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Vexcolt reinvests heavily in research and development. This catalogue illustrates several new and revolutionary systems, which have consumed
over 20,000 man-hours in design and testing. EJS designs can be broadly categorized into 3 groups. These are described below:
Components:

Thermoplastic Seal Systems (React Series 100 and 200)
Features and Benefits:

1. Flush easy clean surface without dirt traps or channels to collect water and debris.
2. Seal is thermoplastic. The ear is rigid. This serves to lock the seal in place ensuring that, when the structural gap opens and the seal
comes under tension, it does not pull away from the frame. The main seal body is highly flexible allowing up to 300% elongation before
break. This enables the seal to provide high movement capacity.
3. Support plate provides additional support to the seal for use under heavy traffic. Plate also impedes distortion of the seal under compression, which may otherwise create a tripping hazard.
4.Frame is produced from 6063-T6 aluminum and incorporates a
channel to accept a vapour barrier to be used as an additional layer
of protection against penetration of water (optional).
5. Frame bases are extra wide to ensure that fasteners are sufficiently
distant from structural joint edges. If fasteners are too close, spalling of the joint edge is likely and joint collapse may result. Frame bases are also extruded with crenellations to ensure a firm grip to infill
bedding or screed materials.

Components:
1. Frame
2. Seal
3. Support Plate
 
4.Vapour Barrier Channel

Thermoplastic Seal Systems (React Series 100 and 200)
Features and Benefits:

1. Frame is extruded from 6063-T6 aluminum. Multiple frame heights
suit a variety of blockout or finish depths for floor, wall or ceiling.
2. Floor frames incorporate a channel to accept a vapour barrier to
be used as an additional layer of protection against penetration
of water (optional).
3. Frame is a single extruded component to simplify installation.
Patented bevel to underside of top frame section allows plate to
maintain a low profile during its full range of movement.
4. Low profile, "no-bump" system.
5. Standard frame is grooved for slip resistance. “Snap-on” profiles
support installations for vinyl finishes, thereby reducing the system
sightline.
6. Plate is contoured to glide effortlessly between the frames. A gasket
may be used to reduce friction and rattle.
7. Ideal for seismic applications up to ±100%.

Components:
1. Frame
2. Plate
3. Vapour Barrier Channel
Centre Bar Systems (React Series 400, 500 and 700)
Features and Benefits:

1. Frame is extruded from 6063-T6 aluminum. Heavy-duty frames are
extruded from 6061-T6. Multiple frame heights are available.
2. Ideal for seismic applications up to ±100%.
3. Centering bar locates plate in a central position over joint opening
and also allows easy access for joint inspection and maintenance.
4. Plate can be provided in aluminum, stainless steel or brass to meet
load or architectural requirements.
5. Multiple configurations available for a variety of surface finishes.
These frames may be multi-component.
6. Optional spring loaded system for use with vinyl and carpet
finishes so they can be laid under the centre plate reducing the
joint sightline.

Components:
1. Frame
2. Plate
3. Centre Bar