Hilux Calcium Silicate Board is made of calcareous and siliceous materials, reinforced with fibres. It is cured under high steam pressure and temperature to provide a stable, strong crystalline structure.
Hilux Calcium Silicate Board is a top-notch, contemporary building material manufactured in Ramco’s two state-of–art plants in the country using the revolutionary HSPC technology, ensuring quality, durability and consistency.
That’s why Hilux is a preferred material among the discerning architect and interior fraternity, and with a wide spectrum of end-users as well.
PLYWOOD : BURNS IN MINUTES
RAMCO HILUX : WITHSTANDS FIRE FOR 4* HOURS
PLYWOOD : DELAMINATES
RAMCO HILUX : DIMENSIONALLY STABLE
PLYWOOD : FOOD FOR TERMITES
RAMCO HILUX : ZERO TERMITES
PLYWOOD : FUNGUS GROWS
RAMCO HILUX : ZERO FUNGUS
PLYWOOD : DESTROYS FOREST
RAMCO HILUX : PRESERVES FOREST
PLYWOOD : EXPENSIVE
RAMCO HILUX : UP TO 60% CHEAPER
PLYWOOD : CHEMICAL EMISSIONS
RAMCO HILUX : NO CHEMICAL EMISSIONS
"Hilux is a superior and economical alternate
to Plywoods for Partitions & Panels"
WHAT CAN YOU BUILD WITH RAMCO HILUX BOARDS
HOW TO USE RAMCO HILUX CALCIUM SILICATE BOARDS
"Amazingly, with all these benefits
Ramco Hilux Partitions cost upto 60% less than Plywood Partitions"
Ramco Industries Ltd is one of the best performing producers of Fibre Cement Sheets in India and has pioneered and introduced the innovative Calcium Silicate Board, the versatile building material, using Japanese technology from the A & A Corporation, Japan.
Located at Keshwana (Rajasthan) and Arakkonam (Tamil Nadu). Ramco Industries’ two world class manufacturing plants have a combined capacity of approx. 120,000 metric tonnes per annum. Hilux boards are composed of a composite matrix of Portland cement and mineral additives reinforced with special grade cellulose fibres.
Fire Resistance
The only 4-hour fire-rated system in India!
- Fire Propagation Index: I=1.2
- Surface Spread of Flame: As per ASTM E 84, the Flame Spread Index - 0 (Class 1)
- Non-Combustible & Non-Ignitable
- The only 4-hour fire-rated system in India!
Sound Insulation
Excellent acoustics with transmission class
between 39 - 56 dB
Thermal Insulation
Minimises heat transfer in buildings, up to 40% energy and cost savings
Luminance
75% light reflectance even on plain boards. Better illumination. Bright ambience
Water Resistance
The only board dimensionally stable after 24-hour soaking in water!
- Fire Propagation Index: I=1.2
- Surface Spread of Flame: As per ASTM E 84, the Flame Spread Index - 0 (Class 1)
- Non-Combustible & Non-Ignitable
- The only 4-hour fire-rated system in India!
Termite Resistance
The only board completely unaffected by termites
Lightweight
Light in weight with superior properties
Workability
Easy to cut. Easy to mount. Easy to install.
Application Features
Cutting
Score-and-snap: It is a fast and efficient way of cutting Hilux boards, detailed as under.
- Scoring is done with hard pointed tool on the face side of the board.
- Position straight edge along the line of the cut.
- Score against straight edge and repeat the action to obtain adequate depth for a clean break.
- Snap upward to achieve break.
- Clean up edges with a rasp file or 60 grade sand paper.
The boards can also be cut with the carpenter’s handsaw. The use of circular saw with Carbide tipped blade is most efficient way of getting neat & clean cutwith speed.
Beveling
Hilux boards can be beveled easily with carpenter’s tools.
Plaining
The edges of the boards can be smoothened by using carpenter’s plainer
Bending
6.0 mm thick boards can be bend to minimum 600mm radius, to make curved linings i.e. curved partitions, false ceilings and wall linings.
Fittings and Fixtures
It is easy and simple to attach different hangings to Hilux boards. Inclined nails can be fixed to the boards itself for light materials. For heavier materials the fastening should be centered on internal stud work or steel or wood frame behind the board, fixed before boarding.
Handling and storage
Hilux boards should be carried on edges, preferably by two persons. The boards should not be carried in flat position. The boards should be stacked horizontally on a flat surface under covered area. Wooden pallets / battens, not more than 400mm apart, can be used to keep the boards away from the moisture from the ground. The boards should be lifted, not dragged. Protect the boards with heavy waterproof covering if stored out side and shift them inside at the earliest possible. If the boards do get damp, they should be dried by standing them at long edge to allow for ventilation. Never install damp boards.
Seamless Finish
Hilux boards can provide seamless finish decorated with most forms of paints, wall papers and laminates.
Screw / Nail-holding
Hilux boards have the capacity to hold nails and screws and do not require any backing frame to hang light weight objects like picture frames.sufficient to hold the tape with the board surface
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Dry Wall Solutions
Ideal for commercial, industrial or residential usage, the Hilux Dry Walls are a boon to architects, offering the best in protection, safety, robustness and versatility. These are easy to install and require virtually no maintenance, thus offering the tremendous twin-benefits of time and cost savings.
Hilux Dry Walls are fire, water and termite resistant, lightweight yet sturdy with high tensile strength and lend themselves to all kinds of finishing and can be decorated with most types of paints, wall papers, ceramic tiles and hard laminates (upto 1 mm thickness).
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Ceiling
With over 50 years of experience of interacting with consumers in the construction and building materials industry, Ramco has garnered a fine understanding of consumer preferences and buying behaviour. This has helped us evolve solutions that cover the entire spectrum of consumer needs.
A ceiling today is not merely a roof above the head – it functions as a statement of material and aesthetic preferences. And encompasses thermal, acoustic, lighting and maintenance facets of the space it covers. That’s why we have conceived of various kinds of ceilings to span varying needs.
Whether it be a fancy new showroom, or a sturdy office interior or a harmonious hospital reception – we offer a variety of ceiling types and aesthetics for you to choose from.
Ramco Hilux would become an integral part of your inside spaces, creating a distinct look and feel, besides offering immense functional benefits
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Hilux for Furniture
The furniture industry is poised for a great shift from tradition.
Wood, Plywood and MDF are now being challenged by a revolutionary green product – Hilux Calcium Silicate Board. It is the new compelling choice as a substitute for wood.
Wood is naturally prone to cracks, rots, splinters, termite and fungal attacks. Hilux is Fire, Water & Termite resistant. Wood simply cannot match these advantages.
Ramco Hilux Calcium Silicate Board can be used for high stress and load bearing furniture without compromising on the aesthetics but adding to durability.
Plus, it lends itself to great finishes
- Wallpaper
- Paint
- Veneer
- Laminates
- Tiles
Applications
- Cabinets and Storage Racks
- Railway Station / Park Benches
- Reception Areas
- Work Stations
- Wall Units
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