Linear tray panels are single-skin metal cladding elements cold-formed from a single sheet of pre-painted steel or aluminium, featuring a wide flat face with longitudinal stiffening ribs pressed along its length and tall folded returns at each side edge. The ribs increase the panel's structural depth and bending resistance, allowing it to span freely between fixing points without additional backing or support. The folded side returns engage with a concealed clip or hook-on subframe system, keeping all fixings hidden and the visible face entirely uninterrupted.
This format is widely used in any application where a large surface area needs to be clad efficiently, durably, and with a contemporary appearance. The assembly manages moisture, thermal movement, and wind pressure effectively, with the open or lapped joints between trays allowing the cavity to breathe freely. Linear trays are lighter, faster to install, and more economical to fabricate and replace, making them one of the most practical and widely specified single-skin cladding solutions in the market — delivering consistent visual quality at scale without sacrificing technical performance.