Commonly used in curtain wall systems to securely connect vertical mullions to the building structure. This assembly is designed to provide structural anchorage and adjustability for curtain wall mullions, allowing for alignment, load transfer, and thermal movement accommodation.
Key Components Identified:
-Vertical Mullion Section (Tubular)
-Anchor Brackets (Left and Right)
-Threaded Rod with Nut (Top Right)
-Slotted Holes (Rear Plate)
Purpose and use:
-Common in unitized curtain wall systems, storefront systems, or custom glazed façades.
-Allows precise installation tolerance, thermal expansion, and load transfer (dead load and wind load).
-The bolts and slots facilitate on-site adjustability for plumb alignment and structural connection to floor slabs or embeds.