SOTECH OPTIMA FC

Secret fix hook on panel system, complete with rail and bracket support.

System Fully Independently CWCT Tested and Certified.

 Panel security screw.

Dim
Only the top cutout of each
panel fully engages the carrier
Datum
hook.

Contents
Sotech Optima FC | Solid Aluminium System Details
For slots/hooks ctrs see notes below

3. Hook Arrangement............................................................
Top of slot
(FC-01)
4. Vertical Joint Detail........................................................... (FC-02)
5. Horizontal Joint................................................................. (FC-03)
5mm

6. Base Detail........................................................................(FC-04)
Face Height

7. Coping Detail.....................................................................(FC-05)
8. Vertical Window Interface..................................................(FC-06)
9. Horizontal Window Interface..............................................(FC-07)
10. External Corner.................................................................
Lower hooks on same panel (FC-08)
11. Internal Corner...................................................................(FC-09)
are spaced to leave a 5mm
expansion gap.
12. Facade Abutment Detail....................................................(FC-10)
13. Horizontal Joint On SIPS WallTop Panel.................................
of slot (FC-11)
14. External Corner On SIPS Wall Panel.................................(FC-12)
15. Feature Channel Detail......................................................(FC-13)
5mm

16. Intermediate Support.........................................................(FC-14)

17. Vertical Movement Joint.................................................... (FC-15)

Sotech Optima FC | ACM System Details

Dim

18. Hook Arrangement.............................................................(FC-ACM-01)

19. Vertical Joint......................................................................(FC-ACM-02)
20. Horizontal Joint..................................................................(FC-ACM-03)
21. Base Typical Detail........................................................................
Slot Setout Info. (FC-ACM-04)
(ACM is shown in the details above which also apply to 3mm solid Aluminium.)
22. Coping Detail.....................................................................(FC-ACM-05)
Face23.
HeightVertical
951mm+ 100mm Window
down fromInterface..................................................
top of panel face (FC-ACM-06)
24. Horizontal Window Interface..............................................
150mm up from bottom of panel face
Additionally equally spaced intermediate holes max 700cts (FC-ACM-07)
25. External Corner..................................................................
Face Height 401>950 100mm down from top of panel face
Sotech Ltd
2 Traynor Way
(FC-ACM-08)
26. Internal Corner...................................................................
150mm up from bottom of panel face (FC-ACM-09)
Whitehouse Business Park
Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
Face27.
HeightFacade
251>400 50mm Abutment Detail.....................................................
down from top of panel face County Durham (FC-ACM-10)
Fax: 0191 518 0703
100mm up from bototm of panel face SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
28. Horizontal Joint On SIPS Wall Panel................................. (FC-ACM-11)
Only the top hole of each panel makes contact with a support hook, all other hooks
29.lower
are 5mm External Corner On SIPS Panel.........................................
to allow for expansion. Optima FC
Title:
(FC-ACM-12)
Hook Arrangement
Hook30. Feature Channel Detail......................................................(FC-ACM-13)
Centres. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

31. Intermediate Support.........................................................

3mm Solid Aluminium - 400mm ctrs. FC-01
Scale:
(FC-ACM-14)
DD
Checked By:
08.04.16
Rev:

32. Vertical Movement Joint..................................................... 1:4 @A4 (FC-ACM-15)

Sotech A

2
 Panel security screw.

Dim
Only the top cutout of each
panel fully engages the carrier
Datum
hook.
For slots/hooks ctrs see notes below

Top of slot
5mm
Face Height

Lower hooks on same panel

are spaced to leave a 5mm
expansion gap.

Top of slot
5mm
Dim

Typical Slot Setout Info.

(ACM is shown in the details above which also apply to 3mm solid Aluminium.)

Face Height 951mm+ 100mm down from top of panel face

150mm up from bottom of panel face
Additionally equally spaced intermediate holes max 700cts
Sotech Ltd
Face Height 401>950 100mm down from top of panel face 2 Traynor Way
150mm up from bottom of panel face Whitehouse Business Park
Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
Face Height 251>400 50mm down from top of panel face County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
100mm up from bototm of panel face SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk

Only the top hole of each panel makes contact with a support hook, all other hooks Title:

are 5mm lower to allow for expansion. Optima FC

Hook Arrangement
Hook Centres. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:
3mm Solid Aluminium - 400mm ctrs. FC-01 DD 08.04.16
Scale: Checked By: Rev:
1:4 @A4 Sotech A
3
 Facade Substrate & Weather Line 14 17 16 18 15

SFS to suit loads

To Suit U Value

Top Hat
Cladding Zone

11 10 2 8 9 12 11 13

4 2 3
7 6 5

20
50

Panel Module Panel Module

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Vertical Joint Detail
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-02 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
1:3 @A4 Sotech A
4
 14
17
13
16
9
15

11 10 2 8 18
Panel Module

Bkt Module Subject

To Calcs
20
Panel Module

11

12 11

Top Hat

3 2 4

7 6 5

To Suit U Value SFS to suit loads

Cladding Zone Facade Substrate & Weather Line

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Horizontal Joint
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-03 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
1:3 @A4 Sotech A
5
 Cladding Zone Facade Substrate & Weather Line

50 To Suit U Value SFS to suit loads

9 14

13 17

7 6 5 16

11 10 2 8
15

18

Bkt Module Subject

3 2 4

To Calcs
Dead load
bracket
Panel Module

11

12 11
Top Hat
To Suit

19

Groundworks Insulation
By Others By Others

Membrane
By Others

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Base Detail
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-04 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 Insect Mesh. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A
6
 Coping Joint Coping Intermediate Support
3
7

15 19

Coping Width

2
Coping To Suit

19

15

2
Panel Module

11 16
Wind load
bracket 17

3 2 4 8

7 6 5 10

13

To Suit U Value

Cladding Zone Primary Structure & Weather Line

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Anchor & Plug - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC
15 Extruded Carrier Profile With Gasket - centres to suit loads.
Coping Detail
16 Roof Membrane. By Others.
17 Insulated board. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-05 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 Top Hat - thickness to suit. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

7
 13

Panel Module 1 Wind load

bracket

19
1
19

15x6 Weep
Hole
To Suit Detail
Panel Module

Indicative Window System

17
9 19
19
To Suit Detail

1
16

8 2 10 11
20

Wind load 15
Panel Module

bracket
1
18
3 2 4
15
7 6 5
12 11

50 To Suit U Value
Cladding Zone Primary Structure & Weather Line

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Vertical Window Interface
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-06 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

8
 Flashing Fixing Option

14 17 18 13 15
Facade Substrate & Weather Line

SFS to suit loads

To Suit U Value

19
Indicative Window System
Top Hat
Cladding Zone

13 12 9 7 6 5

3 2 4
50

20

1 Panel Module To Suit Detail

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Horizontal Window Interface
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-07 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A
9
 Cladding Zone Facade Substrate & Weather Line

50 To Suit U Value SFS to suit loads

Panel Module

Top Hat

Corner Pressing Option

18

15
17 13

14

13

12 11

9
To Suit Module

7 6 5

3 2 4

20

1 1

To Suit Module Panel Module

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
External Corner
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-08 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A
10
 15 14 17 16

11 12 14 13 9

20
To Suit Detail Panel Module

5 6 7

2 3 4

1
Top Hat

SFS to suit loads To suit U value 50

Facade Substrate & Weather Line Cladding Zone

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings.
2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others.
Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:

15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others. Optima FC
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others. Internal Corner
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-09 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A
11
 15 10 8 18 17 16

Facade Substrate & Weather Line

SFS to suit loads
Top Hat

To suit U value
13

Cladding Zone
5 7 12 14 13 9

3 4 5

To Suit Structure Tolerance 1

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings.
2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others.
Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:

15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others. Optima FC
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others. Facade Abutment Detail
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-10 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

12
 12 11 13

7 6 5

4 3 2

11 10 2 8
Panel Module

20
Panel Module

15

16

17

Top Hat SIPS Panel

Cladding Zone Facade Substrate & Weather Line

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC
15 Insulated SIPS Panel. By Others.
Horizontal Joint On SIPS Wall Panel
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-11 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A
13
 Cladding Zone Facade Substrate & Weather Line

Top Hat SIPS Panel

16
Panel Module

15
20
To Suit Detail

13 11 12

7 6 5
1

3 2 4

To Suit Detail Panel Module

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings.
2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others.
Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:

15 Insulated SIPS Panel. By Others. Optima FC

16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others. External Corner On SIPS Wall Panel
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-12 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A
14
 14 17 16 18 15
Facade Substrate & Weather Line

SFS to suit loads

To Suit U Value

Top Hat
Cladding Zone

11 10 2 8

19 9 12 11
7 5

3 2 4

To Suit Detail
1 1

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings.
2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others.
Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:

15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others. Optima FC
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others. Feature Channel Detail
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-13 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 Aluminium Pressing. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A
15
 14 17 16 18 15
Facade Substrate & Weather Line

SFS to suit loads

To Suit U Value

Top Hat
Cladding Zone

11 10 2 8
9 12 11 13

7 5 4 2 3

Support Module Support Module

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Intermediate Support
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-14 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
1:3 @A4 Sotech A

16
 Breather membrane & VCL
looped to accommodate
movement.
14 17 16 17 15 18
Facade Substrate & Weather Line

SFS to suit loads

To Suit U Value

Top Hat
Cladding Zone

11 10 2 8 9 11 9 12 13

7 5

4 2 3

20

1
Panel Module Panel Module

1 Optima FC Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Vertical Movement Joint
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-15 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
1:3 @A4 Sotech A

17
 Panel security screw.

Dim
Only the top cutout of each
panel fully engages the carrier
Datum
hook.

For slots/hooks ctrs see notes below

Top of slot
5mm
Face Height

Lower hooks on same panel

are spaced to leave a 5mm
expansion gap.

Top of slot
5mm
Dim

Typical Slot Setout Info.

(ACM is shown in the details above which also apply to 3mm solid Aluminium.)

Face Height 951mm+ 100mm down from top of panel face

150mm up from bottom of panel face
Additionally equally spaced intermediate holes max 700cts
Sotech Ltd
Face Height 401>950 100mm down from top of panel face 2 Traynor Way
150mm up from bottom of panel face Whitehouse Business Park
Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
Face Height 251>400 50mm down from top of panel face County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
100mm up from bototm of panel face SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk

Only the top hole of each panel makes contact with a support hook, all other hooks Title:

are 5mm lower to allow for expansion. Optima FC-ACM

Hook Arrangement
Hook Centres. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:
ACM - 700mm ctrs. FC-ACM-01 DD 08.04.16
Scale: Checked By: Rev:
NTS@A4 Sotech A

18
 Facade Substrate & Weather Line 14 17 16 18 15

SFS to suit loads

To Suit U Value

Top Hat
Cladding Zone

11 10 2 8 9 12 11 13

4 2 3
7 6 5

20
50

Panel Module Panel Module

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC-ACM
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Vertical Joint
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-02 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
1:3 @A4 Sotech A
19
 14
17
13
16
9
15

11 10 2 8 18
Panel Module

Bkt Module Subject

To Calcs
20
Panel Module

11

12 11

Top Hat

3 2 4

7 6 5

To Suit U Value SFS to suit loads

Cladding Zone Facade Substrate & Weather Line

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC-ACM
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Horizontal Joint
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-03 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
1:3 @A4 Sotech A

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 Cladding Zone Facade Substrate & Weather Line

50 To Suit U Value SFS to suit loads

9 14

13 17

7 6 5 16

11 10 2 8
15

18

Bkt Module Subject

3 2 4

To Calcs
Dead load
bracket
Panel Module

11

12 11
Top Hat
To Suit

19

Groundworks Insulation
By Others By Others

Membrane
By Others

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC-ACM
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Base Detail
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-04 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 Insect Mesh. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

21
 Coping Joint Coping Intermediate Support
3 19
7

15 12

Coping Width

12 19 2
Coping To Suit

15

2
Panel Module

11 16
Wind load
bracket 17

3 2 4 8

7 6 5 10

13

To Suit U Value

Cladding Zone Primary Structure & Weather Line

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Anchor & Plug - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC-ACM
15 Extruded Carrier Profile With Gasket - centres to suit loads.
Coping Detail
16 Roof Membrane. By Others.
17 Insulated board. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-05 DD 08.04.16

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19 Aluminium Pressing - thickness to suit. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

22
 13

1
Panel Module Wind load
bracket

19
1
19
Panel Module

Indicative Window System

17
9 19
19
To Suit Detail

1
16

8 2 10 11
20

Wind load 15
Panel Module

bracket
1
18
3 2 4
15
7 6 5
12 11

50 To Suit U Value
Cladding Zone Primary Structure & Weather Line

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC-ACM
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Vertical Window Interface
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-06 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

23
 Flashing Fixing Option

14 17 18 13 15
Facade Substrate & Weather Line

SFS to suit loads

To Suit U Value

19
Indicative Window System
Top Hat
Cladding Zone

13 12 9 7 6 5

3 2 4
50

20

1 Panel Module To Suit Detail

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings.
2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others.
Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:

15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others. Optima FC-ACM
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others. Horizontal Window Interface
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-07 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

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 Cladding Zone Facade Substrate & Weather Line

50 To Suit U Value SFS to suit loads

Panel Module

Top Hat

18

15
17 13

14

13

12 11

9
To Suit Module

7 6 5

3 2 4

20

1 1

To Suit Module Panel Module

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings.
2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others.
Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:

15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others. Optima FC-ACM
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others. External Corner
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-08 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

25
 15 14 17 16

11 12 14 13 9

20
To Suit Detail Panel Module

5 6 7

2 3 4

1
Top Hat

SFS to suit loads To suit U value 50

Facade Substrate & Weather Line Cladding Zone

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC-ACM
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Internal Corner
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-09 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

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 15 10 8 18 17 16

Facade Substrate & Weather Line

SFS to suit loads
Top Hat

To suit U value
13

Cladding Zone
5 7 14 13 9

3 4 5

12

To Suit Structure Tolerance 1

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC-ACM
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Facade Abutment Detail
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-10 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

27
 12 11 13

7 6 5

4 3 2

11 10 2 8
Panel Module

20
Panel Module

15

16

17

Top Hat SIPS Panel

Cladding Zone Facade Substrate & Weather Line

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings.
2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others.
Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:

15 Insulated SIPS Panel. By Others. Optima FC-ACM

16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others. Horizontal Joint On SIPS Wall Panel
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-11 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

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 Cladding Zone Facade Substrate & Weather Line

Top Hat SIPS Panel

16
Panel Module

17

15
20
To Suit Detail

13 11 12

7 6 5
1

3 2 4

To Suit Detail Panel Module

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC-ACM
15 Insulated SIPS Panel. By Others.
External Corner On SIPS Panel
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-12 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 EPDM or similar. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A

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 14 17 16 18 15
Facade Substrate & Weather Line

SFS to suit loads

To Suit U Value

Top Hat
Cladding Zone

11 10 2 8

19 9 12 11
7 5

3 2 4

To Suit Detail
1 1

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings.
2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others.
Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:

15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others. Optima FC-ACM
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others. Feature Channel Detail
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-13 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
19 Aluminium Pressing. By Others. 1:3 @A4 Sotech A
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 14 17 16 18 15
Facade Substrate & Weather Line

SFS to suit loads

To Suit U Value

Top Hat
Cladding Zone

11 10 2 8
9 12 11 13

7 5 4 2 3

Support Module Support Module

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC-ACM
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Intermediate Support
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-14 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
1:3 @A4 Sotech A
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 Breather membrane & VCL
looped to accommodate
movement.
14 17 16 17 15 18
Facade Substrate & Weather Line

SFS to suit loads

To Suit U Value

Top Hat
Cladding Zone

11 10 2 8 9 11 9 12 13

7 5

4 2 3

20

1
Panel Module Panel Module

1 Optima FC-ACM Panel. Finish to suit project.

2 Self Drill Fastener(Ejot JT4-ZT-4-4.8x19).
3 PVC Anti Rattle Clip
4 Hook Plate
5 Optima FC Carrier Profile
6 Optional Colour Match Strip
7 Gasket
Sotech Ltd
8 Nvelope Handsfree Bkt - to suit zone & ctrs to suit loadings. 2 Traynor Way
9 Insulation - thickness & type to suit specification. By Others. Whitehouse Business Park
10 Isolator. Peterlee Tel: 0191 587 2287
11 Tek Fixing - type to suit substrate material. By Others. County Durham Fax: 0191 518 0703
12 Top Hat - material to suit span. By Others. SR8 2RU www.sotech-optima.co.uk
13 Breathable Membrane. By Others.
14 Cemetitious Board (or simiar), thickness to suit specification. By Others. Title:
Optima FC-ACM
15 SFS Substrate - profile size & centres to suit loadings. By Others.
Vertical Movement Joint
16 V.C.L. - if required. By Others.
17 Internal Finish. By Others. Drg No: Drawn By: Date:

18 Insulation - If required. By Others. FC-ACM-15 DD 08.04.16

Scale: Checked By: Rev:
1:3 @A4 Sotech A

32