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Premium Gypsum Aluminum Honeycomb Cleanroom Panel
Glostar supplier’s gypsum aluminum honeycomb cleanroom panels are a high-end composite building material designed for demanding controlled environments. Unlike traditional sandwich panels that rely on a single core material, this innovative product combines the best properties of two different materials: the structural rigidity of aluminum honeycomb and the fire-resistant and sound-insulating properties of gypsum board.
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Product details
This multi-layered "sandwich" structure typically consists of an outer layer of color-coated steel, a middle layer of high-quality gypsum board, and a hexagonal aluminum honeycomb core sandwiched between the gypsum boards. This unique structure addresses common challenges in cleanroom construction: it provides the perfect flatness required for electronics manufacturing, the excellent fire resistance needed to meet safety regulations, and the sound insulation and noise reduction necessary for a comfortable working environment. It is an ideal wall and ceiling solution for pharmaceutical GMP workshops, operating rooms, aerospace facilities, and precision electronics factories.
A. Excellent Flatness and Aesthetics
Feature: The hexagonal structure of the aluminum honeycomb core distributes pressure evenly across the panel.
Benefit: This results in exceptional flatness of the panel surface. Unlike rock wool panels, which may have slight undulations, gypsum aluminum honeycomb panels create perfectly smooth, mirror-like walls. This is crucial for high-grade cleanrooms where airflow laminar flow is affected by wall texture.
B. Excellent Fire Resistance and Thermal Insulation
Feature: Gypsum contains chemically bound water. When exposed to fire, this water is released as steam, slowing down heat transfer.
Benefit: Combined with the non-combustible aluminum core, the panel achieves a Class A fire rating. It provides effective thermal insulation, maintaining stable indoor temperatures and reducing energy consumption of HVAC systems.
C. Excellent Sound Insulation Performance
Feature: While aluminum honeycomb is lightweight, its sound insulation performance may be poor. Adding a high-density gypsum layer provides the necessary mass.
Benefit: This significantly improves the sound insulation rating. It effectively blocks noise from mechanical equipment or adjacent rooms, creating a quiet environment suitable for research laboratories, offices, and hospital wards.
D. High Strength and Lightweight
Feature: The honeycomb structure, borrowed from aerospace technology, boasts the highest strength-to-weight ratio among all structural materials.
Benefit: The panel is lightweight (easy to install and reduces building load) yet possesses extremely high toughness and compressive strength. It is impact-resistant, deformation-resistant, and bending-resistant, ensuring a long service life even in high-traffic corridors.
E. High Temperature Stability
Feature: Both aluminum and gypsum are inorganic materials that remain stable under thermal stress.
Benefit: The panel does not warp, shrink, or degrade under temperature fluctuations, thus maintaining the airtightness of the cleanroom.
Technical Specifications
| Product Name | Premium Gypsum Aluminum Honeycomb Cleanroom Panel |
| Panel Thickness | 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm,200mm((Customizable)) |
| Recommended maximum length | 6000mm |
| Maximum length of ceiling panels | 3000mm |
| Wall panel width | 980mm/1180mm and non-standard sizes |
| Hidden features | Conduit pipes and prefabricated hollow studs can be pre-installed. |
| Fire rating | Class A2 |
| Suitable panel types | Center-grooved,raised-grooved, tongue-and-groove type |
| Thermal conductivity | 3.76KN/m2 |
| Honeycomb diameter | ≤21mm |
Applications
Semiconductor & Micro-electronics:
The electronics industry demands absolute flatness and zero dust shedding. The aluminum honeycomb core ensures the walls are perfectly straight for equipment alignment, while the anti-static steel surface prevents ESD damage.
Pharmaceutical Industry (GMP):
Ideal for sterile corridors and production rooms. The gypsum layer adds fire protection required by strict safety codes, while the panel remains moisture-resistant due to the sealed structure.
Hospitals & Operating Theaters:
Sound insulation is vital here. These panels block out the noise of hospital bustle, creating a calm environment for surgery and recovery.
High-End Laboratories:
For labs with sensitive optical equipment or precision scales, the structural stability (anti-vibration) of the honeycomb core is a significant advantage.
Comparison: Why Choose Gypsum Honeycomb?
Vs. Standard Rockwool Panel:
Rockwool is great for fireproofing but is heavy and has a softer surface (less impact resistant). The Gypsum Honeycomb panel is lighter, has a harder/flatter surface, and sheds no fibers, making it cleaner.
Vs. Pure Aluminum Honeycomb Panel:
Pure honeycomb panels are light but have poor sound and thermal insulation. By adding the Gypsum layer, we solve the insulation problem while keeping the panel relatively light.
Vs. Paper Honeycomb:
Paper honeycomb is cheap but weak against moisture and fire. Aluminum honeycomb is moisture-proof, rot-proof, and far more durable.
Installation & Maintenance
Modular Installation: The panels are designed with standard connections (Tongue and Groove or H-Profile). This allows for rapid assembly, reducing construction time by up to 40%.
Cuttable: Despite the metal core, panels can be cut on-site to fit specific layouts for passing through ducts or electrical conduits.
Maintenance: The surface is resistant to common cleaning agents (VHP, Alcohol). The high impact resistance means fewer repairs are needed over the facility's lifecycle.
FAQ
Q: Is the panel heavy due to the gypsum?
A: While heavier than a pure honeycomb panel, it is significantly lighter than a solid masonry wall or a high-density rockwool panel. The aluminum honeycomb core offsets the weight of the gypsum.
Q: Can this panel be used for walkable ceilings?
A: Yes. The high compressive strength of the aluminum honeycomb core, reinforced by the gypsum board, makes it an excellent choice for walkable ceiling systems, allowing safe maintenance access.
Q: How is the fire rating achieved?
A: The non-combustible steel skin, the heat-absorbing gypsum board, and the aluminum core all work together to prevent flame spread, typically achieving up to 60 minutes of fire resistance (depending on specs).
Upgrade Your Cleanroom Standards Today
Don't compromise between strength and safety. Choose the Gypsum Aluminum Honeycomb Cleanroom Panel for a facility that looks world-class and performs under pressure.
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