Perforated Wood Panels for Optimal Sound Control

MCM Acoustical’s Perforated Wood Panels feature a natural wood surface complemented by 6, 8, or 10mm parallel or staggered perforations. The standard spacing for these perforations are 16 or 32mm. These panels are designed to provide optimal acoustical performance with a standard 5/8″ Fire-Rated MDF core, other thicknesses are also available.

Parallel Perforation

6mm
Parallel PP-P-6-32
2.76% Opening
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8mm
Parallel PP-P-8-32
4.91% Opening
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10mm
Parallel PP-P-10-32
7.67% Opening
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6mm
Parallel PP-P-6-16
11.04% Opening
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8mm
Parallel PP-P-8-16
19.63% Opening
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10mm
Parallel PP-P-10-16
30.66% Opening
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Staggered Perforation

6mm
Staggered PP-S-6-32
5.17% Opening
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8mm
Staggered PP-S-8-32
9.20% Opening
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10mm
Staggered PP-S-10-32
14.37% Opening
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6mm
Staggered PP-S-6-16
22.08% Opening
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8mm
Staggered PP-S-8-16
39.25% Opening
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Features

Dimensions:

The Perforated Wood Panels can be manufactured to the desired size, with shop drawings produced by MCM Acoustical, thereby requiring no field cutting for faster installation. MCM Acoustical’s leading production capabilities make the largest panels in the industry: 5′ x 10′ (1.5M x 3M). The Planks are produced in a standard width of 192mm (7 9/16″) and a standard length of 2438mm or 3048mm (8′ or 10′). Custom plank widths and lengths are also available.

Veneers:

The Perforated Wood Panels can be customized in a variety of wood veneers. MCM Acoustical lays up its own veneer. For panels, we offer slip-matched, book-matched, or custom lay-up options, and for planks, random-matched lay-up choices are available.

Finishes:

The Perforated Wood Panels can be finished in standard clear lacquer or can be custom stained to match a control sample. The Panels & Planks can also be painted.

Fire Performance Fire
Performance

The Perforated Wood Panels are Class A fire rated interior wood finish products as per ASTM E84 and CAN/ULC S102 tested in an accredited NVLAP test facility as a finished composite product using Class A individual components.

Acoustic Performance Acoustic
Performance

In addition to the Perforated face of the panel, the MDF core is perforated to improve sound absorption. A black mat is laminated to the rear of the product to create a substantial acoustic performance of up to 1.05 NRC.

Acclimatization Acclimatization

Like any other architectural natural wood products, all MCM Acoustical products are to be acclimatized inside a controlled interior environment for at least 75 hours before installation. During storage prior to installation, during installation, and after installation the relative humidity level of 35% -55% and temperature range of 20°-27°C (68°-81°F) must be maintained.

Sustainability Sustainability

FSC Certified
70.8% pre-consumer recycled content Declare label CDPH VOC Certified

Indoor Air Quality Indoor Air
Quality

The Perforated Wood Panels are certified Clean Air Gold and meet the CDPH Standard VOC emissions.

Sound Absorption Sound
Absorption

Number in the mounting designation is the airspace behind/above the panel in millimeters.

MountingBackingFrequencyNRCSAA
125250500100020004000
Type E400 (15 ¾”)N/A1″ Thick FG”2″ Thick FG”0.770.660.630.930.810.740.730.810.900.750.950.950.750.920.930.670.800.800.800.850.900.790.860.87
Type F50 (2″)2″ Thick FG*0.680.870.940.900.870.720.900.90
Type F25 (1″)N/A1″ Thick FG*0.080.370.130.660.350.980.750.900.830.850.480.720.500.850.510.85
Type F5 (3/16″)N/A0.060.080.100.170.650.570.250.25

(*) 6-7 PCF 1″ or 2″ Fiberglass

Finishes

Other veneers are available upon request. If you wish to specify a wood species that is not mentioned on the Finishes page, kindly contact MCM Acoustical to confirm its consistent availability. All veneers can be custom stained. Planks can also be painted.

Parallel Perforation

Staggered Perforation

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