Linear Ceiling

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

Linear Ceiling System is available for interior or exterior use.

Sizes and Profiles:

Panel widths may be 3-3/8”, 7-3/ 8” or 11-3/8”. Panel lengths may be from 4' - 45'. Panels may have a rounded edge (LCR) or a box style (LCB). They may be installed with or without a recessed filler strip or a flush filler strip.

Composition and Materials:

Panels are roll-formed from .032 (Kynar finish), .025 or .020 (Siliconized Polyester Finish) Aluminum.

Color and Finish:

In the .032 aluminum, there is a choice of 30 colors in a Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® based finish. (Request color chart or chips.) In the .019 aluminum, the polyester finish is available in 6 standard colors. In the .024 aluminum, the polyester finish is available in white only in LCR 338 or LCR 738. A mirror bright finish is available on LCR 338 in .024 aluminum only.

Specifications

Note to specifiers: Linear Ceiling serves the architectural needs of an interior or exterior ceiling system. 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 2605.92, 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 10% muriatic acid, 15 min.
No effect

20% sulfuric acid, 18 hrs.
No effect

AAMA 2605-92, 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

Panel testing/ratings:
Aluminum: ASTM B 209
Coil Coating: ASTM A 755
Field Tested and Approved

Warranty

The Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® based paint finish carries a twenty (20) year limited warranty against chipping, cracking, peeling, chalking and fading.

Availability and Cost

The Linear Ceiling System is readily available through ATAS product distributors. Perimeter trims and moldings in matching or coordinating colors are also available.

Cost:
Contact ATAS product distributors for cost.

Installation

A suspended ceiling carrier is prepunched and roll-formed from .040 aluminum. The standard length of the carrier is 12’. The carrier is suspended by wire or strips, or attached directly to the substructure, and the panel is snapped on the carrier, with or without filler strips. Because of the 4” increments on the carrier, the different size panels are interchangeable. 1/8” space should be allowed between panels for thermal movement. For acoustical efficiency, fiberglass insulation may be placed across the top of the panels between the carriers. Installation manuals or hands-on training through seminars are available. Contact ATAS technical service advisors for information.

Maintenance

Linear Ceiling systems are virtually maintenance free. The high quality finish will not fade, chalk, crack or peel, and since the substrate is metal, it 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.