OPTIMA CLIP ON COPING
Secret Fix Coping Solution
The Optima Clip-On Coping is a secret-fix aluminium coping solution designed to provide durable, weatherproof protection to parapet and perimeter wall structures.
Engineered for both new build and refurbishment projects, the system delivers a clean architectural finish with no visible fixings, while ensuring reliable performance in exposed environments.
KEY BENEFITS
Manufactured under controlled factory conditions, the Optima Clip-On Coping delivers reliable performance, clean detailing and consistent installation quality.
- Weather Protection: Provides durable, weatherproof protection to parapet and perimeter walls, with concealed drainage integrated within the support clip to manage water movement.
- Clean Aesthetic Integration: Delivers a continuous coping line with no visible fixings, creating a crisp, seamless architectural finish.
- Quick and Easy Installation: Secret-fix clip-on system enables fast installation, reducing on-site labour and improving overall programme efficiency.
- Replaceable Components: Individual coping sections can be removed and replaced easily, supporting long-term maintenance and system flexibility.
- Thermal Movement Design: Engineered to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction, maintaining performance, alignment and visual consistency.
- Flexible Fabrication: Factory-manufactured components including corners, stop ends and junctions ensure accurate project-specific integration.
- Durable Finishes: Available in powder-coated, anodised and pre-paint aluminium.
- CAD Details: CAD Details and technical guidance are available upon request.
- NBS Specification: Available and can be tailored to your project needs.
Fixing & Installation
The Clip-on Coping Solutions uses concealed aluminium clip framework fixed back to the supporting wall structure.
Coping sections are then clipped into place, forming a secure, continuous finish without exposed fixings.
- Concealed clip fixing system
- Mechanical fixing to substrate at designed centres
- Coping sections engage securely onto support system
- Fully removable components for maintenance or replacement
- Clean, continuous coping line achieved externally
The solution is designed to allow natural movement within the aluminium, reducing stress on the facade and maintaining long-term performance.
Thermal Movement
Designed to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction of aluminium
Controlled joint gaps are incorporated into the design, ensuring:
- No impact on weather performance
- No visual disruption to alignment
- Long-term system stability under temperature variation
- Maintains performance
- Factory-manufactured components ensuring accurate integration
Engineered to allow for thermal movement in the aluminium flashings, minimising stress on the façade and supporting long-term performance.
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Optima Clip-On Coping
Explore the optima CLIP-ON COPING SOLUTION in 3d
Interact with the Optima Clip-On Coping using the 3D model. Rotate, zoom and explore the secret-fix system to better understand how the system creates a clean, continuous coping line.
Using the 3D model can help during early design stages to:
- Understand the general system construction and build-up.
- Visualise integration on new build and refurbishments.
- Explore the durable, weatherproof protection to parapet and perimeter wall structures.
- Support façade coordination design discussions.
The Optima Clip-on Coping is designed to provide a clean, aligned appearance, while being robust and low-maintenance that accommodates thermal movement.
If you require project-specific CAD details, BIM objects or technical guidance, please contact the Sotech technical team.
ANODISED ALUMINIUM
Anodising is an A1 non-combustible finish. It is an electrolytic passivation process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts.
Due to the nature of the anodising process and the tight quality controls on both the aluminium and the surface treatment, anodising has a homogeneous (matching & consistent) appearance.
Colours, textures and patterns can be incorporated in the anodic film, enhancing the natural metallic appearance without affecting the total UV resistance of the rainscreen cladding.
Anodising enhances the natural qualities of aluminium further; it permits a strongly contemporary finish with incomparable corrosion and abrasion resistance.
Aluminium is exceptionally recyclable, requires minimal maintenance and has proven lifetime performance.
Polyester Powder CoatED ALUMINIUM (PPC)
PPC is an A2 limited combustibility finish.
PPC is a type of dry coating, rather than a conventional liquid paint, and is applied to metal rainscreen as a free flowing, dry powder. The powder is applied to rainscreen panels electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to form a ‘skin’. This electrostatic powder process means we can ensure complete coverage of the panels, even on more complex shapes.
Powder Coating can produce a much thicker coating than conventional liquid coating leaving PPC rainscreen cladding with a hard finish. This is much tougher than normal paint and its strong abrasion and corrosion resistance properties make it extremely durable and long lasting.
If you are looking for a finish to make your project stand out PPC is a great specification choice with a range of 200 standard RAL colours and a wide choice of special effects offer a great alternative to anodised aluminium and stone, natural effects and different textures can be used to add a unique touch to your project.
Fire Performance of PPC
PRE-PAINT ALUMINIUM
Pre-PAINTED Aluminium is a great choice for large facade cladding projects, tough and hard-wearing.
It is available in a wide choice of colours and surfaces and gives a uniform paint layer and consistent colour minimising shade variation between panels – Euroclass A1 Fire Rating.
In addition to its UV and weather resistance, it is also easy to transform and allows creations of original shapes.
Prepainted metal is the choice for sustainable design, the aluminium coating is an environmentally friendly process and can be recycled without any loss in quality.
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