LINTELS
LINTELS
AERCON AAC Lintels
AAC lintels are reinforced load-bearing elements. They are designed specifically to span openings such as windows and doors in masonry walls, supporting the weight of the structure above them. AERCON manufactures ready-to-install reinforced lintels in a variety of sizes and lengths.
Advantages
- Save in labor, steel, and concrete
- AERCON blocks weigh approximately 50% of a standard CMU block
- Can be sawed, drilled, nailed, and milled
- Fast-track construction and fewer finish materials provide a low-cost capital option
- Reduces crane size and costs
- The highest UL fire ratings in the industry provide a fire-safe environment
Available Sizes
Allowable Superimposed Uniform Loads (PLF)
Thickness = 8 inches
Minimum Bearing = 8 inches at each end
4 ft-8 in (56 in)
5 ft-8 in (64 in)
6 ft-8 in (72 in)
7 ft-8 in (88 in)
8 ft-8 in (96 in)
9 ft-8 in (112 in)
11 ft-8 in (136 in)
13 ft-8 in (160 in)
15 ft-8 in (184 in)
17 ft-8 in (208 in)
19 ft-8 in (232 in)
MAX. OPENING LENGTH
3 ft-4 in
4 ft-0 in
4 ft-8 in
6 ft-0 in
6 ft-8 in
8 ft-0 in
10 ft-0 in
12 ft-0 in
14 ft-0 in
16 ft-0 in
18 ft-0 in
8" HIGH
840
675
550
385
335
335
255
185
NR
NR
NR
12" HIGH
1355
1060
840
570
480
360
245
175
135
100
75
16" HIGH
1965
1550
1245
955
850
620
415
300
220
165
130
24" HIGH
1350
1015
805
595
445
340