Speedpanel ® has become the new industry standard for fire-rated wall solutions in the building and construction sector, and with good reason. Designed to outperform traditional load-bearing block work, Speedpanel® is a single plank fire and acoustic-rated wall system invented in Australia. The technology offers a flexibility that surpasses traditional building systems with rapid installation and sustainable fabrication. As a passive fire protection method for fire-rated walls, it has become the primary choice for major construction companies, architects and developers. 

The Advantages of Speedpanel ®

Speedpanel ® systems have wide-ranging applications across multiple sectors. Tested in accordance with the Australian Building Codes Board, they’ve become the obvious choice for large-scale constructions such as towers, stadiums, sports arenas and shopping centres. They’re also commonly employed for residential constructions such as townhouses, especially for boundary walls.

As Speedpanel ® systems require significantly less structural support than other non-load-bearing wall systems, they can be built in a single continuous wall in high-rise buildings to essentially unlimited heights. Speedpanel® systems are also available in different thicknesses, each of which achieves varying FRLs to satisfy the exacting standards of developers and building owners.

Featuring patented ‘click together’ tongue and groove technology, Speedpanel® boards can be installed rapidly, speeding up construction times for keeping projects on schedule. Speedpanel ® is one of the strongest lightweight building products available. It can be used both internally or as external cladding to create fire and weatherproof boundary walls.

It’s often cut to size prior to delivery so installation can commence as soon as the materials have arrived.

How is Speedpanel ® fabricated?

Housed in a galvanised steel shell, the Speedpanel ® core is filled with an advanced fireproof aerated lightweight cement. The lightweight fabrication makes it practical to install at heights and the high-quality composition gives it a lifespan of over 100 years. Speedpanel® weights start at just 7.4kg. 

Fabricated from 29.5% recycled materials, Speedpanel ® possesses the unique capacity to be dismantled and reused. It is also 100% recyclable. This affords it the rare reputation of being a genuinely sustainable solution for building and development.

What is the Fire Rating Level of Speedpanel®?

The FRL varies depending on the thickness of the Speedpanel ® being installed. As the Structural Adequacy criteria does not to be applied, the Integrity and Insulation components achieve the required FRL for BCA.

51mm Panel -/60/60

Achieving an FRL of or 1 hour, this is the lightest available system and the fastest to install. Lightweight and robust, the 51mm Speedpanel® system is versatile enough to be applied on a wide variety of residential and commercial buildings. This thickness is commonly used within medium to high-rise buildings for intertenancy and corridor walls, shafts and risers.

64mm Panel – FRL of -/90/90

This thickness achieves a FRL of 1.5 hours and is adaptable across multiple building sectors. Strong and secure, this thickness is commonly used for wall systems in high-rise residential and commercial buildings for shared walls and corridors, shafts and risers.

78mm Panel – FRL of -/120/120

The strongest available thickness in the range, the 78mm achieves a FRL of 2 hours and has applications across a range of building sectors. It is most commonly applied to shafts and risers, fire-rated escape stairs and car park walls. At what is considered an industrial thickness, the 78mm can be used for factory separations and boundary walls.

Choose PROFINISH Fire Protection to install Speedpanel®

As part of a complete fire protection solution, PROFINISH Fire Protection has implemented wall systems at Hillsong Knoxfield using a combination of Speedpanel® and Promatect 100. Read more about the project here.

We use trade qualified installers for our Speedpanel ® installations. If you are considering using Speedpanel® in your project, discuss the specifications with our team who have intimate knowledge of fire protection products and can work with you throughout the design phase to assist you with all aspects of your project.

If you’d like to know more about installing Speedpanel ® on your next project, get in touch with our team by phone (03) 5274 1226, email estimating@profinishfire.com.au or via our contact form.