Sales notice: 2002-47
CS-3438
®
More than just another grid visual, Silhouette
XL is a suspension system detailed for a crisp, clean look that is designed to meet your professional requirements. While other systems may look similar, there are definite advantages to using Silhouette XL on your next installation.
• Fully mitered intersections between main beam and cross tees, create a uniform
“picture frame” detail around the acoustical panel (this can be further enhanced by choosing the optional black insert for
Silhouette XL)
• Choice of either 1/8” or 1/4” reveal dimension
1-3/4" 1-3/4"
9/16"
1/4"
9/16"
1/8"
• Standard module sizes include 24”x 24”,
24”x 48” and 30”x 30” in both 1/8” or 1/4” reveal options
• Heavy-duty main beams are available in both 1/8” and 1/4” reveal visuals for increased load capacity and compliance with the IBC
(International Building Code)

• Rotary stitching improves the handling of the components during installation, and holds the “box” tightly together when perimeter cuts are made in the main beam and cross tee
• The XL clip on the end of the cross tee means they can be removed and replaced in the field of the room
How to remove XL cross tees
• Seismic performance allows for installation in all seismic areas (Zones 0-4)
• Painted galvanized steel offers superior corrosion resistance when compared to other painted products and provides a
10-year limited warranty or a 15-year limited warranty with HumiGuard™ Plus ceiling products
• Silhouette is compatible with Axiom™ and
Axiom-Profiled for creating floating ceilings, light coves, or ceiling height transitions (see
Axiom Perimeter Trim Installation Instructions
LA-295048 for complete details)
Armstrong Axiom Trim
(2",4",6",8",10"&12" available)
Armstrong Silhouette XL
Grid System
1. Flatten the main beam locking lance with a screwdriver.
AXTBC
(modified)
Armstrong Axiom-Profiled Trim
(Cove, Crown, Convex & Concave)
Armstrong Silhouette XL
Grid System
2. Roll the main beam web away from the cross tee to be removed.
AXTBC
(modified)
3. Raise and remove the cross tee
from the rout hole.

• Non-standard sizes can be accommodated by using custom routed main beams and special length cross tees to match your project requirements (miters can be placed
6” on center and cross tees can range from
6” to 144” in length)
• As an option to custom manufactured components, there may be times when simply cutting off the “bird’s mouth” from the end of the cross tee may be a possible solution when installing a 1’ x 4’ light fixture
(this creates a different intersection visual and should be reviewed with the architect/ design authority before proceeding)
• Perimeters can be detailed using standard
9/16” wall angle (7804) or step molding. In both cases, the acoustical panels can simply be cut to size with no need to re-create the tegular edge detail on the panel. The face of the panel is supported by the horizontal leg of the angle or molding at the perimeter.
When using a 9/16” wall angle (7804),
Silhouette cross tees are sized by butting the end of the XL clip to the wall and cutting the tee at the far side of the grid line.
• BERC (Beam End Retaining Clip) for perimeter attachment
• UPC (Universal Partition Clip) for partition attachment
• Cross tees with only one side mitered (XL7646,
XL76468) are designed to allow for the installation of 2’ x 4’ light fixtures and acoustical panels. An optional solution is the use of a Miter Closure Clip (MCC) to cover a miter that is not being used for a cross tee intersection. This is useful when the light fixture layout is changed after the grid is installed
(this visual should also be reviewed by the architect/design authority before proceeding).
• LFC (Light Fixture Clip) increases corner size to
15/16” for light fixtures
MCC clip

XL7645
XL7620
XL7620
XL7640
7600
XL7620
XL7640
*All options can be duplicated with Silhouette 1/8" reveal
XL7645
XL7620
XL7646
XL7610
XL7646 with bird’s mouth cut off for butt cut detail
MCC4 clip used to cover unused miter
7600
7600
7600

1.
Cut through the bulb and web
1
Silhouette XL is engineered to fit and will provide a clean, virtually monolithic look when installed. Whether a bolt-slot or a 9/16” exposed tee suspension system is specified,
Silhouette XL will provide a designer look and meet the challenge required on your next job.
2.
Using red and green handled snips, cut the face (2a) and the vertical sides of the box
(2b—keep cutting surface of top jaw facing the portion of grid you want to keep)
2a
2b
3.
Bend the section carefully toward the bulb at the cut line, and then cut the remaining metal
Caution: Care should be taken when handling any steel bolt slot system, as the miters can be very sharp.

6
12
12
24
144
12
7600, 7601, 76008, 76018 (13 routs, 12" o.c. - 6 notches, 24" o.c.)
6
12
12 12
24
120
7602, 76028 (11 routs, 12" o.c. - 5 notches, 24" o.c.)
15
15
30
120
15
7606, 76068 (8 routs, 15" o.c. - 4 notches, 30" o.c.)
XL7650, XL76508
60
(no notches)
24
48
XL7640, XL76408 (no notches)
24
30
XL7670, XL76708 (no notches)
6
6
24
XL7620, XL76208 (no notches)
12
XL7610, XL76108 (no notches)

24
XL7645, XL76458
48
(notched both sides)
24
24
48
XL7646 , XL76468 (notched one side only)
24
30
60
XL7655, XL76558 (notched both sides)
30