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9469L SUB15 Aluminium Satin Anodised Sub Frame Length

What is a Sub-Frame?

- A frame cut to size and fitted to the back of the panel with VHB Tape/Heavy-Duty (HD) bonding tape
- Sub-Frame SUB15 is an extruded aluminium profile, with a matt silver satin anodised finish
- Can be ordered in lengths or mitre-cut to size on our Chop Service
- Mitred corners are joined with either our Steel Push In Corners or our Double-Plate Hardware
- Square cut corners are joined with Moulded Push In Corners
- Hangers are fitted to the frame

What does a Sub-Frame do?

- Provides a means of fitting hangers to allow the panel to hang on normal picture hooks
- Provides a secure method for hanging a Printed Panel
- Supports large and sometimes flexible Printed Panels
- Adds a feeling of weight and enhances the quality of the panel
- Gives the panel added rigidity and strength
- Spaces Printed Panel away from the wall, creating an eye catching shadow

How big should your sub frame be?

For square cut profiles using Moulded Push-In Corners - measure the printed panel and allow 25-75mm border (depending on panel size). Take the external measurements of the sub frame e.g. 300mm x 500mm. Subtract 27mm to each end to allow for the width of the push in corners, making the framed example 446mm x 246mm.

For mitre cut profiles using Steel Push-In Corners or Double-Plate Hardware - do the same as you would for square cut profiles but there's no need to subtract to all for the moulding push in corners.

Adhere the sub frame to the printed panel with HD Bonding Tape 6919. Remember, adhesive products work best if the surfaces to be bonded are totally clean and grease free. Use solvent surface wipes 9837 (sachets) or 9838 (tub).

Priced per metre, supplied in 3m lengths. Please order in metres, we will round up to the nearest full length.

Download the Sub Frame Measuring Guide.

Lion supply this sub-frame profiles in 3 metre lengths, as precision mitred pairs in standard and in bespoke mitre cut sizes. Click here to order bespoke sizes through our Chop Service.

Other Sub-Frame profiles to choose from:

SUB08 is 8mm and SUB25 is 25mm. The greater the depth of the aluminium sub-frame, the further the panel will hang from the wall.

See all standard sizes in the SUB15 range.

More info:

How to: Mount Prints onto Clear Acrylic

How to: Assemble an Aluminium Frame

Aluminium Frame Mouldings

Fitting a Sub-Frame to a graphic panel...