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Metal for Motion

Industrial SolutionsDeep Textured Metals for

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benefits of Rigid-tex®

aerospace solutions

truck & utility vehicles

public transit

catering and food trucks

material handling

patterns & materials

finishes

Trim Tex/materials

Rigi-Grip®

Rigi-Bump®

perforated metal

fabrication

technical data

engineering

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why Rigid-tex®?

When Rigidized® Metals Corporation, originally Rigid-tex® Corporation, was founded in 1940 in Buffalo, NY, its main thrust was to provide deep textured metal for industrial applications. Today, 75 years later, with its third generation of family-owned leadership, Rigidized® Metals Corporation continues to lead the world in the development and production of deep-textured, three dimensional metals.

While the range of applications has grown exponentially to include everything from transportation, food processing and elevator panels to restroom partitions, building facades and commercial and residential kitchens and dining, Rigidized® Metals Corporation continues to offer the same great products that originally put us on the map. Our advancements in technology, engineering, and fabrication have led us to differentiate our application offerings and provide more industry-specific brands, bringing the industrial portion of our organization back to its roots with the Rigid-Tex® brand.

Rigidized® Metals Corporation understands and can respond to the specific technical and logistical requirements of today’s industry. Quality, performance, and responsiveness define the Rigid-Tex®/customer relationship and we know those words have specific meaning to manufacturers and suppliers.

From serving the war effort in the 1940s, to providing solutions for transportation and aerospace today, Rigid-tex® metals can be found in a wide array of applications such as food processing, packaging and material handling, truck and trailer bodies, bumpers and steps, mezzanines, and catering vehicles.

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benefits of Rigid-tex®

Rigid-tex® metal has been designed to scientifically redistribute standard sheet metal in three dimensions. Enhanced performance and appearance over plain, flat-rolled metal equates to stronger, lighter, better looking, and longer lasting metal for your unique application.

Rigid-tex® saves metal and money A prime advantage of Rigid-tex® metal is its strength. Rigid-tex® metal provides as much as 108% greater rigidity, 70% greater buckling strength, 39% greater impact resistance, and 92% greater tensile strength than the original flat metal, depending on selection of material and pattern.

Rigid-tex® looks better, longer The texture of Rigid-tex® metal conceals scratches, smudges, and fingerprints so that cleaning and maintenance are greatly reduced.

Rigid-tex® is metal for motion

Deep textured Rigid-tex® metal reduces surface tension and friction for the processing of paper, film and food products, in many instances, eliminating the need for expensive and high maintenance mechanical processes.

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Rigid-tex® metals have been used in the Aerospace and Aero-Engine Industries since the early 1940s. Several Rigid-tex® patterns have been specified by manufacturers of fixed wing and rotorcrafts for their rigidity enhancements and design improvements over standard sheet metal.

Through careful design, rigidity and stiffness are increased in all directions and used in all applications where weight reduction is of prime importance.

aerospace solutions

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Manufacturers of utility vehicles and truck bodies recognize the value in weight savings by using Rigidized® Metals’ deep-textured products. Deep texturing adds strength, allowing for the use of lighter gauges, resulting in greater fuel economy and reduced vehicle maintenance.

With Rigidized® Metals Corporation, truck body and trailer manufacturers have a choice in specifying a product that fits every metal requirement, from any grade of stainless steel, to any aluminum alloy and zinc-coated metal (galvanized or galvannealed carbon steel).


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Tread Plate Weight ComparisonThe table below compares weight reduction in our hollow lug compared to flat back lug.

Gauge

Carbon,Stainless

Steel

RTP®

Galv.

G-90

RTP®,RSS

Galv.

A-40,

A-60

RTP®,RSS

Carbon

Medium

(RTP®)

Carbon

Large

(RSS)

StainlessSteel

(HRAP)

Rigidized® Tread Plate(lbs./sq.ft.) Flatback Tread Plate

(lbs./sq.ft.)

10 5.680 5.781 N/A N/A N/A N/A

11 5.040 5.156 N/A 6.160 N/A 6.15

12 4.410 4.531 4.531 5.250 N/A N/A

13 3.780 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

14 3.100 3.281 3.281 3.750 N/A N/A

16 2.500 2.656 2.656 3.000 N/A N/A

Thickness Rigidized® Aluminum Aluminum Tread Plate

18 2.000 2.156 2.156 N/A N/A N/A

.125" 1.78 1.92

20 1.500 1.656 1.656 N/A N/A N/A

.100" 1.42 1.57

22 1.200 1.406 1.406 N/A N/A N/A

.090" 1.28 N/A

24 1.030 1.156 1.156 N/A N/A N/A

.080" 1.14 N/A

.063" .884 N/A

Compared to traditional flat back tread plate, Rigid-tex® metals reduce weight without jeopardizing strength and can save a manufacturer countless hours of production time while providing cost and weight savings, flatness, and a rust-free, consistent pattern. Specify Rigid-tex® tread plate on your next work truck or utility vehicle for long lasting life.

RSS.3 RTP® STP XTP


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public transit

Rigid-tex® metals are highly sought after for use in bus and rail interiors. Used for seat backs, luggage racks, wall panels, handrails, wainscotings, kick plates, turn stiles, partitions and bulkheads, and other high traffic areas, the deep textured surface softens glare and hides the appearance of dents, dings, scratches and other forms of vandalism.

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The aluminum honeycomb is laminated with FR adhesive to provide an extremely strong yet lightweight panel. Core thicknesses are from 1/4" to 2".

Textured FacePanel

Solid cores include premium fire rated MDFB laminated with an FR adhesive. Plywood and standard medium density fiberboard are also available. Panel thicknesses are from 1/2” to 2”.

Hat channels are metal elements that stiffen panels and provide mounting points for the attachment of Z-Clips. A feature of hat channels is the ability to create deeper panels (up to 2”) without adding significant weight to the assembly.

Adhesive(green both sides)

Aluminum HoneycombMetal Backer Panel

Textured FacePanel

Solid Substrate Core

Metal Backer Panel

Textured FacePanel

Typically Attached With Double Sided Tape and Silicone.

Metal Channel

honeycomb

solid

channel

Rigidized® Metals Corporation offers an array of panel systems for several different types of transportation applications.

public transit

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Rigidized® Metals Corporation had the catering and food truck equipper in mind with our line of stainless steel patterns that provide that look without the effort of a fabricator. From the classic 3QLT pattern, an industry standard, to our high end diamond and mosaic patterns, there is a pattern that will give your truck your own unique look.

Additionally, as with all of our truck applications, Rigidized® Metals Corporation’s brand of Rigid-tex® tread plate patterns, most specifically embossed pattern RTP®, provides consistent flatness, durability and attractiveness.

Mosaic Satin Brushed Stainless

Diamond Satin Brushed Stainless

Diagonal Satin Brushed Stainless

Square Satin Brushed Stainless

Checkerboard Satin Brushed Stainless

Harlequin Satin Brushed Stainless

catering & food trucks

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Rigid-Tex® textured metals greatly reduce friction, static cling and help end machine jam-ups and downtime. Raw or packaged materials can now move faster and easier through conveyors, packaging machinery, food processing equipment, and any other material handling applications.

material handling

Friction comparison of Rigidized® Metals’ Textured Metal to Flat

Steel for Chute Applications

Flat SheetRigidized® Metals’

Textured Sheet (6WL®) Percent Improvement

Incline Angle Cf Incline Angle Cf

Static Cf Dry 19.8 0.36° 17.5 0.32° 12%Static Cf Wet 34.0 0.67° 27.0 0.51° 24%

Dynamic Cf Dry 14.0 .025° 12.0 0.21° 15%

Cf is the coefficient of friction. This is a measure of the relative “Stickiness” of two objects that come in contact. In this experiment, the objects were a loaded cardbord box and a sheet of chute material. For the coefficient of friction (Cf), lower numbers are better. Results will be similar for all Rigidized® Metals’ patterns. The Dynamic Cf is determined as the maximum angle upon which a loaded, moving cardboard box is at a condition of impending stop.



36” 36” 1HM1CS

36”/48”36”/48” 36”/48”36”/48” 1HR 1SLG1RL1NA®

36”/48”36”/48”36”/48”36”/48” 2FL1UN 2WL® 3FL

36”/48”/60”36”/48” 3ND 36”/48” 4LB 36”/48” 5HR 5WL®

Rigidized® Metals’ deep-textured metals are created by a unique process, which enhances the durability and beauty of flat metals. The texturing process can be applied to ALL metals. Patterns are available in various widths and thicknesses. Please refer to page 21 for technical data.

Maximum pattern width available:

36” 60”48”

Deep Textured Patterns


36”/48”/60”36”/48”/60”36”/48”36”/48” 6HC 6SL® 6WL® 60LTH

36”/48” 36”/48”36”/48”/60”36”/48”/60” RSS.3 RTP® STP XTP

Stainless steel shown here; other patterns available such as aluminum, carbon steel, copper, brass, etc. Representations of pattern samples shown in the printout may vary slightly from actual product specifications, pattern sizes, and/or colors. Pattern depth varies with gauge.

For additional pattern information and to request samples, please call 800.836.2580

48” 7DL

Embossed

49.21” 3SQ 48” SANDTEX®

Embossed

49.21” LINEN

EmbossedIndustrial



finishes

#8 Mirror#8 polish, or mirror finish, is polished to a mirror quality with subtle grit lines visible.

B/A - Bright AnnealedBright Annealed stainless steel has a “cloudy mirror” reflective surface.

2B Mill2B or “Mill” finish stainless steel is a dull, low-reflective finish with no grain or direction. 2B finish is not commonly used as an architectural quality surface.

RND - Non-DirectionalVibrationRigidized® Metals’ Non-Directional polish is a consistently polished finish that produces a low reflectivity uniform surface.

Hairline FinishHairline Finish stainless is commonly referred to as “long-grain” because the grain is considerably more consistent than #4 Finish.

Random SwirlRandom Swirl is polished by hand and as the name suggests, is completely random. No two sheets are the same.

#4 SatinNumber 4 finish stainless steel, commonly referred to as “satin” finish, is a general-purpose bright polish that is the most popular choice for architectural applications.

Dull (Top)/Bright Bead BlastA Bead Blast finish in stainless steel is produced under controlled mechan-ical conditions to ensure consistency and flatness.

Example FinishesRigidized® Metals offers all standard mill produced finishes for both textured and non-textured distribution, as well as specialty polished and embossed finishes. Rigidized® Metals’ pattern 6WL® shown next to each finish.


finishes

Engine Turn FinishesRigidized® Metals offers full sheet custom polished CNC patterns on both smooth and textured materials.

2” Engine Turn 3” Engine Turn 6WL® Engine Turn

3” Overlay 2” Overlay Clouds

Wave B Wave AGirder


Rigidized® Metals’ Trim-Tex metal strips are available in a broad range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals up to 8 inches in width. Primarily rolled in stainless, carbon steel and aluminum alloys, Rigidized® Metals combined lightweight toughness and easy maintenance for long-lasting beauty and durability in a variety of applications including: hand rails, picture frames, metal borders, floor tiles, kitchen appliances, jewelry, walking canes, fishing lures, and electrical switch plates, among others.

Trim-Tex/materials

Other MetalsRigidized® Metals Corporation deep textures all kinds of metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, muntz metal, carbon steel, galvanized steel, titanium, zinc, and Kynar coated aluminum.

Kynar Coated Aluminum Pattern 1CS

CopperPattern 3ND

ZincPattern 2FL

Galvanized SteelPattern RTP®

BrassPattern 1CS

Bright Polished AluminumPattern 6HC

Muntz MetalPattern 1NA®

BronzePattern 1NA®


A Better GripRigidized® Metals’ Rigi-Grip® tubing is perfect for railings, grab bars and transportation holds, in order to limit and prevent accidental injury. The textured surface is up to six times more grip-able than ordinary handrail. With standard diameters of 1.25” and 1.5” they can be used for ADA-compliant gripping rails. Our Trim-Tex 8” wide strip is used to create both rail and other shapes. Rigidized® Metals supplies textured tubes to fabricators of handrail systems.

A Commanding GripDemanding applications call for Rigidized® Metals’ Rigi-Grip® tube in stainless steel construction for corrosive environments (like salt water), and enhanced grip in wet environments.

Specified by New York State Parks, Niagara Falls, NY

Rigi-Grip®


Rigi-Bump®

Type of Bump Dimension and Shape Type of Bump Direction of Bump Pattern Depth Max. Thickness Min. Center Spacingof Bump

RB1 1.000" Round Flat Up 0.030" 0.060" 2.000"

RB2 0.750" Round Dome Up 0.065" 0.060" 1.000"

RB3 1.375" Round Flat Up 0.024" 0.060" 2.000"

RB4 0.875" Square Flat Up 0.025" 0.060" 2.000"

RB5 0.375" Round Dome Up 0.055" 0.060" 1.065"

RB6 0.250" Round Dome Up 0.053" 0.060" 0.750"

RB7 0.500" Round Dome Up 0.050" 0.060" 1.125"

RB8 1.500" Round Dome Up 0.024" 0.060" 2.000"

RB9 0.625" Round Flat Up 0.030" 0.060" 2.000"

RB21 1.500" Square Flat Up 0.040" 0.060" 2.000"

RB22 0.250" Square Flat Up 0.025" 0.060" 0.625"

RB24 1.000" Round Dome Up 0.060" 0.060" 2.000"

Custom PatternsRigidized® Metals’ Rigi-Bump® is a collection of flat and dome top circular and square impressions pressed into a wide variety of sheet metals. Rigi-Bump® offers limitless design possibilities with custom bump patterns available.

• Standard Sheet Widths - 48”; Sheet Lengths - 96” and 120”• Available in stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, copper, brass, and mild steel.• Applications include wall cladding, ceiling tiles, flooring, elevator interiors and doors, entrance doors, column covers, furniture, toilet partitions, and point-of-purchase displays.• Custom layouts and tooling available at a minimum up-charge.

Rigi-Bump® Specifications

Note: Pattern depth is measured from the bottom of the sheet to the bottom of the bump/pattern. Phone customer service for finish, pattern specifications, technical information and samples.

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Deep Textured Perforated MetalDeep textured perforated metal can meet both the demands of acoustics and add the visual interest only metal can deliver. Perforated stock is textured as a final treatment, giving it an enhanced look with the texture creating a softer glow and reflections of highlights. When panel systems are desired, attachment systems can be added without compromising acoustic perfor-mance. Perforation is useful in any application requiring ventilation for cooling, moisture or vapor control. Contact us for more information on the wide range of materials, gauges and open area.

1UN Pattern

6WL® Pattern

RTP® Pattern

1NA® Pattern1RL Pattern

2FL Pattern

perforated metal


FabricatingA full assortment of fabricating equipment, including shears, press brakes, panel lamination lines, turret presses and welding stations, allows us to engage in a vast array of products and projects. Our skilled craftsmen, with decades of experience and a sense of unmatched quality, execute everything from prototypes to complete projects, offering our customers services from concept to completion.

fabrication


Standard Lengths: 96”, 120”, 144”Standard Widths: 36”, 48”, 60”Pattern depth varies with gauge.*Only available in Bright Annealed finish **Only available in Aluminum and CopperCustom sizes are always welcome.

Please phone customer service for specific finish, pattern specifications, non-standard sizes, technical information and free samples.

Metals Textured Include:Stainless Steel, Copper, Aluminum, Brass, Titanium, Bronze, Steel, Perforated, Galvanized and Galvannealed.

technical data

STAINLESS STEEL ALLOY TYPES

304 is the basic chromium- nickel austenitic stainless steel and has been found suitable for a wide range of applications. It is the most read-ily available in a variety of product forms. This grade is easy to form and fabricate with excellent resistance to corrosion.

316 offers more corrosion resistance through the addition of molybdenum. This grade is desirable where the possibility of severe corrosion exists, such as heavy industrial, marine and de-icing environments.

430 is a straight chromium ferritic stainless steel with lower corrosion resistance than the 300 series. It is principally employed for interior use and is magnetic.

Pattern Max Width Stainless Steel Thickness

Other Metal Thickness

1CS 36” 0.018” - 0.075” 0.010” - 0.080”

1HM 36” 0.018” - 0.036” 0.010” - 0.062”

1HR 36” / 48” 0.048” - 0.060” 0.048” - 0.062”

1NA® 36” / 48” 0.018” - 0.075” 0.010” - 0.090”

1RL 36” / 48” 0.018” - 0.120” 0.018” - 0.125”

1SLG 36” / 48” 0.018” - 0.048” 0.010” - 0.062”

1UN 36” / 48” 0.018” - 0.120” 0.018” - 0.125”

2FL 36” / 48” 0.024” - 0.120” 0.020” - 0.125”

2WL® 36” / 48” 0.018” - 0.036” 0.008” - 0.032”

3FL 36” / 48” 0.018” - 0.060” 0.010” - 0.062”

3ND 36” / 48” 0.018” - 0.036” 0.024” - 0.040”

4LB 36” / 48” 0.018” - 0.060” 0.010” - 0.090”

5HR 36” / 48” 0.024” - 0.060” 0.025” - 0.062”

5WL® 36” / 48” / 60” 0.018” - 0.075” 0.008” - 0.075”

6HC36” / 48” 0.024” - 0.105” /

0.120” max 36” wide0.024” - 0.125”

6SL®36” / 48” 0.018” - 0.048” /

0.060” consult factory for max width

0.024” - 0.125”

6WL® 36” / 48” / 60” 0.018” - 0.120” 0.008” - 0.125”

60LTH 36” / 48” / 60” 0.018” - 0.075” 0.010” - 0.090”

LINEN* 49.21” 0.029” - 0.075” N/A

SANDTEX®* 48” 0.036” - 0.060” N/A

3SQ* 49.21” 0.029” - 0.075” N/A

RSS.3 36” / 48” / 60” 0.029” - 0.120” 0.036” - 0.125”

RTP® 36” / 48” / 60” 0.018” - 0.120” 0.010” - 0.125”

STP 36” / 48” 0.075” - 0.105” 0.080” - 0.100”

XTP 36” / 48” 0.024” - 0.075” 0.024” - 0.080”

3.QLT 48” 0.024” - 0.029” 0.024” - 0.032”

Square 44” 0.029” 0.032” **

Diagonal 45” 0.029” 0.032” **

Checkerboard 44” 0.029” N/A

Harlequin 45” 0.029” N/A

Diamond 45” 0.029” 0.032” **

Mosaic 45” 0.029” N/A


engineering

Alloy Grade Patterns Sheet Size Thickness

Stainless Steel 304, 309, 321(all other alloys inquire)

4LB, 5WL®, 6HC, 6WL® 36” max widthx coil only

.003”-.008” All others inquire

Heat-Treated Aluminum

1100, 2024, 6061, 7075(O-temp, bare, alclad)

2WL®, 5WL®, 6WL® 48”x144” sheet size

.012”-.062”(2WL® max thickness .025”)

Titanium CP1/CP2 5WL®, 6WL® 48” max width; 120” max length

.016” max thickness

Light Gauge Specifications

These drawings illustrate how deep-texturing distributes the metal above and below the neutral axis of the plain sheet, even beyond its top and bottom limits, to gain the strength and rigidity shown on the chart.

Deep Texturing Data (Pattern 6WL® shown)

Section B-BSection B-BS - Effective or Section Thickness

Longitudinal SectionW - Original or Weight ThicknessD - Depth of PatternS - Effective or Section Thickness

Section A-ASection A-AE - Area of Uniform Cross SectionF - Maximum Thickness of Metal Distributed Beyond Limit of Plain Sheet

Note: Solid areas represent metal redistribution away from neutral axis and beyond limit of plain sheet. Uniform cross section, Area “E”, not found in conventional corrugated material.


engineering

Rigidity (Pattern 5WL®)

Simple beam tests determine Flexural Rigidity Values (EI)EI = WL3 / 48D

Pattern 5WL® - Depth .015”

Material

EI (Rigidity) Values - Inch and Pounds Units % IncreasePlain Finish

Rigid-tex® Metal

SAE 1010 Carbon Steel Transverse

47.6 59.6 19.5

SAE 1010 Carbon Steel Longitudinal

59.0 67.4 14.2

17-7 Stainless Steel Full Hard

14.29 25.88 88.0

24ST Aluminum Alloy 7.24 15.07 108.0

Buckling Strength (Pattern 5WL®)

Cylinder Test Method


Material

Buckling StrengthLb. Per Sq. In.

Plain FinishRigid-tex®

Metal% Increase

SAE 1010 Carbon Steel Plain (Ult.)

32,700 55,250 70

SAE 4130 Carbon Steel (Ult.)

61,300 88,500 44

17-7 Stainless Steel Full Hard

44,000 59,000 35

Impact Strength (Pattern 5WL®)

Plummet dropped 11 ft. 7 1/2in. on to 4 in. disc supported on wooden ring

with 2 in. diameter borePattern 5WL® - Depth .015”

Material - Stainless Steel; Depth of Deformation (Inches)

GaugeCommercial

FinishRigid-tex®

Metal% Less

Deformation

24 .218 .171 21

22 .187 .148 20

20 .191 .127 33

18 .118 .072 39

Tensile Strength (Pattern 5WL®)


Stainless Steel - Annealed

Data Plain FinishRigid-tex®

Metal% Increase

24 .218 .171 21

22 .187 .148 20

20 .191 .127 33

Rigidized® Metals Corporation | 658 Ohio Street | Buffalo, New York 14203 | USA TOLL FREE 800.836.2580 | P 716.849.4760 | FAX 716.849.0401 | www.rigidized.com

Rigidized®, Rigid-Tex®, Rigi-Grip®, Rigi-Bump®, 1NA®, 2WL®, 5WL®, 6SL®, 6WL®, RTP®, and SANDTEX® are registered trademarks. ©2016 by Rigidized® Metals Corporation 10/16

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