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Triton Defender 50
Description

Defender 50™ is an New Zealand made, durable abuse-resistant high sound absorbing perforated steel faced composite ceiling and wall panel.  Defender 50 is designed to control reverberation and reduce background noise levels in abuse-prone areas.

Ideal for detention facilities, prisons, sport halls, and school halls as a durable direct fix or suspended ceiling, bulk head or wall lining.

Manufactured from powder-coated perforated steel facer with Sonatex interlayer laminated to a high density 50mm absorber.

Key Features
  • Durable, impact and abuse resistant acoustic panel with puncture resistant perforated steel facing.
  • High sound absorption for effective control of reverberation, ISO 11654 class A, αW 0.90, NRC 0.85.
  • Fire Group 1-S.
  • Made in NZ, short lead times including replacement parts.
  • Dimensionally stable in high humidity.
  • Easy to clean powder coated finish.
NZ Made
NZ Made
NZ-Owned Business
NZ-Owned Business
Recycled Content (Pre-Consumer)
Pre-Consumer Recycled Content
Scope of Use

Defender 50 is ideal for detention facilities, prisons, sport halls, school halls as a durable direct fix or suspended ceiling, bulk head or wall lining.

Suitable for fire exit way and all other sprinklered & non sprinklered buildings.

Limitations on Use
  • For interior use only, and not in direct contact with water.
  • Installation shall not commence until the building is watertight and dry
  • Backloading max. 2.0 kg/m², point loads shall be independently supported
  • Max 95% R/H at 45°C
  • Not for air return plenums
Statement of Building Code Compliance

NZ Building Act

  • This product is not subject to a warning or ban under Section 26.

NZ Building Code Compliance:

  • B2 Durability – Clause B2.3.1 (c) (i): Asona ceiling tiles with only normal maintenance will have a minimum durability of at least 5 years when installed in accordance with; manufacturer’s installation requirements and AS/NZS 2785:2020.
  • C3 Fire – Clause C/AS2 4.12.1: Asona Triton Defender 50 has a Fire Material Group Number 1-S by NZBC Building Product Specification Parts 8.5.4 or 8.5.5, tested in accordance with ISO 9705 or ISO 5660. (NCC BCA C1.10 clause 4, spec A2.4 clause 4. Group 1).
In-Service History
  • Manukau Police Station
  • Waikato Hospital equipment room
  • Ecan, Christchurch
Other Performance Attributes
  • Light Reflectance — >75%,  White
  • Very high sound absorption rating to control reverberation, NRC 0.85
  • Board formed from 80% recycled local glass
  • Packaging take back and reuse scheme available
Test Results
Test Results
Documents
Asona Triton Defender 50

26.08

Environmental Information - GreenTag Level A: Triton

260430

Maintenance: Triton Range
Warranty

Asona Ltd are a manufacturer, distributor and installer of acoustic and decorative ceiling and wall panels.

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