Autex Acoustics Cove™ Data Sheet

Product Overview

Cove™ is a simple, slide-on acoustic desk divider made from 100% polyester fibre. Lightweight and semi-rigid, Cove is designed to slide on and off standard desks without additional fixings.

Sustainable Material

• Carbon neutral product
• Zero carbon manufacturing
• Recycled content: >80% recycled material
• Low VOC and CDPH compliant (<0.092mg/m³ (7 days))
• Zero waste manufacturing initiative
• Sustainable supply chain and anti-modern slavery

Environmental Certifications

• EPD - compliant with ISO 14025 and EN 15804
• Declare - Red List free (third party verified)
• ISO 14001 Certified Environmental Management
• Health Product Declaration
• CDPH Standard

Certifications include Telarc Registered Environment ISO 14001, Red List Free, Declare, GreenRate Global, and HPDC Member.

Certifying Your Green Building

Autex Acoustics products meet criteria for WELL, LEED, Green Star, and BREEAM building rating systems, helping you achieve certification for your project. For support and guidance on available rating system points please visit autexglobal.com, or speak with your Autex Acoustics account manager.

Product Specifications

Installation: Install as per Autex Acoustics recommendations. Install instructions are included in each pack and available on the website.

Acoustic Performance

Cove™ is specifically designed to reduce and control reverberated noise and echo in building interiors.

Absorption coefficient according to ISO 354

All results are reported in metric sabin - per unit. Equivalent sound absorption area according to ISO 354 measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room. Average absorption (sabins per unit) calculated at one-third octave bands centred on 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz, and rounded to the nearest 0.05.

Graph: A line graph showing the absorption coefficient (A) against frequency (Hz) for Cove Classic, Bevel, and Arc. The graph illustrates the sound absorption capabilities of each variant across different frequencies.

Product Specifications

Fire Ratings

Cove is made from 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 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.
• ASTM E-84-14 Class A, FS:0 - SD:45. RJ4479-2.

Water Vapour Sorption

ASTM C1104/C1104M-13a Test conditions: 49°C, 95%RH. Water vapour absorbed and adsorbed after 4 days: 0.4% by weight.

Microbial Resistance

ASTM G21-15 Growth rating: 0 (No growth). Cove does not promote the growth of moulds and mildew.

Colour Fastness to Light

Cove is suitable for indoor use only. Light fastness is dependent on use and exposure. Cove 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.

Custom printed Cove requires the services of a specialist cleaning company. Refer to the Cove Care and Maintenance Guide for more information.

Service

For further information about Cove, Cube, or any other Autex Acoustics product, please contact your account manager or visit our website.

Light Reflectance Values by Colour

Cube is suitable for indoor use only. LRVs were measured in accordance with BS 8493:2008+A1:2010.

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

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