# ZIPS-Slim, sandwich panel

- Link: https://uzbuild.com/en/zips-slim-sandwich-panel/
- Published: 2024-01-06T10:59:14+05:00
- Author: admin

#### 󠀁[Characteristics](https://uzbuild.com/en/zips-slim-sandwich-panel/#1704280275702-aa3f1cf6-5a58)󠁿

### Dimensions:

 * Working size (excluding ridge area) of panels: 1200 x 600 mm
 * Sandwich panel thickness: 25 mm
 * System thickness with finishing plasterboard sheet: 37.5 mm

### Physical characteristics:

 * Panel weight: 19.5 kg
 * Surface density of the system: 36.5 kg/m2

### Airborne noise insulation

Acoustic tests were carried out by the acoustics laboratory of NNGASU, Nizhny Novgorod:

### Acoustic characteristics

![](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/slim/zips_slim_graph.jpg)

The index of additional insulation of airborne noise of the ZIPS-SLIM panel system:
ΔRw = 11 dB.

#### 󠀁[Equipment](https://uzbuild.com/en/zips-slim-sandwich-panel/#1704432862960-002f6a3f-a578)󠁿

**The fastening kit for ZIPS-SLIM includes:**

  |  Name |  Photo |  Quantity |  
   |  Universal self-tapping screw ∅5×70 mm |   |  8 pcs. |  
 |  Fischer universal dowel ∅8×50 mm |   |  8 pcs. |  
 |  GVL self-tapping screw ∅3.9×19 mm |   |  10 pcs. |  
 |  Self-tapping screw, oxide, ∅3.5×32 mm |   |  25 pcs. |  
 |  Extended washer M5 |   |  8 pcs. |

#### 󠀁[Installation](https://uzbuild.com/en/zips-slim-sandwich-panel/#1704517376252-8ed6b5bc-2b5e)󠁿

**1. Preparing the surface for installation**

![1. Preparing the surface for installation](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/
slim/ZIPS_Slim_i1.jpg)

The ZIPS-SLIM panel system is mounted on existing inter-apartment walls made of 
foam, aerated concrete and gypsum blocks.

Before starting installation work, the surface of the walls must be leveled with
plaster mixture.

**ATTENTION!** The system is not used on ceilings.

**2. Start of installation**

![2. Start of installation](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/slim/ZIPS_Slim_i2.
jpg)

The ends of the ZIPS-SLIM sandwich panels must be connected to the side walls and
ceiling through two layers of vibration-insulating tape “Vibrostek-M” or through
one layer of ULTRAKUSTIK-TENTA F100.

The tapes are glued using Vibrosil sealant.

The panel system is supported on the floor using two layers of Vibrostek-M vibration-
insulating tape or one layer of ULTRAKUSTIK-LENA F100. A Vibrostek-M or ULTRAKUSTIK-
LENA F100 spacer must also be placed under the ends of the drywall sheets used in
the system.

**3. Installation of sandwich panels**

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ZIPS-SLIM
panels are mounted to the wall surface exclusively through special vibration units.

It’s easier to install sandwich panels from bottom to top, left to right. The first
panel’s tongues are trimmed along both the short and long sides, while subsequent
panels in the first row are trimmed only along the long side.

The panels are installed as follows: the panel is placed against the wall, and holes
at least 60 mm deep are drilled directly through the vibration units. Plastic anchors
are inserted into the holes, into which a screw with a washer is first screwed in
using several threads, preventing the anchor from widening. Once the anchor is inserted
into the drilled hole, it is driven in firmly with a hammer and tightened with a
conical washer placed under its head.

**ATTENTION!** The screw head is recessed into the surface of the vibration unit
by no more than 1-2 mm!

**4. Trimming panels**

![4. Trimming panels](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/slim/ZIPS_Slim_i4.jpg)

Sandwich panels are joined together using a tongue-and-groove joint. The tongue-
and-groove joints are further secured with 3.9 x 19 mm gypsum fiber board screws
spaced 150 mm apart. When closing a row, the panel can be trimmed, with the trimmed
portion carried over to the next row. Sandwich panels are cut to size using a jigsaw,
and the wadding layer is trimmed with a sharp knife.

**5. Joint spacing**

![5. Joint spacing](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/slim/ZIPS_Slim_i5.jpg)

Cut panel sections shorter than 200 mm are not used. Panels are installed with staggered
transverse joints in adjacent rows. The staggered joints must be at least 250 mm.
If the groove of the panels in the last row is not cut to fit the actual wall size,
strips of 10 mm thick gypsum fiberboard or plasterboard are inserted into the grooves.

**6. Finishing layer of AKU-Line sheets**

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Finishing layer of AKU-Line sheets⌉⌊6. Finishing layer of AKU-Line sheets⌉

After the installation of the panels is completed, a finishing layer of AKU-Line
sheets with a thickness of 12.5 mm is attached to the resulting surface.

The sheets must be connected to adjacent surfaces also through two layers of vibration-
insulating tape “Vibrostek-M” or through one layer of ULTRAKUSTIK-TAPE F100 in accordance
with paragraph 2 of these instructions.

When installing AKU-Line sheets, use 3.5×32 mm self-tapping screws. The screws should
not hit the sandwich panel vibration units. The screw spacing is 200 mm vertically
and 400 mm horizontally.

**7. The final stage**

![7. The final stage](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/slim/ZIPS_Slim_i8.jpg)

Excess protruding “Vibrostek-M” or “ULTRAKUSTIK_TENTA F100” tape is trimmed flush
with the finishing layer of AKU-Line sheets. The joints are filled with “Vibrosil”
acoustic sealant. To ensure a high-quality joint, it is recommended to use masking
tape applied to the surfaces forming the corner. If necessary, the panel system 
surface is additionally leveled for the final finish.

**8. The final stage**

![8. The final stage](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/zips_i8.jpg)

Excess Vibrostek-M tape is trimmed flush with the finishing layer of AKU-Line sheets.
The joints are filled with Vibrosil vibroacoustic silicone sealant. To ensure a 
high-quality joint, it is recommended to use masking tape applied to the surfaces
forming the corner. If necessary, the panel system surface is additionally leveled
for the final finish.

#### 󠀁[Video](https://uzbuild.com/en/zips-slim-sandwich-panel/#1704369992291-62466784-4862)󠁿

[https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EaY_9JRJeg&ab_channel=AcousticGroup%28%D0%90%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%93%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BF%D0%BF%29www.youtube.com/watch?v=miqwGAP1DBU&ab_channel=AcousticGroup%28%D0%90%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%93%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BF%D0%BF%29](https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EaY_9JRJeg&ab_channel=AcousticGroup%28%D0%90%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%93%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BF%D0%BF%29www.youtube.com/watch?v=miqwGAP1DBU&ab_channel=AcousticGroup%28%D0%90%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%93%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BF%D0%BF%29)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz5Tz6sguKo&ab_channel=AcousticGroup%28%D0%90%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%93%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BF%D0%BF%29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz5Tz6sguKo&ab_channel=AcousticGroup%28%D0%90%D0%BA%D1%83%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%93%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BF%D0%BF%29)

#### 󠀁[Documents](https://uzbuild.com/en/zips-slim-sandwich-panel/#1703053158754-6b20a25b-e7d6)󠁿

[[[Catalog of materials for sound and vibration insulation](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/pdf_files/katalogue_sound_vibro2017.pdf)

[[[Installation instructions](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/3/installation.pdf)

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[[[Technical data sheet for ZIPS-CINEMA](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/3/pdfs/15.pdf)

[[[Download all certificates in one archive](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/490/certs/ru_490.zip)

### Certificates and patents (Russia)

#### Acoustic measurement protocol

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[[[ZIPS-Slim sandwich panel. Acoustic measurement protocol](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/490/certs/2193.pdf)

#### Certificate of Conformity

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[[[ZIPS-Slim, sandwich panel. Certificate of Conformity](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/490/certs/2192.pdf)

#### Expert opinion

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[[[ZIPS-Slim sandwich panel. Expert opinion](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/490/certs/2200.pdf)

#### Fire Safety Certificate

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[[[ZIPS-Slim sandwich panel. Fire safety certificate.](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/490/certs/2203.pdf)

#### Ecological certificate

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[[[ZIPS-Slim sandwich panel. Environmentally certified.](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/490/certs/2468.pdf)