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ENCLOSURE™ Open Joint (Hook & Pin) System

The ENCLOSURE™ Open Joint (Hook & Pin) System is a concealed mechanical fixing system designed for the installation of aluminium composite (ACM) façade panels. By eliminating visible face fixings, the system delivers clean architectural lines while maintaining a secure connection between the façade panel and supporting structure.

Using hooks machined into the ACM panels and stainless-steel pin connections, the system provides an adjustable and reliable attachment method that supports accurate panel alignment, efficient installation, and long-term façade performance. Designed to accommodate thermal movement and construction tolerances, the ENCLOSURE™ Open Joint System form

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Key Features

01

Concealed Fixing Aesthetic

The Open Joint System is a concealed mechanical fixing solution that delivers clean architectural lines without visible face fixings

02

Adjustable Panel Alignment

Using integrated panel hooks and stainless-steel pin connections, the system creates a secure and adjustable attachment to the supporting structure while maintaining precise panel alignment.

03

Designed for Serviceability

Designed for efficient installation and long-term serviceability, individual panels can be removed and replaced when maintenance or future access is required.

04

Accommodates Thermal Movement

The system accommodates thermal movement and construction tolerances, helping deliver a durable, high-performing façade that supports modern rainscreen design principles.

ENCLOSURE™ Open Joint (Hook & Pin) System

Technical Highlights

System type:
Concealed mechanical façade fixing system
Application:
Aluminium composite façade panels (ACM)
Fixing method:
Hook and stainless-steel pin connection
Appearance:
Concealed fixing with open-joint façade aesthetic
Panel alignment:
Adjustable fixing system
Serviceability:
Individual panels can be removed and replaced
Movement accommodation:
Designed to accommodate thermal movement and façade tolerances
Material:
Stainless-steel mechanical fixing components

Application

Scope of Use

The ENCLOSURE™ Open Joint (Hook & Pin) System is designed for the installation of aluminium composite façade panels as part of a complete external wall cladding system. The system is suitable for:

  • Commercial, institutional, and multi-residential façade applications
  • New-build and façade refurbishment projects
  • Open-joint façade designs requiring concealed fixings
  • Projects where future panel access and replacement may be required
  • Façade assemblies designed to accommodate thermal movement and construction tolerances

Why specify

Why Architects Specify ENCLOSURE™ Open Joint (Hook & Pin)

Architects and designers specify the ENCLOSURE™ Open Joint (Hook & Pin) System because it delivers the clean appearance of a concealed-fix façade while maintaining practical installation and maintenance benefits.

  • Concealed fixing with no visible face fasteners
  • Clean open-joint architectural appearance
  • Accurate and adjustable panel alignment
  • Individual panel removability and replacement
  • Accommodates thermal movement and façade tolerances
  • Durable stainless-steel mechanical fixing system
  • Supports modern rainscreen façade design principles

The ENCLOSURE™ Open Joint System (Hook & Pin) provides a refined and serviceable façade fixing solution for projects where architectural expression, long-term durability, and maintenance accessibility are equally important.

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