PRODUCT FAMILY

Panel Construction

The operable walls manufactured by Advanced Equipment are identified as three distinct series. Each series is available with several variations of the basic panel construction characteristics.

About Panels

Designed and manufactured since 1957, this family owned and run company offers operable walls built to last the life of your building, offered worldwide.

Custom Design

Custom Finishes

Unbeatable Durability

Guaranteed Sound Performance

Three Distinct Panel Series

ALPHA®

The all welded, all steel construction with heavy steel (16 or 14 gauge) faces robotically fusion welded every 8 inches to perimeter frame members.

Best obtainable rigidity and life expectancy

Low maintenance and ease of operation

One piece panels to 60 feet high

Panel widths to 60 inches

10 or 20 year limited panel warranty

STC to 54, field tested NIC 42 ASTM E 336

Available acoustically absorptive NRC 0.65

Qualifies for LEED Credit MR 4.1 & MR 4.2

SIGMA®

The cost effective version of our ALPHA series panels. All welded steel construction with face sheet thickness ranging from 20 ga. to 16 ga.

Cost effective solution to durability

One piece panels to 25 feet high

Panel width to 54 inches

5 year limited warranty

STC to 53, NIC to 42 E-336

Qualifies for LEED Credit MR 4.1 & MR 4.2

GAMMA®

AEC's most cost effective panel construction. Panel face sheets are gypsum board or particle board. Structural aluminum frame members are mechanically fastened.

Economical solution to space division needs

One piece panels to 12 ft high

Maximum panel height is 16 ft

Panel widths to 48 inches

STC from 45 to 52, NIC to 38 E-336

Field replaceable face sheets

Writing a valid operable wall specification is as easy as 1-2-3

Use DWSpec™ for accurate specifications

Launch DWSpec Tool

Panel Construction in Action

See how our panel construction systems deliver exceptional performance across diverse installations

Educational Facilities

LCISD Liberty Hill High School

Lubbock, TX

High school academic wing featuring manual and electric operable partitions including stair-conforming panels spanning two runs across a combined 4,000 SF. Completed 2025.

SYSTEMS:

Panel ConstructionSpacematic AutomationTrack SystemsPassdoors & Pocket Doors

Coverage

~4,000 SF

Application Markets

Discover where panel construction systems deliver flexible space solutions

Convention Centers

Large exhibition halls with Spacematic automation for flexible event spaces

Hospitality

Elegant operable walls for ballrooms, meeting spaces, and conference facilities

Educational Facilities

Durable partition systems for cafeterias, gymnasiums, and multipurpose rooms

View All Projects

Explore our complete portfolio of panel construction installations across various industries and venue types.

Browse All Projects

All Application Markets

Discover how our operable partition systems provide flexible space solutions across all industries.

View All Applications

Ready to Specify Panel Construction?

Contact our team to discuss which panel series is right for your project.

Three Distinct Panel Series

ALPHA®

The all welded, all steel construction with heavy steel (16 or 14 gauge) faces robotically fusion welded every 8 inches to perimeter frame members.

Best obtainable rigidity and life expectancy

Low maintenance and ease of operation

One piece panels to 60 feet high

Panel widths to 60 inches

10 or 20 year limited panel warranty

STC to 54, field tested NIC 42 ASTM E 336

Available acoustically absorptive NRC 0.65

Qualifies for LEED Credit MR 4.1 & MR 4.2

SIGMA®

The cost effective version of our ALPHA series panels. All welded steel construction with face sheet thickness ranging from 20 ga. to 16 ga.

Cost effective solution to durability

One piece panels to 25 feet high

Panel width to 54 inches

5 year limited warranty

STC to 53, NIC to 42 E-336

Qualifies for LEED Credit MR 4.1 & MR 4.2

GAMMA®

AEC's most cost effective panel construction. Panel face sheets are gypsum board or particle board. Structural aluminum frame members are mechanically fastened.

Economical solution to space division needs

One piece panels to 12 ft high

Maximum panel height is 16 ft

Panel widths to 48 inches

STC from 45 to 52, NIC to 38 E-336

Field replaceable face sheets