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ZIPS III-Ultra
3rd generation of sound-insulating panel systems
In ZIPS III-Ultra, we have introduced supports made of special elastomer Sylomer to improve the sound insulation properties of the sandwich panel.
Despite not being thick, ZIPS III-Ultra can handle 80% of noise canceling tasks and provides a very high value of 16–18 dB of additional sound insulation.
Installed without a frame directly onto the surface of walls and ceilings.
8 special supports made of Sylomer elastomer
Special vibration isolators made of Sylomer elastomer support the ZIPS III-Ultra panels on walls and ceilings.
When relaxed, the supports bulge above the plane of the sandwich panel. After installation, the supports are pressed up, resulting in a non-rigid mounting to the surface. The millimeter-wide gap between the insulated surface and the acoustic wool on the back of the panel serves as a buffer to reduce direct noise transmission.
Additional sound insulation for walls and ceilings up to 18 dB
Due to the combination of unique vibration joints and Sylomer elastic supports, the panel's lack of tight coupling and use of light sound-absorbing and heavy sound-reflecting layers ensure reduced transmission of sound waves.
ZIPS III-Ultra additional airborne noise isolation value is 16 to 18 dB.
The system is only 55 mm thick!
The system is the most efficient in terms of thickness/result ratio.
Sound-insulating panel system ZIPS III-Ultra consists of 42.5 mm thick ZIPS III-Ultra sandwich panels, and 12.5 mm special finishing plasterboard. Total thickness of the system is 55 mm.
Features
Eight vibration-isolating joints with special supports made of Sylomer elastomer beneath are unique components of ZIPS III-Ultra panels.
The supports create a millimeter-wide space between the insulated surface and the acoustic wool on the back of the panel, acting as a buffer to ensure less direct noise transmission. They also provide a non-rigid mounting to the surface.
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Which ZIPS is Best for Myself? Comparison Table
| System | Material to be sound-insulated | Efficiency, dB | Total thickness, mm | Noises to be reduced | Super power and its application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIPS Vector | Foam concrete, brick, tongue-and-groove block | ΔRw up to 12-14 dB | 53 | Talking, TV, radio | The thinnest panel of the ZIPS family. More often is used for sound-insulation of walls and partitions. |
| ZIPS Modul | Brick, concrete | ΔRw = 16-18 dB | 83 | Loud talking, shouting, TV, dog barking, water noise | Effective system, suitable for solution of 80% of all household noise issues |
| ZIPS Cinema | Concrete, brick | ΔRw = 19-20 dB | 133 | Loud talking, shouting, TV, dog barking, water noise, noise from a loud audio system or a home theater | The most effective sound-insulating system in the entire ZIPS range. When you use this system, it means that everything that can be done has been done. |
| ZIPS III-Ultra | Foam concrete, brick, concrete | ΔRw = 16-18 dB | 55 | Loud talking, shouting, TV, dog barking, water noise | The ultimate system in terms of the thickness/efficiency ratio. Despite being thin, it ensures great additional sound insulation and is suitable for 80% of tasks. |
| ZIPS-4 | Foam concrete, brick, concrete | ΔRw = 16-19 dB | 55-105 | Loud talking, shouting, TV, dog barking, water noise | Family flagship . This system is for those who value their time and money. It not only ensures top efficiency despite its lesser thickness, but also allows to level the surface using adjusting supports, thus avoiding wet processes. |
| ZIPS Slim | Foam concrete, aerated concrete, tongue-and-groove block | ΔRw = 11 dB | 37.5 | Conversations, TV, radio | The thinnest panel of ZIPS family. It is used for sound insulation of inter-flat walls made of foam concrete with a thickness of < 200 mm |
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Composition and description
ZIPS III-Ultra Sound-insulating panel system consists of 42.5 mm thick ZIPS III-Ultra sandwich panels and special 12.5 mm finishing plasterboard. Total thickness of the system is 55 mm.
The layers of glass-fiber board and moisture-resistant backerboard make up sandwich panels ZIPS III-Ultra. Each sandwich panel includes 8 vibroinsulating joints for mounting.
Eight special vibration supports made of Sylomer are used to mount the system onto the wall or floor slab. These supports bulge more than 10 mm above the sandwich panel plane, but when assembled, they are pressed up and the minimum system thickness combined with the plasterboard amounts to 55 mm.
Storage
Store ZIPS III-Ultra panels in a dry, enclosed space, away from any precipitation.
The panels should be laid horizontally on wooden pallets, boards or other shoring materials to exclude sagging.
Features of the material usage
ZIPS III-Ultra sound-insulating panel system is used for extra sound insulation of walls and ceilings and is mounted without a frame.
Do not use the system for partitions and ceilings less than 80 mm thick.
Surface irregularities of walls and ceiling are allowed of max 10 mm per linear meter of surface.
Ready-to-use constructions with ZIPS III-Ultra
Frameless wall cladding ZIPS III-ULTRA
ΔRw ≈ 18 dB
Max. load: 6 kg/m2
Frameless ceiling cladding ZIPS III-ULTRA
ΔRw ≈ 18 dB
Physical Properties
Acoustic Properties
Airborne Sound Insulation
Index of additional airborne noise soundproofing
∆Rw = 16-18 dB
Measurement results
| Frequency, Hz | 100 | 125 | 160 | 200 | 250 | 315 | 400 | 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| silicate brick wall 120 mm (Rw = 50 dB) | 41 | 42 | 39 | 39 | 44 | 41 | 42 | 42 |
| silicate brick wall 120 mm + 42 mm Zips III-Ultra + 12,5 mm gypsum plasterboard (Rw = 68 dB) | 42 | 49 | 48 | 54 | 57 | 61 | 66 | 69 |
| Frequency, Hz | 630 | 800 | 1000 | 1250 | 1600 | 2000 | 2500 | 3150 |
| silicate brick wall 120 mm (Rw = 50 dB) | 45 | 49 | 51 | 55 | 57 | 60 | 64 | 66 |
| silicate brick wall 120 mm + 42 mm Zips III-Ultra + 12,5 mm gypsum plasterboard (Rw = 68 dB) | 73 | 77 | 82 | 87 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 |
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Popular questions
By adding a finishing layer of specialized gypsum plasterboard to the ZIPS system, you can preserve the system's sound insulation efficiency, boost its bearing capacity, and make finishing easier.
For a better effect, we recommend using a weighted gypsum plasterboard with a surface mass (about 12 kg / m2).
Yes, you can. Most household hanging items fit inside the maximum load of 50 kg per linear meter that may be hung on the ZIPS structure on the wall.
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We recommend using surface mounted sockets and switches, while the hole for wires, if laid behind the sound-insulating structure, should be insulated with Ultrakustik VS sealant. If a built-in option is required, then Ultrakustik Box socket boxes can be used to preserve the efficiency of the design.
We recommend installing the system only on smooth / putty-leveled surfaces. The enclosing structure should not vary along its length by more than 20 mm. In case it exceeds 20 mm, ST-supports shall be used. ZIPS III-Ultra is an exception, as it can adjust to unevenness of up to 50 mm.
Yes, ZIPS III-Ultra is the most effective sound-insulating solution in terms of thickness/efficiency ratio.
Additional supports are built-in into ZIPS III-Ultra panels, which ensure a gap between the panel and the enclosing surface, due to which the sound insulation efficiency of the structure increases while its thickness remains the same.