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SEGMEnT APPROACH
Comprehensive solutions for... Education environments, Healthcare environments...
SPECIALIST TEAMS
Our specialist teams are dedicated to providing customised, design and technical solutions to meet your project and supply chain needs.
THE OMEGA PROGRAMME

Through the OMEGA programme, Armstrong works closely with specialist ceiling contractors to reach the highest levels of performance, service and sustainability.
PARTnERSHIP
Developed by Armstrong, TECH ZONE is a partnership with industry leaders in lighting fixtures, loudspeakers, air diffusers, chilled beams and sprinkler systems. Armstrong TECH ZONE offers you a unique solution to design contemporary, technical zones with the guaranteed integration of market leading service elements.
PRODUCT SELECTOR
by application areas
Ofce
Reception areas Open spaces Meeting rooms Individual offices Corridors Cafeterias
MINERAL & WOOD METAL ISLAND CEILINGS GRID
Healthcare
Receptions & Waiting areas Consulting rooms Corridors Clean rooms
MINERAL & WOOD
METAL
ISLAND CEILINGS
GRID
Wood range, Ultima Vector OP range, Optima Ultima, Perla dB range Planks range OP Range, Design range, Colortone
Clip-In, Hook-On Clip-In, Lay-In, Hook-On, Metal Premium OP19, Linear Grid, Tartan Grid Clip-In, Hook-On, Metal Premium B15 Metal Premium B15, Vertical Baffles Corridor Ceilings Metal Premium OP 19, Vertical Baffles
Canopy range Optima Canopy, Ultima Canopy, Axiom Canopy Canopy range Canopy range Canopy range Canopy range
Designer grid Axiom Range Designer grid Exposed or Concealed System Concealed System Designer grid
Perla, OP range, dB range, Optima Bioguard range, Clean Room FL Bioguard range Bioguard Acoustic, Clean Room FL
Clip-In, Hook-On Clip-In, Hook-On, Metal Premium B15 Corridor Ceilings Metal Bioguard, Clip-In
Canopy range
Exposed or Concealed System Clean Room Grid Clean Room Grid Clean Room Grid
Clean Room FL
Bioguard Acoustic MicroLook
Transport
Halls & Circulation areas
Ultima, Axiom Profiles Optima Canopy circle
MINERAL & WOOD
METAL
ISLAND CEILINGS
GRID
OP Range Ultima, Perla, Vector range Madera, Ultima, Perla, Vector range
Clip-In, Lay-In, Hook-On, Tartan Grid, Vertical Baffles, Wall Cladding Clip-In, Lay-In, Hook-On, Wall Cladding Metal Premium OP19, Clip-In, Hook-On Metal Premium OP19, Metal Bioguard, Clip-In
Canopy range Canopy range Canopy range
Exposed or Concealed System Exposed or Concealed System Designer grid Corrosive Resistant Grid
Waiting areas Lounges
Humid areas Ceramaguard, Newtone, Hydroboard
Education
Classrooms Libraries Canteens Corridors Kitchens
MINERAL & WOOD
METAL
ISLAND CEILINGS
GRID
Ultima, Perla, Sahara Max OP range, Optima OP range, Colortone Neeva Planks range Bioguard range, Parafon Hygien
Clip-In, Lay-In, Hook-On Metal Premium OP19, Clip-In, Lay-In, Hook-On Metal Premium OP19, Clip-In, Lay-In, Hook-On Corridor Ceilings Metal Bioguard, Clip-In Metal Bioguard, Clip-In Canopy range Canopy range
Exposed System Designer grid Axiom Range Exposed or Concealed System Corrosive Resistant Grid Corrosive Resistant Grid
Fastrak, Sytem 3000 Metal Canopy
Retail / Leisure
Swimming pools & Spa Shops & Department stores Cinemas / Theatres Restaurants
MINERAL & WOOD
METAL
ISLAND CEILINGS
GRID
Humid areas Ceramaguard, Newtone, Hydroboard
Ceramaguard, Newtone, Hydroboard Graphis, Colortone, Ultima OP range, Colortone Neeva OP range, Colortone Clip-In, Lay-In, Hook-On, Tartan Grid, Vertical Baffles Clip-In, Lay-In, Hook-On, Metal Premium OP19 Clip-In, Lay-In, Hook-On, Metal Premium OP19 Canopy range
Corrosive Resistant Grid Designer grid Designer grid Canopy range Designer grid
Ultima tiles
Axiom C Canopy
Optima tiles
Lay-In Axal Vector & Clip-In Q-Clip F
PRODUCT SELECTOR
by performance
Sustainability Acoustics Safe & Healthy Sustainability Acoustics Safe & Healthy
%
Light reflectance (%) Sound absorption class NRC up to Dncw / Dnfw (dB) up to Rw (dB) up to Fire reaction Humidity Resistance (%) up to Cleanability Air quality Scratch resistance
Recycled content (%)
up to
aw
Recycled content (%)
Light reflectance (%)
up to
aw
Sound absorption class
NRC up to
Dncw / Dnfw (dB) up to
Rw (dB) up to
Fire reaction
Humidity Cleanability Resistance (%) up to
Anti microbial
Air quality
Scratch resistance
Mineral
Laminated...
Ultima Ultima OP Ultima dB Optima Alpina OP Perla Perla OP 0.95 Perla OP 1.00 Perla dB Neeva Colortone Neeva 33 30 64 82 53 33 53 36 65 87 86 87 87 85 86 85 85 86 82 0.75(H) 1.00 0.65(H) 1.00 0.90 0.65(H) 0.95 1.00 0.60(H) 1.00 1.00 C A C A A C A A C A A 0.75 0.95 0.70 1.00 0.85 0.70 0.90 0.95 0.65 0.95 0.95 40 26 43 25 35 25 25 43 27 24 18 10 21 7 12 18 12 12 21 7 7 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A1 (1) A1 (5) 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 wipeable moist cloth wipeable moist cloth wipeable moist cloth wipeable moist cloth wipeable moist cloth wipeable moist cloth wipeable moist cloth wipeable moist cloth wipeable moist cloth wipeable moist cloth wipeable moist cloth ISO 5 ISO 5 ISO 5 -
Wood
Madera Veneers Madera Laminates 0.50(L) 0.50(L) D D 0.60 0.60 B-s2, d0 B-s2, d0 70 70 wipeable dry cloth wipeable dry cloth
Specic Solutions
ISO...
Bioguard Acoustic Bioguard Plain Metal Bioguard Extra Microperforation Rg 0701 with Premium B15 Metal Bioguard PLAIN 45 52 up to 30 up to 30 85 87 70 85 82 78 0.60(H) 0.15(L) 0.65 0.10(L) 0.95 0.15 C E C A 0.60 0.15 0.60 0.10 0.95 0.10 36 37 40 44 36 18 19 18 19 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 95 95 95 95 95 95 washable washable/ scrubbable washable high pressure water cleaning (3) high pressure water cleaning washable Anti-microbial Anti-microbial Anti-microbial Anti-microbial ISO 5 ISO 5 ISO 5 ISO 3 (4) ISO 5 ISO 5
Fine...
Sahara Sahara Max Sahara dB Colortone Dune Cirrus Design Cirrus Image Contrast Cirrus 41 42 62 51 33 33 33 up to 85 84 84 83 83 83 0.65 0.65 0.60 0.55 0.55(H) 0.55(H) 0.55 C C C D D D D 0.65 0.65 0.55 0.55 0.50 0.55 0.50 39 35 39 35 36 36 36 17 17 20 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 95 95 95 95 95 70 95 with dry cloth / soft brush with dry cloth with dry cloth with dry cloth with dry cloth with dry cloth with dry cloth Parafon Hygien Clean Room FL
RH...
Ceramaguard Newtone Hydroboard 38 20 79 84 82 0.55(MH) 0.10(L) 0.95 D A 0.60 0.10 0.90 39 37 22 A1 A2-s1, d0 A1 100 100 100* scrubbable washable washable
*Hydroboard can resist permanent RH up to 95% at 30C without sagging, warping or delaminating and temporary conditions of up to 100% RH.
Plain...
Plain Graphis 36-44 51 87 92 0.15(L) 0.15(L) E E 0.15 0.15 37 36 A2-s1, d0 A2-s2, d0 95 70 with dry cloth / soft brush with dry cloth / soft brush -
Island Ceilings
Mineral...
Optima Canopy Ultima Canopy 82 44 90 85 B-s1, d0 A2-s1, d0 90 70 with dry cloth / soft brush with dry cloth / soft brush -
Fissured...
Fine Fissured Colortone Fine Fissured Black 51 51 85 0.60(H) 0.60(H) C C 0.60 0.60 34 36 A2-s1, d0 A2-s2, d0 95 95 with dry cloth / soft brush with dry cloth / soft brush -
see detailed data on product pages
Open Cell...
Visual 70 0.95 A 0.90 A2-s1, d0 70 with dry cloth / soft brush -
Resin...
Infusions Canopy see detailed data on product pages B-s1,d2 with dry cloth / soft brush -
Metal
Ultra Microperforated Rg 0501 Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 (2) Microperforated Rd 1522 (2) Standard Perforated Rg 2516 (2) Plain (Unperforated) Premium B15 Premium OP19 up to 30 up to 30 up to 30 up to 30 up to 30 up to 30 up to 30 83 80 65 70 85 depends on perforation depends on perforation 0.40(LM) 0.55(L) 0.75
0.75
Metal...
Metal Canopy 30 85 see detailed data on product pages B-s2,d0 90 with dry cloth / soft brush -
D D C C C A
0.55 0.65 0.80 0.75 0.10 0.60 0.90
18 30 20 20 44 47 31
6 6 19 21 15
A1 A2-s2, d0 A2-s2, d0 A2-s2, d0 A1 A2-s1, d0 A2-s2, d0
95 95 95 95 95 95 95
scrubbable wipeable moist cloth* wipeable moist cloth* wipeable moist cloth* high pressure water cleaning (3) wipeable moist cloth wipeable moist cloth
ISO 3 / ISO 5 (4)
Axiom...
Axiom C Canopy Axiom KE Canopy 25 25 up to 90 up to 90 see detailed data on product pages with dry cloth / soft brush with dry cloth / soft brush -
0.10(L) 0.65 1.00
Our tests have been conducted in an independent third party quality assured laboratory in accordance with current standard (EN ISO...). Armstrong conducts extensive and regular tests on its products. Inevitably slight variations occur over a range of results for the same product. The results above do not necessarily represent the highest achieved but indicate values that can be consistently and confidently offered. (1) Neeva White. (2) Typical values for product with fleece acoustic inlay. For other acoustic solutions, see metal technical pages. (3) Only for plain clip-in systems with silicone sealed joints (reduced water pressure to the minimum). (4) Valid for Q-Clip (ISO 3) and R-Clip F (ISO 5). (5) Except Cement (A2-s1,d0) and Metal (A2-s2,d0).
*Wipeable moist cloth for preforated tiles with fleece.
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Ceiling information 1 > To help define the right ceiling solution ________________________ 1 Product information 2 > Detailed design and technical information for each product______ 31 3 > Installation Armstrong's installation and maintenance recommendations ___ 144 Discover the Armstrong e-catalogue, available on our website
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ENVIRONMENT proJect gaLLerY acousticaL comfort safe & hEaLthY instaLLation & MAINTENANCE
Armstrong Policy & Initiatives
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Project Gallery
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From Performance to Acoustical Comfort The Role of Ceilings in Acoustics The Role of Island Ceilings in Building Interiors Renovation and "retrofit" solutions Acoustical Technical Glossary Acoustical Performance
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Health and Cleanliness Fire
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Definition of technical performance icons Installation & Maintenance
Sustainable Solutions & Recycling Programmes
Product Selector by Suspension System Product Selector by Material
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End User Comfort Awards & Certifications
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Product Selector by Performance Product Selector by Application
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Product names index (alphabetically)
proJect gaLLerY
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OFFICE - Jaroova office Centre (SK) Optima Canopy Circle
EDUCATION - Clongowes College (IE) Axiom C Canopy in black with Madera Cherry A12 perforation
HEALTHCARE - Hospital Ruomberok (SI) Bioguard Acoustic
TRANsPORT - Nice Airport (FR) Metal Canopy
RETAIL & LEISURE - Aviva Stadium (IE) Metal Lay-In Axal Vector
RETAIL & LEISURE - Albarama Restaurant (ES) Ultima Canopy Concave
proJect gaLLerY
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OFFICE - 3M (CZ) Optima Canopy Concave
OffICE - Shell Technology (NL) Infusions Canopy
TRANsPORT - East London Line Stations, London (UK) Metal B-H 300
EDUCATION - Bolsover School (UK) Perla and Perla OP
HEALTHCARE - Medical Centre (DE) Ultima OP
Armstrong PoLicY & Initiatives

Did YOU KNOW... Armstrong helped pioneer green practices from as early as 1860. Our commitment to environmentally preferable products and programmes began more than a hundred years ago when the company developed a process to recycle cork scrap. The end result was a product which was introduced then and is known today, as linoleum.
SustainabLe SoLutions
Did YOU KNOW... Armstrong Ceilings can contain up to 82% recycled content. We have the broadest portfolio of ceilings with high recycled content. Armstrong suspension systems contain 25% recycled content the highest percentage of post consumer content in the industry.
CONcEPTION
Armstrong continually seeks to make use of research and production technology to provide protection for the environment both in the workplace and the wider community, reducing risk to our surroundings and natural elements.
RAW MATERIAL
Raw materials for our ceilings are renewable and abundant in nature Biosoluble mineral wool (the wools used in our products meet the classification exempt as defined by EC directive 97/69/EC 1997), perlite, natural starch, recycled paper, recycled tiles and clay. None of our ceiling products contain asbestos.
PRODUcTS
Mineral ceilings High recycled content (up to 82%) igh light reflectance and H acoustical performance 15 year guarantee ultiple manufacturing locations M for reduced transportation costs & emissions. Metal ceilings High recycled content (up to 30%) ell established 3rd party recycling W waste stream 15 year guarantee igh light reflectance and H acoustical performance Cleanable and durable ultiple manufacturing locations M for reduced transportation costs & emissions esign flexibility for waste D minimisation and performance optimisation. Suspension Systems ll Armstrong suspension systems A contain 25% recycled content. otary stitched for additional R strength and stability Recyclable atented Peakform for extra P strength & stability ultiple manufacturing locations M for reduced transportation costs & emissions
NEW PRODUcTS
Armstrong keep reinvesting in ongoing product innovation to reduce our environmental footprint.
REcYcLED cONTENT
A significant proportion of our ceiling tiles are produced using recycled raw materials, including slag mineral wool, other recycled mineral wools, recycled paper and recycled ceiling tiles. These recycled contents are indicated on all Armstrongs published literature in accordance with EN ISO 14021 : 2001.
REcYcLING PROGRAMMES
In 1999, Armstrong Ceilings in the United States introduced the industrys first ceiling recycling programme. To date, worldwide, we have recycled over 8 million m2 of old ceiling material. Thats more than 40,000 tonnes of construction waste thats been diverted from landfills. End-of-Life recycling programme: we offers a free collection programme for refurbishment /strip out projects of 2000m2+, of used tiles whenever it is environmentally and economically viable to do so. The ceiling tiles are 100% recycled into the mix and are processed into new ceiling tiles.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Since 1998, Armstrong has been engaged in efforts such as our gas reduction project to focus on the control of energy use during product manufacture. These programmes have, and continue to reduce energy use.
AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Armstrong is continually engaged in research and development efforts to minimise the impact on air quality of our products. In accordance with EN13964, as part of the process for achieving the CE mark, all Armstrong ceiling products attained the lowest classification E1.
SAFETY PROGRAMMES
For Armstrong, safety is an ongoing key priority for our businesses, and as a result, we have made several step changes in our processes, procedures and measures to attain a world class safety performance.
REcYcLED CONTENT CALcULATED AccORDING TO EN ISO 14021:2001

82% 70% 65% 64% 62% 53% Perla OP 0.95 Bioguard Plain Colortone Dune Graphis Fine Fissured 53% 52% 51% 51% 51%
Mineral - 50% and above Optima Visual Perla dB Ultima dB Sahara dB Alpina OP Mineral - 40 to 50% Bioguard Acoustic Plain Mineral - up to 40% Ceramaguard Perla OP 1.00 Cirrus Perla 38% Ultima 36% Sahara Vector 33% Ultima OP 33% 33% 32% 30% 30% 25%

LOGISTIcS
As one of the worlds leading manufacturer's of suspended ceilings, Armstrong has multiple manufacturing facilites, reducing transportation, emissions and our environmental impact. Over the many years that Armstrong has led the industry, we have developed, in conjunction with our customers, packaging that utilises minimum material, but ensures durability of the product during transport and installation.
Off-Cut recycling programme: in UK and France, we offer an Off-Cut recycling programme that diverts waste during the installation process from going to landfill.
45% 44%
Sahara Max Sahara
42% 41%
Metal Grid
*Recycled Content Definition (from EN ISO 14021:2001): Proportion, by mass, of recycled material in a product or packaging. This is consistent with WRAP rules of thumb guidelines. Only pre-consumer and post-consumer materials shall be considered as recycled content, consistent with the following usage of the terms. Material diverted from the waste stream during a manufacturing process. Excluded is reutilisation of materials such as rework, regrind or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it. Material generated by households or by commercial, industrial and institutional facilities in their role as end users of the product which can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of material from the distribution chain.
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End User Comfort

Did YOU KNOW... A ceiling with a high light reflectance, up to 90%, can extend the daylight into a space which can help to reduce the lighting energy required. You can enhance the indoor environment by improving the acoustics of the space.
Awards & Certifications
BRE ENvIRONMENTAL
PROFILES
MANUFAcTURING AccREDITATIONS
Armstrongs stringent environmental and safety standards ensure quality and consistency in our manufacturing processes. In Europe, our tile and grid manufacturing plants are accredited to ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 9001:2000 (quality assurance). Our mineral plants have an Occupational Health and Safety Management system in place to match ISO 18001 Standards.
FDES (FRANcES ENvIRONMENT AND HEALTH DEcLARATION)

Armstrong is participating in European Union efforts to establish a standardised method for profiling the environmental impact of products. In France, the FDES (Fiche Dclaration Environnementale et Sanitaire) is expected to mirror other European initiatives. Information generated through FDES is utilised in Frances HQE (Haute Qualit Environnementale) project accreditation scheme. The product profiles for our mineral and metal tile facilities are based on FDES methodology.
VISUAL COMFORT
The 'light reflectance' of a surface is its ability to reflect light. Daylight and electrical lighting represent the two primary sources of lighting available in the workplace. The light reflectance of the ceiling, floor and wall surfaces play the second most important role for overall illumination of the room, thus also directly affecting working comfort and productivity. igh light reflectance ceilings H also enhance indirect lighting by improving overall lighting uniformity, returning up to 90% of the light back into the space, compared to 75% with standard ceilings. A light reflectance of 90% and more allows 20% of cost savings with indirect lighting, and can yield total building energy savings up to 11%. Canopies installed in the work place can improve the light reflection over a working space and provide better comfort for the end user.
AcOUSTIcAL COMFORT
In all types of spaces, choosing the right acoustical solutions will enhance the end user needs and overall comfort. With acoustics, you need to determine whether intelligibility, concentration or confidentiality is required? Armstrong can help you find the right acoustic solution for your space. You can choose from a wide portfolio of Armstrong products including standard solutions through to island ceilings. Armstrong acoustical ceilings reduce noise levels in interior spaces, allowing for an optimum balance of high performance sound absorption and room to room sound attenuation to maximise / minimise speech intelligibility as appropriate.
THERMAL MASS
To control the thermal environment in an office, we can use the thermal mass of the concrete to control the temperature in the room instead of relying on air-conditioning and heating. Without the need to power these, the amount of electricity being used is reduced significantly, lowering the buildings energy requirements.To enable the thermal slab to work efficiently, it is important to maximise the open area. Solutions like canopies make it possible, still improving acoustical and visual comfort.
At Armstrong, were proud to be a recognised pioneer in green practices, with successful methods to produce environmentally preferable products, prevent pollution and reduce waste. Were the only UK ceiling manufacturer with a BRE Ecopoint profile an external certification of our compliance with ISO 14041 and ISO 21930 standards. Our Ecopoint score in 2007 was 0.10, a significant improvement on 2004, and were working on lowering it even further.
M1 (EMISSION CLASS FOR BUILDING MATERIAL)

The Finnish Emission Classification of Building Materials aims to enhance the development and use of low-emitting building materials so that material emissions do not increase the requirement for ventilation. The classification presents emission requirements for the materials used in ordinary work spaces with respect to good indoor air quality. M1 stands for low emissions. Armstrong has achieved this classification for the majority of its range of mineral tiles.
IBU (GERMAN INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUcTION AND ENvIRONMENT)

Armstrong collaborates with German certification and standards groups for sustainable building, such as the IBU (Germanys Institute of Construction and Environment) and is a member of WETEC. The Wet-felt Technical Committee for Construction, WETEC, provides a service to European based manufacturers of wetfelted products by providing a forum for the development and maintenance of technical, quality and safety standards and guidelines. An Environmental Product Declaration for WETEC wet-felt mineral fibre products will be published in 2012.
LEED (LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENvIRONMENTAL DESIGN)

The US Green Building Councils mission is the global adoption of sustainable buildings within a generation. Their Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building certification is a framework for improving the environmental footprint in building design, construction and operation.
guarantee
LIfETImE
guarantee
15 YEAR
GREEN BUILDING COUNcIL FOUNDER
AND MEMbER
LIFETIME GUARANTEE
The result of continuous product line development and improvement allows us to offer a new Lifetime guarantee for our Sahara, Sahara dB and Sahara MAX product ranges.
15 YEAR GUARANTEE
Most of our products are cleanable and our hygiene tiles have an antifungicide treatment. The durability of our products means less damage and fewer replacements required, resulting in a lower impact on the environment. All our 95% and 99% RH products are guaranteed for 15 years.
Armstrong was a founding member of the USA and Indian Green Building Councils and plays an active role in the Green Building Councils in the UK, Netherlands, Canada, China, Australia, Spain, Germany, Poland and Serbia. In 2007, our corporate headquarters in Lancaster, PA, achieved the LEED-EB (Existing Building) Platinum rating, the highest and most demanding certification.
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ACOUSTICAL COMFORT:
Did YOU KNOW...
From performance to acoustical comfort

A WIDE RANGE OF SOLUTIONS
The Armstrong product portfolio has the ability to answer a wide range of acoustical performance requirements. For the Armstrong mineral range in particular, density is used as the key indicator of acoustic performance, and the product range can be split into Standard, dB and OP categories.
Attenuation* Dnfw
50 40 30 20 10 0 0 0,50 0,60 0,70 0,80
Acoustical treatment is not always sound absorption. The right acoustical environment is essential and the way to achieve this is to focus on:
Intelligibility
I want to be understood
Confidentiality
I do not want to be overheard
Concentration
I do not want to be disturbed
Absorption**
0,90 1,00
aw
Sahara Sahara SL2 39
34
0,60 0,60 0,65 0,65(H)
INTELLIGIbILITY, CONFIDENTIALITY AND CONcENTRATION

To meet acoustical regulations, it is generally sufficient to provide the performance measures in unoccupied spaces, without office equipment switched on. Acoustical regulations usually recommend values to be achieved for reverberation times (within a space) and sound insulation (between spaces or from outside the building). This approach isnt satisfactory any more to meet the expectations of occupants, in particular with the development of open spaces in offices and the increasing hearing problems of students in the education sector. On a day-to-day basis, any activity disturbs the initial acoustical balance, as for example group discussions, ringing phones, copier machines, music, open windows or road traffic noise. Occupants of an office, a classroom, a shop, a hospital or any other space, need a comfortable and healthy environment to carry out their activity under the best conditions. The acoustic quality of a room in a building is governed by major design criteria which require close monitoring: I ntelligibility (I want to be understood), C onfidentiality (I do not want to be overheard), C oncentration (I do not want to be disturbed).
WHAT INFLUENcES PERFORMANcE?

The acoustical properties of mineral ceiling tiles vary depending upon the material, surface and the combination of density, porosity and thickness. For metal and wood tiles it depends on the perforation and the density, porosity and thickness of the acoustic infill that influences the acoustic performance. The following table shows the impact on acoustical performance when increasing each of those parameters.
Ultima Ultima SL2 Ultima Vector
40 34 41 40 41
Standard
The Standard range: Provides a mix of absorption and attenuation Would be typically used in Meeting rooms; Classrooms; Conference rooms Is a solution providing
Intelligibility
I want to be understood
Sahara Max Perla
35 35 36
0,70(H) 0,70(H) 0,75(H) 0,60(H) 0,65 0,60(H)
Metal Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with Premium B15 Metal Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 with Premium B15
Sound absorption
Density Porosity Thickness
Sound attenuation and reduction
Metal Microperforated Rd 1522 with Premium B15 Sahara dB Sahara dB SL2
39 41 41
0,60 0,60 0,60(H) 0.50(H)
Armstrong offers a wide range of materials, product densities and acoustic infills combining the necessary acoustical performances with an extensive range of visuals to meet customer aesthetic and acoustical demands. The effect of acoustical control from ceilings on the occupants of spaces can be summarised as follows:
The dB range: Provides attenuation Would be typically used in Closed office; Hospital bedrooms Is a solution providing
Confidentiality
I do not want to be overheard
PerladB
Perla dB SL2 43 Ultima dB 40
dB
0,65(H) 0.60(H) 0,60(H) 0,60(H) 0,65
Ultima dBSL2 43 Metal Microperforated Rd 1522 with Premium B15 Metal Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with Premium B15 41 41 40
Sound absorption
Controls Effect upon Benefits
Sound attenuation and reduction

Transmission between rooms Confidentiality & Concentration Room neighbours
Metal Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 with Premium B15
Reflections within rooms Intelligibility Room occupants
Perla OP 1.00
25 27 26 27 27 28
1,00 0,95 1,00 1,00 1,00 0,95
The OP range: Provides absorption Would be typically used in Open spaces; Call centres; Libraries Is a solution providing
Concentration
I do not want to be disturbed
Perla OP 0.95 SL2 Ultima OP Ultima OP SL2 Metal Microperforated Rd 1522 with Premium OP19 Metal Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with Premium OP19
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See pages 18 & 19 for information on the full acoustic performance of the complete range of Armstrong products.
* Some products attenuation values may be Dncw values. ** For NRC equivalent, please refer to p. 18.
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ACOUSTICAL COMFORT:
The role of ceilings in acoustics
Did YOU KNOW... Suspended ceiling systems play a key role in the control of the acoustical environment. Acoustics is concerned with the absorption and blocking of sound within and between spaces.
SOUND ATTENUATION & AbSORPTION FOR bETTER INTELLIGIBILITY

Controlling sound absorption and sound reduction is vital for improving speech clarity. Armstrongs standard range of medium-density ceilings strikes an outstanding balance between both, blocking unwanted noise from outside while enhancing sound quality inside. These ceilings are ideal for classrooms and conference rooms.
Product recommendation best better good Ultima Metal Standard Perforated Rg 2516* Perla Metal Extra Microperforated Rg 0701* Sahara MAX Metal Extra Microperforated Rg 0701**
CASE STUDY: INtelliGibility

How to optimise learning conditions by choosing the right acoustic ceiling solutions?

How to optimise the acoustics in a glass-partitioned meeting-room?

Las Tablas School (ES)
PZU Panorama (PL)
Balance of sound attenuation and absorption.

Sound attenuation is the control of sound transmission between adjacent spaces with a common void above them. Sound absorption is the part of incident sound that is not reflected by the tile.
Solution:
Sahara Max
Solution:
Ultima
SOUND ATTENUATION FOR bETTER CONFIDENTIALITY

Many areas, such as senior management offices and medical consulting rooms, require high levels of room-to-room insulation for optimal aural privacy. Armstrongs dB range of higher-density ceilings minimises noise transfer between rooms by as much as 43 dB, keeping conversations private and occupants happy.
Product recommendation best better good Perla dB Ultima dB Sahara dB Metal Standard Perforated Metal Extra Rg 2516* Microperforated Rg 0701*
CASE STUDY: CONFideNtiAlity

How to ensure noises from adjacent spaces are not heard in the corridor ?

How to optimise acoustics and meet the design of a Medical environment?

BELVILLE Office Building (RS)
Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, TCD (IE)
Superior attenuation in private offices.

Sound reduction is the control of sound generated in the plenum or coming from the floor above.
Solution:
Ultima dB SL2
Solution:
Ultima dB MicroLook BE
SOUND AbSORPTION FOR bETTER CONCENTRATION

Sometimes the goal is simply to reduce noise transfer as much as possible, for example in large open offices and call centres, where voices, telephones and office equipment can cause major distractions. Armstrongs OP range of lower-density ceilings controls excessive sound reflections, offering customers optimal levels of sound absorption. Good sound absorption in larger, multi-occupant spaces.
Product recommendation best better good Optima, Ultima OP Metal Microperforated Rd 1522** Perla OP Ultima
CASE STUDY: CONceNtRAtiON

How to reduce noise interference and create a stylish, comfortable university cafeteria?

How to enhance the comfort and ambience of a health centre?

CNIC University Cafeteria (ES)
Medical Centre (DE)
Metal Standard Perforated Metal Extra Rg 2516** Microperforated Rg 0701**

Solution:
Axiom C Canopy with Ultima OP tiles
Solution:
Ultima OP
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* With Premium B15. ** With Premium OP19.
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ISLANDS CEILINGS ACOUSTICS:

CANOPY: THE ARMSTRONG SOLUTION
Plasterboard ceilings or exposed concrete soffits can create a very reverberant space which, in combination with today's office interior design trends with extensive use of glass partitions, impacts negatively on concentration levels. Existing suspended ceilings do not always meet the stringent acoustical requirements set by such applications as call centres. Treating sound directly above workstations, whilst also contributing to lowering the overall reverberation time, is then key to enhancing levels of concentration and confidentiality. Under challenging architectural and acoustical configurations, retrofitting an existing ceiling with design focussed lightweight acoustical
The role of Island Ceilings in building interiors

absorbers or canopies, can trigger a 180 degree shift in the perceived quality of the space, higher comfort levels and an increase in occupant productivity. Canopy solutions may further be complemented by wall treatments by Armstrong.
ACOUSTICAL COMFORT:
RENOvATION
An attractive solution to improve a room is through renovation. One of ways to renovate a space is through the renewal of a ceiling. Renewing the ceiling will have many benefits. Firstly it will improve the aesthetic appeal of the room by refreshing the visual of the ceiling. Secondly it can improve the acoustic performance of the ceiling by using more modern ceiling products. Both of these are especially important when improving the attractiveness and functionality of the space. Whether it is to upgrade the office space to improve the likelihood of letting it, or improve the working environment for current staff, or improving the aesthetics and acoustics for a classroom, renewing the ceiling will make a big difference.
Renovation and "retrofit" solutions

Recycling
new ceiling tiles. New Armstrong ceiling tiles contain up to 83% of recycled material reducing the waste that is sent to landfill sites. For more details of the Armstrong Recycling programme please contact ATS or visit our website.
Armstrong has a scheme to recycle the waste ceiling tiles created when a renovation project is undertaken. Armstrong will collect waste ceiling tiles from site and transport them back to the nearest Armstrong manufacturing location and sort and reuse them in the manufacture of
Example of acoustical treatment in an empty space:

3 2,5 Reverberation Time (secondes) 2 1,5 1 0,5 0 125 250 500 1 000 Octave Band centre frequency (Hz) 2 000 4 000
Acoustical performance objective: Speech intelligibility with a RT<0,8s

Room volume Ceiling height Area Length Width Empty room 13 Ultima Canopy 20 Optima Canopy 14 Metal Canopy 5 Axiom Canopy (with Ultima OP) 250 m3 2,6 m 96,2 m2 12,0 m 8,0 m
Sabine definition
A Sabine is a measure of the sound absorption provided by a material when installed within an architectural space. Canopies can provide greater sound absorption than a traditional wall to wall ceiling of the same visible surface area because the sound is absorbed from both the front and back surfaces of the Canopy. Canopies installed in a typical lively space will help reduce the reverberation time. Sabine per unit is preferred to characterise the absorption provided by an individual space absorber, such as Canopies in:
Open spaces, open plan offices, retail outlets Corridors / lobbies Factors that may affect the installed acoustical performance relative to the published results are: Size of Canopies Number of Canopies and their layout Suspension distance below a finished ceiling Location and horizontal overlap of Canopy Ceiling tile selection (for Axiom Canopies)
Did YOU KNOW... Acoustical retrofit solutions by Armstrong offer unique benefits: A esthetics: create a striking design and more intimate spaces. F lexibility: solutions can be easily displaced to suit future reconfigurations. F unctionality: act as light reflectors to minimise energy consumption. E ase of installation: special direct ceiling attachment (plasterboard and grid) with Optima Canopy.
WHAT IS "RETROFIT"?
An acoustical retrofit consists of fine tuning the acoustical performance of an existing space to meet the end users' desired levels of intelligibility, concentration and confidentiality. When relocating a business to new premises or reconfigurating an existing office plan to suit new organisational requirements, acoustics must be taken into account as early as possible in the design process. Integrating acoustics and space planning will help to achieve a good balance between space optimisation and occupants' comfort levels for more productive working environments. The acoustical performance of a space is set by its size, the room surface materials, furniture and background noise. An acoustical retrofit will therefore consider: changing existing surface materials; complementing the existing room configuration with discontinuous ceiling solutions (Canopy range); Office space planning is a balance between optimising the area available and producing a comfortable and productive working environment. Armstrong recommends that acoustical fine tuning be considered as early as possible in the design scheme.
Canopies can provide greater sound absorption than a continuous ceiling of the same visible surface area because sound can be absorbed on both the front and the back surfaces.
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AcousticaL technicaL gLossarY

WEIGHTED SOUND AbSORPTION cOEFFIcIENT, a w
A single-number rating for random incidence sound absorption coefficients calculated by reference to EN ISO 11654. With this method measured values obtained in accordance with EN ISO 354, are converted into octave bands at 250, 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000Hz and are plotted onto a graph. A standard reference curve is then shifted towards the measured values in steps of 0.05 until a best fit is obtained. The derived value of a w will vary between 0.00 and 1.00 but is only expressed in multiples of 0.05, eg a w = 0.65.
AcousticaL performance
Sound reduction
Product Name Perla dB Ultima dB Sahara dB Bioguard Plain Bioguard Acoustic Perla Ultima Sahara Sahara Max Alpina OP Perla OP 0.95 Perla OP 1.00 Ultima OP Neeva 15 Optima 15 Cert # 5932 5935 5934 5926 5927 5928 5931 5925 5923 6569 6532b 6530a 5921 5915 5916 Weighted value Rw 21 21 20 19 18 18 18 17 17 12 12 12 10 7 7 14,8 13,6 13,8 12,3 11,4 11,6 12,0 12,2 12,1 10,7 10,7 10,4 10,5 8,5 7,2 11,1 10,4 9,8 9,3 9,3 9,8 9,8 8,4 8,5 11,4 11,4 10,6 7,7 6,2 6,1 11,0 11,1 9,5 8,0 8,8 9,1 9,7 8,0 7,1 10,4 10,4 10,1 7,3 5,3 6,3 11,5 11,4 9,6 8,5 8,9 9,3 9,3 6,6 7,5 10,7 10,7 10,6 6,4 4,5 5,1 11,8 11,6 11,3 9,7 9,7 9,2 9,1 7,9 7,9 9,1 9,1 10,3 5,6 5,0 4,2 R - One-Third Octave Band Centre Frequency Hz Mineral range 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 13,4 13,3 12,7 11,5 10,6 11,0 10,9 10,3 9,8 9,7 9,7 8,7 5,8 3,5 3,1 13,7 13,9 12,9 11,5 11,2 11,4 11,0 10,5 10,1 9,7 9,7 10,0 6,5 4,3 4,8 16,5 16,1 15,7 13,7 13,5 14,3 13,9 12,7 12,4 10,4 10,4 10,2 7,8 6,1 5,9 18,3 18,2 17,5 16,0 15,9 16,5 16,1 15,3 15,0 10,7 10,7 10,3 8,7 6,3 6,0 20,0 20,3 19,8 17,9 17,5 17,7 17,9 16,9 17,2 11,5 11,5 10,9 9,0 6,5 6,3 21,5 21,8 20,9 19,4 19,1 18,6 19,2 18,2 18,5 11,9 11,9 11,3 9,7 6,9 6,8 22,4 22,2 21,2 20,4 20,5 19,8 20,0 19,4 19,8 11,3 11,3 11,1 10,0 6,7 6,7 23,5 23,5 22,3 21,7 21,9 21,0 21,1 20,7 21,6 12,3 12,3 12,0 11,1 7,4 7,2 25,6 26,0 24,2 23,1 23,8 23,2 22,9 22,5 23,1 13,8 13,8 12,9 12,2 8,4 8,0 26,9 27,4 25,9 23,6 24,7 23,5 24,3 22,9 23,5 14,6 14,6 13,9 13,8 8,7 8,5 28,5 26,1 27,5 23,6 24,8 19,2 21,1 22,8 23,5 16,0 16,0 14,7 14,2 9,5 8,9 29,9 25,7 29,1 22,4 24,2 21,1 21,6 23,0 24,3 16,8 16,8 14,7 15,6 9,8 9,6 28,8 28,9 28,7 21,0 23,3 26,8 26,9 21,9 23,1 18,3 18,3 16,1 15,5 9,8 9,3
WEIGHTED SOUND REDUcTION INDEX, Rw

A single-number rating of the laboratory measurement of (vertical) airborne sound reduction of a suspended ceiling. It is determined by reference to EN ISO 717-1 from measurements of sound reduction index made in accordance with EN ISO 140-3.
RAIN NOISE SOUND INTENSITY LEvEL, LI

The laboratory measurement of the sound intensity in a room below a roof construction when subjected to rainfall. It is determined by reference to EN ISO 140-18:2006 Laboratory measurement of sound generated by rainfall on building elements. The roofs performance can be tested with or without a suspended ceiling beneath. The intensity of the rainfall tested can be selected from the options given in the standard. A combined A-weighted single-number (LIA) can also be determined. Unlike Dnfw and Rw data, where the higher the value the better the insulation provided, the lower the intensity value (weighted LIA) the better the insulation performance of the ceiling and roof combination.
SHAPE INDIcATOR
With reference to EN ISO 11654, the calculated value of a w may be qualified by one or more letters (in brackets) to indicate if the product has excess sound absorption at low (L), medium (M) or high (H) frequencies.
SOUND AbSORPTION cLASS

With reference to EN ISO 11654, the calculated value of a w may additionally be allocated into one of six descriptive classes in accordance with the following table: Sound absorption Class
A B C D E Not Classified
Product Name Plain with Premium B15 Plain (no infill) Microperforated Rd 1522 with Premium B15 Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with Premium B15 Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 with Premium OP19 Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with Premium OP19 Microperforated Rd 1522 with Premium OP19 Microperforated Rd 1522 with fleece Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with fleece Microperforated Rd 1522 no infill Standard Perforated Rg 2516 no infill
Cert # 5937 5936 5941 5941 6725a 6726a 6724a 5939 5939 5938 5938
SOUND ATTENUATION
A term used in relation to the horizontal transmission of sound through a suspended ceiling above adjacent rooms sharing a common ceiling plenum.
aw
0,90; 0,95; 1,00 0,80; 0,85 0,60; 0,65; 0,70; 0,75 0,30; 0,35; 0,40; 0,45; 0,50; 0,55 0,15; 0,20; 0,25 0,00; 0,05; 0,10
SOUND REDUcTION
A term used in relation to the vertical transmission of sound through a suspended ceiling.
Weighted value Rw 21 19 18 18 15 13 12 6 6 5 5
Metal range 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 13,5 12,4 11,7 11,7 10,4 9,2 10,2 9,0 9,0 7,3 7,3 10,6 9,5 9,1 9,1 12,3 11,4 10,0 6,9 6,9 5,0 5,0 10,1 8,9 7,9 7,9 11,6 11,1 10,3 5,6 5,6 4,5 4,5 10,1 9,3 9,5 9,5 10,9 10,2 9,0 5,2 5,2 3,8 3,8 11,2 10,5 10,1 10,1 9,9 9,9 9,0 5,3 5,3 3,6 3,6 13,1 12,7 11,8 11,8 10,5 9,7 8,6 4,0 4,0 3,3 3,3 13,6 11,9 11,7 11,7 11,1 10,5 9,1 4,6 4,6 3,8 3,8 16,5 14,1 13,8 13,8 12,0 10,5 9,6 5,9 5,9 4,1 4,1 19,0 16,6 16,3 16,3 11,4 10,3 9,9 6,1 6,1 4,5 4,5 21,0 18,4 18,0 18,0 12,7 11,4 10,9 6,4 6,4 5,2 5,2 22,2 19,3 18,5 18,5 13,8 12,3 12,0 6,3 6,3 4,8 4,8 22,9 20,8 19,6 19,6 14,1 12,4 11,5 6,0 6,0 4,8 4,8 23,5 22,2 20,7 20,7 15,9 13,5 13,3 5,8 5,8 4,5 4,5 25,6 23,8 21,9 21,9 17,7 14,9 14,4 6,4 6,4 5,0 5,0 26,4 24,9 22,5 22,5 18,5 15,9 15,4 6,7 6,7 4,8 4,8 26,6 25,4 23,2 23,2 19,4 17,4 16,5 7,0 7,0 4,6 4,6 24,4 22,4 24,3 24,3 21,0 18,6 17,5 6,7 6,7 4,6 4,6 23,1 20,8 25,1 25,1 20,3 18,1 17,2 6,2 6,2 3,8 3,8
NOISE REDUcTION COEFFIcIENT, NRC

A single-number descriptor of random incidence sound absorption coefficients. Defined in ASTM C423 as the arithmetical average, to the nearest multiple of 0,05, of the measured sound absorption coefficients for the four one-third octave band centre frequencies of 250, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 Hz.
* Estimated 1) All SRI tests have been conducted in an independent third party quality assured laboratory in accordance with EN ISO 140-3 with the ceiling suspended horizontally between two vertical transmission suites. Mineral tiles were 600x600 Board (square) edge in a Prelude T24 grid. 2) Rw values are determined in accordance with EN ISO 717-1. 3) Values for Standard Perforated Rg 2516 (16% open area) are estimated as being not less than Microperforated Rd 1522 (22% open area). 4) Armstrong conducts extensive and regular acoustic tests on its ceiling tiles and planks. Inevitably slight variations occur over a range of results for the same product. The results above do not necessarily represent the highest achieved but indicate values that can be consistently and confidently offered.
WEIGHTED SUSPENDED cEILING NORMALISED LEvEL DIFFERENcE, Dncw

A single-number rating of the laboratory measurement of room-toroom (horizontal) airborne sound insulation of a suspended ceiling above adjacent rooms sharing a common ceiling plenum. It is determined in accordance with EN ISO 717-1 from measurements made in accordance with EN 20140-9. Note: EN 20149-9 has now been withdrawn and superseded by EN ISO 10848-2. (see Dnfw), although Dncw test results still continue to be valid.
SAbINE / EqUIvALENT AbSORPTION AREA (EAA)

A Sabine is a measure of the total sound absorption provided by discrete objects (canopies, screens, furniture, etc) when installed in an architectural space. Because these types of absorbers have more than one surface and may be irregular in form, it is not meaningful to assign sound absorption coefficients to them. Hence the Equivalent Absorption Area per unit (measured in Sabines) is preferred to characterise the absorption provided by an individual space absorber.
Rain Noise - The acoustic performance of Armstrong ceilings with a lightweight roof construction
EN ISO 140-18:2006 is a test method for determining the sound intensity level of a radiating surface due to rainfall. Armstrong tested a lightweight roof construction, with heavy intensity rain as defined in the standard, and then re-tested with a suspended ceiling below. Different ceiling tiles were tested and the results are shown in the table below. The performance values given below show the intensity of sound radiating into the room below the roof (and ceiling) constructions. Therefore, unlike Dnfw and Rw data, where the higher the value the better insulation provided, the best performing ceiling tiles are those which have the lowest intensity levels, as less sound energy has penetrated into the room below. The results shown give the combined performance of the roof and ceiling constructions. Any change in the roof construction performance will affect the combined roof and ceiling performance. We have therefore shown the improvement in dB that each of the ceiling tiles provided compared to the roof construction on its own.
Product Name Roof Construction + Perla dB Roof Construction + Metal Plain with Premium B15 Roof Construction + Sahara Max Roof Construction + Perla Roof Construction + Metal Microperforated Rg 1522 with Premium B15 Roof Construction + Perla OP Roof Construction only
WEIGHTED SUSPENDED cEILING NORMALISED FLANKING LEvEL DIFFERENcE, Dnfw

A single-number rating of the laboratory measurement of roomto-room (horizontal) airborne flanking sound transmission of a suspended ceiling above adjacent rooms sharing a common ceiling plenum. It is determined in accordance with EN ISO 717-1 from measurements made in accordance with EN ISO 10848-2. This has now superseded EN 20149-9. (see Dncw).
LI - One-Third Octave Band Centre Frequency Hz Weighted Improve 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 value LIA -ment LIA 41.8 C/21102/R01 - 2 11.8 42,7 42,2 43,6 41,2 39,5 37,2 36,9 35,6 34,7 33,6 29,5 27,4 24,9 20,8 20,1 18,8 17,7 17,4 Cert # C/21102/R01 - 4 C/21102/R01 - 8 C/21102/R01 - 6 C/21102/R01 - 5 C/21102/R01 - 10 C/21102/R01 - 1 42.4 42.8 42.9 43.3 47.7 53.6 11.2 10.8 10.7 10.3 5.9 n/a 43,7 41,9 43,0 40,7 39,4 37,6 38,0 36,4 35,4 33,9 30,2 27,6 26,0 23,8 24,3 23,3 23,5 22,6 43,4 44,0 45,4 42,5 39,8 38,4 38,2 36,7 35,4 34,4 30,6 27,6 25,2 21,3 21,3 21,1 19,9 19,0 43,5 43,7 44,8 41,7 40,5 38,2 38,6 36,3 35,7 34,4 30,5 27,7 26,0 22,6 23,3 23,7 22,4 19,6 44,3 43,8 44,8 42,4 40,2 39,1 38,7 36,5 36,1 35,6 31,6 28,6 26,8 23,3 23,4 22,7 22,5 21,1 45,0 46,8 47,5 44,3 43,0 42,6 42,9 42,5 41,4 40,8 36,5 33,7 31,3 27,1 26,8 26,2 25,8 21,1 52,0 51,8 53,3 49,8 46,9 46,1 46,3 47,1 47,4 46,8 43,2 40,9 39,9 36,4 36,6 36,4 36,5 33,9
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1) All tests have been conducted in an independent third party quality assured laboratory in accordance with EN ISO 140-18(2006). 2) The one-third octave band intensity values given are unweighted measurements in dB. 3) The roof construction was a 158mm deep profiled steel liner tray with 200mm insulation and an aluminium standing seam waterproof membrane. 4) The ceiling void depth between the top of the liner tray and the reverse of the ceiling tiles varied between 400mm and 700mm due to the pitch of the roof. 5) Armstrong conducts extensive and regular acoustic tests on its ceiling tiles and planks. Inevitably slight variations occur over a range of results for the same product. The results above do not necessarily represent the highest achieved but indicate values that can be consistently and confidently offered.
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AcousticaL performance
Sound absorption
Mineral range Product Name Neeva (Board 15mm) Neeva (Board 18mm) Optima (25mm) Optima Vector (22mm) Ultima OP Perla OP 1.00 (20mm) Hydroboard Optima (20mm) Parafon Hygien (18mm) Perla OP 0.95 (15mm) Perla OP 0.95 Board Planks (18mm) Perla OP 0.95 Concealed Planks (18mm) Visual V49 + Fleece + 25mm x 20kg/m3 glass fibre overlay Neeva (Tegular & Microlook 18mm) Optima (15mm) Alpina OP Ultima Vector Ultima (Tiles & MicroLook Planks) Ultima (Concealed Planks) Perla Ultima dB Sahara Max Sahara Vector Bioguard Acoustic Fine Fissured / Fine Fissured Black Perla dB Sahara (Tiles & Planks 15mm) Sahara (Board Planks 17mm) Sahara dB Ultima dB (Concealed Planks) Ceramaguard Design Cirrus Image Cirrus Colortone Dune Contrast Circles, Square Perla dB (Concealed Planks) Visual V49 + Fleece Bioguard Plain Graphis (all face patterns) Plain Clean Room FL Newtone Sahara (Unperforated) Metal range Product Name Microperforated Rd 1522 with Premium OP19 Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with Premium OP19 Microperforated Rd 1522 with fleece Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 with Premium OP19 Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with fleece Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 with B15 Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with B15 Microperforated Rd 1522 with B15 Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 with fleece Plain (no infill) Wood range Product Name Madera A12 Madera A1 Madera A8 Madera A10 Madera A2 Cert # 5443 5442 5445 5444 5441 Cert # 6713a 6715a 2175 6714a L/2463 2334 2340 2337 2253 2206 Cert # 4527 3003 2914 2923a 4765a 6614a 6666 2913 2998 6579a 04763a 5157 4360 3005 2912 6543a 5711 4687 4894a 4995 5546a 4362 5764 4949a 4441 5478a 4553 4486a 5541a 4484a 2921a 2929a 3023 3948 3255 5968 4347 2945a 3253 3116 6667 3349 3426
Sound attenuation
ap - Octave Band Centre Frequency Hz
Mineral range 4000 1,00 0,95 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 0,90 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 0,95 0,95 1,00 0,95 0,85 0,95 1,00 1,00 0,45 0,55 0,90 0,75 0,95 0,60 0,45 0,65 0,85 0,75 0,85 0,70 0,45 0,65 0,80 0,90 0,25 0,25 0,25 0,25 0,05 0,20 Product Name Ultima Tiles + 100mm x 20kg/m3 glass fibre overlay to both rooms Ultima dB (Concealed Planks) Perla dB (Concealed Planks) Perla dB (Tiles) Ultima Tiles + 25mm x 20kg/m3 glass fibre overlay to both rooms Ultima Tiles + 100mm x 20kg/m3 glass fibre overlay to one room Ultima (Concealed Planks) Ultima dB (Tiles) Ceramaguard Sahara (Concealed Planks) Sahara dB Ultima Tiles + 25mm x 20kg/m3 glass fibre overlay to one room Bioguard Plain Newtone Plain Bioguard Acoustic Design Cirrus Image Cirrus Contrast Circles, Square Graphis (all face patterns) Clean Room FL Fine Fissured Black Ultima (Tiles & MicroLook Planks) Perla Colortone Dune Sahara Max Sahara Vector Fine Fissured Sahara (Tiles & Planks) Sahara (Unperforated) Ultima Vector Neeva (Tegular/MicroLook 20mm) Neeva (Tegular/MicroLook 18mm) Perla OP 0.95 (Concealed Planks) Neeva (Board 20mm) Ultima OP Perla OP 0.95 (Board Planks) Alpina OP Perla OP 0.95 (Tiles) Perla OP 1.00 Neeva (Board 18mm) Hydroboard Metal range Product Name Plain with Premium B15 Plain (no infill) Microperforated Rd 1522 with B15 Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with B15* Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 with B15 Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 with Premium OP19 Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 with fleece Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with Premium OP19 Microperforated Rd 1522 with Premium OP19 Microperforated Rd 1522 with fleece Standard Perforated Rg 2516 with fleece* Cert # 2439 2438 2443 2443 2427 6720a 2432 6721a 6719a 2437 2437 Weighted value 47 44 41 41 40 31 30 28 27 20 20 Dncw Dncw Dncw Dncw Dncw Dnfw Dnfw Cert # 4175a 4522f 5974 5492a 4177a 4174a 4907f 5558a 2954a 5176f 5550a 4176a 2955a 3373 3133 4955f 3278 2671 3279 3276 3367 6292 4823f 5003f 2888 6836 5767 2613 6836 6836 5715 3031 3034 5168f 3033 4615f 4705f 6570 6551b 6549a 3036 6672 Weighted value 44 43 43 41 41 41 40 40 39 39 39 39 37 37 37 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 35 35 35 35 34 34 34 34 28 27 27 26 26 25 25 25 25 24 22 Dnf / Dnc - One-Third Octave Band Centre Frequency Hz 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000
aw
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.75(H) 0.70(H) 0.70(H) 0.65(H) 0.65(H) 0.65 0.65 0.60(H) 0.60(H) 0.60(H) 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60(H) 0.55(MH) 0.55(H) 0.55(H) 0.55 0.55 0.50(H) 0.50(H) 0.15(L) 0.15(L) 0.15(L) 0.15 0.10(L) 0.10(L)
Absorption Class
NRC 0,95 0,95 1,00 0,95 0,95 0,95 0,90 0,95 0,95 0,90 0,90 0,90 0,90 0,85 0,90 0,85 0,70 0,70 0,70 0,70 0,70 0,65 0,65 0,60 0,60 0,65 0,55 0,55 0,55 0,55 0,60 0,55 0,50 0,55 0,50 0,50 0,50 0,15 0,15 0,15 0,10 0,10 0,15
125 0,40 0,40 0,50 0,35 0,55 0,50 0,35 0,40 0,40 0,45 0,50 0,45 0,35 0,40 0,35 0,40 0,50 0,55 0,50 0,35 0,40 0,50 0,45 0,35 0,40 0,30 0,45 0,35 0,35 0,30 0,25 0,35 0,35 0,40 0,40 0,30 0,10 0,30 0,35 0,30 0,25 0,25 0,30
250 0,90 0,85 0,85 0,80 0,85 0,85 0,80 0,80 0,85 0,80 0,85 0,85 0,80 0,75 0,75 0,80 0,55 0,50 0,50 0,40 0,40 0,55 0,50 0,40 0,40 0,40 0,40 0,45 0,40 0,35 0,30 0,40 0,40 0,40 0,40 0,35 0,30 0,20 0,20 0,25 0,15 0,15 0,20
500 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 0,95 1,00 1,00 0,90 0,95 0,95 0,95 0,95 0,85 1,00 0,90 0,70 0,65 0,60 0,60 0,60 0,75 0,60 0,50 0,55 0,55 0,55 0,60 0,55 0,55 0,50 0,45 0,45 0,50 0,45 0,40 0,40 0,15 0,10 0,15 0,10 0,10 0,10
1000 0,90 0,90 0,95 0,90 0,95 0,95 0,85 0,85 0,90 0,90 0,90 0,90 0,90 0,85 0,80 0,85 0,85 0,80 0,75 0,85 0,80 0,75 0,70 0,70 0,75 0,70 0,65 0,65 0,65 0,65 0,80 0,60 0,55 0,60 0,55 0,60 0,50 0,10 0,10 0,10 0,10 0,10 0,10
2000 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 0,95 1,00 1,00 0,95 1,00 0,95 0,90 1,00 0,95 0,90 0,90 0,95 0,95 0,70 0,70 0,85 0,75 0,85 0,65 0,55 0,65 0,75 0,85 0,75 0,60 0,55 0,60 0,70 0,75 0,20 0,15 0,15 0,15 0,10 0,10
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D E E E E -
Dncw 20,8 27,6 28,9 33,4 37,0 34,1 32,3 37,8 48,0 50,6 49,7 53,1 53,0 51,5 51,4 48,8 48,9 48,8 Dnfw Dnfw Dnfw 18,8 29,9 31,4 33,8 35,4 34,3 34,7 37,1 40,4 44,1 47,0 49,8 53,4 58,3 61,5 60,9 61,8 63,0 15,2 28,3 32,5 33,3 34,7 35,4 35,9 37,7 42,3 44,9 47,8 50,8 53,6 55,9 54,5 56,4 58,9 59,4 15,5 25,2 29,5 30,8 31,7 31,6 34,0 35,3 39,4 41,2 44,2 45,7 47,8 49,9 49,4 47,4 47,7 53,8
Dncw 15,1 25,2 26,9 29,8 31,6 31,7 31,3 35,5 41,6 47,0 48,7 51,2 52,5 52,3 51,5 49,3 49,4 49,1 Dncw 17,0 25,6 29,7 29,3 32,9 32,6 31,2 35,5 42,2 44,9 46,3 49,4 51,0 50,5 50,1 47,8 48,0 48,3 Dnfw Dnfw Dncw Dnfw Dnfw Dncw Dncw Dncw Dnfw Dncw Dncw Dncw Dncw Dncw Dnfw Dnfw Dnfw Dncw Dnfw Dnfw Dncw Dnfw Dnfw Dnfw Dncw Dncw Dnfw Dncw Dnfw Dnfw Dnfw Dnfw Dnfw Dncw Dnfw 20,4 16,1 16,1 17,3 15,1 13,3 17,3 17,1 11,4 16,3 17,6 17,4 15,4 13,6 12,4 15,6 17,2 14,6 10,9 10,4 13,9 11,4 11,4 13,3 14,0 12,7 14,4 12,3 13,4 12,5 12,7 12,7 11,8 12,2 13,9 25,5 24,5 24,6 26,7 24,1 23,2 26,4 25,6 19,8 21,2 20,9 23,1 23,5 24,4 20,1 24,9 23,7 20,0 18,8 22,5 21,4 20,3 20,3 21,5 20,2 19,7 19,9 17,9 17,5 20,9 17,0 17,0 17,0 17,4 21,4 28,9 28,9 27,2 28,5 27,5 25,8 27,9 27,7 23,2 24,0 24,9 23,2 25,1 26,4 26,8 27,7 22,2 21,9 25,5 26,9 23,5 25,3 25,3 23,9 21,4 21,2 20,2 18,9 20,5 20,7 18,7 18,7 17,6 17,4 23,5 28,9 29,9 29,5 29,1 28,5 28,2 28,7 27,0 27,6 27,7 25,9 25,9 28,8 28,2 26,7 27,6 24,3 24,1 24,7 27,4 24,8 23,8 23,8 24,5 20,6 20,5 21,4 18,8 18,9 20,1 20,2 20,2 18,9 17,2 24,8 30,7 31,0 30,4 30,4 28,9 29,4 31,0 28,6 29,0 28,7 26,9 27,2 29,9 29,9 26,6 28,3 28,5 26,1 25,9 28,6 25,8 25,3 25,3 26,2 21,6 21,1 23,0 20,5 19,5 20,7 19,8 19,8 20,0 18,9 25,8 31,2 31,3 29,9 29,2 30,2 29,4 29,5 28,9 28,1 29,2 28,4 28,0 30,3 28,7 26,6 27,2 27,8 26,4 25,8 28,8 25,5 25,7 25,7 25,4 20,9 20,3 21,2 19,4 20,1 18,9 20,3 20,3 17,9 18,3 25,5 31,0 32,5 30,4 30,0 31,8 28,3 29,2 29,2 27,4 27,9 27,8 28,0 29,8 29,3 27,8 27,0 27,7 26,3 26,3 27,7 25,6 26,9 26,9 25,9 20,4 20,1 20,7 19,4 19,5 19,0 18,5 18,5 18,2 18,1 25,6 32,7 34,2 32,5 31,3 35,0 30,6 32,2 32,0 31,4 29,1 29,3 29,3 30,9 31,3 30,5 28,8 28,4 27,9 29,7 28,8 27,6 27,6 27,6 27,1 21,4 20,8 21,2 19,8 19,8 19,1 19,6 19,6 19,0 17,9 27,6 36,2 38,5 38,8 35,6 37,7 34,2 35,0 34,9 34,5 32,1 32,3 32,5 34,0 34,4 33,7 31,4 32,8 31,4 32,1 32,6 30,7 31,2 31,2 30,9 23,4 22,5 22,7 21,4 21,0 21,4 21,3 21,3 20,7 19,8 30,7 39,9 40,5 43,2 39,4 39,1 37,9 36,4 37,0 36,5 34,6 35,2 35,7 35,8 36,1 36,1 35,6 36,7 34,8 35,3 34,7 35,3 34,1 34,1 33,7 26,9 25,0 24,5 24,4 24,7 23,3 22,5 22,5 23,4 22,5 35,3 42,3 43,8 44,8 42,5 41,6 39,1 37,0 38,3 40,0 37,2 37,8 38,5 37,6 37,3 39,8 37,8 38,4 37,3 38,2 39,8 38,8 35,9 35,9 35,6 28,9 27,1 26,6 25,8 27,1 25,0 24,0 24,0 24,4 24,0 38,8 45,4 46,2 46,9 45,2 44,5 41,2 40,3 40,6 41,9 39,8 40,2 40,8 39,4 39,3 42,2 40,1 41,9 38,9 40,8 42,4 42,9 39,0 39,0 39,4 31,1 29,1 28,3 28,2 28,7 26,0 27,0 27,0 26,8 26,2 42,9 48,3 48,9 48,6 48,6 45,5 42,8 41,9 42,3 44,4 41,3 43,5 42,1 39,8 40,2 45,5 43,3 43,9 41,1 43,5 45,2 46,6 41,4 41,4 42,2 32,5 31,2 30,6 31,1 30,7 28,6 29,1 29,1 29,6 27,1 46,6 52,1 52,0 48,7 51,1 47,1 44,0 42,6 42,6 45,4 41,9 47,3 42,6 39,9 40,1 48,7 45,5 45,7 42,9 44,9 48,2 49,6 43,1 43,1 45,8 35,1 32,6 32,4 32,7 32,8 29,4 31,3 31,3 31,0 29,6 49,6 54,9 53,0 48,1 51,9 48,0 44,0 42,5 42,8 46,1 42,8 49,4 43,0 40,1 39,5 50,6 49,4 48,6 42,0 46,0 49,4 48,6 44,1 44,1 46,8 38,5 36,1 34,0 34,9 35,0 31,5 32,7 32,7 31,6 31,0 48,6 56,8 55,6 46,3 50,9 49,4 44,2 41,6 42,4 47,3 40,8 51,4 41,3 39,2 37,4 51,8 49,7 50,6 42,8 47,3 50,4 48,6 45,2 45,2 47,6 41,8 39,4 35,9 37,7 37,6 33,0 35,3 35,3 33,7 33,4 48,6 59,4 56,0 44,0 51,4 51,4 45,3 41,0 42,5 48,6 40,9 54,3 41,5 39,0 35,8 50,2 46,4 46,0 44,3 47,2 52,1 48,0 45,4 45,4 54,5 45,3 42,7 36,3 40,6 37,1 34,0 38,0 38,0 34,4 35,7 48,0 60,8 53,7 46,1 50,3 50,6 43,9 40,7 41,5 46,2 42,7 56,4 42,4 40,4 36,7 51,7 54,5 46,7 44,1 45,1 49,9 46,0 42,3 42,3 54,6 49,3 46,6 40,4 44,3 40,8 38,8 41,5 41,5 38,3 38,0 46,0
Dncw 15,0 24,9 26,7 29,2 29,6 30,4 29,2 33,4 39,3 43,2 45,8 48,8 50,9 51,0 51,3 49,1 49,4 48,7
aw
1.00 0.95 0.75 0.70 0.70(L) 0.65 0.60(H) 0.60(H) 0.55(L) 0.10(L)
Class A A C C C C C C D -
NRC 0,90 0,90 0,80 0,75 0,70 0,60 0,60 0,60 0,65 0,10
125 0,50 0,50 0,30 0,50 0,40 0,40 0,40 0,40 0,45 0,25
250 0,80 0,80 0,75 0,70 0,75 0,45 0,45 0,40 0,75 0,15
500 0,95 0,95 0,90 0,80 0,65 0,55 0,50 0,50 0,70 0,10
1000 0,95 0,90 0,65 0,75 0,65 0,70 0,65 0,65 0,55 0,10
2000 1,00 1,00 0,75 0,70 0,75 0,80 0,75 0,75 0,55 0,10
4000 1,00 0,95 0,80 0,50 0,75 0,70 0,90 0,90 0,45 0,10
Dnc - One-Third Octave Band Centre Frequency Hz 100 125 160 200 250 315 400 500 630 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 25,2 22,1 20,7 20,7 23,0 29,3 27,6 24,1 24,1 25,8 34,6 32,2 29,9 29,9 30,6 34,5 32,7 29,1 29,1 29,6 36,5 34,3 30,9 30,9 32,7 38,6 35,9 32,3 32,3 32,3 39,9 37,5 32,8 32,8 33,2 41,7 38,8 36,8 36,8 34,8 46,7 41,9 39,2 39,2 36,8 50,2 45,0 43,1 43,1 39,4 53,4 46,6 46,5 46,5 40,5 55,3 49,1 49,1 49,1 42,0 56,0 51,5 51,8 51,8 44,7 59,4 55,3 55,5 55,5 47,9 59,2 57,7 57,7 57,7 51,1 55,5 55,4 55,2 55,2 52,7 59,2 58,9 58,8 58,8 55,2 63,4 63,0 62,0 62,0 57,1
15,6 20,7 23,8 25,3 25,6 25,5 23,0 24,3 27,1 29,5 30,8 34,4 38,5 41,9 44,6 48,3 51,3 52,2 14,3 19,9 21,1 22,2 22,1 21,1 20,8 21,8 23,8 26,2 28,3 31,8 34,5 36,5 38,6 41,9 44,8 46,8
Dncw 22,4 22,3 24,5 26,6 26,8 27,4 26,6 27,3 27,4 27,8 27,3 28,8 30,2 32,2 33,3 33,6 33,9 34,2 Dnfw 13,3 20,3 22,8 23,3 22,8 20,8 19,6 20,1 22,3 24,5 26,4 28,9 32,0 34,1 36,4 39,2 41,7 43,5 Dncw 17,1 17,3 19,0 21,2 21,5 20,2 18,3 18,7 19,5 19,2 18,6 18,8 19,8 20,8 21,0 21,1 20,4 20,1 Dncw 17,1 17,3 19,0 21,2 21,5 20,2 18,3 18,7 19,5 19,2 18,6 18,8 19,8 20,8 21,0 21,1 20,4 20,1 4) Armstrong conducts extensive and regular acoustic tests on its ceiling tiles and planks. Inevitably slight variations occur over a range of results for the same product. The results above do not necessarily represent the highest achieved but indicate values that can be consistently and confidently offered. Ceiling tile edge detail can have an inuence on the acoustical performance of ceiling systems, please contact Armstrong for more detailed information.
aw
0.50(L) 0.45(L) 0.35(L) 0.35(LM) 0.20(L)
Class D D D D E
NRC 0,60 0,45 0,45 0,50 0,20
125 0,45 0,40 0,40 0,45 0,35
250 0,70 0,60 0,60 0,60 0,30
500 0,70 0,55 0,55 0,60 0,20
1000 0,55 0,45 0,40 0,40 0,15
2000 0,45 0,35 0,30 0,30 0,15
4000 0,40 0,35 0,20 0,25 0,15
1) All tests have been conducted in an independent third party quality assured laboratory in accordance with EN ISO 354 and with the ceiling installed over a 200mm cavity. w & NRC values are determined in accordance with EN ISO 11654 & ASTM C423 2) a respectively.
3) Armstrong conducts extensive and regular acoustic tests on its ceiling tiles and planks. Inevitably slight variations occur over a range of results for the same product. The results above do not necessarily represent the highest achieved but indicate values that can be consistently and confidently offered.
* Estimated 1) All tests have been conducted in an independent third party quality assured laboratory in accordance with either EN 20140-9/ISO 140-9 or EN/ISO 10848-2 and with the ceiling suspended beneath a continuous cavity. 2) Dncw and Dnfw values are determined in accordance with EN ISO 717-1. 3) Values for Standard Perforated Rg 2516 (16% open area) are estimated as being not less than Microperforated Rd 1522 (22% open area).
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HeaLth and cLeanLiness

Did YOU KNOW...
CLEAN ROOM
A clean room is a space or a series of spaces where the concentration of particles is controlled in order to minimise the introduction, generation, retention of particles inside, generally for a specific industrial or research objective, as well as in healthcare environments. Parameters such as temperature, humidity and relative pressure are also maintained at a precise level, as defined in ISO 14644-1. Clean rooms are classified ISO 1 (cleanest) to ISO 9 depending on the number of particles measured. The performance is tested to ISO 14644-1 which determines the particle cleanliness class. Although US Federal Standard 209E has been officially withdrawn, it is continuously used as a reference. The following table shows the equivalence between the 2 standards.
ITS ALL AbOUT AIR QUALITY cONTROL:

The air penetrating the Clean Room can be filtered depending on the size of the undesired elements. Air can be recycled up to 60 times per hour for the total volume of the space.
New air is also introduced to avoid a build up in the concentration of CO2 and maintain enough oxygen for the people working there. Operators in a clean room have to wear equipment such as a clean room suit, hair cover, gloves, shoe-protection, or mask. There are 2 types of rooms: rooms with over-pressure, to avoid pollutants from entering (dust, bacteria,) rooms with negative pressure, to avoid various contaminants from escaping to the outside (viruses, bacteria, spores,). Building materials used in such spaces shall not have a negative impact on the pursuance of cleanliness and should preferably contribute actively to a better environment.
THE BIOGUARD SOLUTION

BIOGUARD products have been especially designed for the Healthcare sector.
Did YOU KNOW... System solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Food and Manufacturing Industry can be found in our brochure Solutions for Clean Room Environments.
ISO Class
Maximum Number of Particles in Air

(particles in each cubic metre equal to or greater than the specified size) Particle size > 0.1m > 0.2m > 0.3m > 0.5m
US Federal Standard 209E
> 1m
> 5m -
ISO Class 1 ISO Class 2 ISO Class 3 ISO Class 4 ISO Class 5 ISO Class 6 ISO Class 7 ISO Class 8 ISO Class 9
10 2 100 24 10 4 1 000 10 000 100 000 237 2 370 23 700 102 1 020 10 200 35 352 3 520 352 000 8 83 832 8 320 83 200 293 2 930 29 300
Class 1 Class 10 Class 100 Class 1 000 Class 10 000 Class 100 000 Class 1 000 000
The Bioguard paint treatment has additional active components which reduce the colony size of virulent strains of bacteria, moulds and yeasts. Bioguard products achieve ISO 5 to ISO 3 in accordance with ISO 14644-1. Bioguard paint has enhanced resistance to disinfectants.
1 000 000 237 000 102 000 35 200
3 520 000 832 000
35 200 000 8 320 000 293 000
HEALTHcARE PREMISE
In Healthcare premises, it is of critical importance to avoid Hospital acquired infections. According to the level of risk, the necessary clean room performance will vary, generally between ISO 5 and ISO 8. All products below: can be used in ISO 5 environments and are certified against ISO 14644-1; inhibit growth of bacteria, moulds and yeasts tested against norms NF S 90-351, France, and JIS Z2801, Japan. can be washed with diluted disinfectants.
GRID AND TILES FOR cLEAN ROOM ENvIRONMENTS

GRID MINERAL METAL METAl BiOGUARd PlAiN
CLEAN ROOM BiOGUARd BiOGUARd CleAN ROOm FL METAL BiOGUARd Grid PlAiN AcOUstic EXTRA MICROPERFORATED Rg 0701 with PREMIUM B15
Classification NF S 90-351 Zone 1, 2 & 3 ISO 4 Zone 1, 2 & 3 ISO 5 Zone 1, 2 & 3 ISO 5 Zone 1, 2 & 3 ISO 5 Zone 1, 2 & 3 ISO 5
Some examples of spaces and system solutions:

Type of space Constraints
Fully air-tight Flush surface finish Anti-microbial Non-magnetic MRI Anti-microbial Intensive Care Anti-microbial Wake-up Room/Maternity Good air-tightness Laboratory/ Pharmacy Good acoustical environment Clean Room grid with plastic hold-down clips & Bioguard Acoustic
Zone 1, 2, 3 & 4 ISO 3
System solution
Level of performance
Particle cleanliness class
Operating Theatre
ISO 3 Metal Bioguard Plain Clip-In with appropriate silicone or mastic joint High pressure water cleanable Clean Room grid with plastic hold-down clips & Clean Room FL ISO 5 Anti-static ISO 5 Bioguard treatment
Material Aluminium Mineral Mineral Mineral Steel with mineral Steel acoustic infill Surface PVC Bioguard paint Glass veil with Polyester film EXTRA PLAIN Bioguard paint MICROPERFORATED with Bioguard Rg 0701 with polyester powder Bioguard polyester paint powder paint Resistance Quaternary Ammonium, Hydrogen Peroxide, Chlorine * to disinfectants * Not tested Quaternary Ammonium, Hydrogen Peroxide, Chlorine
ISO 4 Clean Room grid with plastic hold-down clips & Bioguard Acoustic Washable or Metal Bioguard Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 with Premium B15 0.65 aw sound absorption
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FIRE
REAcTION TO FIRE
The harmonisation of technical standards within Europe, and the integration of EN13964 (Suspended ceilings requirements and test methods) into national legislation, means that there is now one series of harmonised European test methods and classifications for the reaction to fire of suspended ceilings. These new reaction to fire classifications, or Euroclasses, are made in accordance with EN13501-1:2007. The Euroclasses replace the old national fire reaction ratings for showing the performance of ceilings in order to meet the Construction Products Directive and national building regulation requirements for internal linings. As reaction to fire is one of the essential safety requirements identified for suspended ceilings, the Euroclass classification is one of the mandatory elements on the CE mark for suspended ceiling tiles and grids. The Euroclasses rate from A1 through to F, with A1 being the best reaction to fire performance and F the worst. Each member state then sets the performance level required for different areas and building types within their own building regulations. Depending upon the reaction to fire test(s) conducted, the rating may include an additional classifications for smoke production and flaming droplets. Smoke and flaming droplets are regulated in some European countries. Smoke production is rated from s1 (the least smoke produced) to s3 (no limit to amount of smoke produced). Flaming droplets is rated from d0 (no flaming droplets) to d2 (no limit to flaming droplets).
Assessed Performance Under Structural Steel Beams - Base Test Report: 134086 (70995 for Clip-In)
Board
Ultima Ultima dB Ultima OP Perla Perla OP Sierra Bioguard Acoustic / Bioguard Plain Fine Fissured Plain Cirrus Metal Plain + Premium B15 or PAD Metal Standard Perforated Rg 2516 + Premium B15 or PAD Metal Microperforated Rd 1522 + Premium B15 or PAD Metal Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 + Premium B15 or PAD Metal Plain + PAD 90 minutes 60 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes n/a n/a n/a n/a
Tegular
60 minutes 60 minutes n/a 60 minutes n/a 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes n/a n/a n/a n/a
MicroLook
60 minutes 60 minutes n/a 60 minutes n/a 60 minutes 60 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes n/a n/a n/a n/a
Tegular 2
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes n/a n/a n/a n/a
Clip-In 3mm
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes
Comments
Includes 500 x 500 and 1200 x 300 MicroLook UlTimA
Includes Colortone Black Does NOT include GRAPHiS Does NOT include any CiRRuS Design tiles 8mm and 16mm returns. 18mm 100kg/m3 AFBTF* pad 8mm and 16mm returns. 18mm 100kg/m3 AFBTF* pad 8mm and 16mm returns. 18mm 100kg/m3 AFBTF* pad 8mm and 16mm returns. 18mm 100kg/m3 AFBTF* pad 600 x 600 only. 40mm 45kg/m3 AFBTF* pad 600 x 600 only. 40mm 45kg/m3 AFBTF* pad 600 x 600 only. 40mm 45kg/m3 AFBTF* pad 600 x 600 only. 40mm 45kg/m3 AFBTF* pad
STRUcTURAL FIRE PROTEcTION

Throughout Europe, there is a requirement for a buildings structure to be protected from fire. This is primarily for the structure to remain stable during a fire to allow the occupants to escape and also to enable fire fighters to work without threat of the buildings collapse. The duration of the required protection will usually depend upon the height of, and location within, the building (i.e. typical floor, basement, roof construction etc), whether there is any active methods of fire protection (sprinklers etc) and the type of construction to be protected (steel beams, timber or mezzanine floors etc). A fire protecting suspended ceiling system is one of several important methods of providing the fire protection which fire degradable elements of the structure require. Ceilings can be used to enable a floor construction to meet the duration of protection required by the building regulations that it could not necessarily provide on its own. There are many national test methods for establishing the structural fire protection performance of a suspended ceiling system, as well as several European norms which are acceptable in most European countries. The performance achieved during testing will be classified in terms of the duration of protection given, typically this in accordance with EN13501-2:2007 for European tests. However, there is not yet one single European test method which is acceptable to all member states. Untested products may be assessed by reference to the product attributes and comparison to similar tested products, provided this is supported by an assessment report from a recognised fire expert and should be provided with the base test report that details how the product should be installed to achieve the assessed performance. The location and type of various service elements such as lighting fittings, smoke detectors etc, are infinite and the designer and installer must satisfy themselves that they can be integrated without reducing the tested performance of the ceiling system. This will usually require a test report from the fitting manufacturer or an assessment issued by the fire authorities. Without these documents the designer or installer may assume an everlasting responsibility for the fire safety of the building and occupants. The complete construction and assembly of the test installation is important to the success of the test, and Armstrong test many ceiling tiles for their structural fire performance, but always on Armstrong Trulok grid. There are many other details of the test construction that must be understood and adhered to. These include: main runner and hanger centres the type of top fixings and how the hangers are attached to them the minimum depth of the ceiling void what % of the floor design load is tested whether ceiling tile hold-down clips were used. These details must be included in the installation if the tested performance is to be realised and they should be taken into account when writing specifications for ceilings intended to provide structural fire protection. The fire performance of floor structures protected by Armstrong ceiling tile and grid systems is given in the fire assessment document 173816. This document is based on a large number of fire tests conducted on various Armstrong ceiling tile and grid types. It provides an assessment of the performances attainable when various Armstrong tile and grid systems are installed in accordance with the appropriate base fire test and the permitted installation variations from that base test. The tables opposite give a summary of the performances achievable as stated in the assessment document and are correct at the time of going to print. As products may be modified or retested it is essential that their validity is always checked prior to installation. Therefore, the current version of the assessment document 173816 and the relevant base test report should always be consulted prior to the installation of a floor construction to be protected by an Armstrong ceiling system. A full document is always required and must be read and any limitations understood. Abridged versions must be regarded as undesirable as they will not show the full test details and construction. All Armstrong classification documents are freely available on request from our Armstrong Technical Sales team.
Metal Standard Perforated Rg 2516 + PAD Metal Microperforated Rd 1522 + PAD Metal Extra MicroperforatedRg 0701 + PAD
Assessed Performance Under Timber Floors - Base Test Report: 167751

Board
Ultima Ultima dB Fine Fissured Ultima / Ultima dB Perla Sierra Bioguard Acoustic / Bioguard Plain Fine Fissured Plain Cirrus 60 minutes 60 minutes n/a 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes
Tegular
60 minutes 60 minutes n/a 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes
MicroLook
60 minutes 60 minutes n/a 30 minutes n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Tegular 2
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Clip-In 3mm
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Comments
Main runners at 600mm centres only
Includes Colortone Black Does NOT include GRAPHiS Does NOT include any CiRRuS Design tiles
Assessed Performance Under Mezzanine Floors - Base Test Report: 120559

Board
Ultima / Ultima dB Ultima dB Perla Sierra Bioguard Acoustic / Bioguard Plain Fine Fissured Plain Cirrus 60 minutes 60 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes
Tegular
60 minutes 60 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes
MicroLook
30 minutes 30 minutes n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Tegular 2
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Clip-In 3mm
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Comments
Includes Colortone Black Does NOT include GRAPHiS Does NOT include any CiRRuS Design tiles
*AFTBF = an aluminium foil, black tissue faced acoustic pad
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Definition
of technical performance icons

Fire reaction National Building Regulations (where applicable) require that buildings meet the appropriate Euroclass fire reaction performance depending upon the area of application. Armstrong products have been tested to the harmonised European fire reaction standards and meet the minimum performance criteria. Many Armstrong products have also been tested for their fire resistance performance under various floor constructions. See page 22 for more information on how ceilings can create a safer environment Light Reflectance High levels of light reflectance from suspended ceilings can contribute significantly to maintaining the correct levels of illumination for all interior environments, as well as helping to reduce excessive electrical energy consumption. Armstrong conducts extensive tests of light reflectance on a wide range of its products, in accordance with EN ISO 7742-2 and 3 (as specified in EN 13964), by third party accredited laboratories. The light reflectance values indicated on each product data page are as determined by these tests. Cleaning and disinfection The frequency and cleaning method of a ceiling varies from one application to another. All products can at least be cleaned with a dry cloth or vacuum cleaner.
CE MARKING
What is it ? CE stands for Conformit Europenne, which translated literally, means European Conformity. The CE mark is a products passport for entry into the EEA (European Economic Area) and indicates that the product complies with the requirements of the applicable European Directive. For construction products the European Directive is the Construction Products Directive (89/106/ EEC), however, this is being replaced by the Construction Products Regulations (305/2011/EU) which will come into full force on 1st July 2013. The CPD identifies the essential requirements for products (and total projects) such that they are fit for intended use as: mechanical resistance and stability; safety in case of fire; hygiene, health and environment; safety in use; protection against noise; energy economy and heat retention. For suspended ceilings, the way in which we must test and communicate performance for these essential requirements has been defined in EN 13964 Suspended Ceilings Requirements and Test Methods. What does this mean? This standard identifies how the ceiling components must be tested against the essential requirements to identify a performance classification. It also indicates how the manufacturer must ensure that their products maintain these levels of performance on an ongoing basis. On 1st July 2007, it became mandatory for all suspended ceilings and accompanying suspension systems (in the scope of EN 13964) to carry the CE mark and the accompanying essential requirement test information. Since 1st July 2007, non-CE marked materials are no longer saleable into the EEA.
Wipeable with a dry cloth / soft brush.
Acoustic Performance The occupant of a space, be it an office, a classroom, a shop, or any similar environmental needs: Intelligibility to hear and to be understood Confidentiality to not be overheard Concentration to not be disturbed The optimum acoustic climate will be obtained with the right combination of sound absorption and sound attenuation. See page 10 for more information on how acoustics can create a better environment.
Anti-Microbial Performance The control of bio-contamination is essential in the healthcare sector, especially in hospitals and clinics. Armstrong ceilings do not favour the development of fungi/mould or yeast and the products can be used in any general area. The Armstrong Bioguard paint reduces the colony size of virulent strains of bacteria, moulds and yeasts. This special paint finish can be cleaned and disinfected. See page 20 for more information on how ceilings can create a healthier environment.
Wipeable with a moist cloth.
Washable with a sponge dampened in water containing mild soap or diluted detergent.
Scrubbable with water containing mild soap or diluted detergent. Sound Attenuation Is the control of horizontal sound transmission through a suspended ceiling and common void located above adjacent spaces. Sound Absorption Is the control of reflected sound, provided by the suspended ceiling, within a space. Sound Absorption Class A single-number rating for random incidence sound absorption coefficients as calculated by reference to EN ISO 11654. Sound Reduction Is the control of vertical sound transmission through a suspended ceiling located above a space. Rain Noise Is the intensity of sound (LIA) generated by rainfall on building elements, such as lightweight roof constructions, which radiates into the room below. Humidity Resistance Ceiling installations are facing more and more demanding humidity conditions such as fast track programmes, buildings with intermittent heating and cooling, areas with a high concentration of people, structures which are open to the exterior environment, etc. To meet these requirements Armstrong offer a wide range of standard products suitable for installation in conditions of up to 95% and 99% relative humidity, as well as specialist products which excel in extreme conditions of up to 100% relative humidity. Air Quality Armstrong offer a number of specific tile and grid solutions to limit the number of airborne particles in a clean room environment. These products are tested against ISO 14644-1. See page 20 for more information on how ceilings can create a cleaner environment.
Can be cleaned using a high pressure water spray.
Class A
Thermal Conductivity The ever increasing commitment to energy conservation, dictates that buildings should be as energy efficient as is compatible with their function, use and as specified in national building regulations. Interior building products which can form part of the external structure, such as suspended ceilings beneath a roof construction, can contribute to minimising the loss of heat to the exterior by reference to their thermal conductivity values. Armstrong conducts extensive tests of thermal conductivity on a wide range of its products, in accordance with EN 12667 (as specified in EN 13964) and ISO 8301, by third party accredited laboratories. The thermal conductivity values indicated on each product data page are as determined by these tests.
Can be cleaned with disinfectants commonly used in Healthcare premises.
Scratch Resistance Superior level of surface scratch resistance, evaluated with the Hess rake test.
Product Handling & Durability Frequent ceiling tile removal, typically in areas where building service equipment is located, means that a higher level of product durability and resistance to handling may be desired. Products in this category provide enhanced durability performance.
Air Leakage The cavity above a suspended ceiling may be used as part of the mechanical air distribution system, when it is used as a supply or extract plenum, and the air pressure in the plenum will be either positive or negative in comparison to the pressure in the room below. Similarly for Clean Room applications, where it is most important to prevent the ingress of airborne dust contaminants, the room will be at positive pressure to the surrounding areas. Alternatively, to escape the egress of pathogens the room may be kept at a lower pressure relative to the surrounding areas. In these situations, it is necessary to know how much air leakage occurs through the ceiling system as a result of the pressure differential. Armstrong conducts extensive tests of air leakage on a wide range of its products, in accordance with EN 12114 and EN ISO 13829, by third party accredited laboratories. Please contact your local ATS/MSC centre for further details of these results.
The following table demonstrates the relative humidity resistance in relation to classes of exposure according to table 7 EN13964:2004 + A1:2006
Class Conditions
Recycled Content Armstrong products are produced using a variety of recycled raw materials. The recycled content of individual products, as shown in our literature, is calculated in accordance with ISO 14021:2004. See page 7 for more information on how ceilings can create a more sustainable environment.
A B
Building components generally exposed to varying relative humidity up to 70% and varying temperature up to 25C but without corrosive pollutants Building components frequently exposed to varying relative humidity up to 90% and varying temperature up to 30C but without corrosive pollutants Building components exposed to an atmosphere with a level of humidity higher than 90% and accompanied by a risk of condensation More severe than the above
guarantee
15 YEAR
15 year Guarantee Armstrong World Industries guarantees the Armstrong 95% and 99% relative humidity products shall be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 15 years from the date of installation of the material. Please contact us for full details. LifeTime Guarantee
Air Flow When using Metal perforated metal suspended ceilings, the cavity above may be used as part of the mechanical air distribution system when it is used as a supply plenum. With this arrangement the air pressure in the plenum is always positive in comparison to the pressure in the room below. Specific tiles can be selected as open (active), and these will become air diffusers, while the remaining tiles will have their perforations blocked (inactive). In this way the air flow supply volume to the room can be controlled and balanced dependent upon the pressure differential and the air change requirements. Armstrong conducts extensive tests of air flow on a range of its more common Metal products, in accordance with EN 12114 and EN ISO 13829, by third party accredited laboratories. Please contact your local ATS/MSC centre for further details of these results.
C D
LIfETImE The result of continuous product line development and improvement

guarantee
allows us to offer a new LifeTime Guarantee for our Sahara, Sahara dB and Sahara MAX product ranges.
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Product seLector
by suspension system
Visible grid Semi-concealed & concealed Visible grid Semi-concealed & concealed Visible grid Semi- concealed Concealed
Prelude XL2/TL 15 mm Silhouette XL2 15 mm Interlude XL2 15 mm
Prelude XL /TLX 24 mm Prelude Sixty2

2

2

2

2
Prelude 24 mm Main Runner Prelude Sixty2
System Z
Prelude XL2/TL 15 mm Silhouette XL2 15 mm Interlude XL2 15 mm
Prelude XL2/TLX 24 mm Prelude XL2/TLX 24 mm Prelude XL2/TLX 24 mm Prelude Sixty2 Prelude Sixty2 Prelude Sixty2
C-Channel with Spring T
DP12 with GemaGrid
J-bar / H-profile 28 / H-profile 35 with GemaGrid
MicroLook/ MicroLook BE Tegular
Board & Tiles Board Vector Board
Planks SL2 SL2
MicroLook
Mineral & Metal: Board & Tiles Tegular Board Vector T-Clip F
Metal: Tiles & Planks Q-Clip, R-Clip, S-Clip F Q-H 100 F, Q-H 120 F, R-H 200, R-H 215, R-H 220
Mineral Laminated
Ultima Ultima OP Ultima dB Optima Perla Perla OP 0.95 Perla OP 1.00 Perla dB Alpina OP Neeva (1)
Mineral Decorative
Colortone Dune Colortone Neeva Fine Fissured Black Design Cirrus Image Contrast Cirrus Graphis Visual
(1) Neeva Planks are also available with MicroLook & Tegular edge detail. Please see page 67.
Specic Solutions
Parafon Hygien Ceramaguard Newtone
(2)
Mineral Non Laminated

Sahara Sahara Max Sahara dB Cirrus Plain Fine Fissured
Clean Room FL Hydroboard
(2) Clean Room Grid or Prelude 24 Corrosive Resistant Grid are recommended for Clean Room environments and Healthcare premises.
Metal Wood
Madera Veneers Madera Laminates Ultra Microperforated Rg 0501 Extra Microperforated Rg 0701 Microperforated Rd 1522 Perforated Rg 2516 Plain Premium B15 Premium OP 19 Bioguard
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Product seLector
by material
Mineral
Laminated...
ultima & optima perla & neeva COLORTONE NEEVA
Black (BK) Ultima, Ultima OP, Ultima dB, Optima Perla, Perla OP, Perla dB, Neeva Cement (CG)
Specic Solutions
ISO...
bioGuard ALPINA op clean room fl parafon hYGien CLEAN ROOM GRID
Navy (NY)
Metal (MT)
Plain
Acoustic
Metal
RH...
neWtone ceramaGuard hYdroboard GRID - corrosive resistant
Fine...
DUne Dune Unperforated COLORTONE DUNE
Carrara (CA) Sahara, Sahara Max, Sahara dB Blue Mountain (BT) Platinum (PN)
CIRRUS
Image Contrast Circles
Cirrus
Contrast Square
Suspension Systems
aXiom profiles AXiom TRANSITIONS interlude 15 mm Xl2 Silhouette 15 mm Xl2 prelude 15 mm XL2 / TL prelude 24 mm XL2 / TLX prelude siXtY2 24 mm XL2 / TLX
Plain...
plain
Graphis Puntos Graphis Linear Graphis Cuadros Graphis Neocubis Graphis Diagonal Graphis Mix A & B
Fissured...
fine fissured
Black
Open cell...
VISUAL V49 & V64
prelude 35 mm Xl2
bandraster
sYstem z
corrosive resistant 24 mm
clean room 24 mm
Metal
Patterns...
PLAIN ultra microperforated Rg 0501 eXtra microperforated Rg 0701 microperforated Rd 1522 standard perforated Rg 2516
Island Ceilings
cellio
Mineral...
optima canopY ultima canopY
Resin...
infusionS canopY
Channelled Intellect
Channelled Sunset
Systems...
AXal vector clip-in board teGular teGular 2 microlook hook-on
Channelled Vision Channelled Mist
10 standard shapes are available
Concave, convex
Channelled Caribbean
Channelled Midnight
Metal...
Metal canopY D-h 700 / d-clip
Axiom...
AXiom C CanopY AXiom KE CanopY
Wood
Madera Laminates...
curlY maple (cm) lime tree (lm) pear (ph)
Madera - Wood Venners...

beech (bh) us cherrY (uc) us maple (um)
Concave, convex or at
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Product names
Alphabetically
ISLAND CEILINGS AXIOM CANOPY_________________________ 40 INFUSIONS CANOPY_____________________ 42 MetaL CANOPY_________________________ 38 OPTIMA CANOPY________________________ 34 ULTIMA CANOPY________________________ 36
metAl CLip-In _______________________________ 110 configurabLes soLutions (Corridor Ceilings, Floating Ceilings, Linear Grid, Tartan Grid, Vertical Baffles, Cellio Ceilings, Wall Claddings)____________ 120 HOOK-ON _____________________________ 118 LAY-IN ________________________________ 114
miNeRAl ALPINA OP_____________________________ 64 Bioguard PLain, Bioguard Acoustic___ 94 Ceramaguard _______________________ 102 CirruS ________________________________ 76 CLean Room FL________________________ 98 CoLortone ___________________________ 82 contrast Cirrus_____________________ 86 design Cirrus Image__________________ 84 Fine Fissured_________________________ 80 Graphis Puntos, Cuadros, Neocubic, Diagonal, Mix A & B_____________ 88 hYdroboard_________________________ 100 Neeva_________________________________ 66 Newtone_____________________________ 104 Optima________________________________ 54 Parafon HYgien_______________________ 96 PerLa_________________________________ 56 PerLa dB______________________________ 62 PerLa OP 0.95__________________________ 58 PerLa OP 1.00__________________________ 60 PLain__________________________________ 78 Sahara _______________________________ 68 Sahara dB ____________________________ 74 Sahara Max___________________________ 72 Sahara Planks_________________________ 70 ULtima ________________________________ 46 ULtima dB _____________________________ 52 ULtima OP_____________________________ 50 ULtima Planks__________________________ 48 VisuaL ________________________________ 90
mesh metaL __________________________ 122
WOOD madera______________________________ 126
SUSPENSION SYSTEMS AXIOM Profiles & Transitions______________ 132 Bandraster _________________________ 140 CLEAN ROOM GRID____________________ 142 CORROSIVE RESISTANT GRID___________ 142 INTERLUDE ___________________________ 134 PreLude 15 / 24_______________________ 136 PreLude sixtY2 / 35___________________ 138 SiLhouette __________________________ 135 Suspension Hangers__________________ 143 SYstem z_____________________________ 141
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Armstrong World Industries Ltd Africa Middle East Turkey Division Armstrong House 38 Market Square Uxbridge UB8 1NG Tel.: (+44) 01895 251122 Fax: (+44) 01895 272928 e-mail: sales-support@armstrong.com www.armstrong.eu Isral: www.armstrong.co.il South Africa: www.armstrong-ceilings.co.za Dubai | United Arab Emirates Armstrong World Industries JLT Office No. 2003, 20th Floor Gold Crest Executive Tower Jumeirah Lakes Towers P.O. Box 73831 Dubai, U.A.E. info-me@armstrong.com www.armstrong.ae Trkiye Armstrong Europa GmbH Trkiye Sat Temsilcilii Saryer-Istanbul Trkiye Gsm: +90 533 367 54 89 Fax: +90 212 257 44 78 www.armstrong.com.tr cbalci@armstrong.com MD/ME/MK/RO/RS/SK/SI) Armstrong Building Products Lighthouse building, Jankovcova 1569/2c, 170 00 Praha 7, Czech Republic Tel. : +420 234 700 543 e-mail: service-ce@armstrong.com Czech Republic: www.armstrong.cz Hungary: www.armstrong.co.hu Romania: www.armstrong.ro Serbia: www.armstrong.rs Slovakia: www.armstrong.sk Slovenia: www.armstrong.si
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CIS Armstrong Moscow GmbH Park Place, office E502 # 113/1, Leninsky Prospekt Moscow 117198 Russia Tel.: (+7) 495 956 5100 Fax: (+7) 495 956 5101 e-mail: info-cis@armstrong.com Russian Federation: www.armstrong.ru
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All photographic and design elements supplied in this brochure do not necessarily reflect any recommendation by any of the companies named in this brochure as to the proper use or recommended methods of installation of suspended ceilings and are supplied only as informative material. For technical reasons in printing, differences may appear between colours printed in this brochure and the actual product. The choice of colours should always be made from a sample of the product. All statements and technical information contained in this brochure, or any publication of the companies named in this brochure, relating to Armstrong ceilings are based on results obtained under laboratory test conditions. It is the responsability of the user to verify with the seller of the products in writting that such statements and information are appropriate to the specific use intended. Sales of the products and liability of the selling companies are in accordance with the terms and conditions of sale of the selling company. All product specifications are subject to modifications without prior notice. PX1204 Armstrong Building Products R.C.S.Besanon B 784 131 575 Printed in E.C. This document is printed on paper that comes from sustainably managed forests. PEFC/10-31-945 Agency: EPCOM. Nike Bourgeois, Miguel de Guzmn, Sandro Lendler, Simon Miles, Beppe Raso, Grigori Rassinier, Francisco Urruti, Gettyimages, Joao Morgado, Ji Pazek.
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THE OMEGA PROGRAMME

MINERAL & WOOD

Bioguard Acoustic MicroLook

MINERAL & WOOD

Canopy range Canopy range Canopy range

Waiting areas Lounges

Humid areas Ceramaguard, Newtone, Hydroboard

MINERAL & WOOD

MINERAL & WOOD

Humid areas Ceramaguard, Newtone, Hydroboard

Lay-In Axal Vector & Clip-In Q-Clip F

Recycled content (%)

Recycled content (%)

Light reflectance (%)

Sound absorption class

Dncw / Dnfw (dB) up to

Humidity Cleanability Resistance (%) up to

see detailed data on product pages

0.55 0.65 0.80 0.75 0.10 0.60 0.90

A1 A2-s2, d0 A2-s2, d0 A2-s2, d0 A1 A2-s1, d0 A2-s2, d0

ISO 3 / ISO 5 (4)

0.10(L) 0.65 1.00

*Wipeable moist cloth for preforated tiles with fleece.

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Product names index (alphabetically)

OFFICE - Jaroova office Centre (SK) Optima Canopy Circle

HEALTHCARE - Hospital Ruomberok (SI) Bioguard Acoustic

TRANsPORT - Nice Airport (FR) Metal Canopy

RETAIL & LEISURE - Albarama Restaurant (ES) Ultima Canopy Concave

OFFICE - 3M (CZ) Optima Canopy Concave

OffICE - Shell Technology (NL) Infusions Canopy

EDUCATION - Bolsover School (UK) Perla and Perla OP

HEALTHCARE - Medical Centre (DE) Ultima OP

Armstrong PoLicY & Initiatives

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

REcYcLED CONTENT CALcULATED AccORDING TO EN ISO 14021:2001

Sahara Max Sahara

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End User Comfort

Awards & Certifications

FDES (FRANcES ENvIRONMENT AND HEALTH DEcLARATION)

M1 (EMISSION CLASS FOR BUILDING MATERIAL)

IBU (GERMAN INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUcTION AND ENvIRONMENT)

LEED (LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENvIRONMENTAL DESIGN)

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Sahara Sahara SL2 39

0,60 0,60 0,65 0,65(H)

INTELLIGIbILITY, CONFIDENTIALITY AND CONcENTRATION

WHAT INFLUENcES PERFORMANcE?

Ultima Ultima SL2 Ultima Vector

Sahara Max Perla

Metal Standard Perforated Metal Extra Rg 2516 Microperforated Rg 0701