CEILING BATTEN SYSTEM
Our Steelformers Ceiling Batten System is a tried and tested one, used frequently for new builds around the region.
The Ceiling Batten, C-Channel and Clips are manufactured using 0.55mm BMT G550 high tensile Galvsteel® from New Zealand Steel, complying with AS 1397:2011.
The system can be used for directly supporting single layered plasterboard ceiling linings in buildings within the scope of NZS 3604 or NASH Standard Part 2 - Light Steel Framed Buildings. (Always ensure linings are installed as per the manufacturers guidelines).
22mm CEILING BATTEN
The 22mm Ceiling Batten is a shallow trapezoidal steel section with the same double folded flanges and dimples surface as the 35mm Ceiling Batten. The 22mm Ceiling Battens are cut to your required lengths and can be direct fixed.
35mm CEILING BATTEN
The 35mm Ceiling Batten is a trapezoidal steel section with double folded flanges and a dimpled surface which assists in preventing screw movement. Ceiling Battens are cut to order (max. 10m), simply provide us with the quantities of each length and the install location within the building. The Ceiling Battens will be supplied to your exact lengths and pre-labelled for easy, on-site identification.
C-CHANNEL
The C-Channel is formed from the same 0.55mm BMT Galvsteel® as the Ceiling Batten and is supplied in 6 metre lengths. We recommend screw fixing the C-Channel to supporting framing at the perimeter of the room at 1200mm maximum centres. Our C-Channel is compatible with our 35mm Ceiling Batten.
CLIPS
The Clips are pressed metal tabs, sourced locally in New Plymouth, and are manufactured from 0.95mm BMT galvanised sheet steel. Clips are fixed to the sides of timber ceiling joists, truss chords or floor joists. The central fixing slot provides 25mm of vertical alignment to achieve a level ceiling line.
