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CR500U 1/2"x1/2"x1/2" Core

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The grid cores in these eggcrate grilles can transfer or return high air volumes at minimum pressure requirements. CR500U is recommended for lay-in T-bar openings and surface mount locations, providing both functionality and flexibility.

  • Has a 1-1/4" nominal overlap margin
  • The CR series with U-frame can accommodate damper
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CR500U 1/2"x1/2"x1/2" Core

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    Product Application

    Our model CR500U combines architectural appeal with efficient performance in a single unit for your offices and warehouses. Designed with a free area of at least 90%, this return grille satisfies the requirements for high-capacity exhaust applications with limited pressure drop and noise. It can easily be installed in lay-in T-bar openings in suspended grid ceilings and overlap openings in hard ceilings and walls.
    Product Application

    Features

    • Construction shall consist of a grid core: 1/2”x1/2”x1/2” (CR500U) and an extruded aluminum channel margin with a thickness of 0.04” - 0.05”
    • Available finishes include White (WH), Mill (ML), Aluminum Paint (AP), Off-White (OW), Flat Black (FB), Match Paint (MP)
    • The grille shall provide a free area of at least 90%
    • Optional aluminum mounting frame (A45) available for use in plaster applications to facilitate grille removal
    • Available with "U" channel frame only
    • Available sizes: 6”x4” to 48”x48”
    • Optional opposed blade damper (SOBD – steel, AOBD – aluminum) is factory mounted and screwdriver operated from face of grille
    • Optional steel mounting frame (45) available for use in plaster applications to facilitate grille removal

    Benefits

    Excellent Ventilation
    Excellent Ventilation

    With a free area of at least 90%, the CR500U grilles are designed to provide exceptional air quality.

    Technical Resources

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    Data Sheet

    RG1~GRID-CORE_FEA4_09 (English)

    Grid Core Return - Grid Core - Features

    English Data Sheet
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    Data Sheet

    RG1~GRID-CORE_DIM4_09 (English)

    CR510U, CR500U, CR1000C, CRE500, CRE1000, CRE510, CR510C, CR500C, CR1000U, SCRE500, SCRE510, SCRE1000 - Product Dimensions

    English Data Sheet
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    Engineering Guide

    RG1~GRID-CORE_ENG4_09 (English)

    CR510U, CR500U, CR1000C, CRE500, CRE1000, CRE510, CR510C, CR500C, CR1000U, SCRE500, SCRE510, SCRE1000 - Engineering Data

    English Engineering Guide
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    Specification Guide

    RG1~GRID-CORE_SPC4_09 (English)

    Grid Core Return - CRE, SCRE Series - Specifications

    English Specification Guide
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    Submittal

    SD-1815 (English)

    Grilles & Registers - CR/CRE Series Eggcrate Return Grilles - Submittal

    English Submittal
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    Specification Guide

    CRE (English)

    CR510U, CR500U, CR1000C, CRE500, CRE1000, CRE510, CR510C, CR500C, CR1000U, SCRE500, SCRE510, SCRE1000 - Specifications Text File

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