Continuously Hinged Panels
A fully electric operable wall system where panels are continuously hinged and driven automatically along the track — setting up large rooms in a fraction of the time.
System Features
Engineered for commercial and institutional venues that demand reliability and acoustic performance.
What Are Continuously Hinged Panels?
In a continuously hinged electric system, panels are joined by mortise butt hinges at panel edge. When activated, the entire assembly folds and travels along the overhead track under motor power, folding into a compact stack.
Making it ideal for venues that need to reconfigure rapidly and frequently with minimal staff.
Why Choose Continuously Hinged Panels?
The operational advantages that make continuously hinged systems the preferred choice for busy venues.
Fully Electric
Panels move automatically along the track under low-voltage motor drive — no manual handling required for day-to-day operation.
Quick and Easy Setup
Initiate panel operation with a simple turn of a key or the push of a button.
Built to Last
All-welded steel construction with up to 20-year limited panel warranties ensures the system performs for the life of your building.
Panel Construction
Continuously hinged panels are available in ALPHA and SIGMA series construction — the same proven all-welded steel platform as AEC's full panel line.
ALPHA®
All-welded, all-steel construction. Heavy steel (16 or 14 gauge) faces robotically fusion welded every 8 inches to perimeter frame members.
SIGMA®
Cost-effective all-welded steel construction. Face sheet thickness ranging from 20 ga. to 16 ga. — strong performance at a reduced cost.
Hinge System
Mortise butt hinges join panels at each vertical edge — flush-fit for a clean, uninterrupted face when the wall is closed.
Featured Projects
Continuously hinged electric systems in education, worship, and hospitality installations.
Charlotte, NC
Queens University, Levine Center
10,694 SF dual-system — electric continuously hinged ALPHA 'U' panels up to 43 ft tall plus manual SIGMA 'C' paired panels. Completed 2012.
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Long Beach, CA
Temple Israel
588 SF dual-system combining electric continuously hinged SIGMA 'C' panels with manual paired panels, both in custom wood veneer finish. Completed 2015.
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Bothell, WA
Cedar Park Christian School
Electric continuously hinged bi-parting ALPHA 'U' panels on #8 track plus manual paired ALPHA 'S' panels on #1 track. Completed 2004.
View ProjectWriting a valid operable wall specification is as easy as 1-2-3
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Learn MoreReady to Specify a Continuously Hinged System?
Contact our team to discuss the right electric configuration for your project.