The FlipFix Flush Lock Metal Faced Dual Purpose Access Panel is a versatile and convenient solution for accessing storage areas, crawl spaces, and service cupboards. It offers easy access to utilities such as water, electricity, and gas compartments. This access panel features a metal faced door with a picture frame design, providing a discreet and aesthetically pleasing solution for both traditional and modern interiors.
Key Features:
- 2-hour fire rated panel
- Patented FlipFix fitting device
- Made from 0.9mm Zintec steel
- Fully mountable metal faced door
- Powder coated RAL 9010 30% gloss
- Other colors available upon request
- Supplied with a budget lock as standard
- Other lock options available upon request
- 25mm picture frame
- Designed to fit directly into a pre-cut hole using the provided pop-out cutting template
Specifications
- Material: 0.9mm Zintec steel
- Finish: Powder coated RAL 9010 30% gloss
- Lock: Budget lock (other lock options available)
- Frame: 25mm picture frame
- Fire Rating: 2-hour fire rated in accordance with B.S.476 Part 1987
Performance
The FlipFix Flush Lock Metal Faced Dual Purpose Access Panel is designed to provide easy and convenient access to hidden domestic services. It is suitable for both wall and ceiling applications and offers a 'No Demolition' route to access areas such as bathroom plumbing, kitchen utilities, concealed cables, and gas and electric meters. The panel is lightweight, easy to fit, and can be painted over if required.
Features and Benefits
- FlipFix Fitting Device: Reduces installation times by up to 80%
- Flush Lock: Provides a seamless and clean look
- Patented FlipFix Device: Ensures secure and easy installation
- Seamless Picture Frame: Blends seamlessly with the surrounding interior design
- New Flush Bung Lock: Offers enhanced security
- Made in the UK: Ensures high-quality craftsmanship
- 2 Hour Fire Rating: Provides peace of mind in case of fire
- Saves up to 80% on fitting times: Increases efficiency and reduces labor costs
- No screws, glue, or timber bracing required: Simplifies installation process
- Pop-out template provided for exact hole size required for installation: Ensures precise and accurate fitting
- Dual Purpose Access Panel: Can be used for both residential and commercial applications
- Robust Metal Face: Provides durability and long-lasting performance
- Easy Access: Allows for convenient access to hidden utilities or storage spaces
- Fire Resistant Construction: Helps prevent the spread of fire and smoke
Applications
- Fire Protection: The FlipFix Flush Lock Metal Faced Dual Purpose Access Panel is designed to provide a 2-hour fire rating, making it an ideal solution for buildings that require high levels of fire protection.
- Easy Access: This product is designed to provide easy access to concealed services and utilities, such as plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC units. This makes it ideal for use in commercial and residential buildings.
- Interior Design: With its sleek, flush lock design, this access panel can be seamlessly integrated into any interior design, making it a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution for hiding unsightly service areas.
- Construction: The FlipFix Access Panel is a valuable tool in the construction industry. It can be used in the construction of new buildings or during the renovation of existing structures to provide access to concealed services.
- Healthcare Facilities: In hospitals and other healthcare facilities, this access panel can be used to provide easy access to medical gas lines, electrical systems, and other essential services.
- Commercial Buildings: In commercial buildings, such as offices, restaurants, and retail stores, the FlipFix Access Panel can be used to provide access to utilities and services without disrupting the overall design of the space.
- Residential Buildings: Homeowners can use the FlipFix Access Panel to provide easy access to utilities and services in their homes, such as plumbing and electrical systems, without the need for unsightly service doors.
Installation
To install the FlipFix Flush Lock Metal Faced Dual Purpose Access Panel:
- Ensure that the structural opening is at least 5mm larger than the panel size (back of frame size).
- Use the provided pop-out cutting template to create the exact hole size required for installation.
- Open the panel using the budget lock key provided and place the panel into the aperture.
- Tighten the FlipFix device via the fixing screw behind the door leaf to clamp it onto the back of the plasterboard (The FlipFix device covers boards from 8mm to 32mm).
- Check that the frame is square by measuring corner to corner.
- Lock the door in place; the door and frame should be flush.
- Apply a joint filler and a scrim tape over the junction between the beaded frame and the plasterboard to prevent cracking of the skim coat (prior to applying the plaster skim coat).
Certifications
The FlipFix Flush Lock Metal Faced Dual Purpose Access Panel has a Fire Test Certificate up to 600x600mm in a wall and ceiling application, covered by Fire Certificate Number BMTCNAF15304. Anything larger than these sizes will be manufactured with the same construction as tested.
Equivalent/Related Products
- FlipFix Flush Lock Metal Faced Dual Purpose Access Panel - Beaded Frame
- FlipFix Flush Lock Metal Faced Dual Purpose Access Panel - Custom Riser Door
About the Manufacturer
The FlipFix Flush Lock Metal Faced Dual Purpose Access Panel is manufactured by a leading UK company specializing in access panels and riser doors. With a focus on innovation and quality, the manufacturer has become a market leader in the industry. Their FlipFix fitting system has revolutionized the installation process, saving time and improving efficiency for installers. The company is committed to providing high-quality products that meet the needs of both residential and commercial customers.
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We offer our customers free delivery* when you spend £400 plus vat or more. For orders less than £400 ex VAT there is a delivery charge of £75 ex VAT. This will be calculated within the checkout process. We only accept orders Monday through Friday. We do not provide delivery on weekends.
This is subject to change given the current COVID pandemic and lack of drivers servicing the UK. We will do our best to work with all orders that may be in affected areas.** Extra delivery charges may apply to orders in Scotland and the following postcodes**
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This is currently due to the lack of availabily of drivers in these service areas and limited supply in these areas, thus a custom shipping service charge may apply. (£250). Please use the shipping calculor to give you an accurate shipping price based on your post code. We apologise in advance if this occurs for your order. Before placing an order please get in touch with the team and we will see if anything can be done for your order specifically.
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PREFERED DELIVERY TIMES
We offer this service to alleviate confusion for you and reduce communication for us all. It gives us an idea on when you would the order to be delivered. It is NOT a garaunteed delivery date. .
We understand scheduling of larger materials to your project is important, thus having your preference is very helpful for us. Please note this works in tandem with the availability of the product. We can NOT fulfill any orders before the avability days set on the product, even if the date insert tool allows it.
There may be situations where if specified a preference date is given, we may not always be able to deliver on that date. As it also linked to you delivery location, the closest warehouse logistics rotar, availability of the product and more. We have simply offered this to help our customers out, please be reasonable with your expectations in these difficult times. We WILL do our best to comunicate accurate delivery times via phone or email after the order is placed, so no need to worry.
After you specified a date we will do our best to deliver on that date, you will be notified within 24-48 hours if we can not fill that day but will strive to get a slot as close as possible to that date. We do not deliver on weekends, so all orders specified with weekend delivery will be shifted to the week after.
On weekdays, our cut-off time for purchases is 1 p.m. Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday to be delivered the next day if they are applicable for next day. For example, an order placed after 2 p.m. on Friday will be sent out on Monday afternoon (if it is not too late).
PRODUCT DELIVERY TIMES
The vast majority of our orders are dispatched within 2–5 working days. However, if you need a customized or bespoke item, things will take longer to arrive. Some goods are on allocation or short supply as a result of COVID 19 and the Brexit. We may be forced to offer an equivalent high-quality substitute product at no extra cost to our customer from time to time.
The delivery charge is applied for shipments to England. If you live in Scotland or Wales, one of our customer care specialists will contact. We do everything we can to make sure packages arrive on the date promised.
If you change the delivery date given at the time of purchase, you will be notified by email or phone. We reserve the right to charge a failed delivery fee if access is restricted for the car specified on the order, and a delivery cannot be completed.
Every transaction is recorded, and the delivery fees are determined on whether or not the recipient is ready to receive the package. This covers manual or automated offloading of heavy items. Offloading equipment, such as a tail lift or forklift, may be requested; however, there may be an additional fee if the site is difficult to access or the products are of considerable size..
On weekdays, our cut-off time for purchases is 1 p.m. Orders must be placed by 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday to be delivered the next day if they are applicable for next day. For example, an order placed after 2 p.m. on Friday will be sent out on Monday afternoon (if it is not too late).
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