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.
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Parallel Perforation
6mm
Parallel PP-P-6-32
2.76% Opening
8mm
Parallel PP-P-8-32
4.91% Opening
10mm
Parallel PP-P-10-32
7.67% Opening
6mm
Parallel PP-P-6-16
11.04% Opening
8mm
Parallel PP-P-8-16
19.63% Opening
10mm
Parallel PP-P-10-16
30.66% Opening
Staggered Perforation
6mm
Staggered PP-S-6-32
5.17% Opening
8mm
Staggered PP-S-8-32
9.20% Opening
10mm
Staggered PP-S-10-32
14.37% Opening
6mm
Staggered PP-S-6-16
22.08% Opening
8mm
Staggered PP-S-8-16
39.25% Opening
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 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 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
AcclimatizationLike 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
SustainabilityFSC Certified
70.8% pre-consumer recycled content Declare label CDPH VOC Certified
Indoor Air
Quality
Indoor Air The Perforated Wood Panels are certified Clean Air Gold and meet the CDPH Standard VOC emissions.
Sound
Absorption
Sound Number in the mounting designation is the airspace behind/above the panel in millimeters.
| Mounting | Backing | Frequency | NRC | SAA | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 250 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 4000 | ||||
| Type E400 (15 ¾”) | N/A1″ Thick FG”2″ Thick FG” | 0.770.660.63 | 0.930.810.74 | 0.730.810.90 | 0.750.950.95 | 0.750.920.93 | 0.670.800.80 | 0.800.850.90 | 0.790.860.87 |
| Type F50 (2″) | 2″ Thick FG* | 0.68 | 0.87 | 0.94 | 0.90 | 0.87 | 0.72 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Type F25 (1″) | N/A1″ Thick FG* | 0.080.37 | 0.130.66 | 0.350.98 | 0.750.90 | 0.830.85 | 0.480.72 | 0.500.85 | 0.510.85 |
| Type F5 (3/16″) | N/A | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.65 | 0.57 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
(*) 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
Natural Cherry
Natural Maple
Natural Oak
Natural Walnut
Staggered Perforation
Natural Cherry
Natural Maple
Natural Oak
