Like the original Type 2, they connect panels at 90° or to a frame. But their more compact installation depth allows the Button to be fitted to the edge of an aperture in an 18mm (3/4”) panel – ideal for a service access window.
Two interchangeable clip designs give the option of push-on assembly (for easy panel removal) or drop-down assembly (for greater security). Unlike the original Type 2, the drop-down version of Type 2 Compact is not restricted to vertical panels and can be used in angled or horizontal applications.
Type 2 COMPACT is ideal for washroom services ducts (IPS systems) with a mixture of access and fixed panels, or for panels below washbasin vanity units, such as wheelchair-accessible washstands compliant with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) regulations.
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Type 2 COMPACT has many similar applications to Type 2. In addition, it can be used to connect overlapping panels and the drop-down version can also be used on angled or ceiling panels.
Wall panel with 4 x Drop-down Fixes, guide load = 120 kg max.
Wall panel with 4 x Push-on Fixes, guide load = 60 kg max.
Ceiling panel with 4 x Drop-down Fixes, guide load = 20 kg max.
Never use Push-on Fixes on ceiling panels.
- Advice on panel loads is given with the proviso that the screws and substrate are properly matched, and all other instructions complied with. For critical applications it is essential to perform your own tests.
- Disengagement force for a single Type 2 COMPACT Push-on Fix is approximately 20 kg
Full documentation for the product can be downloaded in this section, including detailed instructions for use (in multiple languages), a declaration of performance certificate, independent load test reports and safety warnings. You can also download CAD models of the fastener below.
Documentation for all our products can also be found on the technical resources page.
Files for all of our fixtures are available in STEP, DXF and STL file formats.
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Designed uniquely for Type 2 COMPACT, the grey Button is small enough to be installed onto the edge of an 18mm panel, in addition to carcass side panels or frames. Use with Ø5mm or #10 countersunk screws with a length of at least 35mm.
Type 2 COMPACT has a dedicated marker accessory, which both aligns the Button with the correct backset and marks the position of the Fixes on the removable panel. Marker accessories are re-usable and key elements in the Button-fix toolkit.
The Type 1 Button-fix connects parallel panels where the emphasis is on strength, and is recommended when the panels are carrying cantilevered loads such as shelving.
For hanging thin materials such as solid grade laminate, solid surface (Corian®, Hanex®, etc.), glass, metal or stone, Type 1 Bonded Button-fix is the best solution.
When constructing furniture, cladding reception desks or adding sides to kitchen cabinets, and panel-to-panel contact is required, Type 1 Flush is the recommended Button-fix.
Whether it is in transport environments, subject to vibration and shock loads, or for fire-rated ceiling panels, the Type 1 Metal Button-fix is the high-performance choice.
Its 90° connection and straight push-on engagement make the Type 2 Button-fix the recommended choice for access panels and boxing-in services.
The push-on/pull-off engagement of the Type 3 Button-fix couldn't be simpler, and is ideal when there is no clearance around the panel.
