Areas of use

For years now Metawell has proven its worth for interior constructions in cruiseliners, fast ferries and smaller fast or patrol boats (see references). The main applications are:

• wall and column linings
• ceiling elements
• raised floors
• ship furniture

Wall linings The use of big-sized Metawell panels in walls and linings is recommended to create an individual room design of bars, lounges, theatres and discotheques as well as for quickly mountable systems in hat profile constructions or with 'tongue-and-groove' joints. Metawell panels can be produced and processed in almost any length desired so that frequently horizontal joints can be avoided. They can be fixed with traditional systems, which allows for a quick and flexible installation. Metawell panels can be painted, printed or film-coated with the desired decor. Aluflex is the ideal material to make curved parts or parapet linings because it can easily be formed. It has also got good sound attenuation characteristics amd a good resounding conduct.	Main staircase: Wall lining   Theatrium: Special ceiling elements Atrium: Wall lining Wheelhouse: Raised floor
Ceiling elements Thanks to their low weight and their high rigidity even big-sized elements out of Metawell require only a light sub-construction. Installations such as lamps and loud-speakers can frequently be inserted without the need of additional fittings. Metawell panels can not only be used in traditional frame solutions, which can be realized with all kinds of common sub-construction systems, but are also excellenty suited for self-supporting suspended ceiling 'islands' in public areas.
Raised floors Metawell panels are also used for raised floors and platforms in public areas of all kinds of vessels. In view of the stiffness of the panels the distance of the supporting frame can be increased, which reduces both assembly time and cost. For higher requirements regarding the compressive strength (point loads) special panels with a higher compressive strength are available. Technical information regarding the dimensioning of suspended floors can be obtained on request.
Ship furniture Thanks to their good sound attentuation characteristics and their high rigidity Metawell panels have been in use for ship furniture in crew rooms of cruise liners and marine vessels for years.