Tate Grid

Metric Tate Grid

GRID SPECIFICATIONS
• Pre-engineered and factory produced
aluminum structural ceiling grid with
continuously threaded slot.
• Grid consists of Main Runners with notches
for precise location and connection of coped
Structural Tees using simple four screw
Field Connector for connectors.
simple installation • Capable of supporting power modules, light
fixtures, cable trays, partitions, and other
accessories.
M10-1.5 Turnbuckle • Load performance based on building
connections to connection spacing of 1200mm on centre
structural steel • Max grid point load at midspan of 1.7kN
• Max grid uniform load of 2.4kN/m2
• Safety factor of 2 for all connections.
Main Runner with • System Mass
location notches • 600mm x 600mm Grid: 40N/m2
Floating Perimeter detail
• 600mm x 1200mm Grid: 30N/m2.
Structural Tee with • Grid member centre to centre spacing can
coped ends be selected to accommodate project specific
specs. (see page 3 for more information).
Field-Cut Perimeter
Connector
CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS
• High Strength Cast Aluminum Construction.
• Corrosion Resistant Aluminum Casting.
• Ribs on connector to engage with grid and
prevent racking.
• Attaches to grid members with (4) 1⁄4”-20
screws.
• M10 -1.5 Turnbuckles with starter rod threads
into connectors on a 1200 x 1200mm spacing
50.8mm

• On site modifiable connectors for perimeter

50.8mm

installation.

COMPONENTS
Field Connector
• 3600mm Main Runner / 3600mm
Perimeter Angle.
30mm 39.6mm • 600mm Structural Tee / 1200mm
Structural Tee.
Perimeter Mains and • Field Connector / XL Connector.
Extrusion Structural Tees • Perimeter Connector.
• 1⁄4”-20 x 1-1⁄4” Screws w/ 1⁄4” Lock washer.
• M10-1.5 x 178mm Turnbuckle Assembly
with Starter Rod.
• Ceiling Hold Down Clips (optional).
• Factory Applied Gasket (optional).
Perimeter & XL Connector • Ceiling Tiles & Lights (supplied by others).
• Threaded Rod Connection to Building
(supplied by others).

GRID OPTIONS
Grid Colour
☐ White Paint ☐ Black Paint ☐ Clear Anodised
Grid Thread Pattern – Bottom Slot
☐ M10-1.5 ☐ 3⁄8”-16
☐ 1⁄4”-20 ☐ 1⁄4”-20 Hidden Slot
Grid Spacing – On centre (see page 3 for detail)
☐ 600 x600mm ☐ 600 x 1200mm
Simple supported 4 screw assembly and Pre-threaded connections for cable trays,
vertically supported flanged grid utilities and other accessories
☐ 610 x 610mm ☐ 610 x 1210
☐ 613 x 613mm ☐ 613 x 1213mm
☐ Other
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PROFILE OPTIONS

M10 Bottom Slot* 3

⁄8”-16 Bottom Slot*
10.4 10.4
• Continuous threaded • Continuous threaded
19.1 1/4”-20 top slot 1/4”-20 top slot
1
⁄4”-20 19.1
1
⁄4”-20
thread • Continuous threaded thread • Continuous threaded
M10-1.5 bottom slot for hot 3/8”-16 bottom slot for hot

50.8 dipped galvanised rod dipped galvanised rod

50.8
• Utilises standard hardware ⁄8”-16
3 • Utilises standard hardware
M10-1.5
RH thread connectors and features of RH thread connectors and features of
20.1 Tate Grid. 20.3 Tate Grid.
14.2 13.2
12.7 13.2
3.2 3.2
39.6
39.6

1
⁄4”-20 Slot* 1
⁄4”-20 Hidden Slot*

10.4 10.4
• Continuous threaded 1/4”-20 slots • Continuous threaded 1/4”-20 slots
on top and bottom on top and bottom
19.1 1
⁄4”-20 19.1
1
⁄4”-20 • Utilises standard hardware
thread thread • Bottom 1/4”-20 slot is hidden, can
connectors and features
be exposed by drilling through
of Tate Grid.
50.8 50.8 bottom wall cover
• Utilises standard hardware
19.1
connectors and features of Tate
19.1 Grid.

14.7
14.7 3.2
3.2 39.6
39.6

Light Structural Extrusion* 1

⁄4”-20 Perimeter*

9.9 10.4
1
⁄4”-20 • Continuous threaded • Continuous threaded 1/4”-20 top slot
thread 1/4”-20 top slot • Intended for fixed perimeter
1
⁄4”-20 50.8 installation areas
• Utilises standard hardware thread
connectors and features of (See page 6)
50.8 Tate Grid • Utilises all standard hardware
• For infill applications where connectors and features of Tate Grid.
complete mounting flexibility across 14.7
6.4 16.8 the ceiling is not required.

39.6 3.2 3.2 30

*Note: All Dimensions are in Millimeters

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GRID SPACING AND TILE SIZING

Centre-on-Centre Grid Spacing

Inside Grid Dimension

Tile size

If you want the Grid Spacing to be on a 600 x 600mm or 600 x 1200mm module size, use this table to determine tile size
requirement:
Grid Profile Grid Spacing (L x W) Tile Size (L x W)
600 x 600mm 582 x 582mm +/- 4mm
1
⁄4”-20 Bottom Slot & ¼”-20 Hidden Slot
600 x 1200mm 582 x 1182mm +/- 4mm
600 x 600mm 580 x 580mm +/- 3mm
M10-1.5 & 3⁄8”-16 Bottom Slot
600 x 1200mm 580 x 1180mm +/- 3mm (see example below)
Note: Maximum Tile Size = Inside Grid Dimension minus 3.2mm. Minimum Tile Size is based on a minimum overlap on the extrusion flange of 3.2mm when the tile is shifted all
the way to one side.

If you want the Grid Spacing to be on a larger module size to fit standard 600 x 600mm or 600 x 1200mm nominal tile sizes, use
this table:
Grid Profile Grid Spacing (L x W) Tile Size (L x W)
610 x 610mm 593 x 593mm +/- 4mm
1
⁄4”-20 Bottom Slot & ¼”-20 Hidden Slot
610 x 1210mm 593 x 1193mm +/- 4mm
613 x 613mm 593 x 593mm +/- 4mm
M10-1.5 & 3⁄8”-16 Bottom Slot
613 x 1213mm 593 x 1193mm +/- 4mm (see example below)
Note: Maximum Tile Size = Inside Grid Dimension minus 3.2mm. Minimum Tile Size is based on a minimum overlap on the extrusion flange of 3.2mm when the tile is shifted all
the way to one side.

Sizing Based on Sizing Based on 600 x 1200mm

600 x 1200mm Grid Spacing Nominal Tile Size

580mm 593mm

1180mm 1193mm

1200mm 1213mm

600mm 613mm

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

The bottom side of the structural grid is available with an M10-1.5, 3⁄8”-16, or 1⁄4”-20 continuous threaded slot for mounting items directly to the
grid. Refer to the table below for load performance details on the grid and connections.

Structural Tee Deflection

(Midspan Beam)

1200mm
600mm

Load

Ultimate Load = 3.1kN

Calculate midspan beam deflection at any point below yield
30
Wl3 S = Deflection E = 68.9kN/mm2
24
S= W = load I = 63700mm4
48EI l = 1200mm
Deflection (mm)

18

12 Yield Point = 1.7kN

Load (kN)

System
Performance
Criteria

Hanging Method Grid Load Performance (with Connection to Bottom Slot (3⁄8”-16 Connector to Grid
building connections 1200mm x or 1⁄4”-20)
1200mm on centres)

Point Load (kN) 1.7kN* 1.7kN* 3.6kN*

Uniform Load (kN/m2) 2.4kN/m2 - -

Ultimate Point Load (kN) 3.1kN 3.4kN 7.2kN

*Max point load no less than 1200mm apart in any direction.

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FIELD CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Structural Tee coped for simplified

installation and stronger connections

Ribs on connector to align with grid and

Main Runners notched to positively prevent racking
position connectors on centre every time

XL CONNECTOR

Main Runner
Notch

XL Connector is designed for additional support at the ends of each Main Runner.

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PERIMETER CONNECTOR

Perimeter Connector can be cut on site

to be used in various locations to connect
Bottom of Perimeter Connector is grid together.
designed with ribs that locate the
connector on Perimeter Extrusion.

MAIN RUNNERS AND STRUCTURAL TEES

600mm nominal
All 600mm and 1200mm Structural Tees have coped ends which allows the
grid to rest on the longer sections for stronger connections and simplified
installation.
600mm nominal 600mm nominal All 1200mm Structural Tees and Main Runners are notched every
600mm on centre for proper alignment and spacing of the
connectors.

600mm nominal 600mm nominal

3600mm

Note: Structural Tee and Main Runner dimensions are nominal and are adjusted for custom-sized ceiling grid designs

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PERIMETER ANGLES

XL Connector
(Field-Cut) for
Floating Installation
Perimeter Connector

Main Runner Wall Angle (By Others)

Perimeter Angle

Floating Installation Detail Fixed Installation Detail

Main Runners are utilised when installing with a Perimeter Extrusions are designed to create a
floating detail. When installing with a floating clean corner joint assembly. Perimeter Angles
perimeter, XL Connectors can be utilised to can be cut on site to desired length when
take advantage of the notches and ribs that assembled along perimeter walls. Perimeter
align extrusions and prevent racking. Angles can also be bolted directly to the wall with
appropriate fasteners for wall type.
Additionally it is recommended to utilise a Wall
Angle attached to the perimeter. Note: pre-drilling is recommended and through
holes are suggested for simpler light fixture or
drop ceiling tile installation.

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600 X 600mm CEILING GRID WITH 1200 X 1200mm TURNBUCKLE LAYOUT AND FIXED PERIMETER

3
1

8
4

5
7

3600mm 3600mm
1 Main Runner
2 Perimeter Angle
3 Field Connectors 4 XL Connector

1200mm 600mm
5 Structural Tee
6 7 Perimeter Connectors 8 Turnbuckle Assembly
Structural Tee

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TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Internally Threaded Anchor

(Supplied by others)

RH M10-1.5 Threaded Rod and connection to decking

(Supplied by others)

M10-1.5 LH/RH x 178mm Turnbuckle

M10-1.5 Threaded Starter Rod into Turnbuckle

M10-1.5 RH Threaded Connection to Field Connector

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