Lower-Carbon Aluminium. IT's better.
When you use Apollo+ LocAl® aluminium you are making a more sustainable choice, lowering the carbon emissions of the aluminium used in your project, and most importantly, doing better for the planet. Read more...
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The Apollo Green two-piece aluminium batten system is designed to be a high customisable, durable, and easy to install linear batten solution for external applications.
⤷ Rapid: Fast & easy installation
⤷ Customisable: Flexible design
⤷ Weatherproof: External application
⤷ Local: Australian design & manufacture
Batten Profiles
Apollo Aluminium battens are available in three different profiles as standard; profile dimensions listed are depth by width.
Are other sizes available?
Yes! A range of custom profiles are possible, subject to minimum order quantities and additional lead time. If you have an application in mind with a profile not listed above, please reach out to one of our MBS Architectural representatives to discuss.
Batten Profile Renders
50mm deep x 50mm wide
100mm deep x 50mm wide
Note: Both 50mm and 100mm deep cover plates are designed to fit onto a 50mm wide base plate.
End Caps
(50mm deep x 50mm wide)
Joiners
(50mm deep x 50mm wide)
End Caps
(100mm deep x 50mm wide)
Joiners
(100mm deep x 50mm wide)
Batten Lengths
The Apollo Two-Piece Aluminium Battens are supplied at 5400mm as standard. Other lengths area available upon request (3000mm - 7000mm), however additional charges maybe incurred.
Maximum Cantilever
The maximum cantilever recommended for the Apollo Two-Piece Aluminium Batten System is 400mm.
Finishes
Aluminum is an excellent materiality as it offers an extensive range of finishing options. Finishing options include solid powdercoats, anodising and applying a timber effect powdercoat to achieve a natural timber look with an Aluminum Batten.
Powder Coating
We have full access to the catalogues of leading powder coat suppliers Interpon and Dulux. Please contact your MBS consultant to discuss the full range of colour options.
Please note: Some colours incur an additional charge (eg. Dulux’s Fluroset and Interpon’s D3020 ranges). Minimum order quantities may apply to some colours.
Timber Effect Range
Apollo aluminum battens are available in 10 timber effect powder coat finishes.
African Mahogany
Alaskan Oak
Argentine Osage
Blonde Oak
Blackbutt
Charcoal Ash
European Spruce
Koa
Merbau
Nordic White Oak
Anodising
We are able to offer anodised finishes from the following three companies:
Setting new standards in architectural finish performance, DecoUltra has combined the flexibility of creative freedom with superior durability to create the architectural industry’s most premium anodising and hard anodising finishes.
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Australia’s largest independent aluminium finisher; incorporating 11 production facilities across Australia. AAF provides the highest quality anodising and powder coating finishes for architectural aluminium throughout Australia and beyond.
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One of the largest designated anodising plants in Australia. Universal Hardcoat creates a superior satin finish available in an extensive range of 24 colours. We are able to anodise aluminium sections up to 10 metres for clear and 6.5 metres for colour.
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Installation
The Apollo two-piece aluminium batten system comprises of a base and cover plate connection to create a concealed fixing that is incredibly strong, rigid, and suitable for external applications. A base plate is first connected to your substrate and then the appropriate cover plate clicks over the base plate and creates your secure, concealed connection.
Maintenance
Caring for your Apollo Aluminum Batten product correctly should greatly enhance its longevity. Below are our recommendations for extending the life of your Aluminum system. A simple regular clean will minimise the degradation of your finish from exposure to elements such as dirt and grime, which can build-up over time and be detrimental to your finish. The frequency of a cleaning regiment is dependent on a number of factors(such as environment and exposure). Our recommendation is that the Aluminum Batten system be cleaned once every twelve (12) months and a record of this cleaning is kept.
Optimise performance:
For best performance, we recommend a complete clean of the installed system once all construction works have been completed. This will ensure that any construction materials (such as dirt, plaster, paint, concrete dust etc.)have been removed in a timely manner.
A clean involves using a combination of warm water and a non-abrasive pH neutral detergent solution. All surfaces should be cleaned using a soft cloth, sponge, or a soft natural bristle brush. Ensure material is non-abrasive and no scrubbing is performed, as this may damage the finish on your Aluminum product.
Signs you need to clean:
Please look out for the following signs and if present, increase the frequency of your cleaning regiment:
⤷ Signs of weathering (loss of gloss)
⤷ Chalking
⤷ Slight changes to the colour of your finish
Strong solvents (thinners or solutions containing chlorinated hydrocarbons, esters or ketones) should not be used during cleaning. If unsure, we recommend testing your cleaning agent on a small, non-visible portion of the Aluminum product and leaving for 24hours to see if there has been any visible change to the finish on your Aluminum product.
Fire Compliance
The Apollo Two-Piece Aluminium Batten System achieves a Group 1 rating as per Section9 (n) of AS5637.1-2015, the determination of the group number is based on the AS/NZS3837-1998 test, and is deemed valid in the cone calorimeter for the assignment of National Construction Code (NCC) group number.
Warranty
For external applications, the Apollo Two-Piece Aluminium Batten system comes with a 10 year warranty. Please contact your local Apollo consultant for your project specific warranty.
We make a conscious choice to use locally extruded, lower carbon aluminium, so your CO2e emissions on a project can be more than halved.
An Embodied Carbon Comparison:
Traditional supply Vs Apollo+ Aluminium
All our Apollo+ Aluminium is cleaner, not because we’re ticking a box, but because it’s the right thing to do. And we’re so committed to this, we’re offering it at the same price as standard aluminium - so our (and your) footprint is lighter.
Why Choose Apollo+?
It's called Apollo+ because it's exactly that.
A solution for your project, + a little more. No smoke and mirrors, just facts.
The carbon footprint of LocAl® Green is up to 50% less than the global average for primary aluminium production* (ex smelter based on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions). Whilst LocAl® Super Green boasts one of the lowest carbon emissions for primary aluminium currently available and is 75% lower than the global average for primary aluminium production.
Reducing carbon emissions from your products is important because it mitigates the effects of global climate change, improves public health, boosts the global economy, and maintains biodiversity.
When we cut carbon emissions, we help ensure cleaner air, water, and food for our generation and for generations yet to come. Choosing to use LocAl® Aluminium as part of a responsible procurement strategy for your business will positively impact your organisation’s environmental impact and our climate.
Lower your footprint, do the right thing
Every material.one source.
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