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European Technical ETA 15 / 0140

Assessment of 29/06/2018
English translation prepared by IETcc. Original version in Spanish language

General Part

Technical Assessment Body issuing Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción

the ETA: Eduardo Torroja (IETcc)

Trade name of the construction Hung up cassettes

product:
Product family to which the
construction product belongs: Kits for external wall claddings

Manufacturer: Exlabesa Building Systems SAU

c/ Campaña s/n. 36646
Valga (Pontevedra).Spain
www.exlabesa.com

Manufacturing plant(s): Exlabesa Plant 1: Cassettes

Exlabesa Plant 2: Panels

This European Technical Assessment 15 pages including 3 Annexes which form an

contains: integral part of the assessment. Annex C
contains confidential information and is not
included in the ETA when is publicly available

This European Technical Assessment Guideline for European Technical Approval

is issued in accordance with regulation (ETAG) nº 034 ed. April 2012, Part.2 used as
(EU) No 305/2011, on the basis of: European Assessment Document (EAD)

This version replaces: ETA 15-0140 issued on 04/02/2016

 Translations of this European Technical Assessment in other languages shall fully correspond to
the original issued document and shall be identified as such.

Communication of this European Technical Assessment, including transmission by electronic

means, shall be in full (excepted Annex(es) referred to as confidential(s). However, partial reproduction
may be made, with the written consent of the issuing Technical Assessment Body. Any partial reproduction
has to be identified as such.

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SPECIFIC PARTS

1. Technical description of the product (kit)

The assessed kit for external wall cladding “Hung up cassettes” is made mainly of cassettes which
are supplied by the ETA-holder from aluminium alloy based thin metallic composite panels (hereafter
referred to as TCMP) “exlabesa® composite panels“ (1). This cladding is mechanically fastened to a
subframe, which is fixed to the external wall of new or existing buildings (retrofit). An insulation layer
can be fixed on the external wall. According to the ETAG 034. Part 1, edition April 2012 (2) used as
EAD, the kit is considered to belong to family “G”. The kit comprise other components as specified in
Table 1, which are factory produced by the ETA – holder or by suppliers.

Table 1 – Definition of kit components

Dimensions (mm)
Components Material
[Tolerances]

Subframe Vertical profiles used to fix EXL4706: Ω-shape section profiles made of raw finished Length: 6000
elements the cladding elements extruded alloyed aluminium EN AW 6060 T5 or 6063 T5 Thickness: 2

exlabesa® composite panels PE / FR : TMCP composed by Cassette viewed face dimensions

Four types (A,B,C,D) of two external alloyed aluminium sheets EN AW 3005 H42 Ref. Length Height Depth
Cladding or EN AW 3105 H46 (painted) and an internal core made
suspended cassettes with A 900 1165 40
elements only of recycled low density polyethylene (LDPE) for type
lateral simple folded
flanges, upper horizontal PE or made of LDPE and mineral fire retardant compounds B 900 665 40
(made of (FR), manufactured by supplier according to the following
double folded flange, and
exlabesa ® dimensions: C 900 2165 40
lower horizontal simple
composite
flange. Reinforced slots • Length: ≤ 5000 mm [0.0 /+4]
panels)
width 10,5 mm • Width: 1250, 1500 [0.0 /+2] D 1400 2165 40
• Thickness: 4 [± 0,2]
Reinforcing plate:
Aluminium alloy EN AW 5754 H22 (raw finished) and/or
H42 (painted) fixed to each slot of vertical flanges on its
backside with at least three rivets (extremes and center)
described below:
--
Blind rivet ISO 15977 5 x 12 AI /St (dk=14 mm): Open end
Elements used to fix blind rivet (also known as DIN 7337), with A2 stainless steel
Fixings cladding and/or subframe break pull mandrel diameter d= 5 mm and length 12 mm,
elements and protruding aluminium head (optionally lacquered),
diameter dk=14 mm, used also as auxiliary fixing of upper
horizontal flange of cassette to vertical profiles.
Hanger ref. EXL-129100:
Alloyed aluminium EN AW 6060 or 6063 T5 extruded and
raw finished profile plus elastomeric protective piece --
foreseen to be screwed to vertical profiles by self screwing
screws type DIN 7504-K 4.8x19mm A2/50.
EXL-129101:
Brackets: Elements used TT-shape profiles made of extruded and mechanized alloyed
Depth: 50
as load transmission aluminium EN AW 6060 or 6063 T5, or equivalent raw
Height: 50
between the subframe finished sheet with perforation (and lateral tongues) for
Width : 60
and the substrate wall. fastening vertical profiles (e.g. upper position) with fixings
described below.
Hexagon head screw ISO 4017 – M8x80-8.8: Hexagon
Subframe
head screw (also known as DIN 931) class of thread A
fixing
(metric 8 mm and 80 mm length) of galvanized steel 8.8.
devices
Washer ISO 7089 -8 200 HV: Flat washer (also known as
Fixings between subframe
DIN 125) class A of galvanized steel, nominal diameter 8 --
elements
(int.) hardness 200 HV.
Hexagonal nut ISO 4032 M8-8: Hexagonal bolt (also
known as DIN 934) type 1, of galvanized steel, thread 8
and quality class 8.8.

(1) For further information see Annex A. General scheme and Annex B. Complementary physical and mechanical data of cladding elements
(2) Guideline for European Technical Approval of kit for external wall claddings nº 034. Part 2: Cladding kits comprising cladding components, associated
fixings, subframe and possible insulation layer, edition April 2012, used as EAD.

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2. Specification of the intended use in accordance with the applicable EAD.

2.1 Intended use

The kit “Hung up cassettes” is intended to be used for ventilated external wall claddings which
can be fixed to the external walls of new or existing buildings. The assessed kit is a non-load-bearing
construction system, and therefore, it does not contribute to the stability of the wall on which are
installed, neither to ensure the air tightness of the building structure. But it can contribute to durability
of the works by providing enhanced protection from the effect of weathering.

2.2 Relevant general conditions for the use of the kits

The provisions made in this European Technical Assessment are based on an assumed
working life of 25 years as minimum according to ETAG 034, used as EAD, provided that the
conditions lay down for the installation, packaging, transport and storage as well as appropriate use,
maintenance and repair are met. The indications given on the working life can not be interpreted as a
guarantee given by the producer, but are to be regarded only as a mean for choosing the right
product in relation to the expected economically reasonable working life of the works.

2.3 Design of the kits in works

The design of external wall cladding for ventilated façade using the kit should consider:

- The mechanical characteristic values of the components (e.g. panels, cladding fixings and
subframe) in order to resist the actions applying on the specific work. National safety factors, if
required, must be used.
- The substrate material to define the suitable anchorages.
- The possible movements of substrate and the position of the building expansion joints.
- The dilatation of components of the kit and of the panels.
- The category of corrosivity of the atmosphere of the works (3).
- Because joints are not watertight, the first layer behind ventilated air space must be composed
by materials with low water absorption.
- The construction of singular parts of façade (e.g. base, top, corners, windows, etc).
- If the entire building must comply with the specific building regulations, particularly concerning
fire and wind load resistance, of the Member States in which the work has been built.

2.4. Installation of the kit in works

Installation should be carried out according to the ETA holder’s specifications and using the
specific components of the kit, manufactured by the ETA holder or by suppliers recognized by the
ETA holder. Installation should be carried out by appropriately qualified staff and under the
supervision of the technical responsible of the site.

2.5 Use, maintenance and repair of the works

Maintenance of the assembled system or components of the kit includes inspections on site,
taking into account the following aspects:
- Regarding the panels: Appearance of any damage such as cracking, delamination o
detachment due to permanent and irreversible deformation.
- Regarding metallic components: Presence of corrosion or water accumulation.
- Necessary repairs should be done rapidly, using the same kit components and following the
repair instructions given by ETA holder.

(3) See e.g.Table 1 of Standard EN ISO 12944-2:1998. Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems. Part 2:
Classification of environments.

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3. Performance of the product and references to the methods used for its assessment

The assessment of the kit for ventilated external wall claddings according to the Basic Work
Requirements (BWR) was carried out in compliance with the ETAG 034, used as EAD. The
characteristics of the components shall correspond to the respective values laid down in the technical
documentation of this ETA, checked by IETcc.

3.1 Mechanical resistance and stability (BWR 1)

The assessment of characteristics regarding to the mechanical resistance and stability of non-
load bearing parts of the works are not included in this Basic Work Requirement but are treated under
the Basic Work Requirement Safety in use (See section 3.4).

3.2 Safety in case of fire (BWR 2)

3.2.1 Reaction to fire of cladding kit

a) Cladding made of exlabesa® composite panel PE: No performance assessed.

b) Cladding made of exlabesa® composite panel FR: B-s1,d0.

A European reference fire scenario has not been laid down for facades. In some Member
States, the classification of the cladding kits according to Standard EN 13501-1 might not be sufficient
for the use in façades. An additional assessment of the kits according to the national provision (e.g.
on the basis of a large scale test) might be necessary to comply with Member State Regulations, until
the existing European classification system has been completed.

3.2.2 Reaction to fire on backside of cladding kit:

a) Cladding made of exlabesa® composite panel PE: No performance assessed.
b) Cladding made of exlabesa® composite panel FR: B-s1,d0.

3.2.3. Fire resistance

The fire resistance requirement is applicable to the wall itself (made of masonry, concrete) and
not on the cladding kit. Kit alone does not meet any fire resistance requirements. The evaluation of
“fire propagation to upper levels” is not part of the European classification and thus, cannot be
evaluated, i.e. to be omitted.

3.3 Hygiene, health and the environment (BWR 3)

3.3.1 Watertightness of joints

Classification of Hung up cassettes cladding kit: Purposeless. Kit is not watertight.

3.3.2 Water permeability and water vapour permeability

Not relevant for external wall cladding kit with ventilated air space.

3.3.3 Drainability

On the basis of the standard construction details the installation criteria of this kit and the
technical knowledge and experience, it may be said the water which penetrates through joints into the
air space or the condensation water can be drained out from the cladding without accumulation or
moisture damage into the substrate.

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3.3.4 Release of dangerous substances.

A declaration of conformity in this respect was made by the ETA holder. According to this
declaration, components of kit supplied do not contain and/or release dangerous substances
according to the European and national regulations, when and where in the Member States of
destination. Indeed, according to § 5.3.2 of ETAG 034, used as EAD, it is stated that:

• Used wood: Not applicable as kit components do not content and/nor release.
• Biocides: Not applicable as kit components do not content and/nor release.
• Flame/Fire retardant: According to declaration presented to IETcc.
• Polybromated diphenylether: Not applicable as kit components do not content and/nor release.
• Formaldehyde: Not applicable as kit components do not content and/nor release.
• Pentachlorophenol: Not applicable as kit components do not content and/nor release.
• Man made mineral fibres: Not applicable as kit components do not content and/nor release.
• Ceramic fibres: Not applicable as kit components do not content and/nor release.
• Cadmium: Not applicable as kit components do not content and/nor release.

In addition to the specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this ETA, there
may be other requirements applicable to the kit falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European
legislation and national laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the
provisions of the Regulation (EU) N. 305/2011, these requirements need also to be complied with,
when and where apply.

3.4 Safety in use (BWR 4)

3.4.1 Wind load resistance

3.4.1.1 Wind suction resistance of cladding kit:

It has been determined by tests carried out according to ETAG 034 part 1, § 5.4.1.1 used as EAD
on several type of rigs, (in all cases with maximum distance between reinforced slots ≤ 500 mm
vertically) which references and compositions (4) are summarized in Table 2:

(4) Characteristics of components are described in Annex A and B.

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 Table 2a: Summary of wind suction resistance results of the cladding kit with cassette made of exlabesa® composite panel PE 4 mm
Test specimen Test Results

Cassettes with double return upper flange, Deflection (7) (mm)

Load (6)
Rig simple return lower and lateral flanges and with Type of failure
(Pa) (5)
not reinforced slot width = 10,5 mm Permanent Instantaneous

0.19 8.30
600 None (centre of (centre of
cassette) cassette)
Cassettes A (LxH = 900 x 1165 mm)
1.19 15.37
- Lateral flange: depth 40 mm, 3 slots 1200 None (centre of (centre of
1
- Distance between slots: 500 mm cassette) cassette)
- Distance between vertical profiles: 910 mm
- Distance between brackets: 938 mm
Significant permanent deflection 3.52 22.75
1800 (dp ≥ 3 mm) at centre of lower (centre of (centre of
horizontal flange cassette) cassette)

0.08 3.93
600 None (centre of (centre of
cassette) cassette)
Cassettes B (LxH = 900 x 665 mm)
0.12 5.26
- Lateral flange: depth 40 mm, 2 slots 800 None (centre of (centre of
2
- Distance between slots: 500 mm cassette) cassette)
- Distance between vertical profiles: 910 mm
- Distance between brackets: 938 mm 0.16 7.68
1200 None. End of test (centre of (centre of
cassette) cassette)

0.61 6.19
600 None (centre of (centre of
cassette) cassette)
Cassettes C (LxH = 900 x 2165 mm) 1.04 29.18
None. Reached declared
1600 (centre of (centre of
- Lateral flange: depth 40 mm, 5 slots admmissible deflection value
3 cassette) cassette)
- Distance between slots: 500 mm
- Distance between vertical profiles: 910 mm Significant permanent deflection
- Distance between brackets: 938 mm (dp ≥ 3 mm) 3.14 33.93
2000 Reached declared instantaneous centre of centre of
admmissible deflection value cassette) cassette)
(di ≥ 30 mm)

Significant permanent deflection 2.99

37.59
(dp ≥ 3 mm) centre of
centre of lower
600 Reached declared instantaneous lower
horizontal
admmissible deflection value horizontal
flange
Cassettes D (LxH =1400 x 2165 mm) (di ≥ 30 mm) flange

- Lateral flange: depth 40 mm, 5 slots Significant permanent deflection 7.98

4 - Distance between slots: 500 mm 37.59
(dp ≥ 3 mm) centre of
- Distance between vertical profiles: 1600 mm centre of lower
800 Reached declared instantaneous lower
- Distance between brackets: 938 mm horizontal
admmissible deflection value horizontal
flange
(di ≥ 30 mm) flange

Buckling of lower horizontal flange.

1200 -- --
End of test

(5) Maximum admissible load should be calculated taken into account other criteria (e.g. national regulations) if required.
(6) The following type of failures are considered according to ETAG 034,used as EAD: Breakage of any cladding element, failure of fixing, failure of
detachment of the frame, and significant permanent deflection. For this last criterion, it may be considered other than the declared by ETA-holder (dp ≥ 3
mm).
(7) Deflection values (accumulated) have been measured in all cases at centre of front side of cladding elements.

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 Table 2b: Summary of wind suction resistance results of the cladding kit with cassette made of exlabesa® composite panel FR 4 mm
Test specimen Test Results

Cassettes with double return upper flange, Deflection (10) (mm)

Load (Pa) (9)
Rig simple return lower and lateral flanges and (8) Type of failure
with reinforced slot width = 10,5 mm Permanent Instantaneous

0.27 7.94
600 None (centre of (centre of
cassette) cassette)
Cassettes A (LxH = 900 x 1165 mm)
0.49 13.93
- Lateral flange: depth 40 mm, 3 slots 1200 None (centre of (centre of
1
- Distance between slots: 500 mm cassette) cassette)
- Distance between vertical profiles: 910 mm
- Distance between brackets: 938 mm
1.22 19.12
1800 None. End of test (centre of (centre of
cassette) cassette)

0.11 3.51
600 None (centre of (centre of
cassette) cassette)
Cassettes B (LxH = 900 x 665 mm)
0.33 7.27
- Lateral flange: depth 40 mm, 2 slots
2 1200 None (centre of (centre of
- Distance between slots: 500 mm
cassette) cassette)
- Distance between vertical profiles: 910 mm
- Distance between brackets: 938 mm
0.92 10.92
1800 None. End of test (centre of (centre of
cassette) cassette)

0.18 13.44
600 None (centre of (centre of
cassette) cassette)
Cassettes C (LxH = 900 x 2165 mm)
0.64 23.69
- Lateral flange: depth 40 mm, 5 slots
3 1200 None (centre of (centre of
- Distance between slots: 500 mm
cassette) cassette)
- Distance between vertical profiles: 910 mm
- Distance between brackets: 938 mm
1.04 31.82
1800 None. End of test (centre of (centre of
cassette) cassette)

3.4.1.2 Wind pressure resistance

The kit behaviour exposed to wind pressure is most favourable than when exposed wind suction.
Therefore, according to paragraph § 5.4.1.2 of ETAG 034, used as EAD wind pressure test has been
avoided and wind pressure resistance of kit can be considered as equal to wind suction resistance.

(8) Maximum admissible load should be calculated taken into account other criteria (e.g. national regulations) if required.
(9) The following type of failures are considered according to ETAG 034: Breakage of any cladding element, failure of fixing, failure of detachment of the
frame, and significant permanent deflection. For this last criterion, it may be considered other than the declared by ETA-holder (dp ≥ 3 mm).
(10) Deflection values (accumulated) have been measured in all cases at centre of front side of cladding elements.

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3.4.2 Mechanical test

3.4.2.1 Resistance of slots

Mechanical fixing resistance of slots has been tested according to ETAG 034, section 5.4.2.7,
used as EAD. Tests results are indicated in Table 3.
Table 3: Mechanical fixing resistance of slots
Type of Failure load* (kN)
Remarks
specimen F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Fm Fu,5
exlabesa PE®
1.,01 1.11 1.10 1.07 1.22 1.15 1.11 0.94 Deformation or
reinforced slot
breakage of
exlabesa FR® reinforced slot
0.80 0.81 0.83 0.79 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.77
reinforced slot
* Key: F1-6: Individual values. Fm: Mean value. Fu,5: Characteristic value (75% confidence that 95% of test results will be higher than this value).

3.4.3 Subframe

3.4.3.1 Aluminium profiles

According to paragraph 5.4.2.1 of ETAG 034 part 2, used as EAD following Table 4
summarizes main identification data, including those related to mechanical resistance in accordance
to the standard EN 755-2 (11):

Table 4: Mechanical data of aluminium profiles

Effective
Mechanical characteristics (minimum)
moment of E modulus (EN 755-2)
Profile Type Inertia (cm4) (MPa)
Alloy
EN AW
(EN 1999 1-1) Rm Rp 0,2 A A50mm
Ix Iy HBW
(MPa) (MPa) (%) (%)

Extruded Ω-shape 6060 T5

EXL4706: 5,36 13,67 70 .000 ≥ 160 ≥ 120 ≥8 ≥6 60
Wing thickness =2 mm 6063 T5

3.4.3.2 Fixings

For fixings connecting the subframe to the wall (anchors), the mechanical characteristics
(resistance to tension and shear loads) shall be given from an ETA obtained according to the
relevant EAD. The mechanical characteristics (e.g. resistance to tension and shear loads) required
of fixings between profiles/brackets are given in the following Table 5:

Table 5: Mechanical data of fixings

Mechanical properties
Fixed Geometry
Description Class 50 Characteristic Characteristic
elements EN ISO 15480
EN ISO 3506-1 tension load (N) shear load (N)
Hexagon head screw ISO 4017 – M8x80 - 8.8:
Hexagon head screw (also known as DIN 931)
8 80 8.8 23 018 N 25 575 N
class of thread A (metric 8 mm and 80 mm
length) of galvanized steel 8.8
Bracket EXL-
129101 to Washer ISO 7089 -8 200 HV: Flat washer (also
vertical profile known as DIN 125) class A of galvanized steel, 6 -- 8.8 -- --
EXL4706: nominal diameter 8 (int.) hardness 200 HV

Hexagonal nut ISO 4032 M8-8: Hexagonal bolt

(also known as DIN 934) type 1, of galvanized 8 -- 8.8 -- --
steel, thread 8 and quality class 8.8

(11) EN 755-8: Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles - Part 2: Mechanical properties.

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3.4.3.3 Brackets

3.4.3.3.1 Resistance to horizontal load (tension)

Resistance of brackets and their fixings under tension and shear loads was determined by
calculation (12) according to the specifications defined in the annex E of ETAG 034 part 2, used as
EAD. The results are indicated in Tables 6 and 7.
Table 6: Resistance to horizontal load (tension) of brackets
Results
BRACKETS
F1d (daN) Fs(daN) Remarks
(Depth of wing perpendicular to substrate)
∆L=1mm failure
No breakage.
EXL-129101 (50 mm) 320 --
Purposeless

Table 7: Resistance to vertical load (shear) of bracket

Results
BRACKETS
Fr (daN) F1d (daN) F1d (daN) Fs(daN) Remarks
(Depth of wing perpendicular to substrate) ∆L=0,1 mm ∆L=1mm ∆L=3mm failure

Permanent
No breakage.
EXL-129101 (50 mm) 70 115 deformation --
Purposeless
at 2.67 mm

3.4.4 Resistance to horizontal point loads

Both kit configurations have acceptable resistance. Results are shown in Table 8.
Table 8: Resistance of horizontal point loads
Deformation (mm)
After 1
PANEL TYPE Initial loaded After 1 minute Remarks
minute
500 N loaded 500 N
unloaded
No reduction of performances on
exlabesa PE 0.01 8.96 0.01
cladding
No reduction of performances on
exlabesa FR 0.00 9,89 0.008
cladding

3.4.5 Impact resistance

Impact resistances of the most unfavourable configurations were tested and classified
according to the method indicated in section 5.4.4 of ETAG 034 part 1, used as EAD. Results and
use categories obtained are described below in Table 9. In any case, cladding product presented
sharp or cutting edges or surfaces able to cause injury to occupants or people nearby.
Table 9: Impact resistance
No deterioration
1J 0. 5 kg
hard body impact

(superficial damage without cracking)

No deterioration
3J 0.5 kg
(superficial damage without cracking)
No deterioration
10J 1.0 kg
(superficial damage without cracking)

No deterioration
10J 3.0 kg
(superficial damage without cracking)
soft body impact

No deterioration
60J 3.0 kg
(superficial damage without cracking)
No deterioration
300J 50 kg (significant permanent deflection without
cracking)
No deterioration
400J 50 kg
(significant permanent deflection without cracking)
(I)
A zone readily accessible at ground level to the
Use category
public and vulnerable to hard body impacts but
not subjected to abnormally rough use.

(12) Calculation carried out by FEM using COMSOL software (mesh # 3mm), including profiles and complementary elements.

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3.4.6 Resistance to seismic actions
No performance assessed.

3.4.7 Hygrothermal behaviour

This performance is considered as not relevant for ventilated cladding kit based on
discontinuous cladding elements made of thin metallic composite panels.

3.5 Protection against noise (BWR 5)

No performance assessed.

3.6 Energy economy and heat retention (BWR 6)

No performance assessed.

3.7 Sustainable use of natural resources (BWR 7)

No performance assessed.

3.8 Aspects of durability and serviceability

According to § 5.7 of ETAG 034 part I, the assessment of cladding elements (based on
TMCP) was carried out according to EOTA TR 038, and complementary for other according to ETAG
034 part II, both parts used as EAD. The statement of characteristics is summarized below in the
following Tables 10 to 20:

3.8.1 Decay of mechanical resistance after thermal ageing

Table 10: Decay of delamination resistance by peeling test

Mean value of peeling resistance after ageing
PANEL TYPE Remarks
Front sheet Rear sheet
®
exlabesa PE/FR > 75% Initial value > 75% Initial value No cracks, or breakage

3.8.1.1 Decay of mechanical resistance after exposure to water

a) Immersion in boiling water 6 h at 90º C

Table 11: Decay of delamination resistance by peeling test
Mean value of peeling resistance after ageing
PANEL TYPE Remarks
Front sheet Rear sheet
exlabesa® PE/FR > 75% Initial value > 75% Initial value No cracks, or breakage

b) Immersion in water 500 h at 20º C

Table 12: Decay of delamination resistance by peeling test
Mean value of peeling resistance after ageing Mean value of peeling
PANEL TYPE
Front sheet Front sheet resistance after ageing
exlabesa® PE/FR > 75% Initial value > 75% Initial value No cracks, or breakage

3.8.2 Decay of mechanical resistance after exposure to frost

Table 13: Decay of delamination resistance by peeling test

Mean value of peeling resistance after ageing
PANEL TYPE Remarks
Front sheet Rear sheet
®
exlabesa PE/FR > 75% Initial value > 75% Initial value No cracks, or breakage

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3.8.3 Decay of mechanical resistance after exposure to heat

3.8.3.1 Long term exposure to heat (2.500 h. at hot dry air at 80º C)
Table 14: Decay of delamination resistance by peeling test
Mean value of peeling resistance after ageing
PANEL TYPE Remarks
Front sheet Rear sheet
®
exlabesa PE/FR > 75% Initial value > 75% Initial value No cracks, or breakage

3.8.3.2 Short term exposure to heat (1 h. at hot dry air at 80º C)

Table 15: Decay of delamination resistance by peeling test
Mean value of decay of flexural stiffness
PANEL TYPE (Increase of deflection at centre of van) Remarks
Front sheet
No cracks, breakage or
exlabesa® PE/FR < 1.25 x Initial value
delamination

3.8.4 Fatigue

3.8.4.1 Resistance of routed and returned edge of cassette

Table 16: Decay of resistance to pull out pulsating loads
LOAD (N)
Characteristic PANEL TYPE Remarks
Aged characteristic force Fu,5 *
TPB test
No cracks, breakage or
Flexural pull out exlabesa® PE/FR > 75% Initial value*
delamination
pulsating loads
* Key: Fu,5= characteristic value (75% confidence that 95% of the test results will be higher than this value).

3.8.4.2 Resistance of slot of cassette and its fixing device

Table 17: Decay of resistance to pull out pulsating loads
LOAD (N)
Characteristic PANEL TYPE Remarks
Aged characteristic force Fu,5 *
No cracks, breakage or
Reinforced slot exlabesa PE/FR > 75% Initial value*
delamination
* Key: Fu,5:.Characteristic value (75% confidence that 95% of the test results will be higher than this value).

3.8.5 Corrosion
The corrosion resistance of cladding kit is described in the following tables:
3.8.5.1 Corrosion resistance of cladding elements

Table 18: Corrosion resistance of cladding element made of coil coated aluminium
Component
Corrosion resistance
Cladding material Material

exlabesa® PE/FR PVDF 23,1 microns Satisfactory **

** Key: Equivalent to a corrosion resistance index 3 according to EN 1396: Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Coil coated sheet and strip
for general applications. Specifications.

3.8.5.2 Corrosion resistance of subframe elements

Table 19: Corrosion resistance of subframe components made of aluminium profiles

(13)
Kit Type Alloy EN AW Protection Corrosion resistance (Eurocode 9)
Vertical profiles 6063 T6 Raw finished Durability rating: B
Hung up cassettes
Bracket 6063 T6 Raw finished Durability rating: B
Key:
According to chapter 4 Durability of Eurocode 9, under normal atmospheric conditions (e.g. rural, moderate industrial or urban areas),
aluminium alloys profiles as listed above can be used without the need for surface protection to avoid loss of bearing capacity. Please
contact to ETA holder for further information in case of different atmospheric conditions

(13) (Eurocode 9): EN 1999-1-1:2007+A1:2009 Design of aluminium structures. General structural rules. Annex C. Table.C.1. and Table 3.1

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3.8.5.3 Electrochemical compatibility between subframe components:

In severe environments, especially those with a high chloride content, attention must be paid
to the risk of galvanic corrosion. Some form of insulation between aluminium and more noble metals
(e.g. carbon steel, stainless steel, copper) is recommended.

3.9. Retention of bright and colour

The retention of bright and colour has been assessed according to § 4.7 of EOTA TR 038 on
the same types of coil coated aluminium sheets described before. Average results obtained are
summarized in the following table:

Table 20: Retention of bright and colour

UVB & water
Characteristic Commercial ref. Humidity Heat Remarks
1500 h
Retention of bright Gloss AGED Gloss AGED Gloss AGED
Silver metallic Satisfactory
(gloss units) ≥ 0.8 Gloss INI ≥ 0.8 Gloss INI ≥ 0.8 Gloss INI
Retention of colour
Silver metallic -- -- -- Not required
∆E

4. Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (hereinafter AVCP) system

applied, with reference to its legal base

4.1 System of assessment and verification of constancy of performances

According to the decision 2003/640/EC of the European Commission (14) the system of
assessment and verification of constancy of performances (see Annex V to Regulation (EU)
305/2011) given in the following table applies:
Table 21: System AVCP applied

Product(s) Intended use(s) Level(s) or class (es) System (s)

Hung up cassettes kits for external wall claddings All / any 2+

Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción Eduardo Torroja

CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTÍFICAS
c/ Serrano Galvache n. 4. 28033 Madrid.
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On behalf of the Instituto de Ciencias de la Construcción Eduardo Torroja

th
Madrid, 29 June 2018

Marta Castellote Armero

Director

(14) Published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) L226/21 of 10.09.2003. See www.new.eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/direct-access.html)

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 Annex A: General scheme

Fig. 3: General view of an example of Hung up cassettes cladding kit

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Annex B: Complementary physical and mechanical data of cladding kit elements

Table B.1: Physical declared data of cladding components

Panel Material Characteristics Value
Aspect: White
Removable protection film
Thickness (µm): 100
Thickness bi-layer (µm) ≥18
Coating layer (PVDF)
Thickness three-layer(µm) : ≤ 33
External sheet of alloyed Thickness (mm): 0.5
aluminium Linear thermal expansion coefficient (K-1): 23 x 10-6
Core of low density recycled Aspect: Black or dark grey
exlabesa®
polyethylene "PE" Thickness (mm): 3
PE/FR
Core of low density
Aspect: White
polyethylene and mineral FR
Thickness (mm): 3
compounds "FR"
Rear sheet of alloyed Thickness (mm): 0.5
aluminium Linear thermal expansion coefficient (K-1): 23 x 10-6
Coating layer
Thickness (µm): Confidential (Annex C)
(transparent)

Table B.2: Mechanical declared data of cladding material

Panel Material Characteristic Value
E Modulus (MPa) 70.000

Alloyed aluminium sheet EN Tensile strength Rm (MPa) ≥ 140

exlabesa®
AW 3005 H 42 or EN AW 3105
PE/FR
H46 (painted) Yield strength Rp 0,2 (MPa) ≥ 95

Elongation A50 (%) ≥5

exlabesa®
Peeling resistance between sheet (external or rear) and core (N.mm/mm) ASTM D 1781 > 167
PE
®
exlabesa
Peeling resistance between sheet (external or rear) and core (N.mm/mm) ASTM D 1781 > 73
FR

Table B.3: Mechanical and physical data of subestructure

Mechanical characteristics
E Coef.
Component Type Material modulus Rm Rp 0,2 A50mm Thermal
HB
(MPa) (MPa) (MPa) (%) expansion (K-
1
)
Bracket
Extruded Allied aluminium
Vertical 70.000 ≥ 175 ≥ 130 ≥6 23 x 10-6 ≥ 65
profile EN AW 6063 T6
profile

Annex C:

This Annex contains confidential information and is not included in the European Technical
Assessment when that assessment is publicly available.

- C.1. Quality control of components of kits

- C.2. Declaration about dangerous substances.

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