faq

A: SKYFOLD® is remarkably compact. In many instances, a folding ratio of 10:1 is achieved. This remarkable feature allows SKYFOLD® to be stored in most existing ceiling spaces.

A: When not in use, SKYFOLD® rests in its folded position, invisibly, in the ceiling, requiring absolutely no floor space. In fact, in many installations, it is not even possible to tell if and where the SKYFOLD® walls are located, until they are operated.

A: SKYFOLD® requires a three-phase power supply commonly available in all building.

A: SKYFOLD® takes less structural steel than conventional operable walls since it is a static load. SKYFOLD®’s loading on the structural steel is always evenly distributed across its width. SKYFOLD®’s entire weight is never concentrated as a single point load on the structure. SKYFOLD® weighs approximately 8 lbs/ft², significantly less than conventional operable walls.

A: SKYFOLD® is completely and fully automatic. If access is required when SKYFOLD® is in the down position, it only needs to be opened partially to allow access.

A: At present, SKYFOLD® is not designed to be used as an exterior wall.

A: Skyfold Mirage® can be installed with fixed ceiling height of up to 16’-0”. There is no practical limit to how long (wide) Skyfold Mirage can be.

A: Panel inserts can accept almost anything up to 1 5/8” thick, including glass, plexiglass, Lexan®, bullet proof glass, frosted glass and more.

A: Skyfold is fully automatic. At the simple turn of a key, SKYFOLD® either opens or closes, smoothly and quietly. There is no manual intervention.

A: Our finishes include, but are not limited to vinyl, fabric, stainless steel, customer supplied materials, wood, veneer, et. The finish can not exceed 1/8'' thickness. For standard design criteria, the finish can not exceed 0.1 lbs per square foot. Heavier material will have to be approved by Skyfold®. Our finishes are "Railroaded" onto panels, in other words, they are applied horizontally (lengthwise), not vertically, as in usually the custom with the wall finishes.

A: Part of the beauty and elegance of SKYFOLD® Classic™ is that it does not require any floor or wall tracks or seals. All acoustical components are integrated into the SKYFOLD® Classic™ wall. Once SKYFOLD® Classic™ is in the down position, acoustical seals automatically engage against the floor and side walls. The only SKYFOLD® Classic™ elements that are located on the side are the operating key switches.

A: SKYFOLD® Classic™ can be installed with fixed ceiling heights as high as 30 feet. Furthermore, there is no practical limit to how long (wide) SKYFOLD® Classic™ can be. SKYFOLD® Classic™ widths of over 100 feet are readily accommodated, without any loss of function.

A: SKYFOLD® Classic™ has an excellent acoustic STC rating of 51. A standard SKYFOLD® Classic™ partition is 10 1/4" thick with two independent planes of steel panels separated by a 8 3/4" air space that creates an anechoic chamber. It also has 1½" insulation on the back of each panel. The combination of these elements creates an exceptional sound barrier that must be heard to be believed. SKYFOLD® Classic™ has been approved by many top architectural firms in the world for use in spaces where sound control is critical.

A: SKYFOLD® Classic™ and its components have been designed for excellent flame and smoke properties. Every component is rated to a Class “A” fire rating. However, SKYFOLD® Classic™ is not designed to be a fire barrier.

A: SKYFOLD® Eclipse™ can be installed with fixed ceiling heights as high as 30 feet. Furthermore, there is no practical limit to how long (wide) SKYFOLD® Eclipse™ can be. SKYFOLD® Eclipse™ widths of over 100 feet are readily accommodated, without any loss of function.

A: Skyfold® Eclipse™ panels can be solid or open mesh and available in a variety of configurations and combinations. Solid panels come in an assortment of finishes including vinyl, fabric, specialty metals, plastic laminates, marking surfaces, wood veneer, paint and more. The finish cannot exceed 1/8“ thickness. For standard design criteria, the finish cannot exceed 0.1 lbs per square foot. Our finishes are railroaded onto the panels, in other words, they are applied horizontally (lengthwise), not vertically, as is the usual custom with wall finishes.