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fischer innovations for building envelopes

Advances in façades

1/9/2025
Waldachtal

Modern building envelopes must fulfil an extensive range of requirements. fischer offers innovative and high-quality all-in-one solutions for the secure and aesthetic installation of the rear-ventilated rainscreen façades of the future. fischer’s range further comprises innovations for solar façades, anchor channels as cast-in fixing solutions as well as passive fire protection systemsand fixingsfor external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS).

Rear-ventilated rainscreen façades combine a sophisticated appearance with modern technology. The structure fulfils high requirements in terms of energy efficiency, protection against the environmental influences and noise, durability, low maintenance, moisture regulation and sustainability. fischer façade systems provide advantages in terms of technology, energy and cost-effectiveness, with the added benefits of safety and flexible design options. The company offers the ideal solutions for exposed or concealedfixings for all façade cladding materials tailored to the requirements of customers and projects. 

The all-in-one system of compatible products with tested and approved individual components covers a wide range of subframe solutions. A comprehensive range of stainless steel or aluminium components of the subframe systems enables extensive prefabrication, simple application and fast installation. The spectrum includes systems for any type of façade material, structural and energy requirements as well as thermallydecoupled solutions to transfer loads from rear-ventilated rainscreen façades into the building substrate. This includes secure and energy-optimised wall holders as a ‘certified passive house component’ of the Passivhaus Institute as well as the stainless steel FLH-R wall holder, another product highlight with the additional assurance of a European Technical Assessment (ETA).

The range of fixings comprises exposed versions such as clamps, rivets, self-drilling screws, and suspension bolt solutions for façade cassettes to FZP II undercut anchors for concealed, aesthetic fixings and, compared to conventional edge fixings, structurally optimised installation of all kinds of cladding materials. The FZP II anchors provide a geometrical inter-lockingwithout expansion forcese in conical undercut drill holes. Compared to standard edge fixings, the undercut anchors enable the bending stress of the panel to be reduced by up to 50 percent through the statically adjustable position of the anchor in the fifth-point on the backside of the panel. This technique achieves lower slab bending moments and higher load-bearing capacities and allows more freedom during planning and execution, while better use can be made of the respective technical material properties. The optimised structural system and the increased pull-out forces allow either larger-sized panels of the same thickness or thinner and therefore lighter panels in comparison to edge fixings. 

In addition to subframe solutions and panel fixings, the perfectly coordinated all-in-one system includes the corresponding anchors and connection elements. The complete solutions for installing rear-ventilated rainscreen façades from a single source speed up the progress of construction while lowering project costs. 

Innovations for solar façades
New solutions for carrying out lasting and secure solar façades complement the range. The new PV clip system guarantees quick, secure and cost-effective fastenings for framed PV modules on common substrates or subframes. The horizontal ATK 103 PV clasp system meanwhile provides customers with an aesthetic alternative for solar façades. 

A wide range for all façade requirements 
Additional solutions for modern building envelopes include fischer FES anchor channels that guarantee a high level of safety and load-bearing capacity when anchoring façade elements in concrete through a form fit as a cast-in fixing solution. The fixtures are applied and fastened with the FBC channel bolts. Another progressive aspect is the comprehensive fischer FireStop portfolio of product solutions that prevent the spread of fire, smoke and toxic gases if a fire breaks out. The range provides a suitable, user-friendly and efficient solution for simple and complex applications such as safely implementing rear-ventilated rainscreen and curtain wall façades. fischer’s range further includes innovative insulation fixings that are efficient to install into versatile external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) thanks to their intuitive and quick application while protecting the ETICS against wind loads. The fixing expert offers additional installation elements that allow light to medium fixtures to be securely fastened to the ETICS without causing thermal bridges. fischer also offers its stand-off installation system, Thermax, which can be used to securely fasten medium to heavy fixtures to ETICS with almost no thermal loss.
With its comprehensive range of services, the fixing expert fischer supports its customers throughout every phase of implementing a façade – from consultancy services, calculations, approval procedures, briefing and installation through to the project’s successful completion.

Katharina Siegel-Rieck
Press relations Officer fischer fixing systems,
fischer Electronic Solutions
+49 (0) 7443 / 12-4217 +49 (0) 170 / 2271830 KatharinaMaria.Siegel-Rieck@fischer.de
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  • Image 1: All-in-one systems for multifunctional façades: fischer all-in-one solutions for rear-ventilated rainscreen façades contain tested and approved individual components with a comprehensive range of subframe solutions.
    Image 1: All-in-one systems for multifunctional façades: fischer all-in-one solutions for rear-ventilated rainscreen façades contain tested and approved individual components with a comprehensive range of subframe solutions.
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  • Image 2: From a single source: In addition to subframe solutions and panel fastenings, fischer’s perfectly coordinated all-in-one system for rear-ventilated rainscreen façades includes the corresponding plugs and fasteners. The all-in-one solutions for installing rear-ventilated rainscreen façades from a single source speed up the progress of construction while lowering project costs.
    Image 2: From a single source: In addition to subframe solutions and panel fastenings, fischer’s perfectly coordinated all-in-one system for rear-ventilated rainscreen façades includes the corresponding plugs and fasteners. The all-in-one solutions for installing rear-ventilated rainscreen façades from a single source speed up the progress of construction while lowering project costs.
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  • Image 3: The buildings of the future: All-in-one solutions by fischer BWM secure buildings with versatile cladding and modern technical façades around the globe, such as the Landsbankinn new build in Iceland.
    Image 3: The buildings of the future: All-in-one solutions by fischer BWM secure buildings with versatile cladding and modern technical façades around the globe, such as the Landsbankinn new build in Iceland.
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    Image: Landesbankinn Hf / Arkþing-Nordic & CFMøller architects
  • Image 4: A sunny outlook for the façades of the future: New PV clips by fischer enable positioning on the edge or the centre of the PV modules with the FSMN M8 R connector and guarantee convenience, efficiency, safety and a distinguished look while fastening solar façades.
    Image 4: A sunny outlook for the façades of the future: New PV clips by fischer enable positioning on the edge or the centre of the PV modules with the FSMN M8 R connector and guarantee convenience, efficiency, safety and a distinguished look while fastening solar façades.
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  • Image 5: On the sunny side of fastenings: Horizontal ATK 103 PV clasp profiles by fischer can be used together with vertical carrier profiles to provide solar façades with a secure and lasting hold that isn’t visible from the exterior.
    Image 5: On the sunny side of fastenings: Horizontal ATK 103 PV clasp profiles by fischer can be used together with vertical carrier profiles to provide solar façades with a secure and lasting hold that isn’t visible from the exterior.
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  • Image 6: On track for success: As a cast-in fastening solution, fischer FES anchor channels guarantee a high level of safety and load-bearing capacity when anchoring rainscreen façade elements in concrete through a form fit.
    Image 6: On track for success: As a cast-in fastening solution, fischer FES anchor channels guarantee a high level of safety and load-bearing capacity when anchoring rainscreen façade elements in concrete through a form fit.
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  • Image 7: A new highlight of Berlin’s skyline: Estrel Tower will stand 176 m tall after its completion. fischer InnoLock FES RS-S cast-in channels were used In order to secure the element façade to the concrete columns. Accompanying FBC-S-225 Innolock t-head bolts create a positive fit with the serrated lip of the rail. The system guarantees maximum load-bearing capacity in every direction.
    Image 7: A new highlight of Berlin’s skyline: Estrel Tower will stand 176 m tall after its completion. fischer InnoLock FES RS-S cast-in channels were used In order to secure the element façade to the concrete columns. Accompanying FBC-S-225 Innolock t-head bolts create a positive fit with the serrated lip of the rail. The system guarantees maximum load-bearing capacity in every direction.
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  • Image 8: Safety in the event of a fire: The fischer FireStop portfolio comprises product solutions that prevent the spread of fire, smoke and toxic gases if a fire breaks out. FFB-ES Plus combined with rock wool can be used to form a fire barrier in the joint of the curtain wall façade (pictured).
    Image 8: Safety in the event of a fire: The fischer FireStop portfolio comprises product solutions that prevent the spread of fire, smoke and toxic gases if a fire breaks out. FFB-ES Plus combined with rock wool can be used to form a fire barrier in the joint of the curtain wall façade (pictured).
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  • Image 9: Fireproof for every eventuality: The FireStop range provides a suitable, efficient and easy-to-install system solution for simple and complex applications. Pictured: FFB-VS Ventistop and FCFcl Cavity Clad products as horizontal and vertical barriers to prevent the spread of fire within rear-ventilated curtain wall façades.
    Image 9: Fireproof for every eventuality: The FireStop range provides a suitable, efficient and easy-to-install system solution for simple and complex applications. Pictured: FFB-VS Ventistop and FCFcl Cavity Clad products as horizontal and vertical barriers to prevent the spread of fire within rear-ventilated curtain wall façades.
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  • Image 10: Intelligent insulation: Innovative insulation fixings are efficient to install into versatile external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) thanks to their intuitive and quick application and protect the ETICS against wind loads.
    Image 10: Intelligent insulation: Innovative insulation fixings are efficient to install into versatile external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) thanks to their intuitive and quick application and protect the ETICS against wind loads.
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  • Image 11: Uncomplicated, quick and cost-effective: The fischer TermoZ SV II Ecotwist is ideal for securely fixing pressure-resistant insulation with thicknesses of 100 to 400 mm for thermal insulation systems in concrete, solid and perforated brick, lightweight aggregate concrete and aerated concrete. The uniform anchorage depth for all building materials and the universal size for all insulation thicknesses reduce the complexity while saving time and storage space.
    Image 11: Uncomplicated, quick and cost-effective: The fischer TermoZ SV II Ecotwist is ideal for securely fixing pressure-resistant insulation with thicknesses of 100 to 400 mm for thermal insulation systems in concrete, solid and perforated brick, lightweight aggregate concrete and aerated concrete. The uniform anchorage depth for all building materials and the universal size for all insulation thicknesses reduce the complexity while saving time and storage space.
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  • Image 12: Made for soft insulation panels: The TermoZ CS DT 110V is a fully pre-assembled ETICS fastener with a plate diameter of 110mm for countersunk installation. It is ideal for fastening insulation boards with low compressive strength. By combining the advantages of countersunk installation and additional plates, a homogeneous surface is achieved together with higher pull-through values.
    Image 12: Made for soft insulation panels: The TermoZ CS DT 110V is a fully pre-assembled ETICS fastener with a plate diameter of 110mm for countersunk installation. It is ideal for fastening insulation boards with low compressive strength. By combining the advantages of countersunk installation and additional plates, a homogeneous surface is achieved together with higher pull-through values.
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  • Image 13: One for all: TermoZ CS II is a powerful ETICS screw fixing for fastening all types of insulation boards to common substrates. Tailored to the needs of the users, TermoZ CS II is easy to use and guarantees quick installation.
    Image 13: One for all: TermoZ CS II is a powerful ETICS screw fixing for fastening all types of insulation boards to common substrates. Tailored to the needs of the users, TermoZ CS II is easy to use and guarantees quick installation.
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