Sonar® range

Sonar

Sonar Activity

A comprehensive range of

aesthetically pleasing durable tiles with

a micro-textured surface, strong edges

and excellent acoustics, available in a

wide variety of sizes and edges which

meet the highest fire safety and sound

absorption regulations.

Sonar®

The Rockfon Sonar range provides extensive design freedom. It is suited for a multitude of spaces such as offices, retail environments, classrooms and cleanrooms. Rockfon Sonar offers the unique combination of the highest fire safety, Fire Class A1, and acoustic comfort, Class A sound absorption, providing peace of mind as well as peace and quiet.

Sonar is available in many different module sizes and edge details, offering a large number of design options and installation solutions, altogether providing more flexibility and much more scope for obtaining the ultimate from suspended ceiling solutions.

Sonar tiles are produced using a patented technology, ensuring razor-sharp looking

edges that are not only elegant but strong and flexible for superior durability. The top lacquer used on the surface provides enhanced cleaning properties and resistance to scratches and marks.

Sonar is ideally suited for use in communal corridors, lobby areas and stairwells where it can be used to great effect to allow compliance with the sound absorption requirements. The use of the B and C edge options ensure that sound absorption is obtained with the absolute minimum reduction in ceiling height which can be as low as 20mm – giving you all of the sound absorption you need without holes, slots or fissures.

A comprehensive range of aesthetically pleasing durable tiles with a micro-textured surface, strong edges and excellent acoustics, available in a wide variety of sizes and edges which meet the highest fire safety and sound absorption regulations.

ASSortment

Edgedetail

Module size(mm)

Weight (kg/m²)

MS* easy access (mm)

Installation system

A15 600 x 600 x 20 3.5 100 System SY15

A24 600 x 600 x 201200 x 600 x 201800 x 600 x 202400 x 600 x 25

3.53.53.54.2

100100100100

System SY24XLSystem SY24

B 600 x 600 x 201200 x 600 x 20

3.53.5

20 / not demountable20 / not demountable

System B

C 600 x 600 x 201200 x 600 x 20

3.53.5

20 / not demountable20 / not demountable

System C

D 600 x 600 x 201200 x 600 x 201800 x 600 x 201200 x 300 x 20900 x 900 x 25

2400 x 600 x 25

3.53.53.53.54.24.2

606060606767

System DSystem D-XL

E15 600 x 600 x 201200 x 600 x 20

3.53.5

100100

System SY15

E24 600 x 600 x 201200 x 600 x 201800 x 600 x 20

2100 x 600 x 252400 x 600 x 25900 x 900 x 25

1200 x 1200 x 25

3.53.53.5

4.24.24.24.2

100100100

150150150150

System SY24XLSystem SY24

System SY24

M 600 x 600 x 201200 x 600 x 20

3.53.5

6060

System M

X 600 x 600 x 221200 x 600 x 221800 x 600 x 22

3.53.53.5

626262

System SY24XLSystem SY24

* MS - Minimum Suspension

Sound AbSorptionSound absorption has been measured in accordance with ISO 354.Sound absorption data ap, aw and absorption class are calculated in accordance with ISO 11654. Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) is calculated in accordance with ASTM C423.

20 / 2420 / 20

Sonar

0.10 0.35 0.65 0.95 1.00 1.00 0.65 C 0.750.05 0.30 0.65 0.90 1.00 1.00 0.60 C 0.70

ap

1.00.90.80.70.60.50.40.30.20.10.0

125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 aw NRC Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz

UK20/24,20/20

Abso

rptio

n cla

ss

Thickness (mm) /Suspension (incl. tile – mm)

fire performAnCeGeneral: Rockfon ceiling tiles have a core of stone wool. Stone wool is non-combustible with a melting point of more than 1000°C.Reaction to fire: Class A1 in accordance with EN 13501-1.Fire protection: The fire resistant properties of stone wool ensure Rockfon ceiling tiles provide fire protection in construction. The fire protection properties of Rockfon ceilings have been tested and classified in accordance with European norm EN 13501-2 and/or national norms depending on requirements in national building codes.

humidity reSiStAnCe And dimenSionAL StAbiLity (fLeXurAL tenSiLe StrenGth)Rockfon ceiling tiles are dimensionally stable even at humidity levels of up to 100% RH and can be installed at all temperatures ranging from 0ºC to 40°C.No acclimatisation is necessary.

Sonar is predominantly classified as Class 1/C/0N in accordance with EN 13964. However, certain module sizes (width above 700mm) are Class 2/C/0N.

LiGht refLeCtionWhite, 85% diffuse light reflection in accordance with ISO 7724-2.

hyGieneStone wool has no nutritional value and therefore it provides no sustenance to harmful micro-organisms.

CLeAn room CLASSifiCAtionSonar is classified as Class 5 in accordance with ISO 14644-1.

CLeAninGThe surface can be vacuum cleaned with a soft brush attachment.

The surface can also be cleaned once a week using a sponge or cloth and warm water (max. 40°C) with a slightly alkaline detergent (max. pH 10) without alcohol, ammonia or chlorine. Cleaning with a damp sponge or cloth may render the surface slightly shinier and we therefore recommend cleaning the whole surface evenly for best results.

AfterCAreThe tiles can be post factory treated with a re-finishing paint, e.g. a PVA water based latex paint. The paint should be applied with an airless spray in a low amount (no brushing or rolling). Rockfon advises the use of the smallest amount of paint in order to minimise reduction in sound absorption. The surface of the tiles must be clean and dry and the existing paint surface must be firmly adhered to the tile prior to refinishing. Heavily discoloured tiles should be replaced.

Disclaimer: The application of refinishing paint will influence acoustic properties and fire safety performance. Rockfon takes no responsibility for these properties after treatment.

environmentA representative selection of Rockfon products have been awarded the Danish Indoor Climate Label and the Finnish Indoor Climate Label (M1).

Sonar is recyclable.

20-25 / 20020 / 10020 / 50

Sonar

0.45 0.85 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 A 1.000.30 0.65 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.00 0.90 A 0.900.15 0.40 0.85 0.95 1.00 1.00 0.70 C 0.80

ap

1.00.90.80.70.60.50.40.30.20.10.0

125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 w NRC Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz Ab

sorp

tion

class

UK20-25/200,20/100,20/50

Thickness (mm) /Suspension (incl. tile – mm)

Sonar®

Sonar® Activity

The 40mm thickness and the high degree of sound absorption provided by Sonar Activity makes direct installation onto soffits possible –

maximising ceiling height whilst still achieving Class A sound absorption.

Sonar Activity is designed for classrooms and open plan offices where speech intelligibility is crucial and noise and activity levels are very high.

Sound AbSorptionSound absorption has been measured in accordance with ISO 354. Sound absorption data ap, aw and absorption class are calculated in accordance with ISO 11654. Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) is calculated in accordance with ASTM C423.

40 / 20040 / 40

Sonar Activity

0.50 0.80 0.95 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 A 0.950.30 0.70 0.90 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.95 A 0.90

ap

1.00.90.80.70.60.50.40.30.20.10.0

125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 aw NRC Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz Hz

UK40/200,40/40

Abso

rptio

n cla

ss

Thickness (mm) /Suspension (incl. tile – mm)

ASSortment

Edgedetail

Module size(mm)

Weight (kg/m²)

MS* easy access (mm)

Installation system

A24 600 x 600 x 401200 x 600 x 40

7.07.0

200200

System SY24

B 600 x 600 x 40 7.0 40 / not demountable System B

C 600 x 600 x 40 7.0 44 / not demountable System C

D 600 x 600 x 40 7.0 80 System D

E24 600 x 600 x 401200 x 600 x 40

7.07.0

200200

System SY24

* MS - Minimum Suspension

fire performAnCeGeneral: Rockfon ceiling tiles have a core of stone wool. Stone wool is non-combustible with a melting point of more than 1000°C.

Reaction to fire: Class A1 in accordance with EN 13501-1.

Fire protection: The fire resistant properties of stone wool ensure Rockfon ceiling tiles provide fire protection in construction. The fire protection properties of Rockfon ceilings have been tested and classified in accordance with European norm EN 13501-2 and/or national norms depending on requirements in national building codes.

humidity reSiStAnCe And dimenSionAL StAbiLity (fLeXurAL tenSiLe StrenGth)Rockfon ceiling tiles are dimensionally stable even at humidity levels of up to 100% RH and can be installed at all temperatures ranging from 0ºC to 40°C.No acclimatisation is necessary.

Sonar Activity is predominantly classified as Class 1/C/0N in accordance with EN 13964. However, certain module sizes (width above 700mm) are Class 2/C/0N.

LiGht refLeCtionWhite, 85% diffuse light reflection in accordance with ISO 7724-2.

thermAL ConduCtivitySonar Activity with a thickness equal to and exceeding 30 mm has been measured in accordance with EN 12667 and has obtained the following value: λD = 40 mW/mK.

Thermal resistance: R = 1.00 m2 K/W.

hyGieneStone wool has no nutritional value and therefore it provides no sustenance to harmful micro-organisms.

CLeAn room CLASSifiCAtionSonar Activity is classified as Class 5 in accordance with ISO 14644-1.

CLeAninGThe surface can be vacuum cleaned with a soft brush attachment.

The surface can also be cleaned once a week using a sponge or cloth and warm water (max. 40°C) with a slightly alkaline detergent (max. pH 10) without alcohol, ammonia or chlorine. Cleaning with a damp sponge or cloth may render the surface slightly shinier and we therefore recommend cleaning the whole surface evenly for best results.

AfterCAreThe tiles can be post factory treated with a re-finishing paint, e.g. a PVA water based latex paint. The paint should be applied with an airless spray in a low amount (no brushing or rolling). Rockfon advises the use of the smallest amount of paint in order to minimise reduction in sound absorption. The surface of the tiles must be clean and dry and the existing paint surface must be firmly adhered to the tile prior to refinishing. Heavily discoloured tiles should be replaced.

Disclaimer: The application of refinishing paint will influence acoustic properties and fire safety performance. Rockfon takes no responsibility for these properties after treatment.

environmentA representative selection of Rockfon products have been awarded the Danish Indoor Climate Label and the Finnish Indoor Climate Label (M1).

Sonar Activity is recyclable.

Sonar® Activity

05.2011

ACTIVATE YOUR CEILINGRockfon® develop intelligent ceiling solutions which actively addressa number of important issues in modern buildings and renovation projects.

Rockfon products are known for their design, aesthetics and ease ofinstallation; coupled with the key performance features of superior fireresistance and acoustics.

This ensures that our ceiling solutions are among the highest performing,most cost effective and time efficient in today’s interiors market.

The comprehensive ceiling solution portfolio from Rockfon ensures that ourcustomers are able to actively add value to the construction process, byultimately creating superior interior environments.

That is why we say “ACTIVATE YOUR CEILING”.

Local Rockfon dealer

Rockfon(Rockwool A/S)Hovedgaden 501DK-2640 HedehuseneDenmark

Tlf: (+45) 46 56 85 45Fax: (+45) 46 56 40 30www.rockfon.comexport@rockfon.com

All colour codes mentioned are based on the NCS - Natural Colour System®© property of and used on licence from NCS Colour AB, Stockholm 2010

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