Frequently asked questions

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For mono•mounts go to: www.pizazzsystems.com/Monomounts/Information/Installation
For multi•mounts go to: www.pizazzsystems.com/Multimounts/Information/Installation

It is crucially important that the A Parts are securely attached to the wall/substrate. Secure and safe installations require that the wall/substrate anchors used are specifically made for use with the type of wall/substrate at the installation. These anchors are available from hardware stores.

For this reason, we do not supply anchors and screws because there are a number of different walls and/or substrates types, made from different materials; wood, concrete, brick, hollow etc. There are wall anchors specifically made for use with each type of wall/substrate and we have not seen a universal anchor that functions well across all types of walls/substrates.

Spacing is determined by the rigidity and weight (www.pizazzsystems.com/Assets/Docs/Monomounts/monomount-panel-capacities-nov2021.pdf and www.pizazzsystems.com/Assets/Docs/Multimounts/multimountx3-panel-capacity-nov2021.pdf) of the panel material, the size of the mono•mount and the ‘desired look’. As a general rule for rigid panels a mid-point mono•mount is used when the distance apart exceeds 600mm for small, 900mm for medium and 1200mm for large, XL + XXL size mono•mounts – these dimensions should be reduced for panels that are not rigid.

Pizazz standoffs can be used externally/outdoors subject to the following considerations:

Pizazz Aluminium - They are made from 6061 grade which can be anodised and then used in outdoor applications: if they are anodised to a minimum fix of 20 microns. We do not anodise because there is a wide range of colors available and a different thickness requirements for different applications and we think that it is best for the customers organise their own anodising and select the color/thickness they want.

Pizazz Brass - have been tested for external use - and surpassed a 1,000 hours salt spray test done to the American Standard ASTMB117. However, because brass is an alloy of copper, zinc etc. it can deteriorate very slowly over time, depending on the environment.

The reason we do not recommend our Brass for external/outdoor use, is that there are so many variables of ‘external/outdoors’ however, we know that some customers do use our Brass externally/outdoors. If customers want to use brass externally, we advise them to spray the standoffs with clear silicon (especially the internal threads) which will adhere to the brass long term and seal it, thereby considerably slowing down/preventing the possibility of corrosion.

Pizazz Hybrid Brass/Resin - we know that some customers do use Hybrid Brass externally/outdoors. If customers want to use these externally, we advise them to spray the C or E parts with clear silicon which will adhere to the brass long term and seal it, thereby considerably slowing down/preventing corrosion. The A +/or B parts of our Hybrid range are made of Resin which can be used externally (see below Resin Information).

Pizazz Resin - can be used externally/outdoors, because the Resin will not corrode and they have a UV inhibitor additive in them. We have carried out trials to ascertain how they perform externally/outdoors in New Zealand’s very high UV climate. Our Standard colors performed well, with no visible signs of fading after 6 months, but the PT and SA Colors did show fading – some colours more than others, but all colours to some extent.

Stainless Steel
The best material for standoffs used in external/outdoor applications is marine grade (316/316L) stainless steel. We are in the process of replacing our Brass standoffs with Marine Grade Stainless Steel. Stainless Steel authorities say:

‘Although stainless steel is much more resistant to corrosion than ordinary carbon or alloy steels, in some circumstances lower grade stainless can corrode. It is 'stain-less' not 'stain-impossible'. This is a buyer beware area.

There are a number of vendors offering 2 part stainless steel standoffs but most of these will be made using 303 or 304 grade Stainless Steel which are inferior to 316/316L in regard to corrosion resistance. We have seen examples of low grade stainless steel standoffs, with badly rusting and stained/mottled appearance.

mono+multi Display Packs are sold by us at well below cost, to help you grow sales.

If they are purchased with a PO, then they would be part of that PO and it would be processed and delivered on the usual basis – freight paid by Pizazz. If they are purchased on their own, a shipping + handling charge will apply which varies according to destination – approximately $60.00 or equivalent – please enquire at sales@pizazzdistribution.com

Yes, email sales@pizazzdistribution.com and provide details of the spare parts you want and Pizazz will respond advising how this process works.

Yes, we can supply mono•mounts and/or multi•mounts with different coloured Parts combined according to your selection.

Yes, we can make custom coloured mono•mounts and/or multi•mounts – minimums apply – please email sales@pizazzdistribution.com

Yes, our standoffs can all be recycled and the material in them re used.