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Donn® Brand CE™ Acoustical Suspension System

Promote healthy environments with a clean, particulate-free sealed ceiling system.

Overview

Overview

Promote healthy environments with a clean, particulate-free sealed ceiling system.
Donn® Brand CE™ Acoustical Suspension System is an exposed grid system certified for Class 100 clean room environments per Federal Standard 209(e). This suspension system meets the high-recycled content standard and has patented Quick-Release™ cross tees that are easy to remove without tools, decreasing renovation costs.

Main Features

Hold ceiling tiles in place securely at the perimeter with Donn® Brand CE™ Acoustical Suspension System.

  • Grid system with factory-applied closed-cell foam gaskets for controlled-environment rooms
  • G30 hot-dipped galvanized body provides corrosion protection
  • Meets or exceeds all national code requirements, including seismic
  • Supports cleanroom H.E.P.A filters and light
  • ICC-ES evaluated approach to seismic design installations (ICC-ESR-1222).
  • Meets 2010 Guidelines for Health Care Facilities
  • No crevices between suspension system and tile
  • Capable of withstanding cleaning and/or disinfecting chemicals as tested in accordance with ASTM D402
  • White gasket blends with grid and tile
  • Available with High Recycled Content (HRC)

Profile

Donn® Brand  CE™

Donn® Brand CE™

Donn® Brand CE™

Donn® Brand CE™

Edge Compatibility

Square Edge

Square Edge

colors & finishes: Flat White 050

Flat White 050

Tees & Molding

Tees & Molding

What do I need to build this Suspension System?

Tees & Molding
  • KEY:
  • 1) Main Tee
  • 2) Cross Tee
  • 3) Wall Molding

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Main Tees

  • Firecode®
Item Number ASTM Class Length Height Fire Class Seismic IBC Rated Load
4' Hanger Spacing 5' Hanger Spacing 6' Hanger Spacing
DXWCE26 Heavy Duty 12.00 foot 1.50 inch Class A A-F 16 lb./LF 8.5 lb./LF 5 lb./LF
DXCE26 Heavy Duty 12.00 foot 1.64 inch Class A A-F 16 lb./LF 7.3 lb./LF 4.9 lb./LF
DXCE24 Intermediate Duty 12.00 foot 1.64 inch Class A A-C 12 lb./LF 6.1 lb./LF 3.6 lb./LF

Cross Tees

  • Firecode®
Item Number Length Height Fire Class
DXWCE424 4.00 foot 1.50 inch Class A
DXWCE224 2.00 foot 1.50 inch Class A
DXCE424 4.00 foot 1.50 inch Class A
DXCE224 2.00 foot 1.50 inch Class A

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q & a

  • How is the load test data collected for ceiling grid?

    Load data and spans are based on simple span tests in accordance with ASTM C635, with a deflection limitation of L/360.

  • What are the best grids to use in an area that is accessible to moisture?

    The best grids to use in an area accessible to moisture are the Donn® AX™ Acoustical Suspension System or the Donn® ZXLA™ Acoustical Suspension System.

  • How do you remove cross tees without a tool?

    To remove a cross tee, push up on the main tee with your thumbs (where the cross tee is connected) and rotate it until the cross tee pops up and out of the slot.

  • How much force is required to insert a cross tee with a quick release clip?

    It takes 12-14 pounds of force to install a cross tee.

  • What gauge hanger wire is needed to install grid?

    For residential installation 18-gauge wire is required. For commercial installation 12-gauge wire is required.

  • What is the warranty for a system, that uses USG tile and grid together?

    There is a lifetime warranty on any ceiling system that is used in conjunction with our tile and grid. All grid is lifetime when used with USG tile, however not all tile is lifetime when used with USG grid. See complete warranty for details.

  • What is the standard warranty of grid?

  • How is the spacing of wire hangers determined for fire-rated assemblies?

    All systems must be installed and tested in compliance with ASTM C636.

  • When installing grid, what is the minimum clearance needed from the overhead structure?

    Minimum clearance is 4", which allows ceiling tiles to be inserted and removed freely.

  • Which grid is the best grid to use in a Clean Room environment?

    USG Donn® Brand CE™ Acoustical Suspension System is the best grid for a Clean Room environment.

  • How do you take main tees apart without a tool?

    Facing the main tee splice place your left hand near the left side of the splice and right hand near the right side of the splice. Using a shearing motion, push with your left hand and pull with your right hand. This disconnects the main tee splice. Be sure to straighten the end tabs before attempting to reconnect.

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    Call our Technical Support team at 800-874-4968 (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4 pm Central).

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