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AP-COL

Column Covers & Beam Wraps (AP)

The AP-COL Series column covers are designed to provide an aesthetically appealing façade for interior and exterior structural support columns.

Materials of Construction

  • 0.125” Aluminum (3003 alloy)
  • Options: 5005 alloy (for anodized), 0.090” Aluminum (3003/5005) 
  • 16 Ga Stainless Steel (other gauges available)
  • 4 mm ACM (3 mm & 6mm available)

Coatings and Colors

  • Standard: Kynar 500 Finish (unlimited palette)
  • Options: Anodized, Brushed Stainless, Smooth/MCM

Column Sizes

  • Maximum Length: 15’
    • Columns exceeding maximum length require horizontal joints
  • Minimum Diameter: 8”
  • Optimal Diameters: 8”, 10”, 20”, 34” (for lowest cost)
    • Columns exceeding 34” diameter require additional vertical joint(s)

Accessories

  • Reveals (adjustable or attached top & bottom, attached horizontal)
  • Escutcheon/Trim Rings (Ceiling Trim or Base Trim)
  • Bases and Capitals (attached, decorative base and ceiling trim)
  • Attachment Angle and Attachment Clips
  • Sound Deadening Mastic

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Column Configurations

  • Round Columns
  • Rectangular Columns
  • Oval Columns
  • Tapered Columns

Joints

  • ½” Caulked Joint, (AP-COL-100)
  • Hairline/Butt Joint (AP-COL-200)
  • Optional: ½” joint closure channel (AP-COL-300)
  • Optional: Horizontal Tight Butt Joints.

Panel Weights

  • 1.875 #/SF (0.125”)
  • 1.35 #/SF (0.080”)
  • 2.65 #/SF (16 Ga SS)

Testing Information Available

  • Air Infiltration: ASTM E-283
  • Structural: ASTM E-330
  • Water Penetration: ASTM E-331

Installation

Column covers are manufactured in two halves. They are attached directly to structural columns utilizing (customer supplied) attachment angle and clips. Allow 4 inches clearance of diameter or 2 inches clearance on each side of the maximum corner-to-corner dimension of the structural column for attachment and return ends. The hairline/butt joint design (AP-COL-200) uses a ‘snap together’ design with integrated stem and groove. Design requires ¾” head clearance to slide the stem into the keyhole slot. (See standard details.)

Warranty

1 Year Workmanship and 10 year Kynar finish, 5 year anodized finish

VERSATILITY TO REALIZE YOUR VISION

Contact Us
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Protean Construction Products, Inc.
11901 Riverwood Dr.
Burnsville, MN 55337
952.895.4000
(Fax) 952.895.1691
info@protean.com

Protean Construction Products, Inc. • 11901 Riverwood Dr. • Burnsville, MN 55337 952.895.4000 • (Fax) 952.895.1691 • info@protean.com