Profiles and Sizes
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.
Selection of Powder coat colours shown below only. We do offer the full range of colours available here.
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Wood Finish Aluminium LRV
Code | Luminance Reflective Value Result (Mean average of 20 samples) |
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Spotted Gum | 24.46 |
Blackbutt | 29.36 |
Walnut | 12.44 |
Rivergum | 13.09 |
Smoked Oak | 8.43 |
White Oak | 42.35 |
Whitewash Oak | 68.31 |
Chocolate Oak | 9.19 |
Technical Datasheet
For more details around connection capacities, section and material properties and other engineering data download our Technical Datasheet.
Mounting Track Types
Standard Track
45mm wide x 25mm deep
Suitable for interior and exterior applications. Features a specially designed groove for acoustic backing.
Note: Screw fixing to suit substrate not supplied by Sculptform. Recommended screw fixing centres: 600mm Interior / 450mm Exterior
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.
Note: Screw fixing to suit substrate not supplied by Sculptform. 10g x 50-75mm pan head screw required. Recommended screw fixing centres: 600mm Interior / 450mm Exterior
Curving Track
45mm wide x 17mm deep
Supplied to site flexible and used to curve around the existing form.
Note: Screw fixing to suit substrate not supplied by Sculptform. Recommended screw fixing centres: 300mm Interior / 200mm Exterior
Suspended Ceiling Track
45mm wide x 32mm deep
Only suitable for suspended ceilings. Hangers and TRC not included. Only suitable for suspended ceilings. Hangers and TRC not included. Designed to snap into standard suspended ceiling systems and replaces the furring channel.
Note: Screw fixing to suit substrate not supplied by Sculptform. Suspended ceiling system not provided by Sculptform.
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.
Note: Black stitching screws supplied, but not substrate fixings
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. Download the data sheet here for more info.
Available Colours | Standard Sheet Size | Thickness | Acoustic Properties |
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Black White |
585 x 2440mm (to suit 600mm mounting track spacing)1185 x 2440mm (to suit 1200mm mounting track spacing) |
7mm | NRC 0.4 (when using 90mm air cavity)
*To see the acoustic performance of a specific design, use our Price & Spec tool. |
Typical Wall Setup
Typical Suspended Ceiling Setup
Mounting track centres
Timber ≤ 600mm, Aluminium ≤1200mm for batten rigidity. Refer to weight-base span chart below.
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 required that a qualified engineer reviews the design prior to construction.
Span Chart
Max allowable weight per square metre (Kg/m²)
Top Cross Rail Centres | |||
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Mounting Track Centres | 600mm | 900mm | 1200mm |
600mm | 154 | 96 | 67 |
900mm | 60 | 19 | 9 |
1200mm | 25 | – | – |
Please note:
- The data within these span tables are indicative only, and doesn’t account for project or site specific performance requirements.
- 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.
Curved Walls
Curved walls are simple with the Click-on Batten system due to the specially designed curving mounting track. Depending on the width of the batten used, different minimum radii can be achieved (see below).
Batten Width | Minimum Convex Radius | Minimum Concave Radius |
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25mm | 300mm | 400mm |
32mm | 300mm | 400mm |
50mm | 300mm | 600mm |
60mm | 500mm | 1200mm |
100mm | 600mm | 2400mm |
Batten Weights
Profile | Weight per Lineal Metre |
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50x50mm Block | 0.76 kg/lm |
50x100mm Block | 1.35 kg/lm |
50x150mm Block | 2.17 kg/lm |
100x25mm Block | 0.96 kg/lm |
25x50mm Block | 0.59 kg/lm |
50mm Tube | 0.65 kg/lm |
Direct Fix Clip
When battens are required to be fixed individually without a mounting track, this direct fix clip allows this versatility by directly screwing to the substrate.
Swivel Clip
Our Swivel Clip can be used to fix battens at any desired angle.
Fire Compliance
Group Rating
Sculptform Aluminium achieves a Group 1 rating as per Section 9 (n) of AS 5637.1-2015, the determination of the group number is based on the AS/NZS 3837-1998 test, and is deemed valid in the cone calorimeter for the assignment of National Construction Code (NCC) group number.
Download Certificates
Real Timber Veneer – AS/NZS 3837 Wood Finish Aluminium – AS/NZS 3837
Powder coat – AS/NZS 3837 Anodised – AS/NZS 3837
Combustibility
Sculptform’s Aluminium is deemed non-combustible according to the test criteria specified in Clause 3.4 of AS 1530.1-1994.
According to the NCC, for a product to be deemed non-combustible the Spread of Flame Index needs to be 0.
Download Certificates
aluminium – AS 1530.1 Powder coat – AS/NZS 1530.3 Wood Finish Aluminium – AS/NZS 1530.3
Maintenance
Aluminium batten typically require very little maintenance. The one exception is in high salt environments (such as coastal) where a freshwater washdown every 12 months may be required.
Please refer to the manufacturer’s technical data for detailed information on maintenance schedules.
Example Specification
Product Name | Click-on Battens |
Material | Aluminium |
Finish | Anodised Antique Gold |
Batten Size (s) | 50x50mm Block, 50x50mm Tube |
Sequence | 50x50mm Block, 50x50mm Tube, 50x50mm Block repeating |
Spacing between battens | 15mm |
Mounting TrackType | Standard |
Mounting Track Colour | Black |
Acoustic Backing | Yes – Black |
External Corners and Infills
A) Corner infill
B) Mounting track
C) Batten clip
D) Corner clip
E) Feature batten
Infills are available in a range of sizes to fit any batten profile (see below)
A) Feature batten
B) Corner clip
C) Corner infill
D) Mitred mounting track
Infill sizes available
Corner Infill Sizes Available |
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25x25mm |
50x50mm |
100x100mm |
Maximum Lengths Available
Aluminium battens can be supplied at any lengths required up to 6m.
Access Panels
Pivot Hatch
The pivot hatch is designed to accommodate a range of applications. Please consider:
- Clearance is required for upward movement. Allow 200mm clearance above the panel
- Typically 1-3mm gap in the batten ends
- Length options available are 600mm and 1200mm.
- Battens can be cut to any width on site up to 1200mm. Beyond 1200, consult Sculptform directly.
Drop-in Hatch
The drop-in hatch is the simplest solution to providing access. Please consider:
- This hatch type is built on site at the locations required.
- Drop-in hatches can be built any size up to 1200x1200mm.
- Stainless spring is removed on last clip.
End Junction Options
Angle Bracket
A) Feature batten
B) Mounting track to be checked out to accommodate angle
C) 25x40x3mm aluminium angle
Finish can be powder coated or anodised to your preference
D) Wall substrate
Batten Joiner
Where aluminium battens are joined off a clip, the batten joiner needs to be used. This accessory is designed to provide strong joins between battens off a clip.
Integrated Lighting
The flexibility of the Click-on battens system allows lighting to be integrated quickly and easily. Detailing examples in PDF and DWG formats for the following lighting options are available in our guide – How to detail integrated lighting.
- Down and can lights
- Inlaid lights
- Linear lights
- Cove lights
Hidden Doors
When creating a hidden door for a project our batten system allows for several options depending on the requirement. From concealed fix doors, hinged doors to bi-fold doors we are sure to have a solution for you. To find out more information and download drawings see our blog ‘How to seamlessly detail a concealed door’.
For assistance in detailing your project-specific applications, contact us to speak to one of our experts.
Mounting Track Joiner
The Mounting Track Joiner is used to align the tracks at end-to-end joins and uses a simple push-fit connection. This joiner is only used with Ceiling Mounting Track.
BIM / CAD Files
The complete package of BIM and CAD files for Sculptform’s Click-on Battens can be downloaded below.
Suspended Ceiling Services
Services which integrate into our suspended ceiling system must not exceed 3kg/m². Weights of over 3kg/m² must be self-supporting.
Learn more about how to detail integrated lighting into our Click-on Battens system in our guide here.
Base Detail
For vertical batten applications, the above detail will prevent slippage.
Maximum Cantilever
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.
Back Cover Plate
Where the back of the batten is visible, and the visual of the fixing groove is not desired, this aluminium back cover plate acts as an infill. The plate can be coated to match your battens.
End Caps
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.
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.
Batten Removal and Replacement
A feature of the Click-on battens system is the ability to quickly and easily remove any batten on a wall or ceiling using a specially designed tool provided by Sculptform. The batten removability feature is designed to be used to replace damaged battens or to allow emergency access behind the battens. If access is required on a regular basis, Sculptform recommends our access hatch solution.
If batten removability is a requirement, please consider the following:
- To allow for batten removability on suspended ceilings, battens must be joined on a clip without the use of the batten joiner.
- Battens can only be removed on sequences which have at least 5mm spacing between battens.
- The removal tool is designed to apply pressure to the inside of the track and will not leave any visible marks.
For full instructions on our removal tool, download our manual below.