PANELGRIP™
The Wagner PanelGrip™ System utilizes a unique locking mechanism of high-strength aluminum and PVC isolators combined with a specially designed aluminum shoe moulding. When assembled with 1/2" or 3/4" tempered glass, PanelGrip enables the installer to fabricate a structural Glass Railing System with significant reductions in labor and freight costs
- Reduce Labor Costs Up to 80%
No sealing of shoe, no setting blocks, no plumbing of glass, no multiple pours of cement, no waiting for cement to cure; no messy clean-up.
- Reduce Freight Costs up to 30%
PanelGrip™ shoe is almost 30% lighter than standard shoe yet meets structural load requirements for railings.
- Broadest Grip Range of Any Dry Glaze Option
Made for nominal 1/2" tempered glass but will work for any panel between .450" and .515" (11.50mm and 13mm).
- No Special Tools Required
All you need is an Allen wrench for installation or removal.
- No Mess
No mixing and pouring of expansion cement.
No running of cement on incline.
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PANELGRIP™ |
| Plastic Isolator with Aluminum PanelGripTM Assembly |
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| Package of 4 |
PG2450 |
| Single Unit |
PG2450S |
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The PanelGrip System was tested per ASTM E935, Standard Test Methods for Performance of Permanent Railing Systems and Rails for Buildings. This
test report may be downloaded at
www.panelgrip.com |
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| PANELGRIP™ INSTALLATION: |
HORSESHOE SHIMS |
- Plumbing PanelGriP™ Shoe Moulding
Before completing attachment of PanelGrip™ Shoe Moulding to substrate – in multi-panel railings – take all necessary steps to assure that the mounted shoe is adjusted such that the inside channel of the shoe is plumb to +/- 1/8" at an extended height of 42". Spend the time required to plumb the shoe to this tolerance since the glass will only be as plumb as the shoe.
One method for plumbing the shoe is the Plumbing Bar Kit.
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2" wide × 3" long. 10/package
Thicknesses as noted below. Will not
compress or project beyond the shoe. May be stacked as necessary. |
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Thickness
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Aluminum
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1/16"
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GR2HS06
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1/8"
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GR2HS12
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1/4"
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GR2HS25
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| PLUMBING BAR KIT FOR PANELGRIP |
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Plumbing Bar Kit for PanelGrip
Includes: Plumbing Bar and one PanelGrip |
PGPK1 |
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a. Place an Isolator into the PanelGrip Shoe Moulding.
b. Insert the Plumbing Bar on top of the Isolator and lock into place with a PanelGrip.
c. Shim Shoe Moulding as needed until a level indicates vertical plumb.
d. Remove Plumbing Bar and repeat as needed to confirm plumb throughout your installation.
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| 2. CLEAR THE PANELGRIP™ BASE OF ALL DEBRIS |
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| SHIM STRIPS |
PANELGRIP™ SPACING GUIDELINES |
24" long × 3/4" wide.
• 10/package
• Thicknesses as noted below.
• These strips are used under one side of the shoe moulding to adjust plumb before securing with fasteners.
• Trim or stack as necessary. |
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Thickness
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Aluminum
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1/64"
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GR2SS02
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1/32"
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GR2SS03
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1/16"
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GR2SS06
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3. PLACE ISOLATORS
Place the PanelGripTM Plastic Isolators into the Shoe Moulding. Space Plastic Isolators a maximum of 14" on center with a maximum of 4" in from the left and right edges of each panel –
4 isolators per 4 foot panel.
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| SPACER BLOCKS AND TOOL |
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1/4" × 3-5/16", Rigid Rubber with Adhesive
Required on stair or ramp installations to prevent the glass from sliding down. Trim height as required. |
| 1/2" Glass |
GR5ASB |
| 3/4" Glass |
GR7ASB |
| Spacer Block Tool |
RSB1T |
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4. PLACE GLASS
Place the glass atop the Plastic Isolators in the Shoe Moulding. PanelGrip will work with nominal 1/2" and 3/4" glass.
Warning: With multi-panel railings, do not line up the edge of a panel with the end of the shoe – place the panels so that they span PanelGrip Shoe Moulding butt joints to assist in alignment.
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9. Seal top of shoe
Once glass is properly positioned, seal gap at the top of the PanelGrip Shoe Moulding using one of the three Gasket styles noted below. Spray glass cleaner onto glass to facilitate insertion of gaskets.
• GR9354 is used without cladding
• GR9398 is inserted between cladding and glass
• GR9300 is taped to the underside of the top lip of the cladding. |
5. INSERT PANELGRIP
Have someone hold the panel in place while you insert the
aluminum PanelGrip mechanism into place on the opposite side of the glass in alignment with the Plastic Isolators. Make sure that the black, plastic pad on the PanelGrip is facing the glass. |
| GASKET - BLACK |
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| For use without cladding. 3/4" wide × 9/16" high. |
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| Gasket 20' |
GR9354-20 |
| Gasket 40' |
GR9354-40 |
| Gasket 100' |
GR9354-100 |
| Gasket 250' |
GR9354 |
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| GASKET - BLACK |
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For use with Cladding only. 1-1/8" wide × 1/4" high.
Peel back paper to reveal self-adhesive strip. Stick onto underside of Cladding before
applying Cladding to Shoe Moulding. |
| Gasket 20' |
GR9300-20 |
| Gasket 40' |
GR9300-40 |
| Gasket 100' |
GR300-100 |
| Gasket 500' |
GR9300 |
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6. TIGHTEN PANELGRIP
Using the 3/16" hex head wrench provided, tighten the cap screw on the PanelGrip mechanism. While tightening, the plastic pad will break away from the aluminum as the unit expands. |
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7. CONFIRM ALIGNMENT AND TIGHTEN
Confirm alignment and make adjustments prior to final tightening which will compress and lock the panel into place. Remember, PanelGrip is self-centering and self-plumbing. Make sure you have properly plumbed the shoe as noted in Step 1.Once you have confirmed position, use the 3 /16" hex head wrench to make the PanelGrip Cap Screw snug-tight, then continue tightening for one quarter turn – 10-15 ft/lbs of torque. Repeat on all other PanelGrip units to secure the panel in position.
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8. INSERT SPACING PADS
Repeat with other lites of glass. Insert 1/4" Spacing and Sealing Pads between glass panels to prevent glass-to-glass contact. Use with Rigid Spacer Blocks for slant pours. Trim as required. |
| SPACING AND SEALING PADS |
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| These die cut foam pads with adhesive on one side act as spacers 1/4" Thick, 3-7/16" High, High Density Foam |
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| 1/2" Glass |
GR5NSB |
| 3/4" Glass |
GR7NSB |
| Spacer Block Tool |
RSB1T |
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10. REMOVAL OF GLASS
Should you need to remove a panel, this can be done simply by loosening the PanelGrip Cap Screw.
Note: The Cap Screw included in the PanelGrip contains a pressure-sensitive locking compound that insures the screw remains tight over time and through cyclic loading. Each insertion and removal cycle diminishes its locking capacity. Individual results will vary but four cycles is the typical life span of the compound. |