Rigitone™ Galaxy

Rigitone Galaxy’s seamless intricate pattern and acoustic performance is universally appealing to provide sound control and an arresting aesthetic in public areas in commercial buildings.

Product Overview

Manufactured by worldwide plasterboard specialist, Saint-Gobain, Rigitone is purpose built to provide exceptional acoustic control with ultimate design freedom. High levels of acoustic absorption are achieved through a combination of perforation patterns and a highly effective black acoustic fabric backing which also prevents dust from the ceiling entering the room and masks the ceiling framework.

Rigitone Galaxy features an irregular scattered pattern consisting of 8mm, 15mm and 20mm round perforations, providing a 10% open area.

Rigitone is also manufactured with Activ’Air technology which has an enduring impact on indoor air quality. The edges of Rigitone boards are square cut and pre-primed for a unique installation method using ready-mixed Rigitone Filler, creating a continuous, seamless finish. The availability of seamless access panels, ensures easy access to the ceiling cavity while maintaining pattern continuity.

Typical Applications

Rigitone perforated plasterboard is typically used as a high performance plasterboard for ceilings in commercial constructions where a high level of acoustic performance is required. This includes applications such as theatres, restaurants, shopping centres and hotel foyers. Whilst perforated plasterboard in predominantly installed in ceilings, it is suitable for use in walls.

The unique installation method allows the product’s perforated pattern to continue uninterrupted, achieved using a specialised compound, accessory kit and primer prior, readying the surface for sanding and painting.

RC Value Summary

Perforated PatternOpen Area %Acoustic FabricPlenum (Air Cavity)
65mm200mm600mm
EmptyBatts**EmptyBatts**EmptyBatts**
12mm Square10%Black0.550.600.550.600.600.65

Bold values in all tables are test report data. Non-bold values are acoustic predictions by PKA Acoustic Consulting. Values are for ceilings only. For wall values please contact DesignLINK. **Batts denotes that 50mm Bradford glasswool batts (14kg/m3) were included in the cavity.

Product Options

Rigitone Galaxy is available in the following size:

Thickness12.5mm 
Widths1200mm
Lengths1960mm

Stockholdings of specific sizes may vary in different regions.

Product Manufacture

Rigitone Galaxy is manufactured for CSR Gyprock by worldwide plasterboard specialist Saint-Gobain.

Product Handling

Transportation and manual handling: Refer to the Gypsum Board Manufacturers of Australia (GBMA) website for recommended OH&S practices.

Storage: Protect plasterboard and cornice from weather and moisture. Avoid products sagging by storing horizontally, supported on a level platform or full-width support members spaced at max. 600mm centres.

Health and Safety

Safety Data Sheets are important documents in the construction industry and assist in the continuing focus on occupational health and safety on and off sites.

Manufacturing Tolerances

Nominal Thickness12.5mm  ± 0.3mm
Nominal Widths1200mm ± 3mm
Nominal Lengths1960mm ± 3mm
Squareness90° ± 1.5mm at 1200mm (short end)

Physical Properties

Nominal Board Weight*10.0kg/m
Fire Hazard: assessed to AS/NZS3837 cone calorimeter testAverage Specific Extinction Area (ASEA)
<250m2/kg
Group Number 1
Report Reference WFRA 45759
CombustibilityIn accordance with BCA Clause C1.12, Gyprock Perforated Plasterboard may be used wherever a non-combustible material is required by the Code.

*Subject to reasonable manufacturing variance.

Perforated Board and Accessories

Gyptone ™ 12mm Square

Enhanced acoustics and style are the hallmarks of Gyptone 12mm Square perforated plasterboard. This superior acoustic solution delivers a grid-format geometric effect plus enhanced air quality thanks to patented Activ’Air technology.

Gyptone ™ 12mm Square Minigrid

Superior acoustics and subtle style make Gyptone 12mm Square Minigrid an intelligent choice to help control reverberation in public spaces with the added benefit of enhanced air quality with patented Activ’Air technology.

Gyptone ™ Slotted Minigrid

Achieve impressive acoustic control with Gyptone Slotted Minigrid. Combining a modern geometric pattern with a 13% open area, Gyptone Slotted Minigrid provides impressive levels of sound attenuation to match its good looks.

Gyptone™ 12mm Hexagon

Enhanced acoustics and style are the hallmarks of Gyptone 12mm Hexagon perforated plasterboard. This superior acoustic solution delivers a grid-format geometric effect plus enhanced air quality thanks to patented Activ’Air technology.

Gyptone™ 12mm Hexagon Longboard

Superior acoustics and subtle style make Gyptone 12mm Hexagon Longboard an intelligent choice to help control reverberation in public spaces with the added benefit of enhanced air quality with patented Activ’Air technology.

Gyptone™ 12mm Square Longboard

Superior acoustics and subtle style make Gyptone 12mm Square Longboard an intelligent choice to help control reverberation in public spaces with the added benefit of enhanced air quality with patented Activ’Air technology.

Gyptone™ 12mm Square Grid

Superior acoustics and subtle style make Gyptone 12mm Square Grid an intelligent choice to help control reverberation in public spaces with the added benefit of enhanced air quality with patented Activ’Air technology.

Gyptone ™ Slotted Longboard

Superior acoustics and subtle style make Gyptone Slotted Longboard an intelligent choice to help control reverberation in public spaces with the added benefit of enhanced air quality with patented Activ’Air technology.

Rigitone™ Matrix 8mm Round

Deliver an aesthetic impact and significantly improve acoustics with Rigitone Matrix 8mm Round. The edge-to-edge pattern layout, unique installation method and benefits of Activ'Air make Rigitone a superior option.

Rigitone™ Astral

Modern seamless design, enhanced acoustic performance and improved air quality thanks to Activ’Air will make Rigitone Astral the star of any project.

Rigitone™ Matrix 12mm Square

With a 23% open area Rigitone Matrix 12mm Square combines exceptional acoustic performance with modern monolithic design thanks to it's edge-to-edge perforation layout and unique installation method.

Rigitone™ Galaxy

Rigitone Galaxy’s seamless intricate pattern and acoustic performance is universally appealing to provide sound control and an arresting aesthetic in public areas in commercial buildings.

Rigitone™ Matrix 12mm Round

With a 18.1% open area, Rigitone Matrix 12mm Round combines superior acoustic performance with modern design, creating the ultimate ceiling solution for commercial applications.

Rigitone™ Matrix 15mm Round

Deliver an aesthetic impact and significantly improve acoustics with Rigitone Matrix 15mm Round. The edge-to-edge pattern layout, unique installation method and benefits of Activ’Air make Rigitone a superior option.

Rigitone ™™ Matrix 8mm Square

With a 19.8% open area Rigitone Matrix 8mm Square combines exceptional acoustic performance with modern monolithic design thanks to it’s edge-to-edge perforation layout and unique installation method.

Rigitone ™ Matrix 10mm Round

Deliver an aesthetic impact and significantly improve acoustics with Rigitone Matrix 10mm Round. The edge-to-edge pattern layout, unique installation method and benefits of Activ’Air make Rigitone a superior option.

Rigitone™ Jointing System

The unique, seamless finish of Rigitone is made possible by the use of a specialised primer, filler and installation tools.

Gyptone ™ Access Panels

To ensure a seamless look Gyptone Access Panels blend almost imperceptibly into the ceiling with a perforation pattern that matches each of the Gyptone boards.

Rigitone™ Access Panels

To maintain an almost seamless look Rigitone Access Panels blend almost imperceptibly into the ceiling with a perforation pattern that matches each of the Rigitone boards.

Our Plasterboard Range

Plasterboard is the most widely used wall and ceiling lining material in Australia.
Made in a continuous manufacturing process, plasterboard consists of a gypsum core encased in a heavy-duty paper liner.

Gyprock PLUS ™

Standard plasterboard doesn’t get better than this – ideal for use on walls and ceilings in residential environments, Gyprock Plus features Optimised Core technology, making it stronger and lighter with significantly improved board handling.

SUPACEIL™

Gyprock Supaceil stands above the rest when it comes to plasterboard in ceilings. Optimised Core technology provides significantly improved strength, handling, and performance in this lightweight 10mm thick plasterboard.

Sensitive

Make a healthy choice with Gyprock Sensitive. This moisture resistant wall and ceiling plasterboard contains powerful antifungal properties to resist mould and mildew making it the ideal choice for wet areas and the homes of asthma and allergy sufferers.

Soundchek ™

Gyprock Soundchek provides sound control worth shouting about. This high density gypsum plasterboard has improved sound transmission properties to help maintain the peace when used in residential and commercial walls and ceilings.

Standard 13mm

This board sets the Standard for commercial applications. Gyprock Standard 13mm works as a general internal wall and ceiling lining in a huge range of commercial applications.

Impactchek ™

Bustling household or commercial environment? Gyprock Impactchek is a high-strength 13mm thick plasterboard with a reinforced core that is an ideal wall lining for high impact areas.

Fyrchek™

Gyprock Fyrchek has been developed to take the heat. Fyrchek’s specially processed glass fibre-reinforced gypsum core makes it ideal for use in fire rated wall and ceiling systems and where improved acoustic performance is required.

Fyrchek™* MR

Gyprock Fyrchek MR combines a fire and acoustic grade board with additional moisture resistance to create the ideal lining for fire rated wall and ceiling systems in wet areas.

ECO8™ Extreme

For internal linings where the highest impact resistance is critical in a multi-attribute board, such as Health Care projects especially Mental Health Facilities, as well as Correctional Facilities, Sporting Facilities, Schools and Hotels.

ECO8™ Complete

Complete by name and Complete by nature: for commercial environments, this ultimate plasterboard is specifically engineered to meet the highest standards across a broad range of performance requirements.

Aquacheck™

In wet areas, Gyprock Aquachek is the ideal lining for walls and ceilings. A 10mm and 13mm thickness is available […]

Shaft Liner MP

Gyprock Shaft Liner MP provides enhanced protection against mould growth for extra peace of mind during the early stages of construction.

Flexible

Designed to impress, Gyprock Flexible 6.5mm plasterboard enables specifiers, designers and installers to easily create curved walls and ceilings and add visual interest to a space.

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