acoustics

material
ingredient
reporting
low emitting/
materials
lighting
quality

recyclable/
extended
producer resp.
biobased
materials
recycled
content
sourcing of
raw materials

ALUMINUM

LEED

Calculate LEED contribution at

armstrong.com/greengenie

EPD

AXIOM Knife Edge Trim

RECYCLED
CONTENT
energy
management
construction
waste mgmt
regional
materials*
design for
flexibility

50%

*LOCATION DEPENDENT

This trim is a unique, refined trim alternative compared to traditional,

90-degree vertical trims.
KEY SELECTION ATTRIBUTES
Unique profile provides a refined alternative
Two profiles available:
Axiom-Knife Edge for traditional acoustical
lay-in and tegular panels, as well as drywall
Axiom-Knife Edge for Vector is specifically
made to work with the unique Vector edge
Extruded aluminum trim provides more crisp
edge detailing compared to conventional
roll-formed steel systems
Compatible with Armstrong suspension
systems and Drywall Grid Systems
Colors coordinate with Armstrong ceiling and
grid systems; custom colors available
Standard 90 factory bonded corners

Knife Edge profile

VISUAL SELECTION
Item No.

Description

Dimensions

Straight
Inside 90 Corner
Outside 90 Corner
Straight
Inside 90 Corner
Outside 90 Corner

120 x 6-3/16 x 2-1/2"

12 x 6-3/16 x 2-1/2"
12 x 6-3/16 x 2-1/2"
120 x 6-3/16 x 5"
12 x 6-3/16 x 5"
12 x 6-3/16 x 5"

CAD drawings available on armstrong.com/axiom

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Offices
Retail
Education Hospitality
Healthcare

colorations

Refer to BPCS-3996 Axiom Color Chart

for new Colorations finishes, available
on coordinating Calla ceiling panels,
Suprafine 9/16" suspension system,
and select Axiom trim.

AXIOM Knife Edge

AXKE2STR_ _ _
AXKE90IC*_ _ _
AXKE90OC*_ _ _
AXKE5STR**_ _ _
AXKE5IC**_ _ _
AXKE5OC**_ _ _

2-1/2"
or 5"
2-1/2"

Axiom-Knife Edge with Drywall

(Use with AXVTBC and AXDWT)

6-3/16"

Axiom-Knife Edge profile

2-5/16"

AXIOM Knife Edge for Vector *

AXKEVE2STR_ _ _
AXKEVE90IC*_ _ _
AXKEVE90OC*_ _ _

Vector Straight
Inside 90 Corner
Outside 90 Corner

120 x 5-9/16 x 2-5/16"

12 x 5-9/16 x 2-5/16"
12 x 5-9/16 x 2-5/16"

Hanging Clip
T-Bar Connector Clip
Vector T-Bar Connector Clip
Splice Clip with Setscrews
Alignment Clip
Trim Hold Down Clip
Drywall Trim

120 x 1-3/4"

5-9/16"

Axiom-Knife Edge for Vector profile

Factory-Bonded corners

Accessories
AX2HGC
AXTBC
AXVTBC
AX4SPLICEB
AXKEALIGN
AXSPTHDC
AXDWT

Axiom-Knife Edge Factory-Bonded

Inside Corner (AXKE90IC)

Axiom Face

60 Corner

Due to printing limitations, shade may vary from actual product.

Standard

White
(WH)

Cream
(CR)

Haze
(HA)

Camel
(CM)

Platinum
(PL)

Axiom-Knife Edge
Alignment Clip
(AXKEALIGN)

Axiom-Knife Edge Factory-Bonded

Outside Corner (AXKE90OC)

Factory corner configurations available 60-135 (upon request)

A dd the 2- or 3-digit color suffix to the item number when specifying or ordering. (Example: AX2STR H A), add
an extra digit 3 before the color suffix if paint is required inside and outside of trim (Example: AX2STR 3 H A),
use extra suffix W-white or B-black before color suffix when ordering film to designate the background color
(Example: AX2STR B B B).
* AXIOM-Knife Edge must use factory corners.
** Only available in white.

COLOR SELECTION

Axiom-Knife Edge
(AX2HGC)

135 Corner

AXKE 60 IC 3 BL
Item
(AXKE or
AXKEV)

Corner
Degree

360
Painted

Color

Inside Corner (IC)

Outside Corner (OC)

ARCHITECTURAL FILM FINISHES

PHYSICAL DATA

(white or black background)

Material
Trim Channel: Extruded aluminum, alloy 6063
Hanging Clip: Commercial quality aluminum
T-Bar Connector Clip: Commercial quality
aluminum
Splice Plate: Galvanized steel

Brushed
Buffed Bronze
Anodized (BA)
(BB)

Tech Black
(BL)

Axiom Face

Brushed Gun
Metal (BG)

Surface Finish
Factory-applied baked polyester paint finish
Silver Satin
(SA)

Silver Grey Gun Metal Grey

(SG)
(MY)

Custom
Colors

BLIZZARD WHITE FINISH

Blizzard White
(ZW)

RAL
Colors

Etched Gun
Metal (EG)

B lizzard White finish available on

select Axiom Classic, Knife Edge,
and Vector trim profiles

SM

TechLine / 1 877 ARMSTRONG

armstrong.com/commceilings
(search: axiom)
BPCS-3528-1115

Mottled Silver
Grey (MG)

A dd the 2- or 3-digit color suffix to the item number

when specifying or ordering (Example: AX2STR H A),
add an extra digit 3 before the color suffix if paint
is required inside and outside of trim
(Example: AX2STR 3 H A).
NOTE: 360 paint finishes and custom colors available
as special order
NOTE: White is standard color for all AXIOM products.

LEED is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council

All other trademarks used herein are the property of AWI Licensing
Company and/or its affiliates 2015 AWI Licensing Company
Printed in the United States of America

Warranty
10-year limited warranty
30-year system warranty
Cross Tee / Main Beam Interface
Flush fit
End detail
Splice with screws