T E N S I O N I N G S Y S T E M S F O R F L E X I B L E F A C E S TENSIONING SYSTEMS for Flexible Faces
T E N S I O N I N G S Y S T E M S F O R F L E X I B L E F A C E S
TENSIONING SYSTEMSfor Flexible Faces
T E N S I O N I N G S Y S T E M S F O R F L E X I B L E F A C E S
The very best flexible face tensioning system.
Tension ClipPart #5360
Tension ClipBody
Tension ClipMandrel
Side Profile ofTension Clipwith Fabric
Tensioning ToolPart #5135
Wall MountTensioning ToolPart #5137
Shown inRetro FramePart #2112
Easy to use:1. FOLD fabric over mandrel.2. SNAP clip onto one end of the mandrel & fabric.3. SNAP clip onto the opposite end of mandrel & fabric.4. INSERT Tension Clip with fabric into either retro frame or hingeable frame.
! No holes to drill.! No fasteners required. Easy to adjust and will
not migrate. Absolutely no slippage.! Clips attach to fabric, face side up. Once attached,
faces may be rolled for transport or storage.! Simple to tension, quick to release. The Tensioning Tool
allows for easy and controlled tensioning force. TensionClips release from the extruded frame with a standardslotted screwdriver.
Patent Number 4,817,317Patent Number 5,467,546
Face Side Up
UL Recognized Component System:The Underwriters Laboratory file number is (E136850).
4. INSERT
2. SNAP
3. SNAP
1. FOLD
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Retro Frame Extrusions
Retro Fascia Frame Extrusions
Bleed Fascia FramePart #2092
1-1/2” Fascia FramePart #2094
Flat BleedRetro FramePart #2104
Flat BleedRetro FrameCoverPart #2121
Wall MountRetro FramePart #2090
Wall MountRetro FrameCoverPart #2091
Wall MountRetro SquareCoverPart #2088
Wall MountRetro RadiusCoverPart #2089
Flat BleedRetro FramePart #2104
Extended BleedRetro CoverPart #2123
Flat BleedRetro FramePart #2104
1-1/2” FlatRetro FrameCoverPart #2125
2” Retro FramePart #2112
2-3/8” RetroFrame CoverPart #2115
Bleed Retro FramePart #2105
Bleed RetroFrame CoverPart #2212
Bleed Fascia Frame CoverPart #2093 (Optional) Cover Screw
Part #5195Cover ScrewPart #5195
Corner KeyPart #5210
Corner KeyPart #5210
Frame CornerAnglePart #5305
(Optional Brake Form Cover)
(Optional BrakeForm Cover)
Frame BracePart #5350
FrameSupport TubePart #2175
NOTE: Wall Mount Retro Tensioning Tool, Part #5137 required.
Frame BracePart #5350
FrameSupport TubePart #2175
Patent Number 4,817,317Patent Number 5,467,546
UL Recognized Component SystemsThe Underwriters Laboratory file number is E136850
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Sign Cabinet Body Extrusions
3-15/16”
7-1/2”
5-3/16”
10-3/4”
8-7/16”
6-1/8” 1-3/4”
1-11/16”1/4”
1/4”
1/4”
Hinge ScrewPart #5170
.040aluminumback
Single Face BodyPart #2025
Medium BodyPart #2015
Wide BodyPart #2005
Retro BodyPart #2040
Patent Number 4,817,317Patent Number 5,467,546
Bleed TensionFrame CoverPart #2095
Tension FramePart #2085
1-1/2” TensionFrame CoverPart #2084
Dual FramePart #2065
2-1/4”Dual FrameCoverPart #2075
Hingeable Retainer Extrusions
Frame BracePart #5350
FrameSupport TubePart #2175
FrameSupport TubePart #2175Frame Brace
Part #5350
UL Recognized Component SystemsThe Underwriters Laboratory file number is E136850
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Divider Bar
6” & 9” Radius Cast Aluminum Corners
Hingeable Systems Configurations
Dual DividerPart #2142
2-1/2”Dual DividerCoverPart #2146
Dual Framewith 2-1/4” DualFrame Cover
Dual Framewith 2-1/4” Dual FrameCover
Tension Framewith Bleed Tension FrameCover
Tension Framewith Bleed TensionFrame Cover
Dual DividerPart #2142
2-1/2”Dual DividerCoverPart #2146
Medium Body
Medium Body
Wide Body
Wide Body
Single Face Body
Single Face Body Retro Body
NOTE: The hingeable body and frames are cast aluminum. 2-1/4” Dual Frame Cover and Bleed Tension Frame Covers are injection molded polycarbonate, pre-primed ready for paint/top coating.
13-3/4” 17” 9-1/4” 4-7/8”
14” 17-1/4” 9-3/8” 4-15/16”
Tension Framewith 1-1/2” Tension FrameCover
Patent Number 4,817,317Patent Number 5,467,546
14-1/2” 17-3/4” 9-5/8” 5-3/16”
UL Recognized Component SystemsThe Underwriters Laboratory file number is E136850
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3032 Walker Ridge Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49544 (616) 784-0405 Toll Free: (877) 784-0405 Fax: (616) 784-0411e-mail: [email protected] www.signcomp.com
06/07
Compression Reinforcement
Flexible Fabric Requirements
Tension Clip Placement
FrameSupportTubePart #2175
3/4” x 1-5/8”structural tube
! To be used in conjunction withFrame Brace, part #5350, see page 3.
! For hingeable faces - the recommendedvertical and horizontal matrix of theframe support tube is to be approximately36” on center.
! Horizontal pieces are to be cut andattached in between vertical lengths.
! DUAL FRAME (part #2065) Add 1-1/2” of face materialto all four sides (add a total of 3” of face material to both the height and width of the assembled frame).
! 2” RETRO FRAME (part #2112) Add 1-1/2” of facematerial to all four sides (add a total of 3” of facematerial to both the height and width of theassembled frame).
! 1-1/2” FASCIA FRAME (part #2094) Add 1-1/2” offace material to all four sides (add a total of 3” offace material to both the height and width of theassembled frame).
! WALL MOUNT RETRO FRAME (part #2090) Add2-1/4” of face material to all four sides (add a totalof 4-1/2” of face material to both the height and width of the assembled frame) .
! The Tension Clips are to be placed approximately oneand one-half inches (1-1/2”) in from the edge of thetrimmed to size face material.
! Cut away a 2-1/2” square notch from each corner of thetrimmed to size face material.
! For large applications, the Tension Clips are to be placedan additional 1/4” in from the edge of the trimmed tosize face material for every 5 foot increment over ten(10) feet.
! DUAL FRAME, 2” RETRO FRAME, WALL MOUNT RETROFRAME & 1-1/2” FASCIA FRAME -Place Tension Clips 6” on center.
! TENSION FRAME, BLEED RETRO FRAME, BLEED FASCIAFRAME & FLAT BLEED RETRO FRAME -Place Tension Clips 5” on center.
! DUAL DIVIDER -Place Tension Clips 5” on center.
! TENSION FRAME (part #2085) Add 3” of face materialto all four sides (add a total of 6” of face material to both the height and width of the assembled frame).
! BLEED RETRO FRAME (part #2105) Add 3” of facematerial to all four sides (add a total of 6” of facematerial to both the height and width of theassembled frame).
! BLEED FASCIA FRAME (part #2092) Add 3” offace material to all four sides (add a total of 6” offace material to both the height and width of theassembled frame).
! FLAT BLEED RETRO FRAME (part #2104) Add3” of face material to all four sides (add a totalof 6” of face material to both the height and width of the assembled frame).
Frame BracePart #5350
Frame
FrameSupportTubePart #2175
JointJoint
Joint
36”
36”
36”
36” 36”
NOTE: Instructional tensioning video is available on our product CD.
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