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CRE500FB Grille, Return, Filter back, Grid core, 1/2"×1/2"×1/2"

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This eggcrate grille of the CRE series has grid cores capable of transferring or returning high air volumes at minimum pressure requirements. It is easy for you to control and maintain as it comes with knurled knob or quarter turn fasteners for ease of access.

  • Steel construction with welded borders and reinforced corners
  • It features 1-1/4" nominal overlap margin
  • The standard finish is White (WH)
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CRE500FB Grille, Return, Filter back, Grid core, 1/2"×1/2"×1/2"

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    Product Application

    It is always a good option to have return grilles equipped with filters incorporated into the HVAC systems of your commercial spaces. These grilles should also be easy to install and maintain. Our CRE500FB return grilles are designed for large-scale facilities like shopping malls, warehouses and more as they move large quantities of air with minimum pressure drop. This ensures low sounds during operation and a healthy ventilation system.
    Product Application

    Features

    • Furnished with countersunk screw holes and mounting screws
    • The grille shall provide a filter frame to accept standard 1” or 2” filters
    • Module sizes include 12"x12", 24"x12", 24"x24", and 48"x24"
    • Optional opposed blade damper (SOBD – steel, AOBD – aluminum) is factory mounted and screwdriver operated from the face of the grille
    • Optional steel mounting frame (45) available for use in plaster applications to facilitate grille removal
    • Grid core style for CRE500FB is 1/2”x1/2”x1/2”
    • The grille provides a free area of at least 90%
    • Comes with a heavy extruded aluminum margin
    • Optional aluminum mounting frame (A45) available for use in plaster applications to facilitate grille removal

    Benefits

    Dynamic Design
    Dynamic Design

    With a sturdy aluminum construction, the CRE500FB can be mounted in two ways—surface mount and lay-in T-bar.

    Efficient Operation
    Efficient Operation

    The grille is particularly suited for return applications that demand minimum sound and low pressure loss.

    Optimized Performance
    Optimized Performance

    Knurled knob fasteners or 1/4 turn fasteners allow easy access to the return filter for cleaning purposes.

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    Data Sheet

    RG1~RETURN-FILTER-GRILLES_FEA4_09 (English)

    Return Filter Grilles - Tri-Flex Return-Filter Grilles T70FB, T80FB, T75FB, T85FB Series - Features

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    RG1~RETURN-FILTER-GRILLES_DIM4_09 (English)

    T75DFB, T80FB, CRE500FB, PGFB, T70FB, T70DFB, T115FB, T85FB, A80FB, A80DFB, T85DFB, T75FB, A70FB, APGFB, A70DFB, T80DFB - Product Dimensions

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    Specification Guide

    RG1~RETURN-FILTER-GRILLES_SPC4_09 (English)

    Return Filter Grilles - T70FB, T80FB, T75FB, T85FB Series - Specifications

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    Submittal

    SD-2108 (English)

    Grilles & Registers - CRE500FB Eggcrate Return Grille With Filter Frame, Aluminum - Submittal

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    Specification Guide

    Filterbacks (English)

    T75DFB, T80FB, CRE500FB, PGFB, T70FB, T70DFB, T115FB, T85FB, A80FB, A80DFB, T85DFB, T75FB, A70FB, APGFB, A70DFB, T80DFB - Specifications Text File

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