Schlüter-DILEX-BTS  Structural movement profile made of aluminium

Schlüter-DILEX-BTS is a structural movement profile made of aluminium for retrofitting in finished coverings. The lateral joint connection of the sliding middle section of the profile is able to absorb three dimensional movement.

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  • Foot traffic
  • Shopping carts
  • Cars
  • Pallet trucks

Schlüter-DILEX-BTS  Structural movement profile made of aluminium

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Cross-section drawing DILEX-BTS 1©Schlüter-Systems KG
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General product information

What this product does

Schlüter-DILEX-BTS is a maintenance free structural movement profile made of aluminium for retrofitting in finished coverings. The profile matches the movements of the corresponding covering assembly. The sliding telescopic centre section is able to absorb movements of ± 5 mm. The lateral joints connections absorb three-dimensional movement.

DILEX-BTS offers secure edge protection for coverings exposed to high foot and vehicular traffic and is, therefore, suited for use in warehouses, production facilities, shopping centres, airports, train stations, car parks or for floor surfaces maintained with cleaning machines.

How to install this product

Schlüter-DILEX-BTS is designed for retrofitting in the structural movement joint. The joint must be at least 44 mm wide and 10 mm deep. Fully embed the lateral anchoring legs in the respective adhesive (e.g. epoxy resin) on the existing covering or drill a hole in the anchoring legs and attach the profile to the covering with screws. Depending on the attachment or anchoring, DILEX-BTS has limited mechanical strength. Flush installation within the covering is recommended for surfaces with conveyor vehicle traffic.

What this product is made from

The profile is available in the following materials:

  • A = aluminium
  • AE = anodised aluminium

Material properties and areas of application

The suitability of a proposed profile type must be verified based on the anticipated chemical, mechanical and/or other stresses.

Schlüter-DILEX-BTS is made of aluminium and must be tested to verify its suitability if chemical exposure is expected. Aluminium is sensitive to alkaline media. Cementitious materials, in conjunction with moisture, become alkaline. Since aluminium is sensitive to alkaline substances, exposure to the alkali (depending on the concentration and time of exposure) may result in corrosion (aluminium hydroxide formation). Adhesive or grout residue must therefore be removed immediately from visible surfaces.

DILEX-BTS in the anodised aluminium version has an anodised surface finish that will not change under normal circumstances.

The surface, however, must be protected from abrasion. Tile adhesive, mortar and grout can scratch the surface of the profile; therefore, any residue must be removed immediately. Otherwise, the description regarding aluminium applies.

How to look after this product

Schlüter-DILEX-BTS requires no special maintenance or care. Oxidation films on aluminium may be removed with a common polishing agent; however, they do reoccur. Damage to the anodised surfaces can be restored with paint.

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