Key Features
- Honeycomb Sandwich Structure: Provides lightweight, stiff panels.
- Integrated Lighting: Panels support flush-mounted LED modules that create uniform, glare-free lighting.
- High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) Finish: Wide range of colors and textures; HPL resists wear, moisture and heat.
- Fire Safety: Materials selected to meet railway flame and smoke requirements.
- Acoustic Treatment: Optional porous layers for improved sound absorption.
Benefits
- Energy Efficiency: Lighter ceiling panels contribute to reduced fuel consumption.
- Bright, Comfortable Interior: Large area lighting diffusers enhance passenger comfort.
- Sleek Aesthetics: Clean lines hide fixtures and support structures for a modern look.
- Easy Maintenance: Panels can be individually removed for access to roof equipment.
- Longevity: Sandwich construction and quality finishes retain strength and appearance over years.
Applications
- Passenger Car Ceilings: Main roof spans of coaches and metro cars.
- Vestibules and Gangways: Side ceiling panels in corridors.
- Special Installations: Custom ceiling modules for lounge or premium cars.
Technical Specifications
- Panel Thickness: Commonly 10–20 mm (including core and skin).
- Materials: FRP or aluminum faces with honeycomb core.
- Finishes: Flame-retardant HPL, PVC, or epoxy paint.
- Lighting Integration: Cut-outs or bonded LEDs; certified to EN 50155/NEC for onboard use.
Unique Selling Points (USPs)
- Custom Lighting Solutions: Ability to embed logo or decorative lights across ceiling panels.
- Superior Weight Savings: Reduces vehicle mass without sacrificing strength.
- Certified Safety: Panels and adhesives are EN 17460 bonded and A1-Class certified, ensuring safe installations.
- Modular Replacement: Damaged sections can be swapped without full re-panelling.