LIFTS , STAIRS & BALUSTRADES
UNIQUE SWAGE LOCK IS THE KEY FEATURE THAT SETS NEACO APART
Neaco have been at the forefront of modular decking design for over five decades . They pioneered the concept of non-combustible aluminium decking long before it was widely adopted by the industry in response to Grenfell . Various competitors have followed them into the market , but none offer the expertise of their in-house technical team and the unique qualities of their decking systems .
There are many features that set their decking solutions apart , from the range of precision-engineered T-bar profiles to innovative built-in drainage systems , but one of the most important is their unique swagelocked construction .
WHAT IS SWAGE LOCKING ?
Neaco have invested in advanced swage manufacturing technology which forms a vital part of their factory facilities . Their bespoke swage machine has been installed and configured to ensure their industrial flooring , architectural grilles and decking for balconies , walkways and terraces are lightweight yet exceptionally high in load-bearing capability .
This is made possible with outstanding structural efficiency achieved by passing a swage bar through the load bar without cutting into the top or bottom edge , thus providing a panel of great rigidity and strength .
Neaco have invested in advanced swage manufacturing technology which forms a vital part of their factory facilities .
THE ADVANTAGES OF SWAGE-LOCKED CONSTRUCTION
Available in lengths of up to 7m long by nominal 992mm wide , the aluminium decking panels are approximately 1 / 3 of the weight of steel panels , yet non-corrosive and easy to install .
This is a major advantage for raised decks and balcony flooring . In the context of balcony installations , it ’ s especially valuable for cost reasons : due to fire safety requirements , steel joists are now widely used instead of timber joists , but steelwork is expensive . That means substantial savings can be made with the decking because its structurally efficient design needs fewer supporting joists .
With Neaco ’ s aluminium decking systems , joists are only required at centres of between 700mm and 2050mm ( depending on the profile depth ) compared to around 450mm for most many plank alternatives .
That ’ s a clear advantage over their competitors – and their unique swage lock is the key difference .
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