MESH Ceiling installed on T grids with panels D0, D1s, D8-E15, and D8-E24
A wide variety of spaces requiring more durable modular panels
PLAFOMETAL-EM-260 is a system suitable for desired modular panel surfaces that are economical yet durable. The flat expanded metal panels D0, with peripheral folds D1s and recessed D8-E15 and D8-E24, are installed directly on exposed T grids, making it an easy-to-install standard solution. Their robustness combined with easy handling will facilitate maintenance phases throughout the building's lifecycle.
Selection guide
- Acoustic comfort
- Active fire protection
The advantages of the system
- Installation: standard and cost-effective panel solution
- Aesthetic: modular panels with various edge effects
- Opening: very easy by simple lifting
- Acoustic: high correction, absorption coefficient αw up to 1 (NRC = 1)
Description
- Wall-to-wall closed suspended ceiling composed of metal expanded panels laid on a conventional T-grid on all four sides
- Steel or aluminum panels with different edge finishes compared to the grid: flat without edge (D0), straight edge (D1s), or recessed edge (D8-E15 and D8-E24)
- Compatible only with T24 grid: D0, D1s, and D8-E24
- Compatible with T15 grid: D8-E15 only
- For a better finish in the panel module corners, prefer T-grids with Lay-On hooks without covering the flange on the transverse profile
- Optional acoustic enhancements
Bulk cut
Dimensions in mm.
Appearance
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Expanded mesh
Dimensions
- Mesh: Geometry WL x WD - LG x Th
- Panel: width in the WL direction of the mesh, length in the WD direction
- The recessed panels D8-E15 and D8-E24 are only compatible with the following meshes: KD100, KD200, KD300, RB15, and RB25

Installation
- The direction of light entry through the mesh depends on its laying direction, visually recognizable by its inclination.
- Depending on the desired visual effect, the panels can be installed in the same direction or every other one can be reversed.
*Aluminum is possible, please consult us.
KD100 Q6x4.5-1.2x1Geometry: Square (Q)
Long Diagonal (LD): 6 mm
Short Diagonal (SD): 4.5 mm
Metal Strip Width (W): 1.2 mm
Metal Thickness (T): 1 mm
Total Thickness (TT): ≈ 1.5 mm
Steel*: 4.2 kg/m²
Front Open Area / max: ≈ 36% / 40%
KD100
Q6x4.5-1.2x1Geometry: Square (Q)
Long Diagonal (LD): 6 mm
Short Diagonal (SD): 4.5 mm
Metal Strip Width (W): 1.2 mm
Metal Thickness (T): 1 mm
Total Thickness (TT): ≈ 1.5 mm
Steel*: 4.2 kg/m²
Front Open Area / max: ≈ 36% / 40%
KD200
Q8x6-1.2x1Geometry: Square (Q)
Long Diagonal (LD): 8 mm
Short Diagonal (SD): 6 mm
Metal Strip Width (W): 1.2 mm
Metal Thickness (T): 1 mm
Total Thickness (TT): ≈ 2 mm
Steel*: 3.2 kg/m²
Frontal Void / max: ≈ 54% / 56%
KD300
Q10x7-1.5x1Geometry: Square (Q)
Diagonal Long (DL): 10 mm
Short Diagonal (DC): 7 mm
Metal Strip Width (Lg): 1.5 mm
Metal Thickness (Ep): 1 mm
Total Thickness (EpT): ≈ 2.5 mm
Steel*: 3.2 kg/m²
Frontal Void / max: ≈ 57% / 66%
KD400
Q16x11-3x1Geometry: Square (Q)
Long Diagonal (DL): 16 mm
Short Diagonal (DC): 11 mm
Metal Strip Width (Lg): 3 mm
Metal Thickness (Ep): 1 mm
Total Thickness (EpT): ≈ 4 mm
Steel*: 4.3 kg/m²
Frontal Void / Max: ≈ 46% / 59%
RB15
R10x5.8-1.5x1Geometry: R (Diamond)
Long Diagonal (LD): 10 mm
Short Diagonal (SD): 5.8 mm
Metal Strip Width (W): 1.5 mm
Metal Thickness (T): 1 mm
Total Thickness (TT): ≈ 2 mm
Steel*: 4.1 kg/m²
Frontal Void / max: ≈ 45% / 57%
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%
RB35
R28x10-2x1.5Geometry: R (Diamond)
Long Diagonal (DL): 28 mm
Short Diagonal (DC): 10 mm
Metal web width (Lg): 2 mm
Metal thickness (Ep): 1.5 mm
Total thickness (EpT): ≈ 3.5 mm
Steel*: 4.8 kg/m²
Frontal void / max: ≈ 55% / 70%
Compatible with active fire protection
RB45
R28x14-5x0.6Geometry: R (Rhombus)
Diagonal Long (DL): 28 mm
Short Diagonal (DC): 14 mm
Metal strip width (Lg): 5 mm
Metal thickness (Ep): 0.6 mm
Total thickness (EpT): ≈ 7 mm
Steel*: 3.35 kg/m²
Front gap / max: ≈ 33% / 50%
RB55
R43x13-2.5x1.5Geometry: R (Rhombus)
Long Diagonal (LD): 43 mm
Short Diagonal (SD): 13 mm
Metal Strip Width (SW): 2.5 mm
Metal Thickness (MT): 1.5 mm
Total Thickness (TT): ≈ 4 mm
Steel*: 4.4 kg/m²
Frontal Void / Max: ≈ 67% / 77%
Compatible with active fire protection
RB55 XL
R43x20-2.2x1.5Geometry: R (Diamond)
Long Diagonal (DL): 43 mm
Short Diagonal (DC): 20 mm
Metal Flange Width (Lg): 2.2 mm
Metal Thickness (Ep): 1.5 mm
Total Thickness (EpT): ≈ 4.5 mm
Steel*: 2.60 kg/m²
Frontal Void Area / max: ≈ 79% / 84%
Compatible with active fire protection
RB65
R62x23-8x0.6Geometry: R (Diamond)
Long Diagonal (LD): 62 mm
Short Diagonal (SD): 23 mm
Metal Strip Width (MSW): 8 mm
Metal Thickness (MT): 0.6 mm
Total Thickness (TT): ≈ 10 mm
Steel*: 3.4 kg/m²
Frontal Void / max: ≈ 36% / 60%
RB75
R85x35-11x1Geometry: R (Diamond)
Long Diagonal (DL): 85 mm
Short Diagonal (DC): 35 mm
Metal Strip Width (Lg): 11 mm
Metal Thickness (Ep): 1 mm
Total Thickness (EpT): ≈ 14 mm
Steel*: 5.10 kg/m²
Frontal Void / max: ≈ 48% / 70%
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Colors
Post-painted steel with polyester powder
- White RAL 9003
- White RAL 9010
- White RAL 9016
- Metallic Grey RAL 9006
- Black RAL 9005
- 180 RAL shades
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:
- Unfilled
- From the ALPHA PLUS range, with specific bagged insulation
Class A for all products from the ALPHA PLUS range, with specific surfaced insulation
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Sound absorption
According to the standard EN ISO 11 654
- αw up to 1 (NRC = 1) with the ALPHA PLUS range
Refer to the table in the Metal Acoustic Ceilings brochure.
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Acoustic complement
ALPHA PLUS offer: specific acoustic insulation surfaced with a veil or packaged in a PE film
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Corrosion resistance
Interior Ceiling
- Class B for standard steel frames according to EN 13964 standard
- 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 should be selected according to the desired class
Refer to the Implementation page in the Product Catalog Appendices for more details.
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Cleanability
By nature, our metal ceilings require minimal maintenance. However, various types of cleaning are possible. Refer to the Maintenance section of the Product Catalog appendix for more details.
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Reservations, integrations
Custom factory cutting on request.
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Opening
Access to the plenum by lifting the panel in the grid.
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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).
Refer to the page Maintenance in the Product Catalog Annexes for more details. -
Active fire protection
According to standard EN 12845
- If sprinklers are installed above the open cell suspended panel, the total open flat surface, including lighting fixtures, must not be less than 70% of the flat surface.
- In practice, a percentage of void greater than 80% is commonly required for panel elements
Ceiling void percentage
- More than 70%: RB35, RB55, RB55 XL, RB75
- More than 80%: RB55 XL
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Reaction to fire
PM2 PASSIVE PANEL, OPTION OPENING = 'WIRE HOOK' / 'HOOK-ON NOTCH'
General presentation of the system family
Family : Plafonds en métal déployé MESH
Ideal for tertiary buildings, hospitals, airports, parking areas...
Aesthetic:
- Wide range of meshes for different optical effects with natural or artificial light coming from the plenum
- Depending on the direction of installation and observation, the metal appears more or less open
- Ideal solution for elegantly defining technical areas
- Various finishes with hidden joints depending on the systems
Acoustic:
- Possibility of absorption αw up to 1.00 (NRC = 1.00)
Practical:
- Easy installation and opening
- Robustness during handling
- Allows active fire protection networks to function through the ceiling
Sub-family : Plafond MESH suspendu
Suspended MESH systems
Adaptable to building halls, galleries, and landingsA wide range of aesthetic options for joints, mesh colors…Extensive and complete range on concealed grids, T grids, lockable (outdoor, sports facilities)…Easy installation and access