Aluminium Battens
Mounting & Backing Options
Typical Set ups
Compliance & Certification
Technical Documents
Profiles & Sizes
Click-on Battens are available in the following sizes in Block, Flute and Dome profiles. For larger projects, custom sizes and profiles can be created upon request. Please contact us for more information.
Finishes
Colours have been reproduced as accurately as possible, we recommend that you request product samples before making your final selection.
Please note: Lead times for product samples vary from 1-3 weeks for finishes depending on colour selected. Colour swatches are available for urgent requests. Please contact us for more information.
Powder Coated
Selection of Dulux powder coat colours shown below. View the full range here.
We also offer Interpon powder coat colour range. View the full range here.
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Finish Durability and Usage
- Wood Finish
- Interior and Exterior (AAMA 2605 tested)
- Powder Coating
- Interior and Exterior (AAMA 2604 and 2605 available)
- Anodised
- Interior and Exterior
- Real Timber Veneer
- Interior only
Joiners
When joining battens, the batten joiner needs to be used to add rigidity across the battens.
Endcap Options
Coated
Where aluminium batten ends are visible, end caps are included for a seamless look. Coated to match your battens, installation is easy with a push-fit connection. There are two types of end caps – standard and a back cover plate version.
Wrapped
For our Wood Finish Aluminium we have two colour options available for end caps. They can be either powder coated as close as possible to suit the colour tones in the timber look texture, or at an extra cost we offer a wrapped option in the chosen wood finish for a more accurate aesthetic.
Please note that our wrapped end caps are not available for Dome, Flute and Tube profiles.
Length Options
Aluminium battens can be supplied at any lengths required up to 6m.
Spans & Cantilevers
Aluminium battens generally span up to 1200mm between mounting tracks. For external applications, additional engineering considerations such as wind pressure must be taken into account. The table below provides maximum allowable spans for battens and mounting tracks based on wind load requirements.
| Wind Pressure | ||||
| 0-1 kPa | 1.1-2 kPa | 2.1-3 kPa | 3.1-4 kPa | |
| Batten Span / Track Centres (mm) | 1200 | 900 | 600 | 450 |
| Mounting Track Span / Fixing Centres (mm) | 600 | 600 | 600 | 450 |
Note: For suspended ceiling spans refer to the typical set up section.
Mounting Options
Mounting Tracks are batten carrier rails that come to site with factory-fitted batten clips for speed and accuracy.
Standard Track
45mm wide x 25mm deep
Suitable for interior and exterior applications. Features a specially designed groove for acoustic backing.
Slim Track
25mm wide x 25mm deep
Designed for exterior applications when no acoustic backing is required. Streamlined for water drainage with a sleek look. Can also be used for interiors when no acoustic backing is required.
Curving Track
45mm wide x 17mm deep
Supplied to site flexible and used to curve around the existing form.
Note: For interior use only.
Trackless
Using direct fix clips, battens can be mounted directly to a substrate for a minimalistic look.
Split Track
35mm wide x 25mm deep
The versatile Split Track is designed to be able to fit large head masonry fixings and allow for onsite in/out tolerance.
Suspended Ceiling Track
45mm wide x 32mm deep
Only suitable for suspended ceilings. Designed to snap into standard suspended ceiling systems and replaces the furring channel.
Clip Types
Sculptform have a range of clip types that can be used in a variety of ways to help achieve your design intent.
Standard Clip
Factory fitted to Mounting Tracks.
Direct Fix Clip
For mounting battens directly to a substate.
Sliding Clip
Slides in the Mounting Track for onsite spacing adjustment.
Swivel Clip
Factory fitted to Mounting Tracks to accommodate angled battens.
Seesaw Clip
For sculptural applications where greater degrees of freedom is desired.Acoustic Backing
Our Acoustic backing panels are Group 1 fire rated and can be incorporated into our system to not only be a great acoustic solution but also replaces the need to plaster and paint a wall or ceiling behind the battens, saving time and money.
- Available Colours
- Black
- White
- Standard Sheet Size
- 585 x 2440mm (to suit 600mm mounting track spacing) 1185 x 2440mm (to suit 1200mm mounting track spacing)
- Thickness
- 7mm
- Acoustic Properties
- NRC 0.4 (when using 90mm air cavity) To see the acoustic performance of a specific design, use our Price & Spec tool.
Suspended Ceiling
Mounting Track Centres
Dependent on batten weight and other design loads imposed on the system. See span chart above for indicative track centres for budgetary purposes only (The data stated within are indicative only and may not be used as Evidence of Suitability). See Price & Spec tool for estimating the weight per square meter.
*Spacings of hanger/TCR is dependent on the weight of chosen batten configuration and project specific engineering requirements. We suggest consulting your suspended ceiling system provider for further information.
Spans
TCR Suspension System
Max allowable weight per square metre (kg/m2)
| Top Cross Rail (TCR) Centres | Mounting Track Centres | ||
| 600mm | 900mm | 1200mm | |
| 600mm | 48 kg/m2 | 26 kg/m2 | 10 kg/m2 |
| 900mm | 17 kg/m2 | 19 kg/m2 | 8 kg/m2 |
| 1200mm | 12 kg/m2 | NA | NA |
MF Suspension System
Max allowable weight per square metre (kg/m2)
| MF Channel Centres (B) |
Mounting Track Centres | |
| 600mm | 1200mm | |
| 600mm | 112 kg/m2 | 56 kg/m2 |
| 800mm | 45 kg/m2 | 22 kg/m2 |
| 1000mm | 23 kg/m2 | 12 kg/m2 |
| 1200mm | 13 kg/m2 | NA |
The data within these span tables are indicative only, and doesn’t account for project or site specific performance requirements.
The spans above consider the rigidity of the batten member only. They do not consider project specific engineering requirements such as wind load, seismic load, and other imposed actions. It is recommended that you have a qualified engineer to verify the design against the Engineering Specification for the project, prior to construction.
The capacities, material properties and core engineering assumptions behind these values are contained within the Product Technical Datasheet.
Your Click-on Batten weight can be estimated on our Price & Spec tool.
Cantilevers
The maximum cantilever recommended for aluminium battens of any profile is 600mm for interior applications and 400mm for exterior applications. This does not take into consideration wind loads or other impact loads of your project.
Straight Wall
Mounting track centres
Interior regulated environments – typically 600mm for timber battens (stud centres 600mm or less).* Exterior applications require additional load considerations such as wind load which impact on mounting track centres. Refer to our product technical datasheet and consult with your project engineer.
*The data stated within are indicative only and may not be used as Evidence of Suitability.
Curved Wall
Curved walls are simple with the Click-on Batten system due to the specially designed curving mounting track.
As the track is kerfed to be easily manipulated to suit the curve, it requires support between the studs. The ply form used must be thick enough to support the track across the span and be able to accept a screw fixing, every 150mm – 200mm.
Please contact us for more information on using ply forms for curved walls. Note that all loads imposed on the system should be considered in the design of the ply form used to support the track. Depending on the width of the batten used, different minimum radii can be achieved (see below).
Minimum Curve Radii
The radius is measured to the top surface of the track.
NOTE: Curved tracks are not suitable for external use due to the additional loads imposed on the system.
Please contact us for further information to find an alternative solution.
- Batten Width
- 25mm
- 30mm
- 50mm
- 60mm
- 120mm
- Minimum Convex Radius*
- 300mm
- 300mm
- 300mm
- 500mm
- 600mm
- Minimum Concave Radius*
- 400mm
- 400mm
- 600mm
- 1200mm
- 2400mm
Fire Resistance
See our Product Downloads for a full list of documents available for download or our Technical Documents below.
Australia/New Zealand
Group Rating:
- Group 1 according to NCC 2022 and AS 5637.1:2015
- Group 1-S according to NZBC C/VM2
Combustibility:
Deemed non-combustible according to AS 1530.1, NCC 2022 Vol 1 and NZBC C/AS2.
United States
- ASTM E84: All finishes - Class A
- ASTM E136-19a: Non-combustible
United Kingdom
BS EN 13501-1 Classification:
- Wood Finish: Class B-s1, d0
- Powder coating: Testing in progress
- Anodising: Class A1
Sustainability - Declare
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Sculptform is proud to offer products with Declare Labels, a transparency initiative that helps architects and designers make informed choices about materials. Declare Labels provide clear, accessible information on the ingredients used in our products, ensuring they meet strict sustainability standards. By choosing Sculptform, our customers can confidently specify materials that contribute to healthier, eco-friendly building environments, supporting their sustainability goals and aligning with green building certifications like LEED and WELL.
Our declaration is LBC RED LIST APPROVED.
This is defined as: products disclose a minimum of 99% of ingredients present in the final product and meet the LBC Red List Imperative requirements through one or more approved exceptions.
Downloads
Download brochures, product guides, and technical resources to help you design with Sculptform.
Product Tech Datasheet
Revit Content
Certification Documents
Installation
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