Advantageously connected
SPECTRA M-C Radiant metal ceiling

The SPECTRA M-C radiant ceiling is a water-based radiant ceiling system with high thermal and advanced acoustic effectiveness. The magnetic connection of the activation coil and ceiling panel allows both components to be prefabricated concurrently and delivered separately to the construction site for assembly there. As a result, the manufacturing time for the ceiling as a whole is significantly reduced.

The SPECTRA M coil is ideal for refurbishing buildings in which existing metal ceilings are to be activated at a later stage. Furthermore, the coils can be fitted and hydraulically connected independently of the ceiling panels, meaning that the cooling technology can be installed and commissioned before the surface is finished. This also enables operation of the coils in advance for structural heating.

Thermal comfort according to EN ISO 7730
Building material class: B-s2, d0, EN 13501-1
With EPD certification
High heating & cooling capacity
Advanced sound absorption values (class B)
Ceiling panels and activation coils are connected
using magnetic technology
Tool-free fitting and removal of the coils
Fully recyclable by material type
Existing metal ceilings can be retrofitted with the
SPECTRA M magnetic system
Components can be integrated
Can be combined with AQUILO, VENTAMIC

System combination

+ AQUILO
+ VENTAMIC

Cooling capacity > 75 W/m² (8 K)
Heating capacity > 75 W/m² (15 K)
Sound absorption Class B
Carbon footprint < 50 kg CO₂/m²

Basis for assessment

Cooling capacity

The cooling capacity corresponds to the amount of energy per second removed from the room via heat radiation and convection. It is determined in accredited climate laboratories in accordance with SN EN 14240.

For comparison: the heat emitted by a person in an office via radiation and convection is approx. 70 – 80 W; the heat emitted by a laptop is approx. 20 – 50 W.

Heating capacity

The heating capacity corresponds to the energy per second added to the room via heat radiation and convection. It is determined in accredited climate laboratories in accordance with SN EN 14037.

For comparison: The heat output of a person in an office via radiation and convection is approx. 70 – 80 W, whilst that of a laptop is approx. 20 – 50 W.

Sound absorption

As the largest unobstructed surface in a room, the ceiling is particularly well suited to sound absorption. The sound absorption class is determined in accordance with EN ISO 11654, based on measurements carried out in accordance with EN ISO 354 in accredited laboratories.

It serves as a parameter for acoustic designers to calculate the effect of a product on a room’s reverberation time.

Carbon footprint

The carbon footprint represents the total CO₂ emissions generated throughout a product’s life cycle (from manufacture through to operation and recycling/disposal).

It is calculated by independent institutes and summarised in an ‘Environmental Product Declaration’ (EPD). Barcol-Air is working specifically to reduce the proportion of high-emission materials such as aluminum and other metals.

By way of comparison: the production of 1 kg of aluminum releases approximately 16 kg of CO₂.