Autex Frontier™ Acoustic Fins
Manufacturers Guarantee
Frontier™ Acoustic Fins are manufactured by Autex Industries Ltd and Autex Australia Pty Ltd under an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System. The product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects and carries a Manufacturer's Guarantee for a period of no less than ten years to meet all of the performance properties stated within this guarantee.
Panel Fixing System Patent
- US Patent 10,113,312
- AU Patent 2016250499
- GB Patent 2,545,789
- NZ Patent app 725770
Specification
| Product Name | Description | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier™ Acoustic Fins | 100% polyester complete modular acoustic fins | |
| Fin Width | 2440mm 12mm: Pack Covers 5.0m² 24mm: Pack Covers 2.5m² | |
| Thickness | 12mm | 24mm |
| Tolerance | (+/- 6%) | (+/- 6%) |
Physical Description / Properties
- Boiling Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 250°C | 482°F
- Vapour Pressure: N/A
- Specific Gravity: Polyester 1.38
- Flash point: N/Aw
- Explosive limits: N/A
- Solubility in water: Not soluble
- Alkalinity: pH 7.8
- Relative Vapour Density: N/A
Acoustic Performance
Frontier Acoustic Fins is specifically designed to reduce and control reverberated noise (echo) in building interiors.
12mm Thickness Performance
| Model / Configuration | Frequency (Hz) | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 | NRC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier™ Axis 12mm (150mm deep, 300mm centres) | 0.20 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 0.65 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.70 | |
| Frontier™ 12mm (300mm deep, 100mm centres) | 0.30 | 0.65 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Frontier™ 12mm (300mm deep, 200mm centres) | 0.30 | 0.60 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.90 | |
| Frontier™ 12mm (300mm deep, 300mm centres) | 0.25 | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.75 |
24mm Thickness Performance
| Model / Configuration | Frequency (Hz) | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 | NRC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier™ 24mm (300mm deep, 100mm centres) | 0.35 | 0.70 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Frontier™ 24mm (300mm deep, 200mm centres) | 0.25 | 0.55 | 0.70 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.90 | |
| Frontier™ 24mm (300mm deep, 300mm centres) | 0.20 | 0.45 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.85 |
Care and Maintenance
Maintain in accordance with the Care and Maintenance Guide available for this product.
Product Specifications
- Composition: 100% Polyester Fibre from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Made from Autex Cube™ contains a minimum of 80% previously recycled polyester fibre.
- Suitable applications: Suspended or direct fix with patented aluminium channels and connector clips.
- Fire Rating: Frontier™ is a value-added product made from Autex Cube™ as the base material. Cube™ has been evaluated using the following test methods:
- ISO 9705: 1993 Classification: Group 1-S, Smoke Production Rate: <5.0m²/s (As required by NZBC C/VM2)
- AS ISO 9705 - 2003 Classification: Group 1 (SMOGRArc): <100m²/s² (Assessed using methodology AS ISO 9705:2003 in accordance with AS 5637.1:2015, as required by NCC Specification 7: Fire Hazard properties: S7C4 FI 4974 FAR 4055)
- BS EN 13501-1:2018 Wall applications: Classification: B-s2,d0 (Cube™ 12 mm) (Tested using BS EN ISO 11925-2:2020 and BS EN 13823:2020 and classified in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2018, as required by BS EN 15102:2007 + A1:2011. EUI-20-000268-A)
- BS EN 13501-1:2018 Wall applications: Classification: B-s2,d0 (Cube™ 24 mm) (Tested using BS EN ISO 11925-2:2020 and BS EN 13823:2020 and classified in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2018, as required by BS EN 15102:2007 + A1:2011. 7191343095-MEC24/03-JV)
- BS EN 13501-1:2018 Ceiling applications: Classification: B-s2,d0 (Cube™ 12 mm) (Tested using BS EN ISO 11925-2:2020 and BS EN 13823:2020 and classified in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2018, as required by BS EN 13964:2014. EUI-20-000268-B)
- BS EN 13501-1:2018 Ceiling applications: Classification: B-s2,d0 (Cube™ 24 mm) (Tested using BS EN ISO 11925-2:2020 and BS EN 13823:2020 and classified in accordance with BS EN 13501-1:2018, as required by BS EN 13964:2014. 7191343095-MEC24/03-JV)
- ASTM E-84-15a: Class A, FS:0 - SD:45 (Cube™ 1/2") (RJ4479-2)
- ASTM E-84-15a: Class A, FS:0 - SD:65 (Cube™ 1") (RJ4479-1)
- VOC Emissions: Autex polyester has been tested for chemical emissions in accordance with ASTM D5116 and is considered as a low VOC product. VOC concentration: 0.009 mg/m³ (7 days).
- Water Vapour Sorption: ASTM C1104 / C1104M-13a Test conditions: 49°C, 95%RH. Water vapour absorbed and adsorped after 4 days: 0.4% by weight.
- Microbial Resistance: ASTM G21-15 Growth Rating: 0 (No growth). Frontier™ does not promote the growth of mould and mildew.
- Colour Fastness to Light: Frontier™ is suitable for indoor use only. Light fastness is dependent on use and exposure. Frontier has been evaluated to the following standard: ISO 105-B02:2014 Rating: 6 (Highest = 7)
- Colour Fastness to Rubbing: ISO 105-X12:2016 Dry Rating: 4-5 (Highest = 5), Wet Rating: 4-5 (Highest = 5)
- Pattern Repeat: Non-woven. No pattern repeat but product has directional grain. Product may vary from samples and batch to batch due to fibre blending and lay-up which is an inherent feature of this product.
- Fabric Care: Blot spills from fabric quickly. Wipe with a damp cloth. Avoid rubbing and excessive amounts of water as this will affect the finish. Use carpet or upholstery shampoo as directed. Blot with a clean dry cloth after each application of solution.
Environmental
Autex is committed to best practice through our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
Autex Frontier contains a minimum of 45% recycled polyester fibre (from PET bottle-flake). Off-cuts and manufacturing waste is re-used or recycled wherever possible.
Autex Frontier is manufactured from 100% polyester fibres and do not contain formaldehyde binders. Autex polyester fibres support safer indoor air quality and will not become a potential airborne pollutant.
Service
For further information about Frontier™ Autex Cube™ or any other product, please contact your Autex account manager or visit our website.
Contact Information
- New Zealand:
702-718 Rosebank Road, Private Bag 19988, Avondale 1746, Auckland
T: 0800 428 839, T: +64 9 828 9179
autexacoustics.co.nz - Australia:
285 Swan Street, Richmond, VIC 3121
T: 1800 678 160, T: +61 3 9450 6700
autexacoustics.com.au - United Kingdom:
Unit J4, Lowfields Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 9DA
T: +44 0 142 241 8899
autexacoustics.co.uk - United States:
1630 Dan Kipper Drive, Riverside, CA 92507
T: +1 424 203 1813
autexacoustics.com
