Z Section Cladding Rail
Z Rail Jointing Layouts & Systems
Albion Z Section Cladding Rail Single Span Butt System
Used where purlin continuity over the rafters cannot be achieved, e.g. where the purlins are set within the depth of the rafter. The system is ideal for smaller spans.
Albion Z Section Cladding Rail Double span butt system
Used where purlins may double span over the rafter. Utilises minimum number of sleeves.
Albion Z Section Cladding Rail Sleeve system
The most popular system employs sleeved joints to provide continuity over the support rafters.
Albion Z Section Cladding Rail Connections
Albion Z section purlins are manufactured by cold roll forming pre-hot dipped galvanised steel S450 having a guaranteed minimum yield strength of 450N/mm2 and a Z275 galvanised coating.
Albion Z section purlins and rail members are designed for use as secondary sheeting supports for spans up to 15m depending on loading criteria.
Albion can offer:
- The largest depths of Z purlins available in the UK today.
- Equal top and bottom flanges to reduce handing requirements, thus reducing mark numbers.
- Flat webs providing simplified detailing solutions and a more friendly installation on site when used in conjunction with doors, windows and horizontal cladding.
Z purlin profile
Z section dimensions
| SECTION REF | WEIGHT Kg/m | DEPTH mm | FLANGE mm | LIPS mm | THICKNESS mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z12515 | 2.80 | 120 | 50 | 15 | 1.5 |
| Z12516 | 2.98 | 120 | 50 | 15 | 1.6 |
| Z14613 | 3.06 | 145 | 62.5 | 20 | 1.3 |
| Z14614 | 3.28 | 145 | 62.5 | 20 | 1.4 |
| Z14615 | 3.51 | 145 | 62.5 | 20 | 1.5 |
| Z14616 | 3.73 | 145 | 62.5 | 20 | 1.6 |
| Z14618 | 4.18 | 145 | 62.5 | 20 | 1.8 |
| Z14620 | 4.62 | 145 | 62.5 | 20 | 2.0 |
| Z17613 | 3.36 | 175 | 62.5 | 20 | 1.3 |
| Z17614 | 3.61 | 175 | 62.5 | 20 | 1.4 |
| Z17615 | 3.86 | 175 | 62.5 | 20 | 1.5 |
| Z17616 | 4.11 | 175 | 62.5 | 20 | 1.6 |
| Z17618 | 4.60 | 175 | 62.5 | 20 | 1.8 |
| Z17620 | 5.09 | 175 | 62.5 | 20 | 2.0 |
| Z17625 | 6.28 | 175 | 62.5 | 20 | 2.5 |
| Z20613 | 3.67 | 200 | 65 | 20 | 1.3 |
| Z20614 | 3.94 | 200 | 65 | 20 | 1.4 |
| Z20615 | 4.22 | 200 | 65 | 20 | 1.5 |
| Z20616 | 4.49 | 200 | 65 | 20 | 1.6 |
| Z20618 | 5.02 | 200 | 65 | 20 | 1.8 |
| Z20620 | 5.56 | 200 | 65 | 20 | 2.0 |
| Z20625 | 6.87 | 200 | 65 | 20 | 2.5 |
| Z22614 | 4.22 | 225 | 65 | 20 | 1.4 |
| Z22615 | 4.51 | 225 | 65 | 20 | 1.5 |
| Z22616 | 4.80 | 225 | 65 | 20 | 1.6 |
| Z22618 | 5.38 | 225 | 65 | 20 | 1.8 |
| Z22620 | 5.95 | 225 | 65 | 20 | 2.0 |
| Z22625 | 7.36 | 225 | 65 | 20 | 2.5 |
| Z24615 | 4.69 | 240 | 65 | 20 | 1.5 |
| Z24616 | 4.99 | 240 | 65 | 20 | 1.6 |
| Z24618 | 5.59 | 240 | 65 | 20 | 1.8 |
| Z24620 | 6.19 | 240 | 65 | 20 | 2.0 |
| Z24625 | 7.65 | 240 | 65 | 20 | 2.5 |
| Z24630 | 9.09 | 240 | 65 | 20 | 3.0 |
| Z26616 | 5.30 | 265 | 65 | 20 | 1.6 |
| Z26618 | 5.94 | 265 | 65 | 20 | 1.8 |
| Z26620 | 6.58 | 265 | 65 | 20 | 2.0 |
| Z26625 | 8.14 | 265 | 65 | 20 | 2.5 |
| Z26630 | 9.68 | 265 | 65 | 20 | 3.0 |
| Z30718 | 6.72 | 300 | 75 | 20 | 1.8 |
| Z30720 | 7.44 | 300 | 75 | 20 | 2.0 |
| Z30725 | 9.22 | 300 | 75 | 20 | 2.5 |
| Z30730 | 10.97 | 300 | 75 | 20 | 3.0 |
| Z34118 | 8.35 | 345 | 100 | 30 | 1.8 |
| Z34120 | 9.25 | 345 | 100 | 30 | 2.0 |
| Z34125 | 11.48 | 345 | 100 | 30 | 2.5 |
| Z34130 | 13.68 | 345 | 100 | 30 | 3.0 |
| Z40120 | 10.11 | 400 | 100 | 30 | 2.0 |
| Z40125 | 12.56 | 400 | 100 | 30 | 2.5 |
| Z40130 | 14.98 | 400 | 100 | 30 | 3.0 |
| Z40132 | 15.94 | 400 | 100 | 30 | 3.2 |