Important Updates
This page includes direct information and updates about products, fittings, fixings, design updates, and any other relevant information that the Design Academy drafters will need to use. This information will usually be copied directly from emails received from Ryan or Iain.
2024 Updates
All important updates sent in 2024
02/10/2024 - Designing Powder Coated Aluminium jobs
Moving forward with powder coated Aluminium Tuffrail jobs, please design your rails as single span. There have been issues reported with the pipes not running through fittings or scratching. Example images below.
24/09/2024 - Flexalyte and Tuffgard - Radius achievable without rolling
We've done some testing to see how much our Flexalyte & Tuffgard can be pulled around a curve to avoid rolling. Flexalyte has increased to a radius of 10000mm. While for Tuffgard it is now currently sitting at 3000mm without rolling.
10/06/2024 - Change to UFJ90-40B from 3300
We have to change from our 3300 weld-in elbows to a new design for the UFJ90-40B. Please start drawing this in now as stocks of 3300 are getting low.
10/06/2024 - Weld Symbols on Drawings
Good Morning team, to improve our processes & help out production, we now need to start including weld symbols to our fabrication drawings.
Weld symbols are a representation of the type, size, finish & process of a weld, all bundled up into an easy to read, nationally recognized symbol. This was not something we used to do previously, however it will be a huge improvement to our drawings. This will also be an improvement for any out-of-house company that we provide drawings for welding, as they will now have a clear understanding of the welds we require. It also covers our butts, in the case that something is not welded to the spec we specify.
Below is a link to the Moddex Wiki, with a dedicated page to weld symbols. The page contains details on understanding what a weld symbol is, example production drawings containing different types & sizes of welds & their associated symbols with explanations & also some instructions on how to create weld symbols within Tekla (make sure to click on the [Open] text on each sub heading, this will show the drawings). Over the next couple of weeks I’ll also try & add in instructions for Solidedge & Solidworks as well.
http://20.211.196.52:8080/index.php/Weld_Symbols
I’ll have a this added to the Master CAD Checklist also. If you have any questions or want some training I am free to help.
04/06/2024 - Adding more details into Project name titleblock
Hi all,
A recommendation from sales was to add more details in our title blocks regarding the project name of a job. Below are 2 examples of what they are after. This is mainly for the bigger jobs with multiple sections to make it easier to know what you are looking at. If you are unsure of what to name your drawing, it is something noted on the customer's drawings or markups.
(ADD PICTURES LATER)
03/06/2024 - MD251 & MD252
We now have stock of MD251 & MD252 It’s been found out that we have been using an old model of our stair baseplates for 2 or so years Models can be found at: \\design-academy\Reference Parts
16/05/2024 - New pick/pack template
Hi all,
We have added 2 extra tabs to the pick/pack list. Please put them in order as per the attached. The Auto Saw Cut List is to be left blank & is to be filled out by production if/when required. This is just to be copied from this template into the pick/pack you create.
The customer delivery note is to be a copy of the pack list but this is for the customers to fill in when receiving the product on-site. For those using Tekla there is a new report template for this as per what I’ve circled below. @Hansel let me know if your team doesn’t have this. For those in SolidEdge/Works you’ll need to copy what’s in the pack list to the customer delivery note tab.
12/04/2024 - Detailing for Mesh Panels
Hi all,
When it comes to detailing mesh panels on PDs please follow the attached to avoid any issues when it is fabricated.
Also, the mesh needs to face inwards towards the path, ramp & stair & the rods are behind that.
If you have any questions please reach out. Regards,
12/04/2024 - Optimising Stanchion Spacings
Hi all,
You’ll see below on new CADHS’s that new text that I’ve circled below. What this means is even if the job has been quoted as 1 or 1.5m spacings we can extend up to 2m with no issues. Sales sometimes reduce the spacings when quoting to bump up the price but we aren’t getting those wins if we follow that.
It will either be Yes or No. If you have a job where it isn’t put in, please reach out & we’ll confirm what to do.
Hopefully this makes sense but if you have any questions please reach out.
11/04/2024 - Details on Curved Kickplate
Hi all,
A request from production is to add in another leader not on the section view detailing the front, as I’ve sketched up. This will eliminate any confusion our rollers have in deciding which is the front/back.
Please also make the section view (in this case AZ-AZ) larger so it’s easy to see the profile when it’s printed on an A4 sheet.
11/04/2024 - 3rd Angle Projection
Hi all,
We need to start detailing our fabricated panel in 3rd angle projection as per the attached. Only need to do these on 90°, 180° or funky design and isn’t required on a flat angled panel.
Please also include the 2 below dimensions on 90° or 180° panels as this helps production they have made it correctly as it gives them something to double-check.
If you have any questions please reach out.
09/04/2024 - RE: MD251.48
Hi all,
We now have stock of our design for the MD251.48 so please use that rather than the old model. If you have any questions please reach out.
Attached is the dimensions for the newer MD251.48
09/02/2024 - 1200mm High Panels
1200mm high panels
Just sending an email for these 2 panels to note where & when they are used.
MD535 – 12mm bar (1050mm cnetres)
- Gets used on normal CB products when they are required at 1200mm high
MD545 – 16mm bar (1065mm centres)
- Gets used on bridgerail jobs
30/01/2024 - Job Categories
MEMO: Updated Job Categories
We have reviewed and updated the job categories with some additional information. Hopefully this provides some further clarity when assigning job categories. Changes below in red, updated version attached.
Standard Ezibilt Ramps (you may need to check stock first) will be CAT 2D if it is just a ramp, if it requires handrail/balustrade, this will follow the normal Category levels.
2023 Updates
All important updates sent in 2023
30/11/2023 - Welded Stair Baseplates CB
Welded Stair baseplates for CB OUTDATED: We have MD251 & MD252 now to use
- When using any CB product on a stair, we either need to use a welded baseplate (as attached) or bend the pipe & use a MD232. When mounting to pre-drilled holes the 3070 needs to be used but any other time a bent post can be used.
13/11/2023 - MDX Fixings Guide
MDX Fixings Guide
- Please see the updated fixings guide. The only difference is the addition of the 50x50x3 square washer which needs to be used on every Bridgerail job.
24/10/2023 - Fitting Stock
Update to fitting stocks & usage
Hi all, we have some updates for some fittings due to them being out of stock or heading that way.
MD248.48 – start using MD148.48’s due to low stock
MD271.48 – stop using for the moment. On CB30/AR45 use level end stanchions or closure panels to negate using these. We should have more at some point this year & I will advise when we get these.
MD288.48 – keep designing these at the moment but there may come a time we need to revert to MD101.48/42 & MD748.42.
MD230.48 – start designing MD130.48 as the MD230s are low in stock.
17/10/2023 - Bridgerail washer
FX46003 - Square Washer, 50 x 50 x 3 - HDG
- We have made a code for the below washer which will be used on Bridgerail jobs to cover up the slot in the baseplate. This could be used on other custom baseplates that have slots to cover them as well.
06/10/2023 - A-Frame Gate
A-Frame Gate
- Attached is how we are needing to design our A-Frame gates moving forward. The main thing I wanted to confirm what the position of the bow latch. Please position it in this location & detail a 10mm hole is required so production can drill it in the warehouse.
MD252.48
- Similar to the MD251’s we only have stock of the style MD252’s. Please start using the attached model for any current & new jobs. They do have different hole centres so please keep an eye out for that.
03/08/2023 - Stanchion Dimensioning PDs
Stanchion Dimensioning
Cruise has updated the templates to include these extra dimensions on stanchion. Please don’t remove them they were a request from production. The templates will be updated this afternoon so no stress if they don’t appear yet. Though as of tomorrow I will be looking for this on all pds.
21/07/2023 - Stanchion from building
Edge distance to building should be 125mm from centre of stanchion to wall
Just had an installer call me about the edge distance on the below job. When we are mounting in from the edge of concrete or building, we need to stick to 125mm to the centre of the post. Currently at 75mm the edge distance is only 24mm from the fixing to the edge of concrete which is way too close. This has a chance of blowing out the concrete & drilling that close to the building is impossible.
21/07/2023 - Rolled Kickplate
Rolled Flexalyte/Tuffgard
We have tested rolling flexalyte in QLD & VIC & have had good results come back with them. From now on if you have a job that is rolled we want to run with using flexalyte. I do want you to notify me when you have a job that has rolling to see if it will work as there are some examples where using 100x6 would be better.
Attached is an example of how production require PDs to be detailed for these. It’s Tuffgard but follows the same principals. They have requested the side view be a little bigger to make it easier to view.
19/06/2023 - Skatepark Standards
Skatepark Standards
Just sending this as a reminder as some of you may have seen this already. If a job comes in that says it is a skatepark or looks like one, we need to follow the attached & below.
- Height – 1200mm
- Gaps – no bigger than 89mm in the panel. Underneath the panel can’t be bigger than 60mm so if it is top mount it has to use welded baseplates.
- Ends – need to finish the closure panels to meet their requirements in the attached. They also need to finish before the start of a quarter pipe like the example.
- Stanchion pipe – use heavy wall
- Round bar – 12mm
05/06/2023 - 32Nb Standards
32Nb Handrail - Change to standards
- MD150.42 - MODDEX Internal Connector - C42 (Pair)
- MD725.42 - MODDEX Elbow (Internal) - C42
Connecting email
There has been a change to the standards for early childhood centres & VIC schools. Attached is the new design we need to use with 32NB handrail for the moment. We are sourcing parts for our bender to be able to bend this in-house.
Things to look out for.
Pipe size – 32NB Medium = 42.4mm OD
Pipe code
- MD503 – Straight pipe
- MD593 – Bent Pipe
Stanchions – will remain 40NB as per normal
Notes – there should be notes all over the CADHS stating when to use 32NB handrail. If not & you are unsure please ask me & I’ll check.
02/06/2023 - Rolled Double Span
Designing rolled jobs with double span pipes
- When designing rolled jobs we need to have 2 different types of posts to allow the pipe to go across 3 stanchions. There are issues with the casting of the MD304 which don’t allow pipe to go through it. Every 2nd post will need a MD301 mounted vertically which will allow the rail to go through.
- On stairs, the MD305 will be machined out which will allow the pipe to be fed through with no issues.
24/05/2023 - BS Closures
Bikesafe Closure bends with handrail
- We’ve had some jobs recently that have been picked up with not having 50mm clearance between the closure of the handrail & bikesafe rail.
- When doing bikesafe with handrail, we need to design the closure bends of the bikesafe as per the last attached photo.
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24/05/2023 - M12 Washers
Replacement Isolation Top Hat Washer for M12 Fixings
- The 3115 top hat washer is being phased out & in it’s place will be the FX4868.12.18.
- This new top hat isolation washer can be used in any of our standard 2 or 4 hole baseplates & can only be used alongside M12 fixings. These will NOT work with M16 fixings.
- As below is a small image of the washers & what they look like installed in a MD245.48 baseplate
04/05/2023 - 3300's
Swapped from using UFJ90-40B to 3300
28/03/2023 - MD322.48 and MD326.48 usages
MD322.48 and MD326.48 usages
- MD322.48 & MD326.48 CANNOT be used in any balustrade panels or in the entire Tuffrail system, due to the loads these systems are tested & certified to. You are still able to use them in the handrails of our Assistrail, Bikesafe (rails only), Bridgerail (handrail only) & Conectabal (handrail only) systems, but bent pipes are your first option.
- Balustrade systems will need to either be fully welded panels or use corner/adjustable stanchions. Tuffrail will always need to use bent pipe or corner/adjustable stanchions.
M12 Chemsets and M12 Domenuts required on all school projects
- Just a friendly reminder that ALL school projects (primary school, high school, kindergarten, childcare etc) require M12 Dome Nuts (FX43113.12) included alongside M12 Chemset fixings (FX13113.12.160 or FX13113.16.190) if you are fixing to concrete.