Introduction
DuraPanel is the
highest quality cladding panel designed for contemporary art
of architectural application. It is a fully compressed laminated
fibre reinforced cement board manufactured with a pre-finish
coating – a unique inorganic silicate coating manufactured
by the advanced NANO-technology. The advantage of NANO technology
is to increase the bond strength of inorganic coating onto
the sub-surface of the board. The silicate particle of the
paint will penetrate into the board and fuse with the board
element to form a homogenous structure that enable its durability.
The coated panel is hard and smooth and is easily cleaned
by wet cloth without using detergent.
DuraPanel is 100% asbestos
free and is resistance to thermal, impact and fire attack.
It is weatherproof and will not promote fungi or mould growth
and is ideal for use in clean room applications. In short,
the panel is designed for hostile environments, such as
areas close to the sea, highly polluted inner city/industrial
areas, or areas under extremely heavy usage where DuraPanel
is the only substance that will remain unaffected.
Unlike other organic
coatings found in aluminum or metal cladding, DuraPanel
will not emit volatile organic compound (VOC), which is
hazardous to health. The board is manufactured to ISO 9001
quality management system and has obtained the China Environmental
Labeling issued by China National Environment Protection
Bureau, the most stringent requirement in manufacturing
business.
Description
DuraPanel is produced
from a medium to high density calcium silicate board coated
with a unique inorganic coating under the advanced NANO
technology. Under the NANO technology, the silicate particles
of inorganic paint are forced into the board and react with
the element to form a homogenous structure. The coating
is not simply adhered onto the surface like other organic
coating does, but fused into the underlay and become part
of the board.
In addition to those
supreme properties of calcium silicate board, such as dimensional
stablility, good resistance of moisture, impact and fire
attack, DuraPanel is tough for adverse weather. It is weatherproof
and abrasion resistance. The panel will not rot or support
fungal growth and is unaffected by UV sunlight and acid
rain.
DuraPanel is designed
for use in external cladding to replace traditional aluminum
and VE panels. The board will not degrade with time and
within normal applications, the life of the product is limited
only by the durability of the supporting structure and materials
used in fastening.
DuraPanel has a wide
range of colors to choose with and can be produced with
matt, semi-matt, semi-gloss and glossy finishes to suit
architects’ design. It can also be used in clean room
applications or an internal cladding for aesthetic purpose.
Typical Fixing Method
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Fixing by Rivet |
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Fixing by Adhesive |
Fixing of Grooved Panel |
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Size & Manufacturing Tolerances
| Thickness |
4, 5, 6, 9 & 12mm |
| Width |
900/1220mm |
| Length |
1800/2440/2700/3000mm |
**Other sizes are also available
and can be produced to special order
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| Type |
Length (mm) |
Width (mm) |
Thickness (%) |
Squareness (mm/m) |
| Untrimmed |
+/- 5.0 |
+/- 5.0 |
+/- 10.0 |
+/- 2.5 |
| Trimmed |
+/- 2.5 |
+/- 2.5 |
+/- 10.0 |
+/- 1.5 |
Note: DuraPanel
are manufactured in two grades, trimed and untrimmed.
Untrimmed panels are not necessarily square, and thus
cutting at site is normally required. They are usually
applicable where the panels are likely to be re-cut
into small or shaped pieces. Trimmed panels are factory
cut to ensure squareness of panels and straightness
of edges and are usually applicable to areas where full
size panel are to be installed. |
Specific Performance
Density
|
1350 / 1600 kg/m3 |
| Flexural Strength (along grain) |
18/ 25 N/mm2 |
| Flexural Strength (across grain) |
24/ 35 N/mm2 |
Flexural Modulus |
11000 / 15000 N/mm2 |
Moisture Movement (ambient to saturated) |
1.6-1.8 mm/m |
Moisture content |
6 / 5 % |
Thermal Conductivity |
0.25 / 0.30 W/m.K |
| Thermal movement ( -2°C to +800°C) |
0.8 – 1.0 x 10-5 m/m.K |
| Freeze-thaw test (-25°C to + 25°C) |
No alternation |
| Non combustibility |
BS 476: Part 4
GB 8624-1997: GradeA
ISO 1182: 1990 |
Specific Properties
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Weatherproof and frost
resistance |
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Rot proof, Anti-bacterial,
resistance to insects and mould growth |
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Good abrasion and impact
resistance |
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UV resistance |
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Corrosion resistance
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A wide spectrum of color
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Graffiti resistance |
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Maintenance friendly
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Non-combustible |
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Economical and easy
to use |
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Lightweight but strong |
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Acoustic insulation |
Application
DuraPanel is applied not only for external
building facades and cladding system, but it can also be used
in a wide range of internal applications because of its easy
working, fixing and self-decorating characteristics. Typical
application includes:
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Chalkboard
