1. innovative engineered solutions
Build in value with ail engineered infrastructure solutions.
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2. environmentally-friendly.
Recycled Steel or Aluminum
100% recyclable, less energy to manufacture and ship.
Minimal Site Impacts
Open-flow, bridge, culvert designs install quickly, easily.
Low-Maintenance
Reduces future costs, negative site impact.
Fish Passages, Wildlife Crossings
Protect species, preserve habitat, increase safety.
Existing Culvert Relines
Salvage older structures, save cost, reduce impact.
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3. save time. save money.
Atlantic Industries Limited (AIL) is a world leader in developing innovative
engineered solutions in corrugated metal structures, MSE retaining walls,
modular steel bridges, and corrugated pipe for the public works, transportation,
mining, forestry and development sectors.
By design, our custom infrastructure solutions are easy to ship and install with
favourable equipment and labour requirements, making them ideal even in
remote locations.
AIL’s Technical Sales Representatives and Engineers are well-positioned to
ensure your project’s success through every phase. With product innovation,
in-house engineering strength and over 40 years of expertise, we provide
efficient infrastructure solutions with a difference.
Call an AIL Technical Sales Representative at
1-877-245-7473 or visit ail.ca for more information.
AIL has been adding value to the world’s most successful
infrastructure projects for over 40 years.
efficient infrastructure solutions: Proven project partner:
Strong, lightweight infrastructure solutions Product innovation leadership
Easy to ship and install in all seasons Complete, value-engineered solutions
Light equipment, labour requirements In-house engineers and technical teams
Lower material and installation costs Full design and engineering support
Ideal for remote locations without concrete Dependable on-site field service
Custom-engineered to site requirements Experienced in public/private partnerships
Limited maintenance and site impact Global network of solutions providers
Environmentally-friendly Member of The AIL Group of Companies
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4. Product overview
ail engineered solutions are built on a solid foundation of
product innovation, field service and support.
structural Plate
AIL has been engineering cost-effective plate bridge
solutions for some of the world’s largest infrastructure
applications. Our high-quality products, engineering
excellence and innovative designs are key to delivering
the best results for our clients. We manufacture a complete
range of plate bridges to handle every need and budget:
super·cor®
Premium, galvanized, deep-corrugated, structural steel plate
for larger applications.
Bolt-a-Plate™
Industry-standard, galvanized, corrugated, structural steel
plate for medium and small applications.
dur·a·span™
Corrosion/abrasion-resistant, solid aluminum alloy, structural
plate ideal for saltwater and softwater applications.
walls wire walls
Specify a fast, economical Quick and easy to erect, these walls are easily
Vist-A-Wall MSE Structural adapted to curves, angles and steps.
Wall System for your
™
next embankment project. two-stage Precast walls
These historically-proven, Advantageous where excessive settlement is
cost-effective systems have expected but precast panels are desired.
favourable equipment and
labour requirements and are Precast Panel walls
very fast and easy to install. They adapt well to curves, angles Smooth or textured finish, this system is effective
and steps and can reach heights of over 30 m (100'). for a wide variety of architectural treatments.
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5. easy to ship and install.
Long-lasting and virtually maintenance-free,
AIL’s corrugated metal structures ship and
install quickly and economically, with favourable
equipment and labour requirements. Our
technical teams will guide you through the
complete project to ensure its success.
Reinforced concrete footings are cast over the prepared site. The first arch segment is completely assembled on the ground.
Then, it is lifted into place and bolted to the footings on either side. The segments bolt into base channels, integrated into the concrete. Plates then attach individually to make up other arch segments.
If specified, reinforcement ribs are then added. Layers of engineered backfill are added in sequential lifts. Then the completed road surface is added with safety barriers.
Bridges Pipe
AIL offers a full range of Modular Steel Bridge Look to AIL for a wide selection of Corrugated
solutions for use in vehicular, detour, pedestrian, trail Steel Pipe in Galvanized, Aluminized Type 2,
and golf course applications. or Polymer-Laminated Performance
Coatings and Aluminum Pipe.
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6. structural Plate
super•cor®
Premium, hot-dip-galvanized, deep-corrugated, structural
Box culvert
steel plate for larger applications, including box culverts
Super·Cor® combines the advantages of lightweight
construction with the superior strength and durability of deep-
corrugated, galvanized steel to create some of the world’s largest
corrugated metal structures. The larger, annular corrugations
standard arch
in Super·Cor® provide nine times the stiffness of conventional
structural plate, allowing it to withstand the heaviest of loads.
Not only is Super·Cor® the most versatile and economical
low Profile arch corrugation on the market, it is also the most internationally-
AIL is your single source accepted and widely-used.
for a comprehensive
engineered package
including specifications, Medium Profile arch
drawings, structure,
footings, headwalls, 381 mm (15")
wingwalls, fascia finishes
and guiderail systems. Revolutionary alternative to conventional bridges
high Profile arch Handles extreme loadings
Spans can exceed 25 m (82')
Minimum span is 3 m (9' 9")
Corrugation profile of 381 mm (15") pitch x 140 mm (5 ½") depth
Available in: Box Culverts; Standard, Low, Medium, or High
round Profile Arches; Rounds, and; Ellipses
Bottomless designs are environmentally-friendly
Available with Polymer Coating
structural Plate arches and Bridges grade separations
road or rail underpasses stream crossings Box culverts
ellipse
heavy haul road arches stockpile tunnels Portals and canopies
storage structures
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7. Lightweight and super strong, Super•Cor® is the most
internationally-accepted and widely-used deep corrugation profile.
Polymer coating on Plate Products
Polymer Coating can be used on all or part of Super•Cor® or
Bolt-A-Plate™ structures to enhance their performance and extend
their design service
lives under harsh or
corrosive conditions.
Ask your AIL Technical
Sales Representative
for more details.
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8. structural Plate
standard arch
Bolt-a-Plate®
industry-standard, hot-dip-galvanized, corrugated,
low Profile arch
structural steel plate for medium and small applications
For a strong, effective bridging alternative, Bolt-A-Plate™ is the
product of choice for its lightweight, strength and versatility.
Bolt-A-Plate™ is available in a wide variety of shapes and
high Profile arch
sizes. It is perfect for highly economical bridge construction
or replacement, as well as many other applications in the
transportation, public works, mining and forestry sectors.
With the widest variety
of shapes, Bolt-A-Plate® round 51 mm (2")
is suitable for virtually
152.4 mm (6")
any application.
Spans of 1.5 m (5') to 12 m (40')
horizontal ellipse
Corrugation profile of 152.4 mm (6") pitch x 51 mm (2") depth
Available in: Standard, Low or High Profile Arches; Rounds;
Horizontal or Vertical Ellipses; Pipe Arches, and; Pear Shaped
Bottomless designs are environmentally-friendly
Can reline older structures
vertical ellipse
Available with Polymer Coating
structural Plate arches and Bridges grade separations
road or rail underpasses stream crossings fish Passages
Pipe arch
heavy haul road arches stockpile and escape tunnels
Portals and canopies storage structures utilidor systems
conveyor covers and overcasts
Pear shaped
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9. Corrugated metal structures ship and assemble easily in all seasons
and in remote locations without the need for concrete.
Polymer coating on Plate Products
Polymer Coating can be used on all or part of Super•Cor® or
Bolt-A-Plate™ structures to enhance their performance and extend
their design service
lives under harsh or
corrosive conditions.
Ask your AIL Technical
Sales Representative
for more details.
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10. structural Plate
Box culvert
standard arch
dur•a•span™
corrosion/abrasion-resistant solid aluminum alloy structural
plate ideal for saltwater and aggressive applications
Lightweight, strong and corrosion/abrasion resistant,
Dur·A·Span™ goes the distance in over 1,000 structures
high Profile arch
worldwide – beating the usual heavyweight contenders,
like precast concrete, on overall performance and cost. And
now, thanks to our innovative reinforcing rib technology,
Dur·A·Span™ can go even further (and wider) to outperform
all challengers.
round
With a wide variety of
shapes, including Box
Culverts, Dur•A•Span™
is suitable for many 229 mm (9")
different applications.
vertical ellipse
Lightweight
Performance proven in over 1,000 installations worldwide
Spans can exceed 12.2 m (40')
Pipe arch Minimum span of 1.5 m (4' 10")
Corrugation profile of 229 mm (9") pitch x 64 mm (2 ½")depth
Available in: Box Culverts; Standard, or High Profile Arches;
Rounds; Vertical Ellipses; Pipe Arches, and; Pear Shaped
Bottomless designs are environmentally-friendly
Pear shaped
(Pedestrian/animal) Can reline older structures
stream crossings culverts saltwater and aggressive applications
road salt and other storage structures fish Passages
Pear shaped
(vehicular)
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11. Dur•A•Span™ structures are virtually maintenance-free
with a design service life exceeding 100 years.
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12. walls
Wire mats on
below-grade base.
wire walls
Quick and easy to erect, adapt well to curves,
Backing mat, fabric, angles and steps
drainage, first lift.
Wire Walls are ideal for fast and economical installation using
cost-saving wire components and native backfill materials
wherever possible in permanent or temporary applications.
Next lift, second They easily accommodate curves, angles, or steps and the facing
wire mat series.
and soil reinforcing mats may be adapted to allow for the
installation of culverts, bridge piles, or other site requirements.
Select stone fill
added to face section.
Repeat previous
steps for other lifts. Economical system for retaining walls, steepened slopes and
erosion control
Heavy-duty, black or galvanized, steel wire interlocking wall
Cap mats hook into and mat construction
last face panels.
Can handle extreme surcharge loads
Available finishes: natural, vegetated, shotcrete, precast,
cast-in-place
Mats can be adapted to
integrate structures. Permanent or temporary applications
Wall heights can exceed 30 m (100')
Height increments are 610 mm (2')
Backfill, guiderail Adapts to curves, angles and steps
and paving added.
retaining walls headwalls and wingwalls Bridge abutments
grade separations crusher ramps/walls
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13. Vist-A-Walls™ provide fast, flexible embankment
protection for a wide variety of infrastructure applications.
natural stone temporary
wire wall finish options
Wire Walls can be left ‘natural’, with exposed wire and select rock face or they can be designed to accept a variety of finishes, such as grass, vegetation,
shotcrete, or precast concrete panels in a two-stage design. Temporary Wire Walls with black steel and filter fabric at the face are also available.
shotcrete vegetated
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14. walls
Similar Wire Wall,
but fabric at face.
two-stage Precast walls
advantageous where excessive settlement is expected
but precast panels are desired
Two-Stage Precast Walls provide strong advantages where
After settlement,
leveling pad is poured. poor foundations or soft soils and significant settlements are
anticipated – but the aesthetics of precast panels are desired.
The wire wall is constructed first and sits until the target
settlements are reached. Then, the precast panels are erected on
Hooks integrated to
wire face. their own levelling pad, spaced off the wall face and attached by
a system of adjustable hooks and turnbuckles. The void is then
filled with granular material or grout.
Hook/turnbuckle
system connects to wall.
Sequential precast
panels and pins. Economical system for retaining walls, steepened slopes
and erosion control
Heavy-duty, galvanized, steel wire interlocking wall and
Completed assembly ready mat construction
for granular fill or grout.
Can handle extreme surcharge loads
Wall heights can exceed 30 m (100')
Height increments are 762 mm (30")
Granular fill or grout
hydraulically added to void. Adapts to curves, angles and steps
Panels available in a variety of sizes, colours and textures
Custom designs also available
Coping, rail system and
road surface added. retaining walls headwalls and wingwalls Bridge abutments
grade separations
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15. With AIL’s project-specific, engineered approach, the fascia panels are
prefabricated to insure quick delivery and easy attachment.
smooth fractured fin vertical grave stake ashlar stone
Precast Panel finish options
Today’s precast concrete panels are pushing the boundaries in design and performance. Although many panel types are available, your AIL Technical Sales
Representative can also work with your project team to customize colours, textures, shapes, sizes and performance options for all types of applications.
custom colour custom logo custom Motif custom Mural
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16. walls
Leveling pad poured in
Precast Panel walls
below-grade base.
an effective system for a wide variety of
Precast panels, braces architectural treatments
and alignment pins.
Precast Panel Walls use precast panels with galvanized steel
wire mats to reinforce a retained soil mass. This technically-
sound and well-proven system is composed of alternating
Loop hooks on back layers of soil reinforcement and select backfill to create an
tie into wire mats.
extremely stable reinforced structure that is easily adaptable
to meet the structural and aesthetic demands of today’s
infrastructure projects.
Mats secured to imbeds
with connection pins.
Fabric added, ready for
the next lift.
Economical system for retaining walls, steepened slopes
and erosion control
Heavy-duty, galvanized, steel wire interlocking wall and
Next lift and bearing
pads added. mat construction
Can handle extreme surcharge loads
Panels available in a variety of sizes, colours, textures and
Panels, fill lifts and custom designs
mats continue.
Wall heights can exceed 30 m (100')
Height increments are 762 mm (30")
Adapts to curves, angles and steps
Coping, rail system and
road surface added.
retaining walls headwalls and wingwalls
Bridge abutments grade separations
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17. Cost-effective Vist-A-Walls™ are fast and easy to install with
favourable equipment and labour requirements.
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18. walls
Bolt-a-Bin®
economical, strong and versatile cellular bin-type
retaining wall or abutment system
The AIL Bolt-A-Bin® System is a metal bin-type of retaining
wall system available in a variety of bin sizes for both vertical
and battered applications. The cells are formed from strong,
corrugated metal components bolted together at the job site
and then filled with granular material. The fill material and the
metal shell act as a gravity retaining wall to resist surcharged
loading, sliding, and overturning of the earth behind the wall.
Assembly can be done quickly with no pile driving or concrete
pouring, making it well-suited for use in remote areas.
Lightweight, easy to install and ideal for remote areas
Galvanized and Aluminized Type 2 steel construction
Size range of 1.2 m (4') to 8.5 m (28') in height, in
3 m (9' 8") increments in length
Full design and engineering support
retaining walls headwalls and wingwalls Bridge abutments
steel sheet Piling
AIL’s Steel Sheet Piling is available in a variety of different
gauges, weights and lengths, and is roll-formed with a
continuous, positive interlock. In black or galvanized steel,
our product can be used in marine retaining walls to prevent
shoreline erosion, irrigation weirs, bridge abutments, culvert
headwalls, and toewalls for culverts or concrete boxes.
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19. Pipe
Keep stormwater costs from going down the drain with ail’s
custom-designed, turn-key systems.
Underground stormwater management measures have become a standard
practice in urban developments for the quantitative and qualitative
impacts of stormwater runoff. Stormwater management systems can add
unexpected costs and delays to urban development projects if not done
correctly. The lightweight, strength and versatility of the corrugated steel
pipe construction in AIL’s STORMAWAY ™ Systems provide virtually
limitless solutions to: match individual site requirements; maximize land
value; lower site development costs, and; limit liability.
Complete design flexibility
Large diameter capability with long, lightweight sections
Fast and easy to install, low material and installation costs
50 to 100+ year design service life
Available in galvanized, Aluminized Type 2 and polymer coatings
Ideal for detention, retention and recharge systems
Full design and engineering support
Accessories include prefabricated manholes, ladders, litter screens,
weir walls, orifice plates, inlet and outlet connections
Parking lots shopping centres residential developments
schools, institutions golf courses
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20. Pipe
corrugated steel Pipe
available in a variety of sizes, corrugation profiles,
thicknesses and coatings to suit virtually any application
Corrugated Steel Pipe (CSP) is the material of choice for
today’s infrastructure projects because it offers the optimum
combination of strength, flexibility and performance. It will
not crack under impact loads or vibrations due to the inherent
strength of steel and the flexibility of the corrugated pipe
P-Pinch section. The high ring compression of the pipe absorbs and
D-Depth
transfers the load to the surrounding soil around the entire
t line
targe
circumference. The beam strength maintains the grade and line
of the structure by bridging inequalities of the trench bottom
and side fill.
68 mm
13 mm
75 mm
25 mm
Economical, strong, lightweight and easy to install
Variety of sizes, thicknesses and materials
125 mm
Complete line of standard and specialized fittings
25 mm
and accessories
Available in Round Pipe or Pipe Arch Profiles
Can be used to reline existing systems
Full engineering support and field service
Approved to CSA Standard G401-07
Pipes and culverts drainage systems stormwater systems
fish Passages conveyor covers and overcasts ventilation systems
utilidor systems
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21. AIL has been providing innovative corrugated pipe solutions for over 40 years.
galvanized aluminized Polymer-laminated
Standard service life Service life of 75 years Service life of 100 + years
Z610 Galvanized Steel is the standard finish for all Corrugated For more corrosive environments, Aluminized Type 2 coating offers Polymer Laminate is a tough, heavy-gauge film that is laminated
Steel Pipe (CSP) and performs well in low-abrasion conditions. the superior corrosion resistance and surface characteristics of to both sides of galvanized steel to produce a corrosion and
This continuous galvanized coating is applied under strict quality aluminum with the strength and economy of steel. In this process, abrasion barrier for the most aggressive environments. Polymer-
control procedures to provide excellent bonding to the steel. Its a commercially pure aluminum coating is uniformly applied to Laminated CSP will stand up to high concentrations of acids and
hot-dip-zinc coating is reactive to water environments and is both sides of the steel, forming a strong bond between the metals. alkalis and extend the environmental limits and life expectancies
positively affected by higher levels of Calcium Carbonate CaCO3 A hard aluminum-iron alloy layer, just below the aluminum where traditional galvanized CSP can be used. Polymer-Laminated
(hardness) in the water, which can actually increase service life coating, provides further protection. Aluminized Type 2 CSP can CSP performs well in both corrosive and moderate abrasion
as calcium is attracted to the galvanized surface and forms an provide a 75-year service life in a low-abrasion environment with environments and provides a service life beyond 100 years if pH is
additional protective mineral scale. pH between 5 and 9 and resistivity above 1,500 ohm-cm. CaCO3 between 5 and 9 and resistivity is above 1,500 ohm-cm. Service
(hardness) levels do not affect service life. life is not affected by the CaCO3 (hardness) level of water.
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22. Pipe
aluminum Pipe standard and special fittings
superior corrosion/abrasion resistance Standard CSP fittings such as tees, elbows, wyes, reducers
for harsh environments and saddle branches are offered for the full range of pipe
sizes to meet any normal design criteria. In addition to
AIL’s Corrugated Aluminum Pipe products have a long
the standard line of CSP fittings, special fittings including
history of proven performance with predictable service
manholes and catch basins are also readily available and
life expectancies of over 75 years when installed in the
can be fabricated for special applications.
recommended soil/water environment. It features an
aluminum alloy core clad on both sides with alloy 7072 AIL pipe features universal annular corrugated ends, so a
which is anodic to the core alloy – protecting it both variety of couplings may be used for the Pipe and Pipe-
physically and electrochemically against corrosion and Arch. Two types of couplers are recommended:
abrasion. This combination takes full advantage of the
Standard Annular Corrugated Coupler: The standard
protective oxide film that re-forms immediately if the
annular corrugated coupler, fitted with bolt and angle
surface is scratched. AIL’s Aluminum Corrugated Pipe is
attachments, seats snugly onto the pipe-end corrugations,
available in the same profiles and with the same fittings
and is suitable for most general-purpose applications.
and accessories as our Corrugated Steel Pipe.
Dimpled Coupling Band: This coupler is used where
helical and/or annular corrugated pipe ends are to be
coupled. Dimpled couplers are available with steel angles
or with wedge connectors.
additional ail Products
guiderail system geotextiles
AIL’s lightweight and easy-to-install Guiderail System We offer a comprehensive line of Geotextiles including
is ideal for road dividers and barriers, bridge approaches woven and non-woven fabrics for soil stabilization
and railings, curves and other highway hazards, and for and reinforcement, erosion control, drainage, filtration,
traffic direction. Guiderail is manufactured to the highest separation and other needs.
specifications and all components are galvanized.
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23. AIL engineers world’s largest corrugated arch.
Super•Cor®Heavy Haul Road Arch
Cheviot Creek Coal Mine
Whitehorse Creek, AB
Build in value with efficient infrastructure solutions from AIL.
AIL helps widen highway for 2010 games.
65 Vist-A-Wall MSE Structural Walls™
Sea-to-Sky Highway,
Vancouver to Whistler, BC
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24. Bridges
Big r Modular steel Bridges
custom design/build bridge solutions that ship and install
easily for permanent or temporary applications
Strong, yet lightweight, Big R Modular Steel Bridges ship
and install quickly (often in several hours) on any foundation
type and without the need for poured concrete or specialized
bridge construction companies. Their superstructures are pre-
engineered and pre-fabricated in the controlled environment of
our CWB and AISC certified facility. AIL’s Vist-A-Wall MSE
Structural Wall Systems™ are ideal for abutment solutions.
vehicular Bridges
Strong, able to withstand heavy-duty loading
Variety of widths and spans up to 46 m (150')
2.44 m (8') wide modules are standard
Variety of deck options, 108 mm (4 ¼") deep corrugated
steel is standard
Weathering structural steel
Bearing plates and pads
Curb or rail system
Excellent fish passage solutions
Optional hot-dip galvanizing or custom painting
stream crossings road or rail overpasses detour Bridges
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25. Big R Modular Steel Bridges install quickly and easily –
often on the same day they are delivered.
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26. Bridges
Big r Pedestrian/trail Bridges
custom-designed bridging solutions for today’s
pedestrian and leisure needs
Big R Bridge pedestrian bridges have been installed in many
different countries for municipalities, transportation authorities,
light rail companies, golf courses, resorts, private developers,
national parks, national forests and private industries. From
the smallest trail bridge to expansive pedways, AIL has your
Modular Bridge solutions.
optional features:
Painted or galvanized steel
Ipe hardwood decking
Concrete deck forms
Decorative railings
Vinyl coated chain link
Ipe hardwood or galvanized steel pipe rub rails
stream crossings road and rail crossings
recreational trail Bridges golf course Bridges
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27. Lightweight, easy-to-install, and very attractive, The Tunable Bridge™
takes modular steel bridges to a whole new dimension.
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28. Atlantic Industries Limited
PO Box 1006, 3155 Route 935
Dorchester, New Brunswick
Canada E4K 3V5
The information and suggested applications
in this brochure are accurate and correct to the
best of our knowledge, and are intended for
general information purposes only. These general
guidelines are not intended to be relied upon
as final specifications, and we do not guarantee
specific results for any particular purpose.
We strongly recommend consultation with
an Atlantic Industries Limited Technical Sales
Representative before making any design and
purchasing decisions.
Save time. Save money. Get AIL’s innovative engineered
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content and are 100% recyclable.
for assistance in pricing, ordering, or unusual installations, call toll free in north america: 1 877·245·7473
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