WIDE PANEL 300C CARRIER SYSTEM

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WIDE PANEL SYSTEM OVERVIEW 300C CARRIER SYSTEM

SHORT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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The 300 mm wide panels (1) are made D

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to measure to a maximum standard C
length of 6000 mm. They can simply
be fixed on the carrier (2) by hanging 3
one side of the panel on the prongs of 4
the carrier and by then pressing the
other side home with an upward
movement. The aluminium panels are
recycable, lightweight and strong. The
panel carrier is black, made of 1.0 mm
thick galvanised steel or 0.95 mm
thick aluminium and is provided with 2
prongs to accommodate the panels.
Integrated locking clips onto the
carrier (also on curved carriers) can be 1 = 300C General panel
used to lock the panels if desired. 2 = carrier
3 = carrier splice
Carriers have a standard length of 4 = hanger 1
5000 mm and are connected by using
the carrier splice (3). 5

The standard range of Luxalon® edge 29 30

profiles can be used as perimeters.
300

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS MAXIMUM SPANS

• Panel length made to measure up to Panel Carrier Span Panel Span

6000 mm, allowing for swift type Steel 1.0 Alu 0.95
installation and reducing the need A B A B C D
for joints to a minimum. Alu 0.7 300 2000 300 1450 2400 600
• 300 mm wide panels have a maxi- Steel 0.6 300 1600 N.A. N.A. 2400 600
mum standard length of 6000 mm
and provides an extremely cost DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
effective ceiling solution, especially
in all larger areas. Panel Width Min. length Max. length Weight/m2
• An uncluttered monolithic ceiling Alu 0.7 2.6 kg
300 1000 6000
appearance is achieved using the Steel 0.6 6.4 kg
concealed Luxalon® carrier suspension Panels from 250-1000 mm and > 6000 mm available on request.
system.
• The panels can be easily demounted STANDARD CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
by hand allowing easy and full access
to services and installations in the
plenum.
38. 5
• The ceiling can also be used as a fire 62
resistant ceiling (in steel). 80.5
23.5
• The Carrier system is ideally suited
for exterior applications.
41.5
• Carriers can be adapted to create
Locking clip
curved ceilings.
• Absence of dust retention and ease of
cleaning make this closed ceiling
(when having plain panels) ideal for 45
hospitals, kitchens, food preparation 45
areas and anywhere where hygiene is 21
important.
18.5 18.5 21
max. 600 max. 2400 max. 600
MATERIAL REQUIREMENT PER M 2 MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Unit 300C Carrier system - B A S E M AT E R I A L

Panels lm 3.33 Luxalon® 300C panels are rollformed
Carrier lm 0.42 from 0.7 mm thick pre-painted stove
Carrier splice pcs 0.08 enamelled aluminium strip or from
Suspension pcs variable: 0.21 - 0.37* 0.6 mm thick stove enamelled
galvanised steel strip.
* The required number of suspension points depends on the type of carrier and the panel
material. Edge profiles depend on individual project requirements. - C O AT I N G
The tough and durable 2-layer
PLENUM ACCESSIBILITY polyester finish in a nominal thickness
The 300C Carrier System allows for easy demounting of the panels. The panels are of 20 microns, is stove enamelled in a
fixed to a carrier which allows for all panels to be removed individually. Panels can be continuous coil-coating process
removed by applying upward pressure to the sides of two panels or by using a basic ensuring uniform coating thickness
flat bladed tool. and absolute adhesion.

EXTERIOR APPLICATION - LUXALON® COLOUR RANGE

The 300C Carrier System is also suitable for exterior applications. See separate The standard Luxalon® colour range for
brochure for further details. 300C includes several different colours
and finishes. See Luxalon® colour chart.
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE Any other (RAL or NCS) colour is
In order to improve interior sound control, the Luxalon® 300C Wide Panel Ceiling available on request.
panels can be supplied perforated with a Ø of 1.5 or 2.0 mm (open area of 15% and
23%). As a standard feature, perforated panels can be supplied with a sound- - F I R E B E H AV I O U R
absorbing non-woven tissue glued into the panel for enhanced acoustical A fire resistant ceiling can be
performance. constructed utilizing steel panels and
steel carriers. The 300C ceiling has
- P E R F O R AT I O N O P T I O N S been tested on fire resistancy in
300C Carrier panels are available in 2 standard perforation patterns: accordance to British standard, BS476:
 panel direction  panel direction Note: Panels have part 23: 1987: clause 5, resulting in a
a nominal plain fire resistance of 132 minutes and to
border of 8.5 mm the German DIN 4102, part 2 rating
along the F30 AB. Test results are available on
longitudinal panel request.
direction in order to
a assure maximum For information on the system
flatness and product 8.5 construction, please contact your
stability. Luxalon® supplier.
Ø 1.5 mm Ø 2.0 mm
23% open area 15% open area
∆ 3 mm ∆ 5 mm

- SOUND A B S O R B T I O N D ATA
- C U RV E 1 ( Ø 2 . 0 M M )
1,2 2.0 mm perforated 300C panels, provided with 0.2 mm thick, black non-
woven acoustic tissue glued over the whole perforated area. Plenum depth
3 is 400 mm.
1,0
- C U RV E 2 ( Ø 1 . 5 M M )
0,8 2 Ø 1.5 mm perforated 300C panels, provided with 0.2 mm thick, black
1 non-woven acoustic tissue glued over the whole perforated area. Plenum
depth is 400 mm.
0,6
- C U RV E 3 ( Ø 1 . 5 M M )
Ø 1.5 mm perforated 300C panels, provided with 0.2 mm thick, black
0,4 non-woven acoustic tissue glued over the whole perforated area plus 25 mm
thick mineral wool pad with a density of 16 kg/m3. Plenum depth is
0,2 400 mm.

These 300C Wide Panel ceilings were tested by TNO Delft

0,0 (The Netherlands), an independent official testing institute.
125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 Hz Report no.: TPD-HAG-RPT-94-0037.
s = soundabsorption degree:
an absorption of 1.0 indicates a 100% absorption of sound.

Freq. Hz. 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000

Curve 1 0.61 0.85 0.59 0.75 0.78 0.76
Curve 2 0.62 0.82 0.60 0.70 0.78 0.77
Curve 3 0.76 0.99 0.75 0.97 1.05 0.95
LUXALON® WIDE PANEL 300C CARRIER SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 3.3 ACOUSTICS
Manufacturer shall supply acoustic
PART 1. CARRIER SYSTEM GENERAL non-woven tissue, thickness 0.2 mm
and factory applied inside the panels.
1.1 INTRODUCTION Alternatively the installer can place
Supply and fix Luxalon® 300C Wide Panel Carrier System as individual, wrapped mineral wool
Manufactured by Hunter Douglas Architectural Products. pads.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM 3.4 C O AT I N G

The system will consist of panels fixed to an adjustable suspension system Architect will make a colour selection
which allows for all individual panels to be removed by hand (alu panels) from the standard Hunter Douglas
or by using a basic flat bladed tool (alu and steel panels). colour range for Luxalon® 300C Wide
panels code no. ________________ or a special
PART 2. PRODUCT colour will be made to match.
________________ m2 Luxalon® 300C Wide Panel Carrier Ceiling consisting of:
The coating will consist of a tough
2.1 PA N E L S : and durable 2-layer polyester finish in
Panels to be rollformed from 0.7 mm thick stove enamelled aluminium nominal thickness of 20 microns,
strip/0.6 mm thick stove enamelled galvanised steel strip, plain/ applied in a continuous coil-coating
perforated with/without non-woven acoustic textile. The 29 mm high process ensuring uniform coating and
upstands at the panel ends to give enhanced rigidity. absolute adhesion.
The 300 mm wide panels to feature 5 mm bevelled edges to form visually
closed V-groove joints. 3.5 I N S TA L L AT I O N
All materials shall be installed in strict
Panels to be manufactured from prepainted, stove enamelled, alloy compliance with all local codes,
EN-AW-3005 or equivalent (according to EN 1396 and ECCA). ordinances and manufacturers
Panels to have a length of ________________ mm. (manufacturer availability recommandations including specific
1000-6000 mm and on request 250-1000 mm and > 6000 mm) additional requirements as may be
called for in the specifications or shown
2.2 SUSPENSION on the drawings.
Rows of 1.0 Fe/0.95 Alu rollformed carriers shall be installed at
________________ centre on centre (system maximum 2400 mm) by means of 3.6 SUBSTITUTIONS
rigid suspensions at a distance of _________ , centre on centre. Carriers will be Ceiling installers wishing to submit
joined by means of carrier splices. Carriers to include integrated locking proposals on systems other than the
clips to be used to lock the panels if required. Luxalon® 300C Wide Panel System
shall, at least 20 days in advance of the
PART 3. ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS bid date, submit to the architect
complete descriptive information of the
3.1 PERIMETER PROFILES total system concept and performance
• Wall L-profile, 29.2 x 19.4 mm made of 0.5 mm thick aluminium data tests made as a system. In
• Wall L-profile, 45 x 18.5 mm made of 0.8 mm thick steel/aluminium addition include a list of similar
• Wall W-profile, 45 x 21 x 21 x 18.5 mm made of 0.8 mm thick installations of the proposed
steel/aluminium substitution. If approval is made an
addendum will be issued enumerating www.luxalon.com
3.2 P E R F O R AT I O N S such approved system as herein set
Manufacturer shall supply all 300C Carrier panels with following forth.
perforation specifications:
• Ø 1.5 mm, ∆ 3 mm, open area 23%
• Ø 2.0 mm, ∆ 5 mm, open area 15%
Perforated panels to have a nominal plain border of 8.5 mm along the
longitudinal panel direction to assure maximum flatness and product
stability.

LUXALON® CEILING SYSTEMS

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