Samson

Excellent sound absorbency levels for noisy areas, coupled with high impact resistance makes Samson suitable for high activity level areas such as schools and sports halls.

The sound absorption level is exceptional thereby contributing to a good acoustic environment in what typically can be noisy or echoey application areas. For sports ceilings, Samson should be installed in RockLink OlympiaPlus for maximum impact resistance (Class 1A). In areas where the requirement of resistance is lower (Class 2A), Samson can also be installed using a Rockfon System Samson or RockLink 24 grid with butterfly clips. Directly mounted in Rockfon System Samson, Samson also meets the requirements for ‘impact resistance’ as defined in DIN18032 part 3.

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Assortment

Edge						Installation system
A24	600	x	600	x	40	Rockfon System Samson
	600	x	600	x	40	RockLink 24
	600	x	600	x	40	RockLink 24 ECR
	1200	x	600	x	40	Rockfon System Samson
	1200	x	600	x	40	RockLink 24
	1200	x	600	x	40	RockLink 24 + Butterfly Clips
	1200	x	600	x	40	RockLink 24 ECR
	1200	x	1200	x	40	Rockfon System Samson
	1200	x	1200	x	40	RockLink 24
	1200	x	1200	x	40	RockLink 24 ECR
	1800	x	600	x	40	Rockfon System Samson
	1800	x	600	x	40	RockLink 24
	1800	x	600	x	40	RockLink 24 ECR
	2400	x	600	x	40	Rockfon System Samson
	2400	x	600	x	40	RockLink 24
	2400	x	600	x	40	RockLink 24 ECR
AEX	1166	x	1166	x	40	RockLink OlympiaPlus

Technical data

Sound absorption

Sound absorption data has been measured in accordance with ISO 354. Sound absorption data α_p, α_w and absorption class are calculated in accordance with ISO 11654. Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) is calculated in accordance with ASTM C423.

Fire performance

General
Rockfon products have a core of stone wool. Stone wool is non-combustible with a melting point of more than 1000°C.

Reaction to fire
Class A1 in accordance with EN 13501-1.

Fire protection

The fire resistant properties of stone wool ensure Rockfon ceiling tiles provide fire protection in construction. The fire protection properties of Rockfon ceilings have been tested and classified against European norm EN 13501-2 and/or national norms depending on requirements in national building codes.

Some sizes and edge details of Samson can be used with various RockLink grid systems to create a 60 minutes fire protecting ceiling in accordance with BS 476 Part 21 and Part 23. They can also be used to create a 30 minutes fire protecting membrane ceiling (integrity only) in accordance with BS 476 Part 22.

Impact resistance

Impact resistance performance of Samson has been tested by a certified laboratory in accordance with EN 13964-Annex D. Impact resistance classifications confirm the system’s capability to withstand incidental or occasional impact. It does not confirm the system’s ability to maintain consistent visual appearance if impacted on a regular basis. Samson reaches the below impact resistance class in combination with the following installation system:

Class	Edge	Module size (mm)	Installation system
1A	AEX	1166 x 1166 x 40	RockLink OlympiaPlus
2A	A24	1200 x 600 x 40	RockLink 24 + Butterfly Clips

Directly mounted in Rockfon System Samson, Samson also meets the requirements for ‘impact resistance’ defined by the DIN 18032 Part 3. The strong woven surface of Samson provides good resistance to perforation. Samson has been tested according to the NF P 08-301.

Humidity resistance and dimensional stability (flexural tensile strength)

Rockfon products are dimensionally stable even at humidity levels of up to 100% RH and can be installed at all temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C. No acclimatisation is necessary.

Samson is predominantly classified as class 1/C/0N in accordance with EN 13964. However, certain module sizes (width greater than 700 mm) are class 2/C/0N.

Light reflection

White: 72% diffuse light reflection in accordance with ISO 7724-2.

Thermal conductivity

Samson with a thickness equal to and exceeding 30 mm has been measured in accordance with EN 12667 and has obtained the following value: λ_D = 37 mW/mK.

Hygiene

Stone wool has no nutritional value and therefore it provides no sustenance to harmful micro-organisms.

Cleaning

The surface can be vacuum cleaned with a soft brush attachment.

Environment

A representative selection of Rockfon products have been awarded the Indoor Climate Label and the Finnish Indoor Climate label (M1).

Samson is recyclable.