Laminators Incorporated Introduces New Rainscreen Wall System, Fire-Resistant Panel

The new AdaptaClad™ RS system utilizes Laminators’ new Omega-Lite® FR ACM panel, aluminum panel extrusions and clips, as well as various accessories.

Hatfield, PA – Laminators Incorporated has introduced a new shop-fabricated rainscreen wall system called AdaptaClad™ RS. It is designed to provide significant time and labor savings to fabricators and installers.

AdaptaClad RS is a weather-resistant exterior wall cladding panel system that combines a modern reveal-joint aesthetic with drained and back ventilated rainscreen performance. It can be installed over a variety of substrates and on projects requiring Continuous Insulation (CI), such as our Omega CI® rigid insulation panels (figure 3) or third-party CI solutions.

This new rainscreen system features an open dry joint design characterized by a deep reveal terminated with an insert strip which is installed without the use of caulks or adhesives. The simple-hang installation requires a mechanical attachment on only two sides of the panel module and utilizes continuous perimeter extrusions that provide versatility on the stiffener and clip locations. Its built-in adaptability makes it possible to install over almost any building substrate.

Laminators' new Omega-Lite® FR is a fire-resistant ACM panel. Omega-Lite FR consists of a corrugated thermoplastic core with a fire-resistant additive bonded to a finished aluminum sheet on one face and a protective mill finished sheet of aluminum on the other.

The following tests were performed on the ACM panel wall system—NFPA 285 (Fire Performance); AAMA 509 (Drainage & Ventilation); ASTM E283 (Rate of Air Leakage); ASTM E331 (Water Penetration); and ASTM E330 (Structural Performance).

AdaptaClad RS is an economical baseline system design for typical projects requiring up to 30 psf (ASD) wind loads; however, it can easily adapt to higher wind load requirements.Along with the launch of their new system, Laminators Inc. unveils an addition to their Omega-Lite® product line called Omega-Lite® FR, a new fire-resistant ACM panel. Omega-Lite FR consists of a corrugated thermoplastic core with a fire-resistant additive bonded to a finished aluminum sheet on one face and a protective mill finished sheet of aluminum on the other.  With a multitude of standard colors and various finishes, the design options are endless; they also offer custom colors to match your exact specifications. Omega-Lite FR provides a decorative, strong, durable surface finish for exterior wall surfaces and is non-absorbent, water-resistant, and easy to maintain.

The new AdaptaClad RS system offers many benefits over other industry rainscreen systems, including—minimized overall material costs, shop fabrication labor, and field installation labor.

About Laminators Inc.

Laminators Incorporated, a leading manufacturer for nearly 60 years, offers a complete line of composite panels for the commercial construction and sign-making industries in the United States and Canada. Laminators’ lightweight systems are exceptionally strong and durable, and provide various application solutions making the panels quick and easy for users to fabricate and install. Laminators Incorporated is committed to providing value through high-quality products, innovative application solutions, and superior customer service. To learn more, visit www.laminatorsinc.com.