Blue Chip Group ™

Ultracore

Ultracore exposed-fix composite (EFC) is a new-generation facade & soffit panel which has all the benefits of other pre-finished panels along with the added advantage of being; lighter, stronger and foldable at corner details.

Ultracore consists of two high-density aluminium skins bonded to a mineral in-filled core to form a 6mm thick panel which is fire-rated and has extreme impact resistance. Ultracore is then pre-finished with highly durable PVDF fluoropolymer based paint in an unlimited range of solid and metallic colours.

Ultracore is fixed with colour matching screws to a top-hat substructure however unlike other high-impact panels it has extreme crack resistance and it can be folded to create seamless corner details. Ultracore has a 10 year warranty and it is ideal for all facade and soffit applications because it requires very minimal maintenance.

ULTRACORE KEY BENEFITS

• Exposed-fix system with colour matched wafer screws
• Far stronger and flatter than alternatives
• Very high impact resistance
• Highly durable PVDF fluoropolymer coating
• Unlimited colours with no MOQ
• No joints required on corner details (Foldable)
• Wrap around parapets, fascias, external & internal corners etc
• More cost-effective than alternatives
• Lighter than alternatives to save structural steel costs
• Minimal ongoing maintenance
• Fire-rated panel in accordance with AS1530
• No problems with cracking corners
• Anti-corrosion polyester coating on the back
• Peel-off protective film
• 10 year warranty when installed by a Licensed Installer

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ULTRACORE PRODUCT RANGE

ULTRACORE SIZES & AVAILABILITY

NOTE; The longer lead time for custom colours is to allow for extra time to produce a factory colour sample of the exact colour (Eg. Dulux, PMS, Pantone match etc) and get it signed off to proceed.

STANDARD SOLID COLOURS

STANDARD METALLIC COLOURS

WOODCREATE COLOURS

IMPORTANT; For a true representation of these colours (especially the metallic range)  contact Bluechip Group on (08) 9459 1234 for an actual sample. As with all coating processes there may be some variation between batches and accordingly it is recommended to place total requirements for a project as one order.

ULTRACORE SPECIFICATION (COPY & PASTE)

All denoted areas are to be 6mm Ultracore EFC panel supplied by Blue Chip Group and installed by an Ultracore licensed installer as per the below specification and in accordance with good commercial practice and any relevant codes or standards;

PAINT FINISH

• The surface shall consist of PVDF fluoropolymer based paint finish, (insert colour & code), as per sample supplied by Blue Chip Group.
• The paint process shall be a three-coat system consisting of a primer, top-coat and clear coat with a minimum thickness in accordance with AAMA2605-05.
• The paint process shall be in accordance with the following testing; colour retention as per ASTM D-2244-93, gloss retention as per ASTM D-523-89 and chalk resistance as per ASTM D-4214-89.
• The paint process shall be tested to withstand the following with no change; adhesion test as per ASTM D-3359-8, abrasion test as per ASTM D-986-93, salt spray test as per ASTM B-117-90, humidity test as per ASTM B-2247-94 and chemical test as per ASTM D-1308-87/2248-93.
• The reverse surface shall consist of a polyester service coating to protect the aluminium against corrosion in marine environments.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

• The 0.5mm aluminium skins shall be minimum 3003-H16 grade with density of 2.72kg/cm3.
• The 5mm core material shall be fire-retardant compound (FR) which conforms to the Australian fire standard as per AS1530 part 3.
• The lamination of the aluminium skins to the LDPE core shall be in accordance with the following testing; vertical pull as per ASTM C-297, drum peel as per ASTM D-1781 and flat sheer as per ASTM D-1002.
• The panel shall be in accordance with the following testing; tensile strength, yeild strength and elongation as per ASTM E-8 and flexural rigidity as per ASTM C-393.
• The panel's thermal properties shall be in accordance with the following testing; thermal expansion as per ASTM D-696, thermal conductivity as per ASTM D-976 and deflection temperature as per ASTM D-648.

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

• The sub-frame shall be level and aligned and consist of Ultrastud 1.1mm cold-rolled galvanised top-hats supplied by Blue Chip Group and installed over water-proof membrane at maximum 600mm centres.
• The panel shall be installed using Ultrastud 3M 4991 VHB tape on all top-hats as per tape manufacturers specifications and set 20mm (+/-2mm) in from panel edge.
• Panel shall also be screw-fixed around edges of panel 25mm (+/-2mm) from edge at maximum 600mm centres with colour-matched wafer screw and nylon weatherseal supplied by Blue Chip Group.
• The joints shall be 12mm wide (+/-2mm) and sealed with Ultraseal low-modulus silicon, (insert colour), supplied by Blue Chip Group and with minimum movement capability of 100% elongation and 50% compression.
• The panel shall be cleaned in accordance with AAMA 609 & 610-09 at least yearly or as required to avoid any accumulation of surface contaminants and to maintain the desired performance and appearance.