Opaline
Panel System

ATAS International, Inc.

Corporate Headquarters:
Allentown, PA
Western Facility:
Mesa, AZ
Southern Facility:
Maryville, TN

Toll-Free: (800) 468-1441
Tel: (610) 395-8445
Fax: (610) 395-9342
E-mail: info@atas.com
Web site: http://www.atas.com
 

Product Presentation

Opaline panels have a smooth appearance with a concealed clipless fastening system. These panels are typically used for both interior and exterior walls and ceilings.

Sizes and Profiles:

The OPM045 is a 4-1/2” panel with three 1” wide ribs, 1-1/2” on center. OPF040, OPF060 and OPF080 are 4”, 6” and 8” wide panels that create a flush surface. OPN041, OPN061 and OPN081 are 4”, 6” and 8” panels with a 1” raised rib. The OPW045, OPW065 and OPW085 are 4-1/2”, 6-1/2” and 8-1/2” wide panels with a 1/2” reveal. Panel lengths are cut to customer specifications, and can range from 2” to any transportable length. The OPW, OPN and OPF panels produced from .032 aluminum can be lanced for ventilation.

Composition and Materials:

Panels are formed from .032 or .040 Aluminum or 24 gauge Metallic Coated Steel.

Color and Finish:

A choice of 30 colors is available in a Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® based finish. (Request color chart or chips.) An anodized finish is available in clear or dark bronze.

Texture may be smooth or stucco embossed.

Specifications

Note to specifiers: Opaline panels serve the architectural needs of wall, mansard and ceiling systems. For detailed product specifications in a 3-part standard format visit our web site at www.atas.com

Technical Data

Paint Finish
a Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® based paint system
Tested by PPG Industries for:

Dry Film Thickness (Nominal): ASTM D-1400-94, D-1005-95, ASTM D 4138 or ASTM D 5796, Eddy current device or micrometer
Consists of 0.2 ± 0.05 mil primer on both sides with 0.8 ± 0.1 mil 70% PVDF topcoat.

Gloss: ASTM D523-89 at 60°
Standard shall have a gloss of 30 ±.

Pencil Hardness: ASTM D-3363-92a Eagle Turquoise Drafting Lead
HB-H

Formability T-Bend: ASTM D- 4145-96
No cracking or tape removal of film at 1-T bend (aluminum); 2-T bend (coated steel).

Formability Mandrel: ASTM D-522-93a 180° Bend around 1/8” mandrel
No cracking

Adhesion: ASTM D-3359-95a Rev. impacted 1/16” crosshatch
No adhesion loss

Reverse Impact: ASTM D-2794-93 Impact in in./lb. = 1,500 x metal thickness in inches (aluminum) or 3000 x metal thickness in inches (coated steel)
No cracking or adhesion loss

Water Immersion Resistance: ASTM D 870

Abrasion Resistance, Falling Sand Test: ASTM D-968-93 Liters to expose 5/32” of substrate
50 to 80 liters

Abrasion Resistance, Transit: proprietary procedure, Panels Tested Face-to-Back
No disfigurement

Mortar Resistance: AAMA 2605, Test #7.7.2 - 24 hour Pat Test
No effect

Detergent Resistance: ASTM D-2248-93 3% DET., 100° F, 72 hrs. immersion
No effect

Graffiti Resistance: Cleanability of Defaced Panels, spray paint, various marking pens
No disfigurement after cleaning.

Acid Pollutants Resistance: ASTM D-1308-87. (1993), 10% muriatic acid, 15 min.
No effect

20% sulfuric acid, 18 hrs.
No effect

AAMA 2605, Test #7.7.3.1 70% nitric acid vapors, 30 mins.
<5 units color change.

Acid Rain Resistance Test: Kesternich Sulfur dioxide cyclic test
10 cycles minimum; no objectionable color change

Alkali Resistance: ASTM D-1308-93, 25% sodium hydroxide, 1 hr.
No effect

Salt Fog: ASTM B 117-95 - 5% Salt Fog at 95° F
Passes 3,000 hours (aluminum) with less than 1/16” maximum average creepage from scribe; passes 1,000 hours (coated steel) with less than 1/8” maximum average creepage from scribe.

Cyclic Salt Spray: ASTM D 5894 and ASTM D 5487

Humidity Test: ASTM D-2247-94/D-714-94 100% Relative Humidity at 95° F
Passes 3,000 hours (aluminum) with no blisters; Passes 1,500 hours (coated steel) with no blisters.

Color Retention, Weatherometer Test: ASTM D-822-96, G23-93, G26-90, G53-93
Passes 5,000 hours, no objectionable chalking, color change or adhesion loss.

Color Retention, Florida Exposure: ASTM D-2244-93, Florida exposure: 10 years at 45° S.
Maximum 5 units change.

Chalking Resistance: ASTM D-4214-89, Test Method D 659, Florida exposure: 10 years at 45° S.
Maximum rating of 8.

Cleveland Condensing Cabinet: ASTM D 4585

Cure Test, MEK Resistance: ASTM D 5402

Panel testing/ratings:
ASTM B 209 Aluminum
ASTM A 653 Steel
Coil Coating: ASTM A 755
FSR Flame Spread Rating
Field Tested and Approved

Warranty

The Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® based paint finish carries a twenty- (20) year limited warranty against chipping, cracking, peeling, chalking and fading.

Availability and Cost

Opaline panels are readily available through ATAS product distributors. A complete line of accessories such as perimeter trim, moldings, etc., in matching or coordinating colors is available to complete a project. Coil stock or flat sheet can be provided for field fabrication of custom flashings.

Cost:
Contact ATAS product distributors for cost.

Installation

Opaline panels are installed on a basic tongue and groove system with mechanical fasteners. The consecutive panel hides the fasteners. Installation manuals or hands-on training through seminars are available. Contact ATAS technical service advisors for information.

Maintenance

Opaline panels are virtually maintenance free. The high quality finish will not fade, chalk, crack or peel, and since the substrate is metal, the panel will not warp, rot or break. Surface residue may be easily removed by conventional cleaning methods. Minor scratches may be touched up with a matching paint, available from the manufacturer.

Technical Services

Complete technical information and literature is available from ATAS International, Inc. ATAS will assist with design ideas and estimates and offers shop-drawing services.

Kynar 500® is a registered trademark of Elf Atochem North America, Inc.
Hylar 5000® is a registered trademark of Ausimont USA, Inc.