Altro Whiterock Vantage technical data sheet

Altro Whiterock Vantage is supplied with a protective film on its face which can be left in place until the room is ready for use.

This also helps to protect the surface from dust while other trades are in the area. It is ideal for applications requiring a hygienic easy-to-clean, almost maintenance free wall finish, which conforms to UK and European hygiene requirements.

Fixing

The sheets can be fixed directly to most dry substrates depending on its surface suitability, uusing the following method:

1. AltroFix™ W139 fully bonded system

Cutting

Cutting to be carried out using a fine tooth circular saw with TCT cutting blades and pressure guide, fine tooth blade jigsaw, a fine tooth handsaw, a high speed TCT router.

Jointing

- see relevant detailed drawings

1. A 2-part high impact extruded PVCu ‘H’ joint trim incorporating a watertight seal at the mouth of the joint
2. Hot welded joint colour coordinated w/rod.
3. Silicone sealant 3mm joint.
4. A powder coated aluminium “H” joint used for extra impact or heat resistance.

Internal / external corners

- see relevant detailed drawings, available on the Altro Website; www.altro.com
Altro Whiterock is normally thermoformed on-site, internal and external corners including window and door reveals are neatly clad, omitting the need for corner trims. However, profiles are available for these junctions if the need arises. Vulnerable external corners are usually over-clad with stainless steel corner protectors, to a height of 1200mm.

Cleaning

Regular cleaning using a soft cloth and a suitably diluted mild detergent is all that is normally required. Stubborn marks can be removed with Altro Cleaner A859 or nonabrasive domestic type cream bath cleaner.
Do not use abrasive pads or wire wool. Do not clean above 60°C. Cleaning cards are available on request.

Chemical resistance

Resistant to a wide range of chemicals, specific details on request.

Availability

Ex-stock.

Storage & conditioning (on-site)

Sheets should be stored flat, fully supported and left for 24 hours to attain the ambient room temperature prior to installation (min 14°C).

Limitations of use

Altro Whiterock Vantage has a maximum working temperature of 60°C. For temperatures above this use stainless steel. Stainless steel must be used for all open flame areas (available cut to size) must be extended to min 300m past heatsource. If a layout showing the position of equipment can be supplied, we will provide specific advice as to the best combination of materials to use.

Typical applications

• laboratories
• laundries
• retail back of supermarkets
• food serveries
• bathrooms and kitchens in student accommodation
• day wards and outpatients

Our Technical Services Department is available for advice on 01462 707600.

Technical data

For further information or technical advice
call our Customer Care Centre on 01462 707600
or email: enquiries@altro.com

NOTE: “Altro Ltd” (“Altro”) endeavours to ensure that advice and information given in Product Data Sheets, Method Statements and Material Safety Data Sheets (all known as Product Literature) is accurate and correct. However, where Altro has no control over the selection of its products for particular applications, it is important that any prospective customer, user or specifier, satisfies him / herself that the product is suitable for the intended application. In this process, due regard should be taken of the nature and composition of the background / base and the ambient conditions both at the time of laying / applying / installing / curing of the material and when the completed work is to be brought into use.

However, as site conditions and the execution of the work are beyond our control, we accept no resultant liability.

Altro’s policy is one of continuous research and development and we reserve the right to update our products and information at any time without prior notice.