Promat UK Ltd

NBS Plus
RIBA CPD
Tel +44 (0)1344 381300, www.promat.co.uk
The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD

Product overview

Self Supporting Membrane Ceilings

Self Supporting Membrane Ceilings

Product in NBS

An important note about specifying

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Detailed description

A range of ceiling systems comprising SUPALUX® boards and channel framing to provide ceilings capable of spans up to 4000 mm.

SUPALUX® is a strong and rigid non-combustible calcium silicate board designed to provide fire resisting ceiling constructions. Non-coated calcium silicate boards can be left untreated, or decorated with water or oil-based paint, paper or vinyl, plaster or decorative renders. Note that the surface spread of flame properties may be negated when the boards are decorated.

Related literature

The following literature references this product:

Standard product features

Fire resistance:

  • To BS 476-22: Maximum 120 minutes.
  • To BS 476-4: Non-combustible.

Reaction to fire:

  • To BS 476-7: Class 1.
  • In accordance with Building Regulations Approved Document B: Class 0.

Options

Dimensions:

Some boards are available in imperial dimensions – contact Promat for availability.

Weight:

6– 25.2 kg/m².

Grid:

  • Self supporting with perimeter angles.
  • Galvanised steel C stud: Contact Promat Technical Services for channel & stud dimensions.

Fire resistant penetration seals:

– PROMASEAL® Silicone Sealant:

  • Designed for sealing vertical joints and horizontal joints less than 100 mm wide.
  • Can accommodate movement of up to ±50%.

– PROMASEAL® Intumescent Sealant:

  • Designed to provide a fire seal for linear gaps maximum 25 mm wide.
  • Use around internal door framing and partition joints which have a low movement requirement (±20%).
  • Contains no solvents or halogen compounds and does not emit toxic gases or smoke.

– PROMASEAL® Fire Compound:

  • Provides a strong, fire resisting seal with a plaster-like finish which can be decorated if required.
  • Designed for fire stopping apertures around cables, ducts and dampers, which pass through fire walls.

NBS Specification

This product is associated with the following NBS clauses:

Product specification

Manufacturer

- Name:

Promat UK Ltd

- Tel:

+44 (0)1344 381300

Product reference

Self Supporting Membrane Ceiling System

 

Boards

[9 mm SUPALUX®]
[12 mm SUPALUX®]
 
 - Length:
[1200]
[1220]
[1800]
[2400]
[2440]
 
 - Width:
[600]
[1200]
[1220]
 

Grid and framing

[ ______ ]
 

Insulation

[Mineral wool, 100 mm thick x minimum 45 kg/m³]
[Mineral wool, 100 mm thick x minimum 80 kg/m³]
 

Fire resistance to BS 476-22

[60 minutes]
[120 minutes]
 

Fire resistant penetration seals

[PROMASEAL® Fire Compound]
[PROMASEAL® Intumescent]
[PROMASEAL® Silicone]
 

Contact details

The Sterling Centre,
Eastern Road,
Bracknell,
Berkshire, RG12 2TD
Tel +44 (0)1344 381300
Fax +44 (0)1344 381301
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