Design Resources
The following is a summary of information that Design Professionals may refer to or need when designing for movable partitions. Some information may appear in other areas of our website as well. Most of this information applies only to products manufactured in the U.S.A.
Hufcor Product & Design Assistance
Hufcor products and design assistance are available throughout the world. Our global network of Hufcor associates has the knowledge and experience to help with your flexible space management needs. Even if your project is in a different location from your architect or contractor, we can help. See Global Capabilities for more information about pre-design layout, and specification services.
Click here for the contact information of the Hufcor Distributor closest to you or your project location.
USA Products - CAD Details/Specifications
You may download and create job-specific details by selecting the Hufcor product and appropriate header condition you wish to specify for your project. These details may be imported into your project documents.
CAD details and PDF and editable Specifications for USA products are accessed from Products / USA Products / by product type.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use of our website details is with the understanding they are for planning and bidding purposes only and are not the final documents from which to build or install our products. Hufcor Distributors will provide the final project shop drawings with dimensions and product requirements.
Product Manual - For Products Made in USA
Design Professionals may request a complimentary copy of Hufcor's Product Manual from their local Hufcor Distributor. The manual contains all our product specifications, product literature, and standard finish selectors.
MasterFormat™ 2004 Classifications
MasterFormat™ is the specifications-writing standard for most commercial building design and construction projects in North America. It lists titles and section numbers for organizing data about construction requirements, products, and activities. Hufcor products are located in the following sections:
- DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES
- 10 22 00 Partitions
- 10 22 23 Portable Partitions, Screens, and Panels
- 10 22 26 Operable Partitions
- 10 22 26.13 Accordion Folding Partitions
- 10 22 26.33 Folding Panel Partitions
- 10 22 00 Partitions
- DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
- 08 35 00 Folding Doors and Grilles
- 08 35 13.13 Accordion Folding Doors
- 08 36 00 Panel Doors
- 08 36 19 Multi-Lead Vertical Lift Doors (Hufcor bi-fold doors)
- 08 40 00 Entrances, Storefronts and Curtain Walls
- 08 41 26 All-glass Entrances and Storefronts
- 08 43 26 All-glass Storefronts
- 08 35 00 Folding Doors and Grilles
AIA Continuing Education Programs
Hufcor offers AIA/CES continuing education programs. They are presented by your local Hufcor Distributor at no charge. Contact your Hufcor distributor for more information and/or to schedule a presentation.
How to Optimize The Acoustical Performance of Rooms with Operable Partitionsearns AIA members (1) Healthy Safety & Welfare Learning Unit. This program was designed specifically as an educational tool and to assist AIA members in obtaining their required learning units. However, the content is certainly beneficial to all design professionals, acousticians, owners, and others interested in increasing their knowledge of obtaining the highest acoustical performance in rooms with operable partitions. Click here for more information.
Glasswall Partitioning Systems
An Introduction to Moveable Glass Partitioning Systems reviews the basics of moveable glass partitioning systems, including frameless, acoustic, and weather resistant types. Click here for more information.
Finishes - For Products Manufactured in USA
You will find PDFs of the finish color selectors (vinyl, carpet, fabric, trim, stain) located in the appropriate USA Products section (Operable Partitions, Glasswall, Panels, Accordion Doors, Portable Panels). Click on USA Products
ISO 9001 Registration
From raw material to the final product, our world-class manufacturing process ensures that you will always receive the highest quality partition. It is this dedication to quality that has made Hufcor the first U.S. manufacturer of operable walls and accordion partitions to achieve ISO 9001 registration. This prestigious and highly valued achievement confirms that our quality system is recognized in domestic and international markets. Regular check-ups by our registration authority make certain we continue to adhere to the ISO guidelines and requirements.
ISO is the Organization for International Standardization, based in Geneva, Switzerland, and 9001 identifies the classification of Hufcor's registration, which includes meeting quality standards in design, development, production, installation, and service.
ISO registration confirms that we have internal processes and systems that conform to international quality standards.
Hufcor's ISO 9001 registration is another indication of our commitment to customer satisfaction and a new standard of quality in the operable wall industry.
LEED
As a manufacturer, Hufcor recognizes the importance of innovation in sustainable design. Hufcor partitions are manufactured with raw materials such as gypsum, steel, aluminum, glass and wood. Specified percentages of these materials can contribute to the achievement of LEED points in the Materials and Resources Category of the LEED rating system. The materials in Hufcor products can also contribute to the achievement of LEED points in the Indoor Environmental Quality and Regional Materials categories. Use of glasswall partitions may contribute to the 8.2 Daylight and Views category.
More LEED information may be found at USA Products / Operable Partitions. or Click here to view Hufcor & LEED for more in-depth category and material information.
Sustainability
As a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Hufcor is committed to being an industry leader when it comes to protecting the environment, by reducing pollutants and minimizing our environmental impact on air, water and land.
ASTM Test Standards
Following are the common ASTM STANDARDS that are applicable when designing for operable partitions. See also Acoustic Education for more in-depth information.
ASTM International (Formerly American Society for Testing and Materials) – This organization establishes standards for testing and application in many areas including acoustics.
E90 - Standard Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions
E336 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Airborne Sound Insulation in Buildings
E413 - Standard Classification for Determination of Sound Transmission Class
E497 - Standard Practice for Installing Sound-Isolating Gypsum Board Partitions
E557 - Standard Practice for Architectural Application and Installation of Operable Partitions
These test standards are available for purchase from- ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428-2959 USA . www.ASTM.org
