Design System
Wall Panel System

ATAS International, Inc.

Corporate Headquarters:
Allentown, PA
Western Facility:
Mesa, AZ
Southern Facility:
Maryville, TN

Toll-Free: (800) 468-1441
Tel: (610) 395-8445
Fax: (610) 395-9342
E-mail: info@atas.com
Web site: http://www.atas.com
 

Product Presentation

The Design System consists of a 12” wide panel in two distinct profiles. Panels may be used for wall applications, soffits, fascia or equipment screens.

Sizes and Profiles:

The Design System is a 12” wide panel in two distinct profiles, with codes DSF120 or DWH120. The DS panels are 1-3/4” high; the DW panels are 1-1/8” high. The “F” code indicates a flat or flush panel and the “H” code indicates a “board” panel. The “board” panels have an upside of 6” which may be extended in 1” increments (subject to minimum orders). For every 1” change on the “board” the lower part of the panel is decreased to give net 12” coverage (with a maximum “board” width of 10”). All panels have the same lock configuration and may be specified with or without stiffening ribs. The DS panel is used primarily where increased structural integrity of the panel is required. Panels of .032 aluminum can be lanced for ventilation. Panel lengths are cut to customer specifications; the minimum length is 2’ (DSF and DWF) and 8’ minimum (DSH and DWH) and the maximum is 40’.

Composition and Materials:

Panels are roll-formed from .032, .040 or .050 Aluminum or 24 gauge Metallic Coated Steel. 22 gauge Metallic Coated Steel may be specified for DS panels, subject to minimum quantities and lead time.

Color and Finish:

A choice of 30 colors is available in a Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® based finish. (Request color chart or chips.) An anodized finish is available in clear or dark bronze.

Texture may be smooth or stucco embossed.

Specifications

Note to specifiers: Design System wall panels serve the architectural needs of wall systems. For detailed product specifications in a 3-part standard format visit our web site at www.atas.com

Technical Data

Paint Finish
a Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® based paint system
Tested by PPG Industries for:

Dry Film Thickness (Nominal): ASTM D-1400-94, D-1005-95, ASTM D 4138 or ASTM D 5796, Eddy current device or micrometer
Consists of 0.2 ± 0.05 mil primer on both sides with 0.8 ± 0.1 mil 70% PVDF topcoat.

Gloss: ASTM D523-89 at 60°
Standard shall have a gloss of 30 ±.

Pencil Hardness: ASTM D-3363-92a Eagle Turquoise Drafting Lead
HB-H

Formability T-Bend: ASTM D- 4145-96
No cracking or tape removal of film at 1-T bend (aluminum); 2-T bend (coated steel).

Formability Mandrel: ASTM D-522-93a 180° Bend around 1/8” mandrel
No cracking

Adhesion: ASTM D-3359-95a Rev. impacted 1/16” crosshatch
No adhesion loss

Reverse Impact: ASTM D-2794-93 Impact in in./lb. = 1,500 x metal thickness in inches (aluminum) or 3000 x metal thickness in inches (coated steel)
No cracking or adhesion loss

Water Immersion Resistance: ASTM D 870

Abrasion Resistance, Falling Sand Test: ASTM D-968-93 Liters to expose 5/32” of substrate
50 to 80 liters

Abrasion Resistance, Transit: proprietary procedure, Panels Tested Face-to-Back
No disfigurement

Mortar Resistance: AAMA 2605, Test #7.7.2 - 24 hour Pat Test
No effect

Detergent Resistance: ASTM D-2248-93 3% DET., 100° F, 72 hrs. immersion
No effect

Graffiti Resistance: Cleanability of Defaced Panels, spray paint, various marking pens
No disfigurement after cleaning.

Acid Pollutants Resistance: ASTM D-1308-87. (1993), 10% muriatic acid, 15 min.
No effect

20% sulfuric acid, 18 hrs.
No effect

AAMA 2605, Test #7.7.3.1 70% nitric acid vapors, 30 mins.
<5 units color change.

Acid Rain Resistance Test: Kesternich Sulfur dioxide cyclic test
10 cycles minimum; no objectionable color change

Alkali Resistance: ASTM D-1308-93, 25% sodium hydroxide, 1 hr.
No effect

Salt Fog: ASTM B 117-95 - 5% Salt Fog at 95° F
Passes 3,000 hours (aluminum) with less than 1/16” maximum average creepage from scribe; passes 1,000 hours (coated steel) with less than 1/8” maximum average creepage from scribe.

Cyclic Salt Spray: ASTM D 5894 and ASTM D 5487

Humidity Test: ASTM D-2247-94/D-714-94 100% Relative Humidity at 95° F
Passes 3,000 hours (aluminum) with no blisters; Passes 1,500 hours (coated steel) with no blisters.

Color Retention, Weatherometer Test: ASTM D-822-96, G23-93, G26-90, G53-93
Passes 5,000 hours, no objectionable chalking, color change or adhesion loss.

Color Retention, Florida Exposure: ASTM D-2244-93, Florida exposure: 10 years at 45° S.
Maximum 5 units change.

Chalking Resistance: ASTM D-4214-89, Test Method D 659, Florida exposure: 10 years at 45° S.
Maximum rating of 8.

Cleveland Condensing Cabinet: ASTM D 4585

Cure Test, MEK Resistance: ASTM D 5402

Flame Spread Rating: ASTM E 84

Panel testing/ratings:
ASTM B 209 Aluminum
ASTM A 653 Steel
55% Al-Zn Coated Steel: ASTM A 792
Copper: ASTM B 370
Coil Coating: ASTM A 755
FSR Flame Spread Rating
Field Tested and Approved

Warranty

The Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® based paint finish carries a thirty (30) year limited warranty against chipping, cracking, peeling, chalking and fading.

Availability and Cost

Design System panels are available through ATAS product distributors. A complete line of accessories in matching or coordinating colors is available to complete a project. Coil stock or flat sheet can be provided for field fabrication of custom flashings.

Cost:
Contact ATAS product distributors for cost.

Installation

Installation manuals or hands-on training through seminars are available. Contact ATAS technical service advisors for information.

Maintenance

Design System panels are virtually maintenance free. The high quality finish will not fade, chalk, crack or peel, and since the substrate is metal, the panel will not warp, rot or break. Surface residue may be easily removed by conventional cleaning methods. Minor scratches may be touched up with a matching paint, available from the manufacturer.

Technical Services

Complete technical information and literature is available from ATAS International, Inc. ATAS will assist with design ideas and estimates and offers shop-drawing services.

Kynar 500® is a registered trademark of Elf Atochem North America, Inc.
Hylar 5000® is a registered trademark of Ausimont USA, Inc.