Frequently asked questions - FIXINGS

No, our rail 3655090 is not certified EN12640.

• TEST 1
Foam panel: thickness 67 mm, polyester skin thickness 3 mm.
Rail length: 1000 mm
Rail mounted by 40 rivets Ø 4.8 x 12 alloy/steel
Polyester skin separates under a load of 276 kg
• TEST 2
Foam panel: thickness 67 mm, polyester skin
Local rivet failure under a load of 388 kg, thickness 3 mm.
Rail length: 1000 mm
Rail mounted by 40 rivets Ø 4.8 x 12 alloy/steel
• TEST 3
Plywood panel: thickness 18 mm
Rail length: 1000 mm
Rail mounted by 40 round head wood screws, pattern Pozi 5 x 16, zinc plated
Test results:
Rail distorted without complete rupture. The test was stopped after a load of 550 kg.

No. The bracket/ring combination cannot be dissociated as certification EN12640 was granted following tests conducted in accordance with standard EN12640. Ring and bracket compatibility is indicated in the catalogue or on our Web site.

Rail compliance depends on the body specialist’s installation. The product alone can be made compliant but is not compliant “as is”.

The BRIKS only exists in length 1010 mm.

The body specialist can bond the strip using adhesive for ABS.

No, mounting screws are not included with the clamps. The part number only includes the clamp and the spherical washer.

No, mounting screws are not included with the clamps. The part number only includes the clamp.

No, the washer isn’t supplied with type “C” clamps.
In the case of clamp C600 (P/N 3643848), a taper washer should be used, in accordance with standard NF-EN-25510.

Yes, there is a tightening torque value to be respected. The value is shown on the TÜV test report for the clamp concerned.

TÜV reports are not available on the Pommier Web site. You must ask your sales contact.

Yes, casing clamp 3643830 accepts 16 mm diameter screws and can also be used as an accessory clamp.

Clamps 3643841 and 3643842 accept 12 mm diameter screws. However, we recommend model 3643842.