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Alcadex - Standard Metallic Colours
Alcadex - Standard Solid Colours
Alcadex - Special Colours
Alcadex - Unlimited Colour (Finishes & Metals)
ALCADEX – AS1530.1 certified non-combustible aluminium composite materials
Recent fire related incidents in Australia and the Middle East led to the creation of the most advanced aluminium composite material (ACM) in the world.
The Australian building industry has been searching for a solution which allows for an ACM to be fully rated as non-combustible as tested to Australian Standard AS 1530.1
Alcadex have formulated a core compound that combines inorganic and organic materials that is completely resistant to fire, achieving the highest fire standard possible.
Extensive test data has been produced in laboratories with testing finally completed in Australia by the CSIRO which confirms ALCADEX as a non-combustible material.
Australian fire engineers have provided extensive evaluation and analysis in regard to the fire performance of Alcadex. The results of the analysis prove without doubt that Alcadex is the most functional fire resistant ACM in the world.
Technology
Advanced Composite Panel Technology
- Tested and Certified to AS1530.1 by the CSIRO
- Non-Combustible Inorganic Matrix Core
- Highest Level of Fire Safety
- Lightweight & High Rigidity
- Unlimited Range of Colours, Finishes & Natural Metals
- 15 Year Factory Warranty
Fire Safety Characteristics
- Non-Combustible
- Non Flammable
- No Combustion of Gas
- No Toxicity
- No Smoke Emissions
- No Heat Release
Fire Assessment
The Alcadex panel has undergone stringent evaluation by Australian test labs and a full assessment report has been carried out on the Alcadex panel.
In the words of fire engineering professionals that have carried out this assessment it is confirmed that:
'Alcadex - 4mm Fireproof Aluminium Composite Panel with PVDF coating may be used where non-combustible materials are required, as specified by part C1.12 of the Building Code of Australia.'
Custom Solutions
Alcadex Fabrication
- Curved Alcadex
- Machining shapes
- Colour matching solutions
- Custom fixing solutions
- Pre-fabricated solutions
Perforated Alcadex
- Unlimited design
- Picture perforation
- Standard pattern perforation
- Custom hole punch solutions
- Pre-finished perforated solutions
Technical Specifications
Product
The Alcadex panel consists of an inorganic matrix core. Testing to AS1530.1 has proven the core to be non-combustible, offering low risk fire safety qualities whilst maintaining the look of an aluminium panel for use on the interior or exterior of buildings.
The Alcadex panel can be fixed to the interior or exterior of a façade substructure, being an existing or constructed wall compliant with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA). The Alcadex panel can be penetrated by materials and building services without the requirement for additional protection measures. In addition, the panel can be perforated to have holes at regular intervals.
Alcadex - Panel Dimensions
Alcadex - Technical Data
Preparation & Installation
Panel Fixing
The Alcadex panel can be mechanically fixed to metal top hat sections, which are fixed onto the wall frame. The fixing technique is dependent on the fixing location and wind load requirements. Where fixed in high wind load areas the system design is to be reviewed by an appropriately qualified façade engineer. The top hat sub frame system is generally spaced at 600mm centres dependant on wind load specifications.
Please check with our technical team for further information.
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