Galvanized / Stainless Decorative Metal Panel

E Expert Experience

For a 180,000sqm logistics warehouse in Dubai South, the fire consultant required Class A fire-rated ceiling panels in the basement sprinkler equipment rooms—but the budget didn't allow for aluminum. We supplied 2mm galvanized steel panels with a intumescent coating system that achieved Class A fire rating at 40% of the aluminum equivalent cost. The key was the 4-layer system: hot-dip galvanize (180μm) → epoxy tie coat → intumescent base coat (1.5mm dry film) → acrylic top coat. In a fire, the intumescent layer expands to 50× its original thickness, creating a 45-minute fire barrier that meets EN 1364-1 standards. For a hotel basement car park in Abu Dhabi, we provided stainless steel (SS304) panels with a #4 brushed finish for the visible ceiling areas—combining fire safety with the aesthetic quality expected in a luxury development.

T Technical Specifications

**Core Specifications:**
• Materials: HDG (hot-dip galvanized) steel / SS304 / SS316L
• Thickness: 0.6mm – 3.0mm (steel) / 0.8mm – 2.0mm (stainless)
• Coating: HDG 180–275g/m² (Z18–Z27) / Powder coat / Intumescent (fire-rated)
• Fire rating: Class A (ASTM E84, flame spread ≤25, smoke ≤450) / EN 1364-1 45–120 min
• Surface finish: Mill / Brushed (#4) / Mirror / Powder coat (RAL colors)
• Corrosion resistance: C3–C5 classification (ISO 12944)
• Sizes: Up to 2500mm × 6000mm (galvanized) / 1500mm × 4000mm (stainless)
• Fixing: Exposed fasteners / Concealed clip system / Welded

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