Manufacturer and designer of structural building components, ACS Stainless Steel (ACS) has introduced an innovative new product to the high-rise construction market – further reaffirming the company as the real champions of best practice in innovation.
The A-Tray™ cavity tray is a premium stainless steel, A1 non-combustible cavity tray system, which has been specifically designed for this complex sector.
Designed to cover the whole cavity to prevent water ingress and dampness within cavity walls, it provides a durable and long-lasting solution for building envelope protection. As well as providing a reliable and effective solution for water management, it is highly versatile being suitable for use in a wide range of brick construction applications.
The A-Tray™ cavity tray system can be easily incorporated into any high-rise construction project, because of its simple installation process, whilst its unique design allows for efficient water drainage, reducing the risk of structural damage and mold growth.
Speaking about A-Tray™’s benefits, Paul Ruding, Strategic Specification Director at ACS said: “Our team invests heavily into the research and development of products that offer the sector cost-effective yet high quality solutions for construction projects of varying scale. Within the high-rise market, quality and safety is paramount and the new A-Tray™ cavity tray achieves those objectives.
“Crafted from 90% recycled, high-quality stainless steel, along with the stainless steel weep vents which are supplied to ensure moisture is extracted from the cavity effectively and eliminate the risk of bimetallic corrosion, this two-part cavity tray system mitigates risk in differential movement compared to single piece tray systems. It also offers an exceptional level of strength and adaptability, ensuring reliable protection against water damage and corrosion.”
The news comes just weeks after ACS launched its Intex™ Fire Protect to the market – setting a new standard for masonry support. Intex™ is the first combined masonry support system combining four critical components in one easy-to-fit design – meaning it is over 40% faster to install, reducing congestion by up to 60%. The product also meets one of the key tenets of the Building Alliance – articulating the benefits of the masonry building envelope.
Other ACS products include G-Tray™ - the UK’s first A1, non-combustible, stainless steel cavity tray, and the first post-Grenfell to achieve full BBA certification. Paul continued: “Products like these are testament to our commitment to research and development; we hope that A-Tray will follow our preceding suite of products, quickly becoming essential components of modern building construction.”
A-Tray™ costs only £22 per metre, is in stock ready for next day delivery and is available in 1.2 metre lengths and can be adapted onsite to fit any cavity.
For more information, please visit https://acsstainless.co.uk/product/a-tray-cavity-tray/.
