Material
Schlüter-QUADEC is available in the following materials:
- E = stainless steel
V2A, material no. 1.4301 = AISI 304
V4A, material no. 1.4404 = AISI 316L
- EB = brushed stainless steel
- EP = polished stainless steel
- MC = chrome-plated brass
- AE = anodised aluminium
- AT = satin titanium anodised aluminium
- ACG = polished chrome anodised aluminium
- ACGB = brushed chrome anodised aluminium
- ATG = polished titanium anodised aluminium
- ATGB = brushed titanium anodised aluminium
- AEX = cross brushed satin anodised aluminium
- AMX = cross brushed satin brass anodised aluminium
- ATX = cross brushed satin titanium anodised aluminium
- AQGX = cross brushed quartz grey anodised aluminium
- TS = textured finished aluminium
- AC = colour coated aluminium
- PQ = coloured PVC
Material properties and areas of application:
Schlüter-QUADEC is available in a wide variety of materials and finishes.
In applications exposed to chemical or mechanical stresses, the profile’s suitability must be verified.
The information provided below is intended as a general guideline.
Schlüter-QUADEC-MC (chrome plated solid brass) is a finishing profile that is especially well suited for wall corners and transitions. It is ideal for matching chrome fixtures. Surface areas must be protected against abrasion or scratching. Remove mortar and grout residue immediately.
Schlüter-QUADEC-E is made of roll formed V2A (material no. 1.4301) or V4A (material no. 1.4404) stainless steel. Schlüter- QUADEC-E is highly durable and especially suited for application areas that must be resistant to chemicals and acids, such as the food industry, breweries, dairies, industrial kitchens, and hospitals as well as residential spaces. Depending on the anticipated chemical stresses, customers can choose between the alloy materials 1.4301 (V2A) or 1.4404 (V4A). The use of V4A is recommended if consistent exposure is expected, for example in the case of swimming pools (fresh water).
Even stainless steel of quality 1.4404 is not resistant to all chemical stresses such as hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acid or certain chloride and brine concentrations.
In certain cases, this also applies to seawater pools. Special anticipated stresses should therefore always be verified in advance.
Schlüter-QUADEC-AE / -ACG / -ACGB / -AEX / -AMX / -ATX / -AQGX / -AT / -ATG / -ATGB (anodised aluminium): The aluminium features an anodised surface layer that retains a uniform appearance during normal use.
Visible edges should be protected against abrasion. Aluminium is sensitive to alkaline media. Cementitious materials, in conjunction with moisture, become alkaline, which may result in corrosion depending on the concentration and length of exposure (aluminium hydroxide formation).
Remove adhesive or grout immediately from visible areas and don't cover freshly installed assemblies with foil. In addition, ensure that the profile is solidly embedded in the setting material to prevent water from accumulating in small cavities.
Schlüter-QUADEC-AC (colour coated aluminium): The aluminium is pre-treated (chromeplated) and powder-coated with a polyurethane covering. The coating is colour-stable, as well as UV- and weather-resistant. Visible edges should be protected against abrasion. The surfaces of QUADEC-TS profiles (textured aluminium) have a natural appearance (see QUADEC-AC for further properties).
Schlüter-QUADEC-PQ (coloured PVC) is made of pre-coloured, rigid PVC which resists bending or scratching. The material is UV resistant, although it is not permanently colour stable in exterior applications. The profiles are not suited for corners or transitions subjected to heavy mechanical stresses, e.g. at step edges or floor transitions.
Note: Due to different manufacturing processes, slight colour discrepancies between the profiles and the corners may occur.