MESH ceiling clipped on concealed carrier with D-Clip panels
Reception halls and media libraries
PLAFOMETAL-EM-250 is a system suitable for discreet and uniform panel surfaces. D-Clip expanded metal panels are clipped between concealed carriers. Access to the plenum is achieved through a specific tool that restricts access to equipment, with a large opening from below that will facilitate maintenance phases throughout the building's lifespan.
Selection guide
- Acoustic comfort
- Active fire protection
The advantages of the system
- Aesthetics: panels with a discreet and uniform appearance
- Accessibility: removable from below for access to the plenum via a specific tool
- Acoustic performance: high sound correction, absorption coefficient αw up to 1 (NRC = 1)
Description
- Closed suspended ceiling made of clipped expanded metal panels on hidden carriers
- Clip-In steel panels with seamless edges
- Standard installation: the secondary T carrier onto which the panel clips is connected to a primary U carrier by a very simple linking hanger that allows for easy adjustment of spacings between carriers.
- Two alternative installation options: secondary T connected to primary U by a steel wire bracket; secondary T directly suspended, without a primary.
- Optional acoustic enhancements
Bulk cut
Dimensions in mm.
Appearance
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Expanded mesh
Dimensions
- Mesh: Geometry WL x WD - L x Th
- Panel: width in the WL direction of the mesh, length in the WD direction

Installation
- The direction of light entering through the mesh depends on its installation orientation, visually identifiable by its tilt.
- Depending on the desired visual effect, panels can be installed in the same direction or alternated every two panels.
*Aluminum option available, please contact us.
RB25 R16x8-2x1Geometry: R (Diamond)
Long Diagonal (DL): 16 mm
Short Diagonal (DC): 8 mm
Metal Strip Width (Lg): 2 mm
Metal Thickness (Ep): 1 mm
Total Thickness (EpT): ≈ 3 mm
Steel*: 4 kg/m²
Front Open Area / max: ≈ 52% / 65%
RB25
R16x8-2x1Geometry: R (Diamond)
Long Diagonal (DL): 16 mm
Short Diagonal (DC): 8 mm
Metal Strip Width (Lg): 2 mm
Metal Thickness (Ep): 1 mm
Total Thickness (EpT): ≈ 3 mm
Steel*: 4 kg/m²
Front Open Area / max: ≈ 52% / 65%3D Mesh Viewer -
Colors
Post-painted steel with polyester powder coating
- White RAL 9003
- White RAL 9010
- White RAL 9016
- Metallic Grey RAL 9006
- Black RAL 9005
- 180 RAL colors
Post-laquered White 9003Material: Steel
Coating: Polyester powder post-painted 80 µm
Color: White RAL 9003
Gloss: 30 UB ±5
Post-laquered
White 9003Material: Steel
Coating: Polyester powder post-painted 80 µm
Color: White RAL 9003
Gloss: 30 UB ±5
Postlacquered
White 9010Material: Steel
Coating: 80 μm Polyester Powder Coated
Color: White RAL 9010
Gloss: 30 UB ±5
Post-painted
White 9016Material: Steel
Coating: Post-painted polyester powder 80 µm
Color: White RAL 9016
Gloss: 30 UB ±5
Post-painted
Gray 9006Material: Steel
Coating: Powder polyester post-painted 80 µm
Color: Metallic Grey RAL 9006
Gloss: 30 UB ±5
Pre-painted
Black 9005Material: Steel
Finish: Powder-coated polyester 80 µm
Color: Black RAL 9005
Gloss: 30 UB ±5
Post-painted
180 RAL colorsMaterial: Steel
Coating: Powder-coated polyester post-painted 80 µm
Color: 180 RAL colors
Gloss level: 30 to 80 UB ±5
Performance
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Indoor air quality
Class A+ for all products:
- Not filled
- From the ALPHA PLUS range, with specific encapsulated insulation
Class A for all products from the ALPHA PLUS range, with specific surfaced insulation
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Sound absorption
According to the EN ISO 11 654 standard
- αw up to 1 (NRC = 1) with the ALPHA PLUS range
Refer to the table in the Acoustic Metal Ceilings brochure.
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Acoustic complement
ALPHA PLUS offer: specific acoustic insulation covered with a veil or enclosed in a PE film.
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Corrosion resistance
Ceiling indoors
- Class B for standard steel substructures according to standard EN 13964
- Corrosion resistance C1 according to EN 12944 for standard steel MESH panels (not covered by EN 13964)
- Corrosion resistance 2a according to EN 13096 for aluminum MESH panels (not covered by EN 13964)
- Suspensions and fixings to supports are to be selected according to the desired class
Refer to the page Implementation in the Product Catalog Appendices for more details.
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Cleanability
By nature, our metal ceilings require very little maintenance. However, various types of cleaning are still possible. Refer to the Maintenance section of the Product Catalog annexes for more details.
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Reservations, integrations
Customized factory cutting available upon request.
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Opening
Access to the plenum by unclipping the ceiling from below using a specific disassembly tool.
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Resistance to disinfection chemicals
Our metal ceilings are resistant to 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, 6% hydrogen peroxide, or 70% ethanol disinfectants (according to EN 12720 and ISO 11998 standards).
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Active fire protection
According to the EN 12845 standard
- If sprinklers are installed above the open cell ceiling panel, the total open flat surface area, including lighting fixtures, must not be less than 70% of the flat surface
- In practice, a void percentage of over 80% is commonly requested for panel elements
Ceiling void percentage
- Over 70%: RB35, RB55, RB55 XL, RB75
- Over 80%: RB55 XL
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Reaction to fire
A2-s1, d0
General presentation of the system family
Family : Plafonds en métal déployé MESH
Ideal for tertiary buildings, hospitals, airports, parking areas...
Aesthetics:
- Wide range of meshes for different optical effects with natural or artificial light coming from the plenum
- Depending on the installation and observation direction, the metal appears more or less open
- Ideal solution for elegantly delineating technical areas
- Various finishes with concealed joints depending on the systems
- Possibility of absorption coefficient αw up to 1.00 (NRC = 1.00)
- Easy installation and opening
- Robustness during handling
- Allows active fire protection networks to operate through the ceiling
Acoustic:
Practical:
Sub-family : Plafond MESH suspendu
Suspended MESH systems
- Adaptable to halls, galleries, and building landings**
- Wide range of aesthetic options: hollow joint, colored meshes**
- Extensive and complete range on concealed grids, T grids, lockable (exterior, sports hall)**
- Easy installation and access**