NuPanel®/NuClad®
DESCRIPTION
NuPanel®/NuClad® is an eco-friendly high performance autoclaved calcium silicate board endorsed by third party accreditation bodies for green building product label. It does not contain any harmful substances or inorganic fibres and is free from formaldehyde and toxic emissions. NuPanel®/NuClad® is versatile for both internal & semi-exposed use which has high level of performance in the presence of severe damp environments and is good resistance to fire. The superior non-flammable nature of NuPanel®/NuClad® conforms to non-combustible when tested in accordance with European Building Classification EN 13501-1: Class A1, BS 476: Part 4. The board has good thermal insulation and resists to continuous operating temperature up to 80°C. NuPanel®/NuClad® partition is capable to provide 60 minutes fire resistant period as well as high level of impact sound insulation.
NuPanel®/NuClad® is an European CE marked building board and conforms to durability tests BS EN 12467- Category C sheet, which is intended for applications subject to heat and moisture. It is robust and lightweight for use in dry construction. NuPanel®/NuClad® is versatile for general internal uses and direct weathering applications when used in conjunction with external grade texture finish or tiling in new construction or refurbishment projects. Unlike wood based panels, gypsum plasterboards or magnesium silicate boards, NuPanel®/NuClad® is durable and immune to insects and vermin, unaffected by dilute chemicals. It is dimensionally stable and will not warp, swell or decay in wet area. Also an ideal economical building board material with good thermal and acoustic properties replaces conventional non-loadbearing masonry wall constructions.
NuPanel®/NuClad® is off-white in colour and has a sanded smooth surface on one side and a slightly textured reverse. It can be left
undecorated or can be easily decorated with skim coat, wallpapers, paints or tiles. It consists of calcium silicate matrix reinforced with selected cellulose fibres and special fillers enabling NuPanel®/ NuClad® to be robust for impact resistance. The board has
undergone a sophisticated process and autoclaved curing process where high pressure and high temperature steam is induced to ensure a complete chemical transformation to crystalline structure, thus providing the board with excellent dimensional stability at humid or damp environments and chemical resistance.
NuPanel®/NuClad® contains no water soluble additives and will not rot, degrade or deteriorate. The fibre-reinforced calcium silicate
matrix will absorb water causing some loss of strength, which is fully recovered on drying. Any staining on the board caused by leakage can be easily painted over. Moisture will not cause leaching or efflorescence and has no permanent effect on NuPanel®/NuClad®. It is simple to work with and easy to decorate. NuPanel®/NuClad® is manufactured to Quality Management System Certification ISO 9001, Environmental Management System Certification ISO 14001, Hong Kong Green Label as well as Singapore Green Label.
Properties
APPLICATION
NuPanel®/NuClad® is versatile for both internal & semi-exposed use which has very high levels of performance in the presence of severe moisture. The fibre reinforced calcium silicate matrix allows NuPanel®/NuClad® with good flexural strength and resistance to impact. It is easy to curve, cut and fix. It can be used in a wide variety of building applications. Typical applications include:
Access panels in wet area
Aesthetic casings for building services
Backing wall for ceramic tiling in wet area
Backing boards for metal claddings
Decorative and moisture resistant ceilings
Fire resistant and acoustic insulated partitions
Perforated ceilings & wall panels
Semi-exposed roofing, eaves, soffits and sunscreens
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
NuPanel®/NuClad® is low carbon foot print, CE marked non-combustible calcium silicate matrix board to EN 13501-1:
Class A1. It has superior fire resistance performance and excellent dimensional stability at heat or severe humid environments. The crystalised monolithic structure of NuClad®/NuPanel® as a reliable substrate ensure to hold paint finishes longer than other building board at damp and wet areas.
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Density | BS EN 12467 | 1150 kg/m3 +/-10% |
| Nominal weight | 7.20kg/m2 - 6mm 10.80kg/m2 - 9mm 14.40kg/m2 - 12mm |
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| Size | 1220 x 2440mm 1200 x 2400mm |
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| Surface alkalinity | pH 7-10 | |
| Flexural strength | BS EN 12467 | 8.0 N/mm2 - transverse 11.3 N/mm2 - longitudinal |
| Racking stiffness on timber structure | BS EN 594 | 1764 N/mm - 9mm |
| Minimum bending radius | 5.2m - 6mm, longitudinal 7.6m - 9mm 10.2m - 12mm |
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| Sag when suspended at 610mm span | ambient | Less than 1mm |
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Durability and strength tests | CE Mark BS EN 12467 |
Endurance Class: Category C sheet, intended for internal applications where are subjected to moisture and heat |
| Resistance to door slamming | BS 5234: Part 2 | Heavy duty |
| Soak-dry | BS EN 12467 | Pass, for 50 cycles of test |
| Warm water | BS EN 12467 | Pass, in water at 60°C for 56 days |
| Water permeability | ASTM C 1185-08 BS EN 12467 |
No formation of drops of water after a 24-hour of test |
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture movement | ambient to saturated | 0.06% |
| Dimensional changes in length due to relative humidity | BS EN 318 | +0.010% @20°C, RH 30%~85% - 0.015% @20°C, RH 85%~30% |
| Moisture movement | BS EN 12467 | +0.05% @ 23°C, RH 30%~95% |
| Moisture content | Ex works - 18% In situ - 7% |
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| Water absorption | by weight | ~ 45% |
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal conductivity | EN 12664 | 0.188 W/mK |
| Resistance to continuous heating | In-house | 80°C |
| Fire rated systems | AS/NZS 1530.4 BS 476: Part 22 |
up to 90 minutes Timber framed or steel framed partition |
| Non-combustible | BS EN ISO 1182 BS 476: Part 4 |
Pass |
| Heat of combustion | BS EN ISO 1716 AS/NZS 3837 |
Pass |
| Reaction to fire - Classification | EN 13501-1 | Euro Class A1 |
| Australian classification of fire | BCA 2011 | Group 1 |
| Product certification scheme | Singapore | Class 2 |
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Green labeled building board | Hong Kong, Singapore | Certified, no heavy metal & no harmful substance |
| Organic emission | ASTM D5116-06 | Non toxic & No formaldehyde, satisfied the emission tests |
| Recyclable product | ISO 14001 | Crushed down for recycle use, Products made under ISO 14001 environmental management system |
| TEST | STANDARD | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic reduction (over range 100-3150 Hz) | AS 1276.1 & 1191 ASTM E90 & E413 EN ISO 10140-3 & 717-1 |
STC/Rw (dB) steel framed partition 26 - 6mm, single skin 28 - 9mm, single skin 29 - 12mm, single skin 46 - 91mm 54 - 91mm double layers 49 - 99mm 55 - 123mm |
| Note: All physical performance values of products depicted in this technical handbook are averages based on the standard production. The figures may be changed dependent on the test method used. | ||
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