Citadel Architectural Products, Inc.
3131-A North Franklin Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46226
Phone: (317) 894-9400
(800) 446-8828
Fax: (317) 894-6333
(800) 247-2635
Web: www.citadelap.com
Email: info@citadelap.com
PANEL & SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
PRODUCT NAME:
SinoCore®
Prefinished Architectural Panels
OVERVIEW:
SinoCore® is a composite panel
made by laminating either textured or
smooth prefinished aluminum skins
to a core of high density polypropylene.
A second aluminum skin is
added as a backer and provides
panel balance.
Panels are furnished with a
strippable film (or interleafed
microfoam) on the painted surfaces
to protect the finish during shipment
and installation.
SinoCore® is attached to the substrate
using either mechanical
fasteners or construction adhesive,
depending upon the method selected.
Joints are finished using one
piece or two piece extruded aluminum
trim moldings or sealant (when
using the PanelGrip™ system).
BASIC USES & APPLICATIONS:
As an alternative or complement to
other exterior building finishes such
as stucco or brick, SinoCore® is
designed for applications such as:
claddings, fascias, canopies, and
accent bands.
SinoCore® is typically used on low
and medium rise buildings such as
schools, banks, office parks, medical
facilities, etc... However, with a
variety of finish options, SinoCore® also adds aesthetic interest to
otherwise monolithic structures (i.e.
preformed warehouse walls).
General Limitations:
SinoCore® is intended for use as a
lightweight exterior cladding. It
should not be used in low grade
areas where panels are exposed to
high traffic and/or heavy abuse. It
cannot be considered as a structural
element of a wall assembly.
SYSTEM FINISHES:
SinoCore® panels are available with
either smooth or textured prefinished
aluminum skins. Standard colors in
textured skins are offered with a coil
coated polyester. Panels can also
be ordered in premium colors with an
acrylic urethane coating.
Smooth standard and metallic
colors are furnished with a Kynar
500® coating. Anodized finishes are
available as a standard finish.
Custom colors are also available.
Moldings are coated using a polyester,
acrylic urethane or Kynar 500®
paint system depending upon the
panel finish and can be painted to
match any standard or custom color.
INSTALLATION
OVERVIEW
PANELGRIP™ SYSTEM:
This system allows for a mechanical,
non-progressive installation with a
typical sealant joint between panels.
Panels are attached using anchors,
construction adhesive, and doublesided
tape. The joints are then
finished using an approved sealant.
MECHANICAL FASTENING:
For a non-progressive installation,
the two piece extruded moldings may
be used. Plastic receivers are first
installed, then construction adhesive
is placed in the field of the panel.
The panels are then fastened around
the perimeter and sealant is applied.
The joints are completed with a
snap-on aluminum cover.
NON-MECHANICAL FASTENING:
For a progressive installation, the
one piece moldings are used. The
extrusions are mechanically fastened
to the substrate and the panels are
then installed using sealant at the
perimeter and construction adhesive
in the field of the panel.
TABLE 1. COMPOSITION & MATERIALS¹:
Component |
Standard (in) |
Metric (mm) |
Prefinished Textured Aluminum Face
(or) Prefinished Smooth Aluminum Face²
- High Density Polypropylene Core
- Primed Smooth Aluminum Backer
(or) Primed Smooth Aluminum Backer²
|
.010”
.024” (min)
5/32”
.010”
.024” |
.254mm
.609mm
4.00mm
.254mm
.609mm |
¹ Technical Properties are based upon the Typical Composition. Selecting
optional components may
alter these properties.
²
.024” smooth aluminum face and back skins are required when using the
PanelGrip™ attachment system.
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
As a complete exterior cladding system, SinoCore® offers a number of
benefits to the building owner, architect, and installer including:
Lightweight
With an innovative polypropylene
core, SinoCore® is lightweight
making it easier to handle, cut
in-the-field, and install.
Easy Installation
Simple sheets/trim concept easy to
understand. Standard carpentry
knowledge and tooling is all that is
required for installation.
Curveable
While tight radius requirements
are not recommended with
SinoCore®, panels can be gently
curved in-the-field to acheive
graceful lines.
Color Matched Moldings
Several different profiles available
to complete the system look.
Moldings are painted to color
match or complement panels.
Versatile
With textured or smooth skins
available, SinoCore® can provide
a number of different looks for
your project including metallic
and anodized finishes.
Water Resistant
Virtually unaffected by water,
SinoCore® provides an attractive
alternative for situations where
moisture is a primary concern.
TABLE 2. PANEL WEIGHT & THICKNESS:
| Component
|
Standard (in) |
Metric (mm) |
Panel Weight¹
Nominal Thickness |
0.81 lbs/ft²
3/16” |
3.93 kg/m²
4mm |
TABLE 3. PANEL PERFORMANCE:
| Property |
Test |
Value |
Unit |
| R-Value |
--- |
2.5 |
°F ft²/BTU |
| Flame Spread |
ASTM E84 |
Class A |
--- |
| Stiffness (EI)¹ |
ASTM E72 |
2.59E+4 |
lb-in²/ft width |
Allowable Bending
Moment¹ |
ASTM E72 |
2.63E+1 |
lb-ft/ft width |
| Tensile Yield¹ |
ASTM E72 |
7.34E+3 |
lb/ft width |
| Ultimate Tensile¹ |
ASTM E72 |
1.04E+3 |
lb/ft width |
¹ Weight and testing based upon panels using an .024” smooth
face
skin and an .010” smooth back skin.
| MATERIAL TOLERANCES: |
SIZES AVAILABLE: |
| Thickness: |
±1/32” (±0.79mm) |
48” x 96” |
(1219mm x 2438mm) |
| Length Dim: |
+0, -1/8” (+0, -3.18mm) |
48” x 120” |
(1219mm x 3048mm) |
| Width Dim: |
+0, -1/8” (+0, -3.18mm) |
48” x 144” |
(1219mm x 3658mm) |
| Squareness: |
1/64” (0.4mm) per |
60” x 96” |
(1524mm x 2438mm) |
| |
lineal foot |
60” x 120” |
(1524mm x 3048mm) |
| |
60” x 144” |
(1524mm x 3658mm) |
| |
|
SinoCore® is supplied with clean,
machine trimmed edges. |
Cut-to-size panels are also available in
virtually any size up to 60” x 144”. |
| PANEL FINISH SYSTEMS: |
| Standard Textured: |
Coil Coated |
| |
Polyester |
| Custom Textured: |
Spray Applied |
| |
Acrylic Urethane |
| Standard Smooth: |
Coil Coated
Kynar 500® |
| Custom Smooth: |
Spray Applied
Kynar 500® |
| |
|
| STANDARD WARRANTY: |
| |
| Panel Warranty: |
5 Years |
| Polyester/Acrylic |
5 Years |
| Finish: |
No change greater
than 6 for chalk,
8 E units for fade |
| Kynar 500® Finish: |
20 Years
No change greater
than 8 for chalk,
5 E units for fade |
| Anodized Finish: |
20 Years (prorated) |