GYPSUM BOARDS
Gypsum Boards are manufactured with aerated gypsum core & covered with special paper liners. Gypsum Boards are commonly known as Drywall Panels, Plasterboards, Wallboards, Pre-decorated gypsum boards etc. in various countries according to their specifications. Gypsum Boards are manufactured according to DIN 18180 with the following types:
- Regular Boards GKB
- Moisture Resistant GKB1
- Fire Resistant GKF
- Laminated with lead sheet
- Laminated with vinyl.
- Laminated with Aluminium Foil
- Tiles 60 x 60 cms. Laminated with PVC
These boards are used for :
- Dry wall linings
- Partitions and
- Suspended Ceilings
PRODUCT STANDARDS ACCORDING TO GERMAN SPECIFICATION: DIN 18180
Equivalent to ASTM C36-C630 – Method: C473
S.No. |
Types of Boards |
Measurements (mm) |
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Length | Width | Thickness | ||
1. | Normal/Regular: GKB | 2000 to 4000* | 1200 | 9.5, 12.5, 15, 18 (+/- 0.5 mm) |
2. | Moisture Resistant: GKB1 |
2000 to 4000* |
1200 | 9.5, 12.5, 15, 18 (+/- 0.5 mm) |
3. | Fire Resistant: GKF | 2000 to 4000* | 1200 | 9.5, 12.5, 15, 18 (+/- 0.5 mm) |
4. | Fire & Moisture Resistant:GKF1 | 2000 to 4000* | 1200 | 9.5, 12.5, 15, 18 (+/- 0.5 mm) |
5. | Laminated with Lead Sheet: | 2000 to 4000* | 1200 | 9.5, 12.5, 15, 18 (+/- 0.5 mm) |
6. | Laminated with Aluminium Foil: | 2000 to 4000* | 1200 | 9.5, 12.5, 15, 18 (+/- 0.5 mm) |
7. | Laminated with Vinyl: | 2000 to 4000* | 1200 | 9.5, 12.5, 15, 18 (+/- 0.5 mm) |
(*) Except 9.5mm thickness: Length from 2000 to 3660mm Maximum.
EDGES: Tempered (T/E), Square (S/E) & Bevealed (B/E)
Note:
- Normal/Regular, Fire Resistant, Moisture Resistant, Fire & Moisture Resistant Boards are available in all types of edges.
- Laminated with Lead Sheets are available in Tempered Edges (T/E) &
- Laminated with Aluminium Foil and Laminated with Vinyl boards are available in Square (S/E) and Bevealled (B/E) Edges.