Ceiling Systems AXIOM Building Perimeter System Complete wall-to-wall ceiling perimeter control
create the Now it s easy to retain complete window-to-wall ceiling plane design integrity with the Axiom Building Perimeter System Use this pre-engineered extruded aluminum system around the perimeter of your acoustical or drywall ceiling to integrate air distribution, draperies, blinds, and shades, or changes in ceiling elevations without any visible fasteners. Choose between a seamless or more defined perimeter depending on your style and functional requirements. Both approaches are compatible with acoustic and drywall ceilings, and eliminate the installation time and risks associated with field fabricated drywall solutions. Easy to specify... seismic components available... a 30-year limited warranty... and complete technical and installation support ensure the results you ve come to expect from Armstrong. 1
perfect perimeter Perimeter Options: A B C D Perimeter Pockets for a clean, seamless transition For smooth changes in ceiling elevations, use Perimeter Pockets with extensions For air distribution next to windows and walls, use slotted face plates Complete seismic pocket solutions available for every application 2
A Pockets Two-sided or three-sided Perimeter Pockets* allow ceiling suspension systems to easily integrate directly to the pockets to attach draperies, blinds, or shades (single or double). *Custom sizes and options available for your project needs Optional Stud Acoustical/Drywall Transition (Item AXP355) Specify this Look (Division 9) Item Number Description AXP355 Acoustical/Drywall Transition AX4SPLICE Axiom Splice Plate with Setscrews AXPFG Axiom Building Perimeter Foam Gasketing AXTBC Axiom T-Bar Connection Clip Splice Plate (Item AX4SPLICE) Exposed Tee 2' Cross Tee Foam Gasket (Item AXPFG) T-Bar Connection Clip (Item AXTBC) Window Hanger Wire Installation to Structure Armstrong Color Coordinated Suspension System Exposed Tee Main Beam Also available for drywall installations Popular Pocket Configurations Optional Vent Two-sided perimeter pocket with acoustical integration Made-to-order double shade pockets to meet your project requirements. Optional air return venting available. AXP3552 three-sided pocket with acoustical-to-acoustical transition allows a continuous integrated ceiling pocket 3
B Extensions Perimeter Pockets connect to extension pieces* for deeper pockets or to accommodate ceiling elevation changes of 4", 6", or 8". Extend to 10" or 12" by adding an additional 4" extension. *Custom sizes and options available for your project needs Optional Stud 3-Sided Perimeter Pocket Connection to Extension (Item AXP355C) Specify this Look (Division 9) Item Number AXP355C AXPEP8 AX4SPLICE AXPFG AXTBC AXPSPLINE Description Connection to Extension/Face Plate Piece Axiom 8" Perimeter Extension Axiom Splice Plate with Setscrews Axiom Building Perimeter Foam Gasketing Axiom T-Bar Connection Clip Axiom Interlocking Spline Foam Gasket (Item AXPFG) Splice Plate (Item AX4SPLICE) Exposed Tee 2' Cross Tee Window T-Bar Connection Clip (Item AXTBC) Armstrong Color Coordinated Suspension System Hanger Wire Installation to Structure All Axiom Building Perimeter System components integrate perfectly with Armstrong s acoustical and drywall suspension systems, ceiling panels, and TechZone Ceiling Systems. Interlocking Spline (Item AXPSPLINE) Armstrong Color Coordinated Suspension System Exposed Tee Main Beam Popular Extension Configurations Color Selection or Two-sided or three-sided pockets for connection to Extension Piece Optional 4", 6", or 8" Extension Piece Add an optional 4" Extension with Hook for 10" or 12" depths White (WH) Standard Axiom and custom colors available. Due to printing limitations, shade may vary from actual product. 4
C Face Plates Integrate face plates* with a Perimeter Pocket for air distribution. Face plates are compatible with acoustical and drywall ceiling transitions and can be slotted to meet your project needs. *Custom sizes and options available for your project needs Optional Stud Connection to Extension (Item AXP355C) Splice Plate (Item AX4SPLICE) Specify this Look (Division 9) Item Number AXP355C AXPDFP7SLA AX4SPLICE AXPFG AXPCC2 AXTBC AXPSPLINE AXDWT Description Connection to Extension/Face Plate Piece Axiom Perimeter Face Plate, 2-Slot Pattern Axiom Splice Plate with Setscrews Axiom Building Perimeter Foam Gasketing Axiom 2" Building Perimeter Closure Clip (optional) Axiom T-Bar Connection Clip Axiom Interlocking Spline Drywall Taping Flange Foam Gasket (Item AXPFG) Window 2" Closure Clip (Item AXPCC2) Interlocking Spline (Item AXPSPLINE) Slotted Face Plate (Item AXPDFP7SLA) HVAC Boot Drywall Taping Flange (Item AXDWT) Armstrong Drywall Grid Cross Tee T-Bar Connection Clip (Item AXTBC) Hanger Wire Installation to Structure 5/8" Thick Drywall Armstrong Drywall Grid Main Beam Visit our website for Titus compatible plenum slot diffusers. Popular Face Plate Configurations 4" field face plate (Item AXFFP4) offers acoustical-to-acoustical transitions, diffuser, or lighting landing strip Two-sided perimeter with drywall connection, 7" face plate, and Axiom drywall trim 5
D Complete Seismic Solution With the Axiom Building Perimeter System* seismic perimeter pockets, extensions, and face plates, you can meet your project s complete window-to-wall seismic requirements. *Custom sizes and options available for your project needs 2-1/2" Stud and Kicker 48" on center Wall 3-Sided Seismic Perimeter Pocket, Acoustical/ Drywall Transition (Item AXP355S) Specify this Look (Division 9) 3-Sided Seismic Perimeter Pocket, Acoustical/Drywall Transition (Item AXP355S) Item Number Description AXP355S 3-Sided Seismic Perimeter Pocket, Acoustical/Drywall Transition AX4SPLICE Axiom Splice Plate with Setscrews AXPFG Axiom Building Perimeter Foam Gasketing AXPCC2 Axiom 2" Building Perimeter Closure Clip BERCAXT Axiom Beam End Retaining Clip Splice Plate (Item AX4SPLICE) Axiom Angle Molding (Item AXM34) Foam Gasket (Item AXPFG) Window 2" Closure Clip (Item AXPCC2) Exposed Tee Main Beam Seismic Beam Seismic End Retaining Beam Clip End (Item Retaining BERCXT) Clip (Item BERCAXT) Exposed Tee 2' Cross Tee Hanger Wire Installation to Structure Axiom Wall Clip with Hook (Item AXPWC) Armstrong Color Coordinated Suspension System Wall Seismic pockets, extensions, and face plates have 7/8" flanges and require attaching the ceiling suspension with BERCAXT Beam End Retaining Clips. BERCAXT can be used on attached or unattached walls 7" Seismic Perimeter Diffuser Face Plate (Item AXPDFPS7) Complete Seismic Configurations Wall Clip with Hook (Item AXPWC) Color Selection or Wall Diffuser Face Plate (Item AXPDFPS7) Three-sided perimeter pocket with 8" perimeter extension and seismic kicker bracing White (WH) Standard Axiom and custom colors available. AXPWC Wall Clips allow face plates to be attached to drywall without using a pocket Due to printing limitations, shade may vary from actual product. 6
custom options Axiom customer service is available to help you create custom pockets, slot designs, perforations, and cutouts to meet your project needs. For more information or help with your Axiom Custom order, call Axiom Customer Service. 1 800-840-8521 Custom slotting and perforating Double Shade Pockets Pocketless Shade Options Note: Size determined by Project / Shade Requirements 1 Sunscreen Blackout 6" Optional Venting Available for Air Return Slot AXTBC 8 1/2" Sunscreen Pocketless Drywall Reveal AXPNP38D AXTBC 3/8" 3/4" 3" Closure Clip AXPCC3 Drywall 3/8" 3" Closure Clip AXPCC3 7
Choose the system that fits your project easy to specify 1 2 3 4 6 Easy Steps Choose the look that fits your style/functional requirements Choose 2-sided or 3-sided Perimeter Pockets Choose which Perimeter Pocket transition is required Choose Extension pieces or Face Plate options A B C D Use Perimeter Pockets for a clean, seamless look Use Perimeter Pockets for Acoustical/Drywall transitions N/A Add Extensions for smooth changes in ceiling elevations Use the Extension piece with the desired 4", 6", or 8" length (Extend to 10" or 12" by adding a 4" extension with hook AXPEP4H) Add Face Plates for air distribution or return, or a more defined edge 2-sided pockets when building condition forms third side of pocket. 3-sided pocket to form complete pocket against building curtain. Choose a double roller shade pocket to meet your project requirements. Use Perimeter Pockets with Extension Face Plate pieces Use a slotted Face Plate for air distribution (Unslotted available) Use seismic components for projects requiring seismic solutions Use Seismic Pockets for look A (use pockets listed for look B & C) Use a Seismic Extension piece for look B or a Seismic Face Plate for look C 5 6 Choose a Closure Clip N/A N/A Choose a coordinating Armstrong acousticalto-drywall suspension system and panels Use 2" or 3" Closure Clips (optional) based on aesthetic appeal Use Prelude, Suprafine XL, Silhouette XL, Interlude, or Sonata suspension systems. Use Optima Square Tegular, Ultima Square Tegular, or Ultima Beveled Tegular ceiling panels. 8
The perfect solution for your ceiling design. Axiom Buildin Visual Selection 3-Sided Perimeter Pockets Item Number Description Dimensions Length AXP355 Acoustical/Drywall Transition 5 x 5 x 5" 120" AXP355OSC Acoustical/Drywall Transition Outside Corner AXP355ISC Acoustical/Drywall Transition Inside Corner AXP355S 3-Sided Seismic Perimeter Pocket, Acoustical/Drywall Transition with 0.875" Flange 5 x 5 x 5" 120" AXP355SOSC 3-Sided Seismic Perimeter Pocket, Acoustical/Drywall Transition with 0.875" Flange Outside Corner AXP355SISC 3-Sided Seismic Perimeter Pocket, Acoustical/Drywall Transition with 0.875" Flange Inside Corner AXP3552 Acoustical/Drywall Transition 2 sides 5 x 5 x 5" 120" AXP355C Connection to Extension/Face Plate Piece 5 x 5 x 5" 120" AXP355COSC Connection to Extension/Face Plate Piece Outside Corner AXP355CISC Connection to Extension/Face Plate Piece Inside Corner Inside Corner Interior Ceiling Outside Corner 9
g Perimeter System 2-Sided Perimeter Pockets Item Number Description Dimensions Length AXP255 2-Sided Perimeter Pocket, Acoustical/Drywall Transition 5 x 5" 120" AXP255OSC 2-Sided Perimeter Pocket, Acoustical/Drywall Transition Outside Corner AXP255ISC 2-Sided Perimeter Pocket, Acoustical/Drywall Transition Inside Corner Inside AXP236 2-Sided Perimeter Pocket, Acoustical/Drywall Transition 3 x 6" 120" AXP255C 2-Sided Perimeter Pocket, Connection to Extension/Face Plate Piece 5 x 5" 120" AXP255COSC 2-Sided Perimeter Pocket, Connection to Extension/Face Plate Piece Outside Corner AXP255CISC 2-Sided Perimeter Pocket, Connection to Extension/Face Plate Piece Inside Corner Inside No Pocket Details AXPNP34A No Pocket, 3/4" Acoustical Flange with Closure Clip Attachment 2-11/16 x 3/4" 120" AXPNP34NR No Pocket, 3/4" Acoustical Flange, No Reveal with Closure Clip Attachment 2 x 3/4" 120" AXPNP125A No Pocket, 1-1/4" Acoustical Flange with Closure Clip Attachment 2-11/16 x 1-1/4" 120" AXPNP38D No Pocket Drywall Taping Flange, 3/8" Reveal with Closure Clip Attachment 3-7/16 x 1-3/16" 120" AXPNPD No Pocket Drywall Taping Flange, with Closure Clip Attachment 2-11/16 x 3/4" 120" AXPNPFPA No Pocket detail with Face Plate and Closure Clip Attachment 3-11/16 x 1/8" 120" 11
Recycled Content: 50% Aluminum Item Number Description Dimensions Length Extensions (custom slotting, perforating, or cutouts available) AXPEP4 Axiom Perimeter Extension 4" 120" AXPEP6 Axiom Perimeter Extension 6" 120" AXPEP8 Axiom Perimeter Extension 8" 120" AXPEP4H Axiom Perimeter Extension Hook on both sides 4" 120" AXPEPS6 Axiom Seismic Perimeter Extension with 0.875" Flange 6" 120" Face Plates (custom slotting, perforating, or cutouts available) AXPDFP4 Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Unslotted 4" Unslotted 120" AXPDFP4SLA Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Slotted 4" Slotted 3/4 x 23" 120" 2-Slot Pattern AXPDFP4SLB Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Slotted 4" Slotted 2-3/4 x 23" 120" 1-Slot Pattern AXPDFP7 Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Unslotted 7" Unslotted 120" AXPDFP7SLA Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Slotted 7" Slotted 3/4 x 23" 120" 2-Slot Pattern AXPDFP7SLB Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Slotted 7" Slotted 2-3/4 x 23" 120" 1-Slot Pattern AXPDFPS7 Axiom Seismic Perimeter Face Plate with 0.875" Flange Unslotted 7" Unslotted 120" AXPDFPS7SLA Axiom Seismic Perimeter Face Plate with 0.875" Flange Slotted 7" Slotted 3/4 x 23" 2-Slot Pattern 120" AXPDFPS7SLB Axiom Seismic Perimeter Face Plate with 0.875" Flange Slotted 7" Slotted 2-3/4 x 23" 1-Slot Pattern 120" AXPDFP4DT AXPDFP4DTSLA AXPDFP4DTSLB AXPDFP7DT AXPDFP7DTSLA AXPDFP7DTSLB Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Drywall Transition Unslotted Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Drywall Transition Slotted Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Drywall Transition Slotted Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Drywall Transition Unslotted Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Drywall Transition Slotted Axiom Perimeter Face Plate Drywall Transition Slotted 4" Unslotted 120" 4" Slotted 3/4 x 23" 120" 2-Slot Pattern 4" Slotted 2-3/4 x 23" 120" 1-Slot Pattern 7" Unslotted 120" 7" Slotted 3/4 x 23" 2-Slot Pattern 7" Slotted 2-3/4 x 23" 1-Slot Pattern AXFFP4 Axiom Field Face Plate 4" Unslotted 120" 120" 120" AXFFP6 Axiom Field Face Plate 6" Unslotted 120" 12
Recycled Content: 50% Aluminum Perimeter System Closure Clips Item Number Description Dimensions Length AXPCC2 2" Axiom Building Perimeter Closure Clip 120" AXPCC3 3" Axiom Building Perimeter Closure Clip 120" Accessories AXBTSTR Axiom Bottom Drywall Trim Straight for 5/8" Drywall 120 x 1-1/8 x 27/32" 120" BERCAXT Axiom Beam End Retaining Clip for Seismic Applications AXSA75 Axiom Adapter Clip with 0.75" Flange for Seismic Applications 120 x 1-1/4" 120" AXPWC Axiom Wall Clip with Hook for Face Plate 120" AXPWCCP Axiom Wall Clip with Hook for Closure Clip 120" AXTBC Axiom T-Bar Connection Clip AXCPCI Axiom Building Perimeter End Plate (3-sided) AXCPCIV Axiom Building Perimeter End Plate (2-sided) AX4SPLICE Axiom Splice Plate with Setscrews Lift Here AXPFG Axiom Building Perimeter Foam Gasketing 25' Roll AXPSPLINE Axiom Building Perimeter Interlocking Spline (Required when installing Face Plates and Extensions) 120" 10
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