Shaft aluminum Gaptek System

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Overview
The Gaptek System applies modular technology to provide control over construction time, quality and cost. Structures are built from extruded aluminum profiles joined with mechanical unions and dry joints for reduced on-site assembly time, demountability and relocation. Modules can be pre-designed and pre-produced for rapid installation on prepared or minimally prepared ground. Steel pillars are optional for increased load capacity.

System composition and principles
Structures: extruded aluminum profiles connected with mechanical unions, straps and dry joints; modular single- or multi-storey assemblies designed for extension and replication.

Structure types

• GAPTEK ARCH: Arched aluminum profiles connected by straps to maximize interior clear span and avoid internal columns.
  
  • Solutions: Hangars, Warehouses
• GAPTEK FLAT: Low footprint design with porches and purlins to maximize usable interior area; extruded aluminum profiles; optional steel pillars.
  
  • Solutions: Hangars, Warehouses, Logistic centres, Workshops, Shelters
• GAPTEK MODULAR: Single- or multi-storey modular buildings assembled with dry joints for fast on-site installation, extension and replication.
  
  • Solutions: Hospitals, Offices, Housing, Medical centres, Markets, Warehouses

Benefits

• Reduced construction time through pre-design and pre-production of modules.
• Turnkey delivery options: design, production, construction and maintenance.
• Quality control and compliance: elements can meet CE marking and undergo strict inspections.
• Energy efficiency with integration of passive systems.
• Low maintenance due to aluminum corrosion resistance; suitable for aggressive environments.
• Scalability and easy expansion via modular replication.
• Simple assembly using clicking and/or screwed connections.
• Relocatable and reversible: modules can be disassembled, transported and reassembled; recyclable and financeable (leasing).
• Continuous product development supported by R&D and engineering using modern design software.

Environmental and maintenance impact
The Gaptek System reduces environmental impact versus equivalent steel hangars: -77.31 kg eCO2 per m2 and approximately 21.20% lower CO2 emissions for aluminum hangars compared with steel. Economically, Gaptek buildings show lower annual maintenance impact versus steel (approximately 5× lower in normal environments and 8× lower in aggressive environments).

Technical codes and certifications

• UNE EN 1090 series (design and manufacture of steel and aluminium structures)
• UNE 1090-1:2009+A1:2011 (conformity assessment of structural components)
• UNE 1090-2:2019
• UNE 1090-3:2019
• ISO 9001 (2015) Quality Management
• ISO 14001 (2015) Environmental Management
• ISO 27001 (2013) Information Security Management
• ISO 45001 (2018) Occupational Health and Safety Management
• IBC (International Building Code) compliance
• Eurocode 3 and Eurocode 9
• CE marking (optional on materials)

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Commercial name: Gaptek System
• Material: Extruded aluminum profiles (primary); steel pillars optional
• Connection method: Mechanical unions, straps and dry joints (clicking/screwing assembly)
• Building types: ARCH, FLAT, MODULAR
• Typical applications: Hangars, Warehouses, Logistic centres, Workshops, Shelters, Hospitals, Offices, Housing, Medical centres, Markets
• Installation: Pre-designed and pre-produced modules for rapid on-site assembly; minimal ground preparation required
• Maintenance: Low maintenance, high corrosion resistance (aluminum); cost advantages vs steel (≈5× lower in normal environments; ≈8× in aggressive environments)
• Environmental performance: -77.31 kg eCO2/m2 compared to steel hangars; ~21.20% reduction in CO2 emissions
• Standards & certifications: UNE EN1090 series, ISO 9001/14001/27001/45001, IBC, Eurocode 3 & 9