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| Introduction | Description | Sizes | Manufacturing Tolerances | Performance | Specific Properties | Application | Health & Safety

 

Introduction 

 

NuClad®/NuPanel® is a high quality calcium silicate architectural board reinforced with selected cellulose fibres and fillers. It is 100% free from asbestos, sepiolite, inorganic fibres or formaldehyde. The board is versatile and suitable for general use of internal and direct weathering
applications when used in conjunction with external grade texture finish or other surface coating in new construction or refurbishment projects. It is an economical, non-combustible building board material to replace traditional concrete / clay block or cement-bonded particle board for the construction of non-load bearing elements. Unlike most plywood, cement-bonded particle boards, gypsum boards or magnesium boards, NuClad®/NuPanel® is light weight, strong, moisture resistant, will not warp, swell or decay in wet area. The board is manufactured to ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO14001 environmental management system, and has obtained the Green Product Label Award issued by National Environment Protection Bureau.

 

 

Description 

 

NuClad®/NuPanel® is off-white in color and has a smooth finish 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 fibres and special fillers enabling NuClad®/NuPanel® to be robust for impact resistance. The board is cured under an autoclaving process where high pressure and steam is induced to ensure a complete chemical reaction to form silicate structure, thus providing the board with excellent dimensional stability, moisture and chemical resistance.

NuClad®/NuPanel® contains no water soluble additives and will not rot, degrade or deteriorate. The board will absorb water causing some loss of strength, which is fully recovered on drying. Any staining on the boards caused by leakage can be easily painted over. Moisture will not cause leaching or efflorescence and has no permanent effect on the board.

NuClad®/NuPanel® has high water vapour permeability which helps eliminate condensation or water trapped behind the board. It is non-combustible when tested in accordance with BS 476: Part 4. The board provides a degree of thermal insulation and is resistant to continuous operating temperature up to 80°C.


 

 

Size 

 

Thickness 6/9/12/~25mm
Widths 900/1200/1220 mm
Lengths 1800/2400/2440 mm

Note: All metric / standard boards come with cutting square edges. Recessed edges may be available upon request. Other sizes are also available and can be produced to special order.

 

 

Manufacturing  Tolerances 


Length tolerance +/- 5mm
Width tolerance +/- 5mm
Thickness tolerance +/- 0.3mm
Diagonal tolerance +/- 5mm

 

 

Performance 

 

NuCladŽ is made of green materials. It has superior fire resistance performance and excellent dimensional stability under heat and severe moisture environments. NuCladŽ is suitable for the construction at damp and wet areas.

Physical Properties

Density

oven dry

1150 kg/m3 (+/-10%)

Nominal weight

ambient

7.20kg/m2 - 6mm
10.80kg/m2 - 9mm
14.40kg/m2 - 12mm

Surface alkalinity

 

pH 7-10

Flexural strength

 

8.00 MPa (along grain)
11.3 MPa (across grain)

Sag when suspended at 610mm span

ambient

<1mm

Minimum bending radius

lengthwise

5200mm for 6mm
7600mm for 9mm
10200mm for 12mm

Moisture Effect

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 content

ambient

Ex works - 18%
In situ - 7%

Water absorption capacity

by weight

~ 45%

Fire / Thermal Performance

Thermal conductivity

EN 12664

0.188 W/mK

Linear thermal expansion

BS EN ISO 10515-8

-1.35x1E-6/°C

Resistance to continuous heating

In-house

80°C

Non-combustibility

BS 476: Part 4

Non-combustible

Product listing scheme

Singapore

Class 2

Acoustic Performance

Acoustic insulation

AS 1276.1
AS 1191
ASTM E90
ASTM E413
BS EN ISO 140-3
BS EN ISO 717-1

Thickness

Rw- dB

STC

Board

6mm

26

26

9mm

28

28

12mm

29

29

Partition

91mm tk.

46

46

99mm tk.

49

49

123mm tk.

55

55

214mm tk.

60

60

Environmental friendly

Green labeled building board

 

Tested & certified by
Singapore Environmental Council Hong Kong Green Council
National Environmental Bureau

Organic emission

ASTM D5116-06

Non toxic & satisfied the emission tests

Recyclable product

ISO 14001

Crushed down for recycle use,
Products made under ISO 14001 environmental management system

For details of acoustic partition, please contact your nearest Soben International Office.


 

 

Specific  Properties 

       
Moisture resistance Acoustic insulation
Light weight but string Small expension rate
Non-combustible
BS 476: Part4
Decorative finishes by tiles, paint or wall paper
Rot proof, anti-bacterial, resistance to insects or mould growth Maintenance friendly
Good chemical resistance Easy to use
    Immue to attack from insects or vermin

 

Application 

 

NuClad®/NuPanel® can be used in a wide variety of building applications. It is easy to handle or work with woodworking tools and easy to decorate. Typical applications include:

  • Dismounted dry wall systems and acoustic insulated partitions
  • Decorative and moisture resistant ceilings
  • Bathroom and shower partitions
  • Access panels in wet area
  • Backing boards for tiles or marble claddings
  • Aesthetic casings to M&E building services
  • Industrial wall linings
  • Perforated ceilings & wall panels
  • Semi-exposed applications such as eaves, soffits and sunscreens

 

Health & Safety 


NuClad®/NuPanel® is formulated without asbestos, sepiolite, inorganic fibres or formaldehyde. When using power saws or sanders in a confined space, dust extraction equipment is recommended to control dust levels. NuClad®/NuPanel® is designed for non-load bearing construction. Horizontal boards or ceiling panels must not be walked on as they are not designed to take additional loads between supports; if there is a risk of this occurring, warning notices should be displayed. Fixers must ensure that they work from adequate and safe platforms where necessary.

Note: All physical performance values of products depicted in this catalogue are averages based on the standard production. The figures may be changed dependent on the test method used.


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