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INTERIOR ACOUSTICS FRONTIER
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INTERIOR ACOUSTICS FRONTIER

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Overview
Frontier™ Acoustic Raft and Fins are designed for effective sound absorption in environments like open-plan workspaces, retail, education, and hospitality. The system includes Autex Mounting Clips, Frontier Extrusions, and Acoustic Fins or Rafts, offering customizable configurations and easy installation.
Features and Benefits
  • Available in 17 colors and nine styles, including Fins or Rafts, for a bold, dimensional statement.
  • Acoustic performance can be adjusted by spacing Fins or Rafts differently.
  • Installation options include flush mounting, rail fixing, or suspension with extension rods.
  • Made from high-performing, compressed polyester material, environmentally friendly without adhesives.
System Components
  • Autex Frontier Extrusions: Multiuse aluminum channels for easy installation and adjustments.
  • Autex Mounting Clips: Enable attachment without exposed fasteners or adhesives.
  • Acoustic Fins or Rafts: Allow for creative ceiling and wall features with versatile arrangements.
Specifications
  • Acoustic panels are available in various designs and dimensions, with fire ratings compliant with ISO and ASTM standards.
  • Suitable for offices, education, retail, hospitality, and commercial interiors.
  • Installation can be fixed or suspended, with seismic bracing as per local codes.
Acoustic Performance
  • Designed to reduce and control reverberated noise in building interiors.
  • Sound absorption coefficients are provided according to ISO standards, with NRC ratings indicating effective noise reduction.
Environmental and Safety Standards
  • Frontier products are low VOC, do not promote mold growth, and are made from recycled materials.
  • Fire ratings and VOC emissions are tested and certified to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Applications
  • Ideal for creating breakout zones, hiding ceiling services, and enhancing acoustic comfort in large open-plan areas.
  • Can be used as subtle or feature designs for both small and large spaces.
Specifications and Standards
  • Fire Safety: Complies with ISO 9705:1993, AS ISO 9705-2003, EN13501-1:2007+A1:2009, and ASTM E-84-15a, achieving classifications such as Group 1-S, Group 1, and Class A.
  • VOC Emissions: Low VOC with a concentration of 0.009 mg/m3 after 7 days, tested according to ASTM D5116.
  • Water Vapour Sorption: Absorbs 0.4% water by weight under ASTM C1104/C1104M-13a conditions.
  • Microbial Resistance: Rated 0 (No growth) under ASTM G21-15, indicating no promotion of mold or mildew growth.
  • Colour Fastness: High ratings for light and rubbing fastness under ISO 105-B02:2014 and ISO 105-X12:2016.
Environmental Commitment
Autex is committed to sustainability, using recycled polyester fibers and ensuring products are low VOC and free from chemical binders. The company employs Life Cycle Analysis to minimize environmental impact and holds certifications like GreenRate Level A and LCARate Gold.
Product Features
  • Customization: Products can be tailored to specific project needs, offering unique acoustic solutions.
  • Fabric Care: Spills should be blotted quickly, and cleaning should be done with minimal water to maintain the finish.
Contact Information
Autex has offices in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and the USA, providing contact details for each location.
Light Reflectance Values
Measured according to BS 8493:2008+A1:2010, with values provided for various colors.
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FRONTIER™ ACOUSTIC RAFT DESIGN: BEAM COLOUR: TREE HOUSE, OPERA

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ACOUSTIC CEILING AND WALL SYSTEM BE MORE ATTUNED TO YOUR SPACE Frontier™ offers targeted sound absorption, endless configurations, and stress-free installation without compromising acoustic performance. Frontier is an innovative acoustic system designed for targeted sound absorption for today’s ever-changing open-plan workspaces, retail, education and hospitality applications. Formed by just three elements including Autex Mounting Clips, Autex Frontier Extrusions, and Acoustic Fins or Rafts, Frontier allows designers to mix and match colours and styles, create endless configurations, and enjoy...

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FRONTIER FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Choose from 17 colours and nine styles, including Fins or Raft for a bold, dimensional statement. • Create a more comfortable and personalised experience by tuning the acoustic effect. Simply move the Fins or Rafts closer together or further apart. • Mount Fins or Rafts flush to the ceiling to 'blend in', fix them to rails or suspend them using extension rods. • Frontier can be configured to fit the space perfectly. Fins and Rafts are made with our high-performing, highly-compressed polyester material, which uses advanced fibre locking technology, instead of adhesives...

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FRONTIER™ ACOUSTIC FINS DESIGN: CUSTOM COLOUR: SAVOYE

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FRONTIER™ ACOUSTIC FINS DESIGN: CUSTOM AXIS COLOUR: FLATIRON

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THE SYSTEM Increase productivity on-site, saving installation time and material costs. AUTEX FRONTIER EXTRUSIONS Multiuse aluminium channels along with a system of components, act as a support for Acoustic Fins or Rafts and allow easy installation and adjustments on site. AUTEX MOUNTING CLIPS The exclusive Frontier connector clip ‘clicks’ in place to enable Fins or Rafts to be attached directly to the ceiling channel, leaving no exposed fasteners or adhesives. CHOOSE ACOUSTIC FIN OR RAFT STYLES Enjoy the freedom to create new and interesting ceiling and wall features with Fins or Rafts. Choose...

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RAFNEX Frontier 12mm Extrusion RAFNEXRT Frontier Raft Extrusion RAFTCC Autex Mounting Clip RAFCCT Autex Frontier Channel Connector RAFWCP Autex Removable W-CLip RAFHDCC Autex Heavy Duty Frontier Channel Connector with 4x M5 Grub Screws RAFM6GC Velda Grid Connector with M6 Thread Velda Magnet Pot with M6 Thread Autex Adjustable Suspension Set - Channel

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FRONTIER™ ACOUSTIC FINS DESIGN: CUSTOM AXIS COLOUR: FLATIRON

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FRONTIER™ ACOUSTIC RAFT DESIGN: BEAM 100 COLOUR: PETRONAS

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FRONTIER ACOUSTIC RAFT Raft brings an innovative, bold new dimension to our Frontier range. Available in four unique designs, Raft is scored, folded and 'zipped' together using a locking channel. Now you can arrange and space Raft in countless configurations, without loss of acoustic performance. Enjoy the freedom to create bold new designs using standard packs, or customise the system to match the scale of the space.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Delivers a solid appearance, yet, due to its scored and layered construction, each style is hollow and lightweight. • Made from highly-absorbent, compressed material, Rafts hold their shape. They won't bend or warp after installation. • Create long and linear ceiling features with quick, secure joins. Remove the weight and tasks related to finishing elements that would occur with solid wood or steel beams. • Adjust on-site, allowing for targeted sound absorption and personalisation of the space. • Disassemble quickly and remove at the end of life.

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FRONTIER™ ACOUSTIC RAFT DESIGN: BEAM 100 COLOUR: PETRONAS

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COLOUR: EMPIRE, FLATIRON And senado ■k

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FRONTIER ACOUSTIC RAFT APPLICATIONS • Suitable for a variety of spaces, including offices, education, retail, hospitality and commercial interior applications. • Can be installed either fixed or suspended from ceilings or mounted to walls. SPECIFICATION Acoustic panels shall be Frontier Acoustic Raft (_) as compiled by Autex www.autexindustries.com Acoustic absorber Frontier Acoustic Raft (Blade: 2400 x 247 x 70mm), (Beam 100: 2400 x 87 x 70mm), (Beam 250: 2400 x 227 x 70mm), (Trapezoid: 2400x 137 x 200mm), Colour (_), Fire Rating ISO 9705: 1993: Group 1-S, AS ISO 9705 - 2003: Group 1, EN13501-1:...

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ACOUSTIC RAFT DESIGNS DESIGN BLADE COLOUR LOTUS - SEE PAGE 39 FOR FULL COLOUR RANGE *Images as shown are with 2 packs.

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ACOUSTIC RAFT DESIGNS DESIGN TRAPEZOID COLOUR GALAXY - SEE PAGE 39 FOR FULL COLOUR RANGE *Images as shown are with 2 packs.

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ACOUSTIC RAFT DESIGNS DESIGN BEAM 250 COLOUR FALLING WATER - SEE PAGE 39 FOR FULL COLOUR RANGE *Images as shown are with 2 packs.

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ACOUSTIC RAFT DESIGNS DESIGN BEAM 100 COLOUR OPERA - SEE PAGE 39 FOR FULL COLOUR RANGE *Images as shown are with 2 packs.

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FRONTIER™ ACOUSTIC RAFT DESIGN: CUSTOM COLOUR: FLATIRON AND SAVOYE

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Product Name Composition Fin Length Tolerance Thickness Tolerance Weight Frontier™ Acoustic Raft 100% Polyester Fibre (PET) Channel: Aluminium 2400mm (+-0.5mm) 1 2mm (+/-6%) 2300gsm INSTALLATION Install as per Autex recommendations. Install instructions are included in each pack or available on the website. ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE Frontier Acoustic Raft is specifically designed to reduce and control reverberated noise (echo) in building interiors.

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Falling Water 36 Tree House 3 MEASURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BS 8493:2008+AI:20I0 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 BCA Specification C1.10-4 FI 4974 dated I6th September, 20I2 and FAR 4055-3 dated 31;t July, 2019 EN13501-1:2007+A1:2009...

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FRONTIER™ ACOUSTIC RAFT DESIGN: BEAM 100 COLOUR: FLATIRON, EMPIRE AND SENADO

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.