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Noise S.T.O.P. Sonowave Acoustic Ceiling Clouds

Whisperwave Hanging Baffles Noise S.T.O.P. Sonowave™ Ceiling Clouds Noise S.T.O.P. Sonowave™ Ceiling Clouds
  1. Curved accent acoustical control products
  2. Exceptional acoustical control across all frequencies
  3. Lightweight and easy to install

Ride the wave with Sonowave. Sonowave curved accent products allows you to unleash your creativity while reducing noise and reverberation. Add dimension and acoustical control right where you need it the most with Sonowave ceiling clouds. Ceiling clouds are suspended on ceiling-mounted cables using corkscrew hangers.

Product Testing & Information


Made from Class 1 fire-rated melamine foam, Sonowave products are offered in standard and custom sizes and curve patterns. Sonowave products are lightweight and easy to install. The line also includes acoustic baffles, panels and awnings.

Sonowave products are available in natural white and light grey or can be Hypalon®-coated (black, grey, white, almond or charcoal) or painted (charcoal, beige, brown or blue). Custom colors are also available to match school colors or any décor.

Sonowave Panels, Acoustic Baffles, Ceiling Clouds and Awnings provide exceptional acoustical control and design flexibility. Lightweight and easy to install, Sonowave suspended ceiling panels are ideal for use in classrooms, cafeterias, multipurpose rooms, indoor swimming pools, offices, libraries, religious facilities and other large open areas.

Material

Sonowave suspended ceiling clouds, acoustic baffles, panels, and more are made from melamine foam, which is Class 1 fire-rated for flame spread and smoke density. Melamine natural also meets the corner burn test UL 1715. Sonowave is offered in natural white and grey and can be painted or Hypalon®-coated.

Advantages

  • Standard and custom wave designs
  • Exceptional acoustical control across all frequencies
  • Offered in panel, baffle, ceiling cloud and awning options
  • Easy installation
  • Class 1 fire-rated

Whisperwave Hanging Acoustical Baffle

Sizes

Sonowave Wall Panels

  • Any dimension up to 48″ × 96″
  • Custom panel sizes available
  • Can be joined for long ribbon appearance
  • 1-1/2″, 2″ and 3″ thicknesses

Sonowave Acoustic Baffles

  • Any dimension up to 48″ × 96″
  • Custom baffle sizes available
  • 2″ and 3″ thicknesses

Sonowave Ceiling Clouds & Awnings

  • Any dimension up to 48″ × 96″
  • Custom sizes also available
  • 2-1/2″ and custom thicknesses

Installation

Sonowave Panels

  • Mounts to ceilings or walls using acoustical adhesive

Sonowave Acoustic Baffles

  • Corkscrew hangers are installed in the field for either wall-to-wall cable installation or ceiling-mounted cable installation
  • Can be aligned in the same direction or arranged so that every other baffle is turned 90 degrees

Sonowave Suspended Ceiling Cloud

  • Corkscrew hangers are installed in the field for ceiling mounted cable installation

Sonowave Awning

  • Install track on the wall to support wall side of awning
  • Corkscrew hangers are installed in the field for ceiling mounted cable installation
Physical Data
Material Open-cell Melamine-based foam
Density 0.5 to 0.7 lbs/cubic ft. (ASTM D3574-77)
Long-Term Service Temp 302°F
Fire Resistance Class 1 per ASTM E 84 (all Finishes)
Meets UL 1715 (melamine natural)
Flame Spread per ASTM E 84 Natural: 5
Painted: 10
Hypalon*-coated: 25
Smoke Density per ASTM E 84 Natural: 50
Painted: 10
Hypalon-coated: 65
Microbial Growth Passes UL 181, section 11
Toxicity Passes University of Pittsburg Toxicity of Smoke Emission test.
Finishes Natural White or Grey, Painted or Hypalon-Coated
Sound Absorption – Sonowave Panels
125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz NRC Mount Type
Natural
(White or Grey)
2″ 0.11 0.33 0.85 1.05 1.09 1.06 0.85 B
3″ 0.09 0.68 1.20 1.18 1.12 1.05 1.05 A
Painted
(Charcoal, Beige, Brown, Blue or Grey)
2″ 0.07 0.37 0.89 1.05 1.04 1.03 0.85 B
3″ 0.15 0.72 1.21 1.20 1.15 1.13 1.05 A
Hypalon-coated
(Black, Grey, White, Almond)
2″ 0.13 0.41 1.02 1.18 1.18 1.13 0.95 B
3″ 0.13 0.85 1.25 1.22 1.13 1.14 1.10 A
Sound Absorption – Sonowave Baffles
125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz Ave
Natural
(White or Grey)
2″ 1.0 5.4 10.8 16.3 18.7 24.0 12.7
Painted
(Charcoal, Beige, Brown, Blue or Grey)
2″ 2.3 6.5 12.7 19.7 21.0 21.0 15.0
Sound Absorption – Sonowave Ceiling Clouds/Awnings
125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz Sabin
Natural
(White or Grey)
2.5″ 6.4 22.1 44.3 55.9 58.9 60.6 45.3