LIGHT FRAME BROCHURE 2010

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Sefar AG, based in Switzerland, specializes in high-precision synthetic fabrics used across various industries. Their latest innovation, SEFAR® Architecture LightFrame, integrates advanced fabric technology into modern architectural solutions, offering both aesthetic and functional benefits.

High-Tech Fabrics in Architecture
Sefar's new generation of fabrics, developed with lighting and polymer experts, are designed for durability and UV resistance. These fabrics are flame-resistant, meeting DIN standard 4102, and offer low smoke production and no burning droplets. They are suitable for applications requiring A2 certification.

Light-Technical Fabrics
SEFAR® Architectural Fabrics provide high light transmission rates (≥ 90%) with a significant proportion of diffused light, enhancing illumination and reducing contrasts. These fabrics act as light diffusers for both natural and artificial light, offering flexibility in design.

Acoustic Properties
Fabrics tested by EMPA show high sound absorption coefficients, especially in the 200–500 Hz range. Double-layer configurations enhance sound absorption, making these fabrics suitable for improving sound quality in architectural spaces.

Installation and Design
The SEFAR® Architecture LightFrame system is modular, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly. It features a lightweight metal frame with concealed assembly technology, minimizing shadows and ensuring a smooth, wrinkle-free finish. The system supports various applications, including light-transmissive ceilings and acoustic panels.

Technical Advantages
The LightFrame system offers several technical benefits, such as airtight double-layer coverings, compatibility with ETFE films for photometric or acoustic adjustments, and suitability for outdoor use. The system's design allows for creative lighting effects and improved spatial acoustics.

Applications and Customization
SEFAR® Architecture LightFrame is versatile, applicable in various settings from workspaces to public buildings. The system supports customization through material printing and the use of different fabric types as projection surfaces.

Conclusion
Sefar's innovative fabric solutions provide architects and designers with new possibilities for integrating light and sound management into their projects, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.

Catalog excerpts

Architecture Solutions LightFrame buobundschiess.ch distributor under license e

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High-precision, synthetic fabrics have long had industrial applications in areas as diverse as screen printing, medicine, food production, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automobile manufacture and environmental technology. A new generation of fabrics High-tech fabrics are being increasingly employed in modern architecture. In partnership with lighting specialists and polymer experts, Sefar has created a new generation of fabrics. Special finishing and coating techniques ensure a high UV durability without fading, while the materials remain extremely tough and long-lasting. All fabrics in the SEFAR®...

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5 5 Fabric tests EMPA testing Three open-porous SEFAR® Architectural Fabrics underwent a series of tests at EMPA – the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research – according to the EN ISO 354 standard. Single and double-layer configurations The sound absorption coefficient describes the relationship between non-reflected sound energy and total amount received. The figure lies between 0 (completely reflected) and 1 (totally absorbed). Even using a singlelayer configuration and with a concrete background wall, high absorption coefficients were measured. In the relevant sound...

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7 Modules sizes according to individual Installation details specifications. Standard sizes approx. 2500 mm x 1500 mm. Max. 5000 mm in length and 3200 mm wide, depending on fabric width and installation site accessibility ET membrane Aluminum profile frame Fluoropolymer fabric plasterboard Aluminum Profile Frame connection between two light membrane elements using cog-wheel bolt technique Rail 150 x 80 x 2.5 mm Variation “standard” mounting with cogwheel bolt technique Rail 150 x 80 x 2.5 mm Variation “recessed” mounting with visible, internal, six-sided socket screw Sprinkler, fire detector,...

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9 Car check point, Frankfurt, Germany positioned. More space for upper surfaces maintenance is created by subtending the membrane elements. construction Stadtpavillon, St.Gallen, Switzerland

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Serviceable solutions for internal and external areas, which are interesting in both conception and design, come about as a result of careful consultation between architects, customers, professional planners and Sefar specialists. Solutions which take into account the particular on-site conditions and are optimized for your quality application. 11 DEGI, Frankfurt, Germany DEGI, Frankfurt, Germany

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