Description
Printed Image Acoustic Panels
Printed Image Acoustic Panels combine visual design with functional acoustics, offering a customisable solution for controlling excessive reverberation and echo. Ideal for spaces where aesthetic integration is critical, these panels feature high-resolution digital prints on an acoustic fabric face, transforming functional soundproofing into wall art.
Acoustic Performance Options
The technical capabilities of the panels are directly tied to their thickness, matching the certified performance data shown in the reference graphs:
- Class A Absorbers (40mm Thickness): Deliver maximum broadband control with a 0.95 NRC, reaching 1.00 full absorption efficiency at 500Hz and above. These are ideal for demanding environments or complex echo issues.
- Class C Absorbers (25mm Thickness): Provide a thinner profile with a 0.85 NRC, reaching 1.00 full absorption efficiency at 1000Hz. This variant is best for targeted speech-frequency treatment where space is restricted.
- Class B Performance: Class A panels will provide for a Class B rating.
Key Technical and Safety Features
- Fire Resistance: Core formulated to Class 0 fire ratings, fabrics either Class0 or Class1, ensuring full compliance with commercial building regulations.
- Educational Compliance (BB93): Specifically engineered to meet Building Bulletin 93 (BB93) guidelines for internal acoustics, speech intelligibility, and acoustic absorption in UK school designs.
- Sizing Versatility: Available in standard catalog configurations or fully bespoke custom dimensions tailored to your wall space.
Image Requirements and Panel Splitting for Printed Acoustic Panels
- Resolution & Ratio: To avoid pixelation, images must be submitted at a minimum resolution of 360 DPI and match the exact aspect ratio (landscape or portrait) of the ordered panel.
- Multi-Panel Arrays: A single image can be spanned seamlessly across multiple panels.
- Design Tip: When splitting an image across multiple panels, a shadow gap installation is highly recommended. Because acoustic fabric has a slight natural “give” during manufacturing, tight flush-mounting can make mm-perfect image alignment difficult.
Target Applications
- Educational & Civic: Classrooms (BB93 compliance), lecture halls, and churches.
- Media & Performance: Recording studios, theatres, and auditoriums.
- Corporate: Open-plan offices, boardrooms, and reception areas.
Technical Installation and Fixing Options
1. Wall mounting via impaling spikes (permanent fix)
This heavy-duty mounting method uses metal impaling clips and spray contact adhesive for high-traffic zones.
- Step1: Secure the metal impaling spikes securely to the wall.
- Step2: Apply the spray adhesive to both panel and wall and leave to go dry tacky.
- Step3: Align the panels and apply firm even pressure to firmly secure in place.
- Non-adhesive option: For smaller panels requiring temporary placement, spikes can be used without adhesive. Warning: Non-adhesive mounting is not suitable for high-impact environments like schools.
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