# ZIPS -Vector, sandwich panel - Link: https://uzbuild.com/en/zips-vector-sandwich-panel/ - Published: 2024-01-06T10:33:22+05:00 - Author: admin #### 󠀁[Characteristics](https://uzbuild.com/en/zips-vector-sandwich-panel/#1704280275702-aa3f1cf6-5a58)󠁿 ### Dimensions: Working size (excluding ridge area) of panels: 1200 x 600 mm Sandwich panel thickness: 40 mm System thickness with gypsum board finishing layer: 53 mm ### Physical characteristics: Panel weight: 19.5 kg System surface density: 38 kg/m2 ### Airborne noise insulation Acoustic tests were carried out by the acoustics laboratory of NNGASU, Nizhny Novgorod: | Frequency, Hz | 100 | 125 | 160 | 200 | 250 | 315 | 400 | 500 | | wall made of 120 mm sand-lime brick (Rw = 50 dB) | 41 | 42 | 39 | 39 | 44 | 41 | 42 | 42 | | wall made of sand-lime brick 120 mm + ZIPS -Vector 40 mm + AKU-line 12.5 mm (Rw = 64 dB) | 36 | 40 | 44 | 51 | 59 | 59 | 63 | 66 | | Frequency, Hz | 630 | 800 | 1000 | 1250 | 1600 | 2000 | 2500 | 3150 | | 120 mm sand-lime brick wall (Rw = 50 dB) | 45 | 49 | 51 | 55 | 57 | 60 | 64 | 66 | | wall made of sand-lime brick 120 mm + ZIPS -Vector 40 mm + AKU-line 12.5 mm (Rw = 64 dB) | 71 | 77 | 81 | 85 | 87 | 89 | 91 | 92 | Index of additional insulation of airborne noise of the ZIPS panel system – Vector: ΔRw = 14 dB #### 󠀁[Equipment](https://uzbuild.com/en/zips-vector-sandwich-panel/#1704432862960-002f6a3f-a578)󠁿 **The fastening kit for ZIPS -VECTOR includes:** | Name | Photo | Quantity | | Universal self-tapping screw ∅5×90 mm | | 8 pcs. | | Fischer universal dowel ∅8×50 mm | | 8 pcs. | | Metal anchor ∅8×72 mm | | 2 pcs. | | Metal anchor ∅8×92 mm | | 2 pcs. | | Self-tapping screw for gypsum fiber board ∅3×30 mm | | 10 pcs. | | Self-tapping screw oxide ∅3.9×41 mm | | 25 pcs. | | Extended washer M5 | | 8 pcs. | | M8 washer | | 2 pcs. | #### 󠀁[Installation](https://uzbuild.com/en/zips-vector-sandwich-panel/#1704517376252-8ed6b5bc-2b5e)󠁿 **1. Preparing the surface for installation** ![1. Preparing the surface for installation](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/ zips_i1.jpg) The ZIPS panel system is installed on existing walls made of concrete, block, or brick, monolithic reinforced concrete columns, and interfloor slabs. It is not recommended to install the panel system on structures less than 80 mm thick. Before installation, the wall and ceiling surfaces must be leveled with plaster. Unevenness and deviations of no more than 10 mm per linear meter of surface are allowed. **2. Start of installation** ![2. Start of installation](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/zips_i2.jpg) The ends of the sandwich panels should be connected to the side walls and ceiling using two layers of Vibrostek-M vibration-isolating tape. The tape is applied and secured with Vibrosil sealant. The panel system is supported on the floor using two layers of Vibrostek-M vibration-isolating tape. A Vibrostek-M spacer must also be placed under the ends of the gypsum fiber and gypsum boards used in the system. If the panel system is mounted on the ceiling, two layers of Vibrostek-M vibration- isolating tape are used at all junctions with the side surfaces. **3. Installation of sandwich panels** ![3. Installation of sandwich panels](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/zips_i3. jpg) **ATTENTION! The screw head is recessed into the surface of the vibration unit by no more than 1-2 mm!** Each sandwich panel has eight vibration units for securing it to the surface. Panels must be installed exclusively through the vibration units. It is most convenient to install sandwich panels from bottom to top, left to right. The tongues of the first panel are trimmed along both the short and long sides, while the following 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 60 mm deep are drilled in the wall/ceiling directly through the vibration units. Plastic dowels are inserted into the drilled holes. A screw with a washer is first screwed into the dowel, threaded several times, preventing it from widening. Once the dowel is inserted into the drilled hole, it is hammered in until it stops and tightened with a conical washer placed under its head. **4. Trimming panels** ![4. Trimming panels](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/zips_i4.jpg) Sandwich panels are joined together using a tongue-and-groove joint. The tongue- and-groove joints are further tightened between the panels using 3×25 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/zips_i5.jpg) Cut panel sections shorter than 250 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 gypsum fiber or plasterboard sheets are inserted into the grooves and secured to the panels with 3×25 mm gypsum fiber board screws. **6. Features of using fasteners** ![6. Features of using fasteners](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/zips_i6. jpg) If the sandwich panel is completely mounted on the wall surface, it is installed using only six vibration-damping fastening units (the central units are not used). If the wall panel must be trimmed, all available fastening units are used. When installing sandwich panels on the ceiling, two additional central vibration-damping units are used, into which metal anchor screws are inserted. ZIPS -Sinema panels are mounted to walls in a similar manner. The fastener kit for installing sandwich panels on the ceiling includes two types of anchor screws: standard (which are 50 mm longer than the sandwich panel thickness) and shortened. Shortened anchor screws are used for installation on hollow-core slabs of interfloor floors. **7. Finishing layer of AKU-line sheets** ![7. Finishing layer of AKU-line sheets](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/img/zips/zips_i7. jpg) After installation is complete, the joints between the sandwich panels are sealed with Vibrosil sealant. A finishing layer of 12.5 mm thick AKU-Line sheets is secured to the resulting surface. The sheets should be attached to adjacent surfaces using two layers of Vibrostek-M vibration-insulating tape, in accordance with Section 2 of these instructions. When installing AKU-Line sheets, use 3.9 x 41 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. **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-vector-sandwich-panel/#1704369992291-62466784-4862)󠁿 #### 󠀁[Documents](https://uzbuild.com/en/zips-vector-sandwich-panel/#1703053158754-6b20a25b-e7d6)󠁿 [[[Catalog of materials for sound and vibration insulation](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/pdf_files/katalogue_sound_vibro2017.pdf) [[[[ [[[ZIPS -VECTOR Technical Sheet](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/1/pdfs/12.pdf) [[[Download all certificates in one archive](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/1/certs/ru_1.zip) ### Certificates and patents (Russia) #### Acoustic measurement protocol #### 󠀁[󠀁[󠀁[󠀁[ [[[ZIPS -Vector sandwich panel. Acoustic measurement protocol](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/1/certs/694.pdf) #### Fire Safety Certificate [[ [[[ZIPS -Vector sandwich panel. Fire safety certificate.](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/1/certs/1914.pdf) #### Certificate of Conformity [[ [[[ZIPS -Vector sandwich panel. Certificate of Conformity.](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/1/certs/2185.pdf) #### Expert opinion #### 󠀁[󠀁[󠀁[󠀁[ [[[ZIPS -Vector sandwich panel. Expert opinion](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/1/certs/2197.pdf) #### Ecological certificate [[ [[[ZIPS -Vector sandwich panel. Environmentally certified.](https://www.acoustic.ru/data/goodscatalog/goods/1/certs/2464.pdf)