Omega-Lite ACM Passes NFPA 285 Standard
Laminators Product Now Approved For Use In Mid- And High-Rise Construction
Hatfield, PA - Laminators Incorporated announces that its Omega-Lite® aluminum composite panel was recently tested and passed the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 285 Standard.
The Fire Technology Department of the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), located in San Antonio, TX conducted an ISMA fire performance evaluation on Omega-Lite installed with Laminators’ 1-Piece, Tight-Fit installation system with type “X” gypsum and steel construction, and concluded the wall assembly utilizing Omega-Lite met the acceptance criteria stated in the NFPA 285 standard.
The NFPA 285 test provides a method of determining the flammability characteristics of exterior, non-load-bearing wall assemblies/panels. The test is intended to evaluate the inclusion of combustible components within wall assembled/panels of buildings that are required to be of non-combustible construction. It is intended to simulate the tested wall assemblies' fire performance. Omega-Lite successfully passed the test.
“This is a significant advancement for our Omega-Lite product”, says Shawn Crouthamel, National Sales Manager at Laminators Incorporated. “Having passed the NFPA 285 test now allows our Omega-Lite panels to be installed in multi-story and high rise construction applications, and opens up new markets for Laminators Incorporated.”
About Laminators Inc.
For more than 45 years, Laminators Incorporated has been a leading manufacturer of a complete line of aluminum composite panels for the commercial construction and sign-making industries in the United States and Canada. The company's lightweight substrates are exceptionally strong and durable, and provide various application solutions, making the panels quick and easy for users to fabricat and install. Laminators Incorporated is committed to providing superior value through high quality products, innovative application solutions and world-class customer service. To learn more, visit www.laminatorsinc.com.