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GKD-USA Inc
825 Chesapeake Drive
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GKDMETALFABRICS Products 03
GKD-USA Inc With over 75 years of German engineering, Our fabrics are manufactured with noncor-
825 Chesapeake Drive precision manufacturing and technical innova- roding, high-grade AISI Type 316 stainless
Cambridge MD 21613 tion, we offer a collection of extraordinary steel, so little or no maintenance is required
woven metal fabrics engineered for the archi- to keep them looking new. Alternative types
T 800 453 8616 tecture and design communities. GKD metal of stainless steel are sometimes chosen for
T 410 221 0542 fabrics are an inspired blend of beauty and specific environments. We also offer many of
F 410 221 0544 practicality, form and function, technology our designs in brass, bronze, copper and
gkdmetalfabrics.com and craftsmanship. custom alloys. For detailed material character-
istics, please see the appendix on page 48.
GKD metal fabrics are produced in various
weights, textures, and degrees of transpar- The products presented in this booklet
ency and flexibility. Our fabrics are specified represent our standard designs, and all are
by internationally renowned architects and available from stock. In addition, we offer
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All rights reserved designers in interior and exterior applications many custom options and are pleased to work
worldwide. Examples include:: with you to produce a fabric that meets the
needs of your particular project.
exterior facades
wall coverings For additional product information, photos
draped and suspended ceilings of applications and virtual product models,
column cladding or to order samples, please visit:
sunshades and canopies
gates www.gkdmetalfabrics.com
exhibit booths
retail displays
elevator cabs
stairs and balustrades
furniture and cabinetry
partition screens
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GKDMETALFABRICS Baltic 04
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Capella 05
Front
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GKDMETALFABRICS Delphin 06
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Front
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GKDMETALFABRICS Delta 16 07
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Delta 30 08
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Ellipse 2 09
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Front
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GKDMETALFABRICS Ellipse 14 10
Front
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GKDMETALFABRICS Ellispe 52 11
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Length
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GKDMETALFABRICS Escale 7x1 12
Half-scale
0 .5 1 Inches 0 1 2
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GKDMETALFABRICS Futura 240 13
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GKDMETALFABRICS Futura 240 PC 14
Length
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GKDMETALFABRICS Futura 3110 15
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Futura 3110 PC 16
Length
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GKDMETALFABRICS Herringbone 3 17
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Herringbone 5 18
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Kiwi 19
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Lago 20
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GKDMETALFABRICS Lago PC 21
Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Lamelle 22
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Luna 23
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Front
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GKDMETALFABRICS Mandarin 24
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Ocean 25
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Omega 1500 26
© 2006 GKD-USA Inc Product specifications are subject to change. All measurements
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Front
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GKDMETALFABRICS Omega 1510 27
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Front
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GKDMETALFABRICS Omega 1520 28
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Front
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GKDMETALFABRICS Omega 1530 29
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Front
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GKDMETALFABRICS Omega 1550 30
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Front
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GKDMETALFABRICS Omega 216 31
Front
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GKDMETALFABRICS Sambesi 32
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Sambesi PC 33
Length
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GKDMETALFABRICS Square 34
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Tigris 35
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Width
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GKDMETALFABRICS Tigris PC 36
Length
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GKDMETALFABRICS Attachment methods 37
GKD-USA Inc Attachment methods for GKD fabrics may Methods for attaching metal fabrics fall into
825 Chesapeake Drive differ depending upon the fabric’s application, two distinct categories: tensioned and framed.
Cambridge MD 21613 panel size, structural characteristic, scale,
and your design intent. The following attach- Tensioned panels are typically the least
T 800 453 8616 ment methods were developed by GKD. In expensive means of installing metal fabrics
T 410 221 0542 addition, GKD can work with you to develop because of the elimination of costly sub-
F 410 221 0544 new attachment techniques to meet your structure. Metal fabrics can be tensioned by
gkdmetalfabrics.com specific needs. 3 different methods: woven-in round bar,
extended loop, and clamping profiles. These
GKD typically supplies the fabric and all hard- methods in combination with turnbuckles,
ware as well as engineering calculations and eyebolts, nuts, brackets and springs apply
shop drawings. The substructure for attach- the proper pre-tension to the metal fabric.
ment is not included. This pre-tension force, in addition to the
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be considered when sizing the hardware and
substructure.
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GKDMETALFABRICS Frame 38
Horizontal bars
Vertical bars
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GKDMETALFABRICS Frame with bent fabric 39
GKD-USA Inc Typically used for flexible fabrics, where the Product compatibility
825 Chesapeake Drive cables are oriented in a horizontal direction, Baltic Lago PC
Cambridge MD 21613 for applications such as column claddings. Capella Lamelle
The rods of the fabric are bent at a right angle Delphin Luna
T 800 453 8616 and are clamped by bars to form a rigid frame. Delta 16 Mandarin
T 410 221 0542 Delta 30 Ocean
F 410 221 0544 Shown with Luna Ellipse 2 Omega 1500
gkdmetalfabrics.com Ellipse 14 Omega 1510
Ellipse 52 Omega 1520
Futura 240 Omega 1530
Futura 240 PC Omega 1550
These drawings are for reference only. They are not to scale. Futura 3110 Omega 216
All hardware and attachments must be sized based upon
Futura 3110 PC Sambesi
© 2006 GKD-USA Inc your project requirements. Please consult GKD Engineering for
All rights reserved further detailing assistance. Herringbone 3 Sambesi PC
Herringbone 5 Square
Kiwi Tigris
Lago Tigris PC
Elevation A Section A
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GKDMETALFABRICS Flat and angle with threaded rod 40
GKD-USA Inc Both ends of the fabric are clamped by the flat Product compatibility
825 Chesapeake Drive and angled bars with a threaded rod welded to Baltic Lago PC
Cambridge MD 21613 the angle bar for tensioning by turnbuckles or Capella Lamelle
nuts. Other bar profiles may be considered based Delphin Luna
T 800 453 8616 on desired appearance. Delta 16 Mandarin
T 410 221 0542 Delta 30 Ocean
F 410 221 0544 Shown with Lago Ellipse 2 Omega 1500
gkdmetalfabrics.com Ellipse 14 Omega 1510
Ellipse 52 Omega 1520
Futura 240 Omega 1530
Futura 240 PC Omega 1550
These drawings are for reference only. They are not to scale. Futura 3110 Omega 216
All hardware and attachments must be sized based upon
Futura 3110 PC Sambesi
© 2006 GKD-USA Inc your project requirements. Please consult GKD Engineering for
All rights reserved further detailing assistance. Herringbone 3 Sambesi PC
Herringbone 5 Square
Kiwi Tigris
Lago Tigris PC
Threaded rod
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GKDMETALFABRICS Flats with flat eye 41
GKD-USA Inc Both ends of the fabric are clamped by flat bars. Product compatibility
825 Chesapeake Drive Flat eyes are then bolted in between the flats for Baltic
Cambridge MD 21613 tensioning by turnbuckles or nuts. Futura 240
Futura 3110
T 800 453 8616 Shown with Ocean Ocean
T 410 221 0542 Omega 1500
F 410 221 0544 Omega 1510
gkdmetalfabrics.com Omega 1520
Omega 1530
Omega 1550
Sambesi
These drawings are for reference only. They are not to scale. Tigris
All hardware and attachments must be sized based upon
© 2006 GKD-USA Inc your project requirements. Please consult GKD Engineering for
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GKDMETALFABRICS Flats with clevis 42
GKD-USA Inc Both ends of the fabric are clamped by flat Product compatibility
825 Chesapeake Drive bars. Clevises with threaded rods are added for Baltic Ocean
Cambridge MD 21613 tensioning by turnbuckles or nuts. Capella Omega 1500
Delta 16 Omega 1510
T 800 453 8616 Shown with Delta 16 Delta 30 Omega 1520
T 410 221 0542 Ellipse 2 Omega 1530
F 410 221 0544 Ellipse 14 Omega 1550
gkdmetalfabrics.com Ellipse 52 Omega 216
Futura 240 Sambesi
Futura 240 PC Sambesi PC
Futura 3110 Square
These drawings are for reference only. They are not to scale. Futura 3110 PC Tigris
All hardware and attachments must be sized based upon
Herringbone 3 Tigris PC
© 2006 GKD-USA Inc your project requirements. Please consult GKD Engineering for
All rights reserved further detailing assistance. Herringbone 5
Lago
Lago PC
Lamelle
Clevis
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GKDMETALFABRICS Flats with clevis and binding rod 43
GKD-USA Inc The fabric is folded over a binding rod and Product compatibility
825 Chesapeake Drive clamped by flat bars at each end of the panel. Delphin
Cambridge MD 21613 Clevises with threaded rods are added for Kiwi
tensioning by turnbuckles or nuts. This is used Luna
T 800 453 8616 only for fine mesh fabrics. Mandarin
T 410 221 0542
F 410 221 0544 Shown with Kiwi
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These drawings are for reference only. They are not to scale.
All hardware and attachments must be sized based upon
© 2006 GKD-USA Inc your project requirements. Please consult GKD Engineering for
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Clevis
Clevis pin
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GKDMETALFABRICS Woven-in bar with spring 44
GKD-USA Inc This system was developed specifically for Product compatibility
825 Chesapeake Drive façades and parking structures where tension Escale 7x1
Cambridge MD 21613 loads require consideration. Round bars are Futura 240
inserted into the fabric in place of weft wires Futura 3110
T 800 453 8616 at the top, bottom and intermediate locations. Lago
T 410 221 0542 The top round bar is inserted into triangular Lamelle
F 410 221 0544 brackets. Any intermediate round bars are Omega 1500
gkdmetalfabrics.com connected to pivoting brackets for lateral Omega 1510
support. Springs attach to the bottom bar in Omega 1520
order to apply proper pre-tension to the Omega 1530
fabric and to reduce the tension force on the Omega 1550
structure. Eyebolts are attached to the Sambesi
springs to allow for maximum adjustability. Tigris
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Shown with Tigris
Top
Woven-in round bar A A B
Hook attachment B
Intermediate
Woven-in round bar C C D
Pivot attachment D
Bottom
Woven-in round bar E E
Tension spring F
Eyebolt G
Spring attachment H
Elevation Side-view
These drawings are for reference only. They are not to scale.
All hardware and attachments must be sized based upon
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GKDMETALFABRICS Woven-in bar with eyebolt 45
GKD-USA Inc A round bar is inserted into the fabric in place Product compatibility
825 Chesapeake Drive of weft wires. Eyebolts are attached to the Futura 240
Cambridge MD 21613 round bar for tensioning by turnbuckles or nuts. Futura 3110
The size of the round bar and frequency of the Lago
T 800 453 8616 eyebolts is determined by tension load. Lamelle
T 410 221 0542 Omega 1500
F 410 221 0544 Shown with Sambesi Omega 1510
gkdmetalfabrics.com Omega 1520
Omega 1530
Omega 1550
Sambesi
These drawings are for reference only. They are not to scale. Tigris
All hardware and attachments must be sized based upon
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GKDMETALFABRICS Extended loop 46
GKD-USA Inc Cables extend beyond the fabric edge to form a Product compatibility
825 Chesapeake Drive loop that is secured by a loop clamp. A round Futura 240
Cambridge MD 21613 tensioning bar is threaded through the loops. Futura 3110
Frequency of loops depends upon tension load. Lago
T 800 453 8616 Loop diameter is determined by the size of the Lamelle
T 410 221 0542 tensioning bar. Omega 1500
F 410 221 0544 Omega 1510
gkdmetalfabrics.com Shown with Omega 1510 Omega 1520
Omega 1530
Omega 1550
Sambesi
These drawings are for reference only. They are not to scale. Tigris
All hardware and attachments must be sized based upon
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Loop clamp
Elevation A Section A
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GKDMETALFABRICS Eyebolt 47
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All hardware and attachments must be sized based upon
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Eyebolt
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GKDMETALFABRICS Appendix 48
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T 800 453 8616 Flexible, one direction
T 410 221 0542 Baltic 04 • • • • •
F 410 221 0544 Delphin 06 • • • •
gkdmetalfabrics.com Escale 7x1 12 • •
Futura 240 13 • • • • • • • •
Futura 3110 15 • • • • • • • •
Herringbone 3 17 • • • •
Herringbone 5 18 • • • •
Lago 20 • • • • • • •
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Ocean 25 • • • • •
Omega 1500 26 • • • • • • • •
Omega 1510 27 • • • • • • • •
Omega 1520 28 • • • • • • • •
Omega 1530 29 • • • • • • • •
Omega 1550 30 • • • • • • • •
Sambesi 32 • • • • • • • •
Tigris 35 • • • • • • • •
Rigid
Capella 05 • • • •
Delta 16 07 • • • •
Delta 30 08 • • • •
Ellipse 2 09 • • • •
Ellipse 14 10 • • • •
Ellipse 52 11 • • • •
Futura 240 PC 14 • • • •
Futura 3110 PC 16 • • • •
Lago PC 21 • • • •
Luna 23 • • • •
Omega 216 31 • • • •
Sambesi PC 33 • • • •
Square 34 • • • •
Tigris PC 36 • • • •
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