Mounting track centres

Timber ≤ 600mm, Aluminium ≤1200mm for batten rigidity. Refer to weight-base span chart below.

The spans above consider the rigidity of the batten member only. They do not consider project specific engineering requirements such as wind load, seismic load, and other imposed actions. It is required that a qualified engineer reviews the design prior to construction.

Max allowable weight per square metre (Kg/m²)

Please note:

• The data within these span tables are indicative only, and doesn’t account for project or site specific performance requirements.
• It is recommended that you have a qualified engineer to verify the design against the Engineering Specification for the project, prior to construction.
• The capacities, material properties and core engineering assumptions behind these values are contained within the Product Technical Datasheet.
• Your Click-on Batten weight can be estimated on our Price & Spec tool.

For more details around connection capacities, section and material properties and other engineering data download our Technical Datasheet.

Download Technical Datasheet

Curved walls are simple with the Click-on Batten system due to the specially designed curving mounting track. Depending on the width of the batten used, different minimum radii can be achieved (see below).

Our Acoustic backing panels are Group 1 fire rated and can be incorporated into our system to not only be a great acoustic solution but also replaces the need to plaster and paint a wall or ceiling behind the battens, saving time and money. Download our data sheet here for more info.

When battens are required to be fixed individually without a mounting track, this direct fix clip allows this versatility by directly screwing to the substrate.

Our Swivel Clip can be used to fix battens at any desired angle.

Aluminium batten typically require very little maintenance. The one exception is in high salt environments (such as coastal) where a freshwater washdown every 12 months may be required.

Please refer to the manufacturer’s technical data for detailed information on maintenance schedules.

Aluminium battens can be supplied at any lengths required up to 6m.

A feature of the Click-on battens system is the ability to quickly and easily remove any batten on a wall or ceiling using a specially designed tool provided by Sculptform. The batten removability feature is designed to be used to replace damaged battens or to allow emergency access behind the battens. If access is required on a regular basis, Sculptform recommends our access hatch solution.

If batten removability is a requirement, please consider the following:

• To allow for batten removability on suspended ceilings, battens must be joined on a clip without the use of the batten joiner.
• Battens can only be removed on sequences which have at least 5mm spacing between battens.
• The removal tool is designed to apply pressure to the inside of the track and will not leave any visible marks.

For full instructions on our removal tool, download our manual below.

Click-on Battens manual

Where aluminium battens are joined off a clip, the batten joiner needs to be used. This accessory is designed to provide strong joins between battens off a clip.

The flexibility of the Click-on battens system allows lighting to be integrated quickly and easily. Detailing examples in PDF and DWG formats for the following lighting options are available in our guide – How to detail integrated lighting.

• Down and can lights
• Inlaid lights
• Linear lights
• Cove lights

When creating a hidden door for a project our batten system allows for several options depending on the requirement. From concealed fix doors, hinged doors to bi-fold doors we are sure to have a solution for you. To find out more information and download drawings see our blog ‘How to seamlessly detail a concealed door’.

For assistance in detailing your project-specific applications, contact us to speak to one of our experts.

The Mounting Track Joiner is used to align the tracks at end-to-end joins and uses a simple push-fit connection. This joiner is only used with Ceiling Mounting Track.

The complete package of BIM and CAD files for Sculptform’s Click-on Battens can be downloaded below.

Download DWG Package

Services which integrate into our suspended ceiling system must not exceed 3kg/m². Weights of over 3kg/m² must be self-supporting.

Learn more about how to detail integrated lighting into our Click-on Battens system in our guide here. 

For vertical batten applications, the above detail will prevent slippage.

The maximum cantilever recommended for aluminium battens of any profile is 600mm for interior applications and 400mm for exterior applications. This does not take into consideration wind loads or other impact loads of your project.

Where the back of the batten is visible, and the visual of the fixing groove is not desired, this aluminium back cover plate acts as an infill. The plate can be coated to match your battens.

Where aluminium batten ends are visible, end caps are included for a seamless look. Coated to match your battens, installation is easy with a push-fit connection.

For our Wood Finish Aluminium we have two colour options available for end caps. They can be either powder coated as close as possible to suit the colour tones in the timber look texture, or at an extra cost we offer a wrapped option in the chosen wood finish for a more accurate aesthetic.