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Aluminum Composite Panels & Installation Systems

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Table of Contents

Omega-Lite®:

ThermoliteTM:

Omega Foam-Ply®:

Omega-Ply®:

Installation Systems:

Accessories:

Colors & Finishes:

2-3

4-5

6-7

8-9

10-11

12-14

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2

OMEGA-LITE®

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• fascias• storefronts• soffits• spandrels

Omega-Lite® aluminum panels provide durable, eye-catching fascias, soffits,canopies, and decorative towers for retail, schools, hospitals and high profile commercial projects.

With a wide variety of colors and finishes to choose from, you get the look you want and

the colors you need... for long-lasting impact. Panels are non-absorbent and water-resistant;

consequently, they do not rot, swell, corrode, or delaminate. Laminators’ installation systems make

the total installed costs extremely competitive.

Omega-Lite panels provide highly decorative, easy to maintain, and very durable surface finishes for exterior wall cladding applications. Our low-cost Clip & CaulkTM installation system produces anexceptionally flat “look.”

n Typical applications include:

Great-looking curves are also possible with specially configured Omega-FlexTM panels that requireno prefabrication, roll forming or costly engineering.

Panels feature a corrugated, polyallomer core for the highest strength to weight ratio of any competitive ACMpanel. Painted aluminum sheets cover a black, plastic, water-resistant core.

• corporate ID projects• sunrooms• opaque glazing• in-fill panels

• balcony railings• clean rooms• equipment enclosures• canopies

Face SurfaceCore Backer Sizes* Thickness Face Finish Colors

Smooth or4 ft x 8 ft 0.028 or 0.032 in.stucco-embossed

Kynar 500®(1.2 m x 2.4 m) (0.712 or 0.813 mm)

aluminumand custom colors

4 ft x 10 ft 0.024 in. Smooth Standard(0.610 mm) (1.2 m x 3.0 m) (0.610 mm)

4 ft x 12 ft 0.013 in. Stucco-embossed(1.2 m x 3.6 m) (0.330 mm) aluminum only Economy

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OMEGA-LITE® TECHNICAL DATA

n Construction of Standard Omega-Lite and Omega-Flex Panels

*5 ft. (1.5 m) widths are also available in select colors.

CorrugatedPolyallomer

Smooth or stucco-embossed

aluminum

n Specifications:

• Thickness: 5 mm or 10 mm plastic, plus thickness of metal

• Width: 48" (also 60" in select colors)

• Length: 96", 120", or 144"

• Weight: 0.99 lb/ft2

• Tolerances:Length and Width: ±1/16" (1.6 mm)Squareness: Diagonals equal within 1/8" (3.2 mm)Thickness: ±0.016" (0.40 mm)

• R-Value: R-2.63

• Stability: 1.94 x 10-5 in./in. °F, 7-4 in./ft. at 50 to 90% RH

• Stiffness: 6.44 x 104 psi/ft - width (EI)

• Fire Rating: Based on ASTM E84: Class A, under 25 Flame Spread

• Bond Test: Based on ASTM C481-A Cyclic Aging bond test: Pass

• Load: 120 lb/ft2, 24" span AAMA L/175 limit

• Wind Load Rating: Based on ASTM E330 static load: 250 mph, 24" O.C. Architectural Testing Inc.

• Miami-Dade County Product Control Division NOA no. 03-1126.02

• City of New York Department of Buildings MEA 1-02-M

n Testing:

• AAMA 605.2-92 – Voluntary Specification for High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels

• AAMA TIR-ALL-96 – Maximum Allowable Deflection of Framing Systems for Building Cladding Components at Design Wind Loads

• ASTM E84-96A – Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

• ASTM C481-94A – Laboratory Aging of Sandwich Constructions

• ASTM B209-96 – Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate

• ASTM E330 – Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

• ASTM 283 – Rate of Air Leakage

• ASTM 331 – Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls and Doors

• AAMA 501 – Water Penetration using Dynamic Pressure

Random 0.013 in. aluminum backer, or

same as face for 2-sided construction

Omega-Flex panelsrequire a special

polyallomer backer

4 ft x 8 ft(1.2 m x 2.4 m)

4 ft x 10 ft(1.2 m x 3.0 m)

4 ft x 12 ft(1.2 m x 3.6 m)

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THERMOLITETM


• curtain walls

• opaque glazing

• storefronts

• in-fill panels

• schools

• spandrels

• soffits

• partitions

• sunrooms

When you need a great look with energy-saving insulating properties forcurtain wall building exteriors, Thermolite™ aluminum composite panels are the answer. They are available in smooth or stucco-embossed finishes in a variety of colors... at an affordable cost.Thermolite panels are easy to handle and install and provide water-resistant, virtually maintenance-free service for up to 20 years. Thermolite panels add a highly decorative, yet strongand durable surface with excellent insulating properties for exterior wall applications.

Thermolite panels fit into standard one-inch insulating glass and glazing pockets and storefrontextrusions. Panels can be cut on-site using standard carpentry tools. A traditional, yet high-techappearance is obtained. Whereas one-inch, hardboard-stabilized panels weigh over 60 poundseach, Thermolite panels weigh less than 45 pounds.


Panels are non-absorbent and water-resistant, featuring an insulating core of Polyisocyanurate (ISO) or ExpandedPolystyrene (EPS) foam. Corrugated polyallomer stabilizers are designed for optimal strength with minimal weight.Prefinished aluminum panels can be ordered in a smooth or stucco-embossed finish in 3/4" to 3 1/2" overall thickness.

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THERMOLITETM TECHNICAL DATA

n Construction of Thermolite Panels

*5-foot (1.5 m) widths are also available in select colors.

n Specifications:

• Thickness: Nominal: 1" fits 1" glass and glazing pockets. Actual: 15/16" ±1/16" (23.8 mm ±1.59 mm) thick. Thicknesses from 3/4" to 3 1/2" (19 - 89 mm) can be ordered.

• Width: 48" or cut-to-size (also 60" in select colors)

• Length: 96", 120", 144", or cut-to-size


• Tolerances:Length and Width: ±1/16" (1.6 mm)Squareness: Diagonals equal within 1/8" (3.2 mm)Thickness: ±0.078"

• R-Value: R-7 for ISO foam core, R-6.3 for EPS (R-Value increases as panel thickness increases)

• Stability: 2.42 x 10-5 in./in. °F, 4.4 x 10-4 in./ft. at 50 to 90% RH


• Fire Rating: Based on ASTM E84: Class A

• Bond Test: Based on ASTM C481-A Cyclic Aging: Pass


• Wind Load Rating: Based on ASTM E330 static load: 260 mph, 48" O.C., limited by AAMA L/175 deflection

n Testing:









Kynar 500®(1.2 m x 2.4 m) (0.712 or 0.813 mm)




Stabilizers:CorrugatedPolyallomer

InsulatingCore:EPS or

ISO Foam


aluminum

Mill-finished 0.013 in. aluminum

sheet or same surface as face

depending on application

4 ft x 8 ft(1.2 m x 2.4 m)

4 ft x 10 ft(1.2 m x 3.0 m)

4 ft x 12 ft(1.2 m x 3.6 m)

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OMEGA FOAM-PLY®


• storefronts• in-fill panels

• opaque glazing• spandrels

• sunrooms

Omega Foam-Ply® panels are an excellent choice for low cost retrofit windowapplications. They feature an insulating polystyrene or polyisocyanurate core and have an overallpanel thickness of 5/8" – 3 1/2" (16-89 mm), 1" thick (25 mm) being typical. Manufactured to fit standard insulating and storefront extrusions, the panels provide a decorative, yet exceptionallystrong surface with excellent wind and impact resistance. Omega Foam-Ply can be cut on-site with standard carpentry tools and installed easily at a very low cost. All panels are masked to protectthem throughout their journey from Laminators’ factory to distributors to the fabrication and installation-site.

n For long-lasting performance; prevent water intrusion by caulking properlyOmega Foam-Ply panels may be damaged by water intrusion. Hardboard stabilizers as well as somefoams will absorb water causing unsightly swelling, corroding of face metals, and a loss in R-value.Panels must be properly sealed to prevent damage. Dissimilar metals in contact cause electrolysis.Provide adequate separation between aluminum panel faces and backs and other metals.


Panels feature an insulating core of Polyisocyanurate (ISO) or Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam. Exterior-gradehardboard stabilizers provide an exceptionally strong surface. Finished aluminum panels can be ordered in asmooth or stucco-embossed finish in 5/8" to 3 1/2" thickness.

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OMEGA FOAM-PLY® TECHNICAL DATA

n Construction of Omega Foam-Ply Panels

Styrene foam melts at 167°F. Thermal studies by your Engineer/Architect should determine usability in high thermal load areas.


n Specifications:

• Thickness:

Nominal: 1" fits 1" glass and glazing pockets

Actual: 15/16" ±1/16" (23.8mm ±1.59mm), custom thicknesses available

• Width: 48" or cut-to-size (also 60" in select colors)

• Length: 96", 120", or 144", or cut-to-size


• Tolerances:Length and Width: ±1/16" (1.6 mm)Squareness: Diagonals equal within 1/8" (3.2 mm)Thickness: ±0.078"

• R-Value: R-7.7 for ISO foam core, R-7 for EPS (R-Value increases as panel thickness increases)

• Stability: 8 x 10-6 in./in. °F, 7-4 in./ft. at 50 to 90% RH




• Load: 65 lb/ft2, 46.5" span AAMA L/175 limit

• Wind Load Rating: Panels fastened 4' O.C. will with-stand 160 mph equivalent wind based on ASTM E330 static load.Deflection limited by AAMA L/175 for same size glass panels. 250 mph. 24” O.C.

n Testing:









Kynar 500®(1.2 m x 2.4 m) (0.712 or 0.813 mm)



0.013 in. Stucco-embossed(0.330 mm) aluminum only Economy

Stabilizers:Exterior

Hardboard

InsulatingCore:EPS or

ISO Foam


aluminum




4 ft x 8 ft(1.2 m x 2.4 m)

4 ft x 10 ft(1.2 m x 3.0 m)

4 ft x 12 ft(1.2 m x 3.6 m)

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OMEGA-PLY®


Omega-Ply® panels provide a decorative accent for fascias, soffits, andstorefronts. High impact-resistant plywood or hardboard core provides exceptional strength and rigidity. Panels are easy to handle and install at a very low cost using extruded moldings. Panelsare available in smooth or stucco-embossed finishes with a variety of colors to choose from. Unlikeplastic cores, the wood cores of Omega-Ply panels absorb water; consequently, special attentionto caulking is essential for a long-lasting, high-quality appearance.

Omega-Ply panels provide a decorative, yet exceptionally strong and durable surface with excellentwind and impact resistance. Although each panel contains a rigid, wood core, a 4 x 8-foot panelweighs less than 40 pounds.

Panels can be cut on-site with standard carpentry tools. Traditional, one-piece moldings are recommended for use with Omega-Ply panels; however, panels can be installed with two-piece moldings if discussions with Laminators confirms their applicability. All panels are masked to protect them throughout their journey from Laminators’ factory to distributors to the fabricationand installation-site.

Using Laminators’ durable, one-piece moldings, no prefabrication, shop drawings, or expensive engineering studies are needed. During panel production, cold pressing improves flatness of the panels when installed... a very flat, uniform surface is achieved for a very low, total installed cost.


A painted aluminum face bonded to an exterior-grade plywood core to provide an exceptionally strong surface. Amill finish or painted aluminum backer completes the panel.

• fascias• storefronts

• in-fill panels• opaque glazing

• soffits• spandrels

• canopies• sunrooms

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OMEGA-PLY® TECHNICAL DATA

n Construction of Omega-Ply Panels


n Specifications:

• Thickness: 1/4", 5/16", 1/2", or 3/4" (6.35, 7.94 12.7 or 19.0 mm) plywood or 1/4" (6.35 mm) exterior hardboard

• Width: 48" (also 60" in Regal Bronze or Polar White)

• Length: 96", 120", or 144" (Fir only)


• Tolerances:Length and Width: ±1/16" (1.6 mm)Squareness: Diagonals equal within 1/8" (3.2 mm)Thickness: ±0.031" or ±0.015" (0.375 mm)

• R-Value: R-1.2

• Stability: 5 x 10-5 in./in. °F, 8-4 in./ft. at 50 to 90% RH

• Stiffness: 8 x 104psi/ft - width (EI)




• Wind Load Rating: 316 mph, panels braced 24" O.C. based on ASTM E330 static load. Deflection limited by AAMA L/175test recommended for glass panels

n Testing:









Kynar 500®(1.2 m x 2.4 m) (0.712 or 0.813 mm)




Exterior-gradeplywood


aluminum




4 ft x 8 ft(1.2 m x 2.4 m)

4 ft x 10 ft(1.2 m x 3.0 m)

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INSTALLATION SYSTEMS


Laminators offers five different panel installation systems to give you the look you need at the budgeted cost you require. Panels can be measured and cut at the job site... no prefabrication or comprehensive shop drawings are necessary. Special panel lengths and widths canbe ordered to minimize waste and reduce labor and materials expenses.

HighestCost

1-Piece, 2-Piece, Clip & Caulk Omega-Flex Rout & ReturnTight-Fit Molding Snap-Fit Molding Curve

Installation System Cost Comparison

Panel installation is easy using Laminators’ durable, one-piece moldings. A traditional, yet high-tech appearance is obtained at an affordablecost. Both “H” and “reveal H” moldings are available. Unique effects can be obtained by combining our various installation systems.

Maintenance costs are low without concerns for water intrusion with Omega-Lite panels. Installation of competitive molding systems canbe as much as twice the cost.

n 1-Piece, Tight-Fit Molding

You’ll like the contemporary look and the ease of “snap-fit” installation. Color-matched or contrasted aluminum molding snaps into placecovering fastener heads and caulk beads. Both flat and reveal effects are easily obtained to give you the appearance you need at low cost.

All molding bases can be attached to a wall surface prior to panel placement, compared to other systems that require installation of molding for one panel at a time. Two-piece moldings are easily combined with other systems to provide a variety of design options.

n 2-Piece, Snap-Fit Molding

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INSTALLATION SYSTEMS

n Clip & CaulkTM

You get a sophisticated, high-tech look, with this installation system. Prefabricated panels can be panned on-site using standard carpentry tools to give a solid, finished appearance.

Excellent strength and a “deep-reveal” appearance are obtained for commercial and institutional installations. Rout & Return can be combined with other installation systems for a more economical, total installed cost.

n Rout & Return

Laminators has developed our unique Clip & Caulk system that greatly reduces the total installed cost for ACM panels. This easy, field-provenmethod is the choice of architects and installers who are looking for a very flat look without visible fasteners at the lowest installation cost.Panels can be cut on-site with few peripheral accessories needed for installation. You get a “rout & return” look for about half the cost.

Color-matched caulk gives a beautiful monochromatic look; contrasting caulk can be used with eye-pleasing results.

Use Clip & Caulk in combination with masonry, glass, one-piece, or two-piece extruded molding systems or by itself. You’ll be pleased with theflexibility, the appearance, and especially the cost.

Typically, radial panel installations require costly engineering, shop fabrication, and difficult installation.Omega-Flex panels make suchapplications easy and inexpensive without sacrificing beauty; however, special panel configurations are required. Flex panels will conformto the curved shape of the structural support system without costly off-site roll-forming. Panels fit correctly avoiding any installation delayscaused by imprecise measurements. Omega-Flex panels must be installed with 1-piece, tight-fit moldings.

The Clip & Caulk installation system can be used in conjunction with Omega-Flex panel installations.

n Omega-FlexTM Curve Treatment

Item 4525X: Inside Corner (Drip Cap)

n One-Piece, Tight-Fit Molding ...for use with Omega-Lite panels

Item 4535X: Adjustable (Bendable) Outside Corner

Item 4595X: Reveal “H” Molding Item 4505X: “H” Molding

Item 4515X: “J” Molding Item 4545X: “Z” Molding

The letter X identifies the molding color.

4545: “Z” Molding

4515X: “J” Molding

Available plastic snap-in

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ACCESSORIES


Fascia Soffit or Outside Corner (“J” Molding & “Z”Molding combined with plastic snap-in molding)

.325

1.440

.360

.2191.09

0

Item 4735X: Adjustable (Bendable) Outside Corner

n One-Piece, Tight-Fit Molding ...for use with Omega-Ply panels

.375

.375

.760

.325

.060

1.125

Item 4725X: Inside Corner (Drip Cap)

.375

.060

1.500

.325.435

Item 4715X: “J” Molding

.860

1.500

.435

.060

.325

Item 4705X: “H” Molding

The letter X identifies the molding color.

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ACCESSORIES

Reveal “H” Molding. Item 4395X: Faceplate, Item 43900: Receptor

n Two-Piece, Snap-Fit Molding ...for use with Omega-Lite & Omega-Ply panels

“J” MoldingItem 4315X: Faceplate, Item 43100: Receptor

Outside CornerItem 4335X: Faceplate, Item 43300: Receptor

Inside Corner (Drip Cap)Item 4325X: Faceplate, Item 43100: Receptor

n Snap-In Extrusions

The wall thickness for the top pieces is 0.050.

Gap A, B, C indicates the three snap positions to accommodate panel thickness.

Gap Height IC Height

A) 0.215 D) 0.412 G) 1.288

B) 0.265 E) 0.462 H)1.338

C) 0.315 F) 0.512 I) 1.388

Faceplates are shown in grey. Receptors are shown in black.The letter X identifies the molding color.

“H” MoldingItem 4305X: Faceplate, Item 43000: Receptor

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ACCESSORIES


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COLORS & FINISHES

Polar White*

Antique White Royal Blue

Brite YellowSilver Metallic Sunset RedRaven Black

Ivy GreenSand Beige Regal Bronze*

Chocolate Brown

Mission Red

Rocky Grey Slate GreyDove Grey

Rawhide

Siam Blue Slate Blue

Forest Green

Hartford Green

Patina Green

Regal Blue

Teal

Medium Bronze

Brite Red

RedwoodBoysenberry

Mint Green

Coppertone

n 0.013 Economy: Available in 48" width, stucco-embossed finish

Hemlock GreenSierra Tan

Bone White

Concord CreamSandstone

Classic BronzeChampagne

Ascot White

Bright SilverBlack

n 0.024 Standard: Available in 48" widths, smooth or stucco-embossed finish

n 0.028 Kynar 500®: Available in 48" or 60" widths, smooth or stucco-embossed finish

Metallic Paint: Color variation is a characteristic of aluminum composite panels with metallic paint finishes. Laminators Incorporated DOESNOT warrant a color match for these panels.

Colors are as close to actual painted metal as possible with available printing techniques. Actual color chip samples are available on request.

All economy and standard colors offer a 10-year warranty; all Kynar 500® colors offer a 20-year warranty.Laminators reserves the right to make changes in product design or color offerings without prior notice.

Kynar 500® is a registered trademark of Arkema Inc.

*Available in 60" widths

n 0.032 Kynar 500®: Available in 48" width, smooth or stucco-embossed finish, unlimited custom colors

Polar White* Regal Bronze

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