RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS

Product catalog summary

Description
ROCKWOOL RW Slabs are versatile insulation products used for acoustic, thermal, and fire protection in various building applications such as partition walls, ceilings, floors, and roofs. They are available in different thicknesses and densities, ranging from 45 to 140 kg/m³, and can be faced with black or white tissue or foil.

Specifications
These slabs conform to BS EN 13162:2012 standards for thermal insulation products and are CE marked. They are classified as Euroclass A1 non-combustible materials.

Performance
Fire Resistance: All RW slab products achieve an A1 classification according to BS EN 13501-1, meeting non-combustible material requirements.
Acoustic Performance: The slabs reduce noise by impeding sound transmission and absorbing sound at the surface, making them ideal for sound insulation in various settings.

Applications
RW slabs are suitable for a wide range of applications, including internal partitions in dwellings, schools, and hospitals, where specific sound and fire insulation standards are required.

Technical Information
Available facings include non-woven mineral black or white tissue and aluminium foil. The slabs are water repellent and non-hygroscopic. Dimensions are typically 1200 x 600 mm, with thermal conductivity values ranging from 0.034 to 0.035 W/mK.

Installation
For steel frame party walls, RW slabs are slotted into the cavity and butt jointed. Acoustic solutions for metal stud partition walls are provided, with specifications for sound reduction and fire resistance.

Sustainability
ROCKWOOL stone wool is made from diabase rock, a naturally replenished resource. The company emphasizes recycling, with over 75% of stone wool waste being recycled.

Health & Safety
ROCKWOOL fibres are not classified as carcinogenic. A Material Safety Data Sheet is available for risk assessment preparation.

Environment
ROCKWOOL insulation is made from sustainable resources, is 97% recyclable, and has zero Ozone Depletion and Global Warming Potential.

Contact Information
For further details, contact the Technical Solutions Team at 01656 868490 or email [email protected]. Visit www.rockwool.co.uk for more information.

Catalog excerpts

RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS (RWA45, RW3, RW4, RW5 & RW6)

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RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS Advantages • Excellent thermal, acoustic and fire insulation • Suitable for a wide range of general building applications Versatile building slabs for a wide range of general building applications, ROCKWOOL RW semi-rigid and rigid slabs are high quality resin bonded slabs that can be used for thermal, acoustic and fire resistant insulation in general building applications. The slabs are available in a wide range of thicknesses and densities to suit most requirements. CE marked to EN 13162 and Euroclass A1 non-combustible. Description...

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RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS Performance Fire All Rockwool RW slab products, either un-faced or with an aluminium foil or glass fleece on one or both surfaces, achieve an A1 classification in accordance with BS EN 13501-1 and therefore comply with the requirements of non-combustible materials/products, as defined in all UK and Ireland Building Regulations. Acoustic performance ROCKWOOL stone wool products work in two distinct ways to reduce noise, either by impeding the transmission of sound through an element of the structure or by absorption of sound at the surface....

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RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS Acoustic Solutions for Internal metal stud partition walls Walls - steel frame party wall Lightweight 50mm metal partition - Rw 41dB Typical Twin light steel frame construction Two separate steel frame walls are constructed. Minimum 60mm RWA45 slabs are slotted into the cavity between the two steel frames and butt jointed. (Actual thickness of insulation will be determined by the as built cavity width between each frame). Fully fill the depth of the frame on both sides with 75mm RWA45 slabs, (or thickness to suit stud depth) with no...

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RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS Lightweight 70mm metal partition - Rw 44dB Lightweight 70mm metal partition - Rw 55dB Studs: 70mm metal ‘C ‘studs at 600mm Centres Studs: 70mm metal ‘C ‘studs at 600mm Centres Facings: 1 layer of 12.5mm standard plasterboard (total mass per unit area 8.0kg/m² each side) Facings: 2 layers of 12.5mm acoustic plasterboard (total mass per unit area 20.0kg/m² each side) Insulation: 30mm ROCKWOOL RW3 slab Insulation: 50mm ROCKWOOL RWA45 slab Weighted sound reduction Weighted sound reduction Fire resistance Fire resistance Maximum height Maximum...

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RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS RW SEMI-RIGID AND RIGID SLABS Durability Sustainability ROCKWOOL stone wool is produced from diabase rock, which is naturally and continually replenished from within the earth at a higher rate than it is used. ROCKWOOL have invested to make sure recycling is a key part of our business. Waste material, refurbishment and demolition waste, along with off-cuts, can all be transformed into ROCKWOOL insulation briquettes and used in our furnaces. In fact, more than 75% of our stone wool waste is recycled. ROCKWOOL also runs a product recycling program from our recycling...

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