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Telescopic Steel Framing Panels
Description

SPEEDFLOOR's Telescopic Panels are an adjustable, light-gauge steel framing solution designed for framing commercial and residential interiors. Manufactured using NZ Steel hot-dipped galvanised high-tensile G550 steel, the panels feature a web-to-web nested stud design that allows sections to expand telescopically to accommodate structural variations and non-level spaces.

The system functions without the extensive site measuring, cutting, or adjusting typically required with traditional steel framing. The panels are compressed for delivery or flat-packed, making them manageable for installation in constrained or tight onsite spaces. Ideal for refurbishment projects with limited workable space or lift access. 

Profiles are available in nominal width options of 64mm, 92mm, and 150mm, with steel thicknesses ranging from 0.8mm to 1.2mm. Available in 3 x 3m kitsets or supplied to designs.

Key Features
  • Adjustable Telescopic Design: Studs slide and adjust on site to expand upwards and outwards, accommodating uneven spaces, un-square openings, and structural settlement.
  • Pre-Engineered Square Framing: Internal components, including integrated window and door frames, remain square within the expanding frame to provide straight surfaces for downstream linings.
  • Pre-punched Configurations: Features pre-formed 32mm MEP service holes, dimpled componentry location points, and pre-punched screw locations to expedite assembly and utility routing.
  • Flush Connections: Stud bases are swage-formed to slip into floor and head tracks cleanly, ensuring a smooth, flush finish for lining boards.
  • Reduced Site Waste and Noise: The slide-to-fit mechanism eliminates continuous on-site snipping, dropping material wastage and cutting down installation noise pollution.
NZ Made
NZ Made
Scope of Use
  • Recommended for use as internal partition framing, infill framing, and bulkheads in interior commercial refits, office refurbishments, and residential fit-outs.
  • Suitable for framing uneven, non-level, or challenging internal geometry, including raked ceilings and leveling up soffit panels.
  • Suitable for installation in tight or restricted multi-storey work spaces where traditional rigid framing is difficult to transport via elevators or narrow stairwells.
  • Available in 3 x 3 kitsets or supplied to designs
  • Profiles match lining board standards for interior drywall, acoustic lining, or decorative wall panel applications.
Limitations on Use
  • Not suitable for exterior structural framing, external load-bearing walls, or exposure to open weather elements.
  • Fire-resistance ratings of the completed partition walls must be verified and specified separately by the selected lining board manufacturer.
  • On-site connection specifications and screw coatings must be selected based on specific internal moisture conditions (e.g., zinc-plated fasteners are recommended for standard New Zealand internal climates).
Statement of Building Code Compliance

SPEEDFLOOR Telescopic Panels, if designed, used, installed, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's technical documentation, will comply with, or contribute to compliance with, the following performance provisions of the NZ Building Code:

  • B1 Structure: B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(a, b, f, h, j, l, m, p)
    The panels are engineered in accordance with cold-formed steel structure standards (AS/NZS 4600) and continuous hot-dip metallic coated steel requirements (AS 1397) to withstand structural actions, internal wind pressures, and seismic movements within New Zealand buildings.
  • B2 Durability: B2.3.1(b)
    Manufactured using high-tensile galvanised steel to provide corrosion resistance and maintain a durability lifespan of not less than 15 years when installed in dry, internal environments.
  • F2 Hazardous Building Materials: F2.3.1
    Light-gauge steel profiles do not emit harmful gases or airborne particles, making the system completely safe for indoor air quality and general building occupancy.
In-Service History

Telescopic Panels are manufactured in New Zealand using automated global roll-forming technology. They are routinely used across domestic commercial refurbishments and interior fit-outs where quick structural adjustment is necessary.

Other Performance Attributes
  • Steel Material Strength: Manufactured using steel with a certified yield and tensile strength of 550MPa.
  • Corrosion Resistance Coating: Hot-dipped galvanised zinc coating delivers atmospheric protection inside standard building enclosures.
  • Manufacturing Standards: Produced under an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
Documents
BPIR Steel Framing

Oct 2023

Telescopic Panel Systems Brochure and Installation Guide
Design Capacity Tables
Telescopic 3x3 Installation Guide
Telescopic Panel Systems Brochure
Telescopic Panels 3x3 Kitset Brochure
Additional Information: Telescopic Panels

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