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Fire Rated System icon represents approvals and listings with accredited laboratories. Waterproof System icon represents expansion joints that provide a watertight exterior seal. Seismic Design icon represents systems that accommodate multi-directional seismic movement. Heavy Duty System icon represents heavy-duty load carrying capability for floors and vandal resistant wall systems. ADA Compliant icon represents systems that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act guideline.

BIS Total Movement Joint Opening "A" Slide Plate Thickness Slide Plate Bolt-In Base
Seismic Min. Thermal Min. Nominal Thermal Max. "B" "C"
BIS-400 3.5 89 2.5 64 2.5 64 4.0 102 6.0 152 0.375 10 8.0 203 5.25 133
BIS-600 6.5 165 2.5 64 3.0 76 6.0 152 9.0 229 0.375 10 11.0 279 5.25 133
BIS-800 9.5 241 2.5 64 2.5 64 8.0 203 12.0 305 0.375 10 14.0 356 7.25 184
BIS-1000 12.5 318 2.5 64 5.0 127 10.0 254 15.0 381 0.375 10 17.0 432 7.25 184

Dimensions shown in inches (bold) and millimeters (non-bold).
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