VT / HT, designed to eliminate
thermal bridging, not only can the thickness of the insulating layer be reduced, but
an up to 40% better U-value can be achieved compared to metal structures.

The diagram compares standard aluminum substructures to substructures designed

to reduce thermal bridging.

horizontal standard solution

vertical standard solution
FOX HT 140 to HT 320
FOX VT 140 to VT 320
3% limit as per EN ISO 10211-1

The isothermal image clearly shows the uniform heat distribution. The result is a
facade with virtually no losses due to thermal bridging.

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 CALCULATION METHOD
The numerical calculations were performed in accordance with EN ISO 10211.

Simplified models
The test object is a wall (made of concrete, sand-lime block or standard brickwork in
two thicknesses) on which a framework for supporting a ventilated facade is moun-
ted using anchor bolts. The following simplifications were made in order to model the
inputs for the calculation program:
The bolt is shown as a solid cylinder; the frame anchor is shown as a hollow cylinder.

The modeling method and the definition of grid points conform to the requirements
of the EN ISO 10211-1 standard. A detailed listing of the input data for the calculated
cases is given in the appendix.

Calculations
Thermal conduction was evaluated for a one square meter section of the wall clad
with various thicknesses of insulation. A single bracket was mounted in the center
of the test wall area, anchored to the base material.

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CALCULATION METHOD
Standard for thermal bridge calculation as per EN ISO 10211-1

Thermal bridges present in the facade were taken into account as follows:

with:
۰Area-dependent additional term for the total thermal bridge:

۰ Linear thermal transmittance:

۰ Point thermal transmittance:

Heat transmittance of the unmodified wall in W / (m2K)

Additional term due to thermal bridges W / (m2K)

Wall area in m2

Length of the linear thermal bridge in m

Thermal coupling coefficient for a 2D-calculation in W / (m2K)

Thermal coupling coefficient for a 3D-calculation in W(K

Heat transfer coefficient on warm side 8 W / (m2K)

Heat transfer coefficient on cold side 8 W / (m2K)

Thickness of underlying wall structure m

Thickness of insulation layer m

Thermal conductivity of underlying wall structure W / (m2K)

Thermal conductivity of insulation layer 0.035 W / (m2K)

Thermal resistance of underlying wall structure (m2K) / W

Thermal resistence of insulation layer (m2K) / W

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 MFT-MFI MEDIUM – CONCRETE 18 CM


Technical data:

 Bracket
/ ² Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm2
Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2
Isolator material Polypropylen
Thermal conductivity polypropylene 0.117 W / mK
Thermal conductivity aluminium 160 W / mK
Substrate
Material Concrete
Thickness dv 180 mm
Thermal conductivity λW 1.8 W / mK
Thermal resistance Rv 0.1 W / mK
Insulation
Material Mineral wool
Thickness dD 100-280 mm
Thermal conductivity λD 0.035 W / mK

MFI 125 MFI 125 MFI 155 MFI 185 MFI 215 MFI 245 MFI 275 MFI 275 MFI 275 MFI 275
MFT-MFI Medium Brackets
M M M M M M M M M M

Insulation
dD [mm] 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
thickness

Thermal transmis-
sion coefficient of
U0 [W/m2K] 0.3118 0.2647 0.2299 0.2032 0.1857* 0.1682* 0.1507 0.1396* 0.1286 0.1175*
the undisturbed
wall
Punctual thermal
bridge loss
X [W/K] 0.0638 0.0639* 0.0641* 0.0642 0.0638* 0.0634* 0.0630* 0.0627* 0.0623* 0.0620*
coefficient of the
bracket
*value interpolated U-Value**
(surface A=1.0 m², profile length 1.0 m, profile 30 mm air side)
Number of brackets 1 0.3756 0.3286 0.294 0.2674 0.2495 0.2316 0.2137 0.2023 0.1909 0.1795
Number of brackets 2 0.4394 0.3925 0.3581 0.3316 0.3133 0.295 0.2767 0.265 0.2532 0.2415
Number of brackets 3 0.5032 0.4564 0.4222 0.3958 0.3771 0.3584 0.3397 0.3277 0.3155 0.3035
Number of brackets 4 0.567 0.5203 0.4863 0.46 0.4409 0.4218 0.4027 0.3904 0.3778 0.3655
Number of brackets 5 0.6308 0.5842 0.5504 0.5242 0.5047 0.4852 0.4657 0.4531 0.4401 0.4275
**MFT-MFI M and profile T 120 x 60 x 1.8 30 inside the insulation

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MFT-MFI MEDIUM – PERFORATED BRICK

30 CM

Technical data:
Bracket 
Material EN-AW-6063 T66 / ²

Yield strength 200 N / mm2

Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2
Isolator material Polypropylen
Thermal conductivity polypropylene 0.117 W / mK
Thermal conductivity aluminium 160 W / mK
Substrate
Material Perforated brick
Thickness dv 300 mm
Thermal conductivity λW 0.44 W / mK
Thermal resistance Rv 0.682 W / mK
Insulation
Material Mineral wool
Thickness dD 100-280 mm
Thermal conductivity λD 0.035 W / mK

MFI 125 MFI 125 MFI 155 MFI 185 MFI 215 MFI 245 MFI 275 MFI 275 MFI 275 MFI 275
MFT-MFI Medium Brackets
M M M M M M M M M M

Insulation
dD [mm] 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
thickness

Thermal transmis-
sion coefficient of
U0 [W/m2K] 0.2639 0.2293 0.2028 0.1817 0.1673* 0.1529* 0.1386 0.1287* 0.1196 0.1112*
the undisturbed
wall
Punctual thermal
bridge loss
X [W/K] 0.0296 0.0312* 0.0328* 0.0344 0.0350* 0.0357* 0.0364* 0.0370* 0.0377* 0.0384*
coefficient of the
bracket
*value interpolated U-Value**
(surface A=1.0 m², profile length 1.0 m, profile 30 mm air side)
Number of brackets 1 0.2935 0.2605 0.2356 0.2161 0.2023 0.1886 0.175 0.1657 0.1573 0.1496
Number of brackets 2 0.3231 0.2917 0.2684 0.2505 0.2373 0.2243 0.2114 0.2027 0.195 0.188
Number of brackets 3 0.3527 0.3229 0.3012 0.2849 0.2723 0.26 0.2478 0.2397 0.2327 0.2264
Number of brackets 4 0.3823 0.3541 0.334 0.3193 0.3073 0.2957 0.2842 0.2767 0.2704 0.2648
Number of brackets 5 0.4119 0.3853 0.3668 0.3537 0.3423 0.3314 0.3206 0.3137 0.3081 0.3032
**MFT-MFI M and profile T 120 x 60 x 1.8 30 inside the insulation

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 MFT-MFI LARGE – CONCRETE 18 CM

Technical data:
 Bracket
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm2

/ ² Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2
Isolator material Polypropylen
Thermal conductivity polypropylene 0.117 W / mK
Thermal conductivity aluminium 160 W / mK
Substrate
Material Concrete
Thickness dv 180 mm
Thermal conductivity λW 1.8 W / mK
Thermal resistance Rv 0.1 W / mK
Insulation
Material Mineral wool
Thickness dD 100-280 mm
Thermal conductivity λD 0.035 W / mK

MFI 125 MFI 125 MFI 155 MFI 185 MFI 215 MFI 245 MFI 275 MFI 275 MFI 275 MFI 275
MFT-MFI Large Brackets
L L L L L L L L L L

Insulation
dD [mm] 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
thickness

Thermal transmis-
sion coefficient of
U0 [W/m2K] 0.3118 0.2647 0.2299 0.2032 0.1857* 0.1682* 0.1507 0.1396* 0.1286 0.1175*
the undisturbed
wall
Punctual thermal
bridge loss
X [W/K] 0.1082 0.1087* 0.1092* 0.1097 0.1092* 0.1086* 0.1081* 0.1076* 0.1070* 0.1065*
coefficient of the
bracket
*value interpolated U-Value**
(surface A=1.0 m², profile length 1.0 m, profile 30 mm air side)
Number of brackets 1 0.42 0.3734 0.3391 0.3129 0.2949 0.2768 0.2588 0.2472 0.2356 0.224
Number of brackets 2 0.5282 0.4821 0.4483 0.4226 0.4041 0.3854 0.3669 0.3548 0.3426 0.3305
Number of brackets 3 0.6364 0.5908 0.5575 0.5323 0.5133 0.494 0.475 0.4624 0.4496 0.437
Number of brackets 4 0.7446 0.6995 0.6667 0.642 0.6225 0.6026 0.5831 0.57 0.5566 0.5435
Number of brackets 5 0.8528 0.8082 0.7759 0.7517 0.7317 0.7112 0.6912 0.6776 0.6636 0.65
**MFT-MFI L and profile T 120 x 60 x 1.8 30 inside the insulation

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MFT-MFI LARGE – PERFORATED BRICK

30 CM
Technical data:
Bracket 

Material EN-AW-6063 T66

Yield strength 200 N / mm2

Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2 / ²
Isolator material Polypropylen
Thermal conductivity polypropylene 0.117 W / mK
Thermal conductivity aluminium 160 W / mK
Substrate
Material Perforated brick
Thickness dv 300 mm
Thermal conductivity λW 0.44 W / mK
Thermal resistance Rv 0.682 W / mK
Insulation
Material Mineral wool
Thickness dD 100-280 mm
Thermal conductivity λD 0.035 W / mK

MFI 125 MFI 125 MFI 155 MFI 185 MFI 215 MFI 245 MFI 275 MFI 275 MFI 275 MFI 275
MFT-MFI Large Brackets
L L L L L L L L L L

Insulation
dD [mm] 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
thickness

Thermal transmis-
sion coefficient of
U0 [W/m2K] 0.2639 0.2293 0.2028 0.1817 0.1673* 0.1529* 0.1386 0.1287* 0.1196 0.1112*
the undisturbed
wall
Punctual thermal
bridge loss
X [W/K] 0.0478 0.0503* 0.0529* 0.0554 0.0564* 0.0575* 0.0586* 0.0597* 0.0607* 0.0618*
coefficient of the
bracket
*value interpolated U-Value**
(surface A=1.0 m², profile length 1.0 m, profile 30 mm air side)
Number of brackets 1 0.3117 0.2796 0.2557 0.2371 0.2237 0.2104 0.1972 0.1884 0.1803 0.173
Number of brackets 2 0.3595 0.3299 0.3086 0.2925 0.2801 0.2679 0.2558 0.2481 0.241 0.2348
Number of brackets 3 0.4073 0.3802 0.3615 0.3479 0.3365 0.3254 0.3144 0.3078 0.3017 0.2966
Number of brackets 4 0.4551 0.4305 0.4144 0.4033 0.3929 0.3829 0.373 0.3675 0.3624 0.3584
Number of brackets 5 0.5029 0.4808 0.4673 0.4587 0.4493 0.4404 0.4316 0.4272 0.4231 0.4202
**MFT-MFI L and profile T 120 x 60 x 1.8 30 inside the insulation

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MFT-FOX VT – CONCRETE 20 / 25 CM
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Technical data:
Bracket
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm2


/  Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2

Material (polyamide part) Ultramid A3WG10

Thermal conductivity polyamide 0.37 W / mK
Thermal conductivity aluminium 160 W / mK
Substrate
Material Concrete
Thickness dv 200 / 250 mm
Thermal conductivity λW 1.8 W / mK
Thermal resistance RV 0.1 W / mK
Insulation
Material Mineral wool
Thickness dD 120-300 mm
Thermal conductivity λD 0.035 W / mK

FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT
MFT-FOX VT Brackets
140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320

Insulation
dD [mm] 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
thickness

Thermal transmis-
sion coefficient of
U0 [W/m2K] 0.2647 0.2299 0.2032 0.1821 0.1649 0.1639 0.1634 0.1628 0.159 0.1569
the undisturbed
wall
Punctual thermal
bridge loss
X [W/K] 0.0034 0.0035 0.0018 0.0018 0.002 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
coefficient of the
bracket
*value interpolated U-Value**
(surface A=1.0 m², profile length 1.0 m, profile 30 mm air side)
Number of brackets 1 0.2681 0.2334 0.205 0.1839 0.1669 0.1658 0.1653 0.1647 0.1608 0.1587
Number of brackets 2 0.2715 0.2369 0.2068 0.1857 0.1689 0.1677 0.1672 0.1666 0.1626 0.1605
Number of brackets 3 0.2749 0.2404 0.2086 0.1875 0.1709 0.1696 0.1691 0.1685 0.1644 0.1623
Number of brackets 4 0.2783 0.2439 0.2104 0.1893 0.1729 0.1715 0.171 0.1704 0.1662 0.1641
Number of brackets 5 0.2817 0.2474 0.2122 0.1911 0.1749 0.1734 0.1729 0.1723 0.168 0.1659
**MFT-FOX VT and profile T 120 x 60 x 1.8 30 inside the insulation

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MFT-FOX VT – PERFORATED BRICK 30 CM 

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Technical data:
Bracket
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm2

Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2 / 

Material (polyamide part) Ultramid A3WG10


Thermal conductivity polyamide 0.37 W / mK
Thermal conductivity aluminium 160 W / mK
Substrate
Material Perforated brick
Thickness dv 300 mm
Thermal conductivity λW 0.44 W / mK
Thermal resistance RV 0.682 W / mK
Insulation
Material Mineral wool
Thickness dD 120-300 mm
Thermal conductivity λD 0.035 W / mK

FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT FOX VT
MFT-FOX VT Brackets
140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320

Insulation
dD [mm] 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
thickness

Thermal transmis-
sion coefficient of
U0 [W/m2K] 0.2647 0.2299 0.2032 0.1821 0.111 0.11 0.109 0.1083 0.1068 0.106
the undisturbed
wall
Punctual thermal
bridge loss
X [W/K] 0.0025 0.0026 0.0014 0.0015 0.0012 0.0011 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.001
coefficient of the
bracket
*value interpolated U-Value**
(surface A=1.0 m², profile length 1.0 m, profile 30 mm air side)
Number of brackets 1 0.2672 0.2325 0.2046 0.1836 0.1122 0.1111 0.11 0.1093 0.1078 0.107
Number of brackets 2 0.2697 0.2351 0.206 0.1851 0.1134 0.1122 0.111 0.1103 0.1088 0.108
Number of brackets 3 0.2722 0.2377 0.2074 0.1866 0.1146 0.1133 0.112 0.1113 0.1098 0.109
Number of brackets 4 0.2747 0.2403 0.2088 0.1881 0.1158 0.1144 0.113 0.1123 0.1108 0.11
Number of brackets 5 0.2772 0.2429 0.2102 0.1896 0.117 0.1155 0.114 0.1133 0.1118 0.111
**MFT-FOX VT and profile T 120 x 60 x 1.8 30 inside the insulation

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MFT-FOX HT – CONCRETE 20 / 25 CM
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Technical data:
Bracket
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm2

Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2
/ 
Material (polyamide part) Ultramid A3WG10

Thermal conductivity polyamide 0.37 W / mK
Thermal conductivity aluminium 160 W / mK
Substrate
Material Concrete
Thickness dv 200 / 250 mm
Thermal conductivity λW 1.8 W / mK
Thermal resistance Rv 0.1 W / mK
Insulation
Material Mineral wool
Thickness dD 120-300 mm
Thermal conductivity λD 0.035 W / mK

FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT
MFT-FOX HT Brackets
140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320

Insulation
dD [mm] 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
thickness

Thermal transmis-
sion coefficient of
U0 [W/m2K] 0.3794 0.3118 0.2647 0.2299 0.2032 0.1821 0.1649 0.1519 0.1388 0.1286
the undisturbed
wall
Punctual thermal
bridge loss
X [W/K] 0.0027 0.0032 0.0014 0.0017 0.0014 0.0018 0.001 0.0012 0.0008 0.0009
coefficient of the
bracket
*value interpolated U-Value**
(surface A=1.0 m², profile length 1.0 m, profile 30 mm air side)
Number of brackets 1 0.3821 0.315 0.2661 0.2316 0.2048 0.1839 0.1704 0.1519 0.1396 0.1295
Number of brackets 2 0.3848 0.3182 0.2675 0.2333 0.2064 0.1857 0.1714 0.1531 0.1404 0.1304
Number of brackets 3 0.3875 0.3214 0.2689 0.235 0.208 0.1875 0.1724 0.1543 0.1412 0.1313
Number of brackets 4 0.3902 0.3246 0.2703 0.2367 0.2096 0.1893 0.1734 0.1555 0.142 0.1322
Number of brackets 5 0.3929 0.3278 0.2717 0.2384 0.2112 0.1911 0.1744 0.1567 0.1428 0.1331
**MFT-FOX HT and profile T 120 x 60 x 1.8 30 inside the insulation

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MFT-FOX HT – PERFORATED BRICK 18 CM 

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Technical data:
Bracket
Material EN-AW-6063 T66
Yield strength 200 N / mm2

Modulus of elasticity 70.000 N / mm2
/ 
Material (polyamide part) Ultramid A3WG10

Thermal conductivity polyamide 0.37 W / mK
Thermal conductivity aluminium 160 W / mK
Substrate
Material Perforated brick
Thickness dv 180 mm
Thermal conductivity λW 0.44 W / mK
Thermal resistance Rv 0.409 W / mK
Insulation
Material Mineral wool
Thickness dD 80-260 mm
Thermal conductivity λD 0.035 W / mK

FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT FOX HT
MFT-FOX HT Brackets
140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320

Insulation
dD [mm] 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260
thickness

Thermal transmis-
sion coefficient of
U0 [W/m2K] 0.3417 0.2844 0.2446 0.2146 0.1912 0.1724 0.1569 0.1440 0.1330 0.1236
the undisturbed
wall
Punctual thermal
bridge loss
X [W/K] 0.0021 0.0026 0.0012 0.0014 0.0013 0.0015 0.0009 0.0011 0.0007 0.0009
coefficient of the
bracket
*value interpolated U-Value**
(surface A=1.0 m², profile length 1.0 m, profile 30 mm air side)
Number of brackets 1 0.3417 0.287 0.2458 0.2158 0.1925 0.1739 0.1575 0.1451 0.1337 0.1245
Number of brackets 2 0.3438 0.2896 0.247 0.217 0.1938 0.1754 0.1581 0.1462 0.1344 0.1254
Number of brackets 3 0.3459 0.2922 0.2482 0.2182 0.1951 0.1769 0.1587 0.1473 0.1351 0.1263
Number of brackets 4 0.348 0.2948 0.2494 0.2194 0.1964 0.1784 0.1593 0.1484 0.1358 0.1272
Number of brackets 5 0.3501 0.2974 0.2506 0.2206 0.1977 0.1799 0.1599 0.1495 0.1365 0.1281
**MFT-MFI L and profile T 120 x 60 x 1.8 30 inside the insulation

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