Lockdown is the acoustical ceiling system
for supervised areas of minimum and medium security correctional facilities.
Lockdown's heavy duty standard module, exposed grid construction makes
possible the cost effective integration of acoustics, lighting, and mechanical systems
in the correctional environment. Cel∙Line
is a cost effective high security acoustical plank system ideal for use in cells,
holding areas, and medium and maximum security day rooms.
Acoustics
Perforated
Lockdown and
Cel∙Line panels, topped with acoustical pads, provide the
ideal acoustical media for correctional facilities. The Lockdown
and Cel∙Line systems
achieve an N.R.C. (Noise Reduction Coefficient) of up to .95, substantially reducing
overall noise levels. Sound reverberation time can be reduced to below 1 second
in most day room configurations utilizing Lockdown or
Cel∙Line ceilings. In areas
where sound transmission is of concern, mineral fiber acoustical panels or steel backer sheets
may be substituted for fiberglass acoustical pads, enabling the
Lockdown or Cel∙Line system to achieve an S.T.C. (Sound Transmission Coefficient) in the range of up to
40 to 44.
Integration
Lockdown's industry standard 2'x2' and 2'x4' grid modules effectively accommodate
the electrical, mechanical, and security systems of today's correctional facilities.
The
Lockdown grid system accepts economical, easy to install Type "G" recessed
lay in security lighting fixtures and HVAC grilles. The installation of the
Lockdown
system creates a tamper resistant plenum space allowing for efficient installation
of mechanical and electrical systems.
Cel∙Line's 12" or 24" wide plank modules integrate with Type "F" 12" wide or 24"
wide recessed security light fixtures available from several leading manufacturers.
If single source responsibility is a design requirement, consider using one of Gordon's Cellite Security Lighting Fixtures with the Cel∙Line system or
our Locklite Security Lighting Fixtures with the Lockdown
Ceiling system. Both
fixture lines have a wide array of lenses, ballast's, housing gauges, and accessories
to achieve your design requirements.
Construction
The Lockdown system is constructed using rugged panels of 18 gauge steel or .040 aluminum
for high humidity areas, extra heavy duty steel grid components, and vertical steel
compression members.
Lockdown's panel design provides a continuous and secure positive
lock between the panel and the grid system without the use of clips or fasteners.
When professionally installed in accordance with the system details,
Lockdown provides
a rigid, tamper and abuse resistant ceiling system that serves as a visual concealment
barrier for supervised correctional interiors.
The Cel∙Line acoustical plank ceiling system is recommended
for inmate rooms and other unsupervised areas where higher levels of security acoustical
performance are required.
Cel∙Line's 12, 14, 16 or 18 gauge stainless steel or aluminum planks are
ship-lapped and side stitched to provide a continuous metal barrier. The
Cel∙Line planks are then secured to matching steel support angles and tees with
Torx security fasteners, or steel rivets. The
Cel∙Line system may also be directly
mounted to the tops of solid filled ceiling height masonry partitions through the
use of concealed channels, thus creating an uninterrupted plenum while delivering
savings in wall construction.
Accessibility
Lockdown and
Cel∙Line security screwed access panels can be located anywhere within
the field of the system, allowing for controlled access to mechanical and electrical
items in the enclosed plenum. Access panels are provided at a minimal up-charge
and
may be installed at any time up to final completion of the ceiling. System compatible
2'x2' hinged, downward-opening, locking access doors are available for
Lockdown and Cel∙Line at additional cost for items requiring repeated access.
Flexibility
Lockdown and
Cel∙Line systems may be used in all of the various buildings throughout
the correctional facility. The tough 18 gauge steel
Lockdown system is a specifier's
favorite for lowering noise levels in day rooms, mezzanine walkways, and areas of
assembly.
Lockdown is also often utilized in health, intake, administrative, and
vocational buildings providing a combination of acoustics, plenum concealment, economy,
and accommodation of mechanical and electrical systems.
Cel∙Line planks provide a combination of security and acoustics for cells,
holding areas, and medium and maximum security day rooms.
An .040" aluminum Lockdown system or a 16 gauge
stainless steel Cel∙Line system
is recommended for food service areas, showers and other spaces where cleanliness,
moisture resistance, security and acoustics are all of concern.
Cost Effectiveness
Lockdown and
Cel∙Line install for a fraction of the cost of comparable acoustical
metal decks and snap-in metal pan systems for security facilities. Furthermore,
costs for mechanical and electrical systems are reduced because of Lockdown's standard
grid modules and secure plenum.
The development of the Lockdown and Cel∙Line systems have had a direct and significant
impact on today's cost of correctional construction. The availability of a secure
and economical suspended ceiling system has helped to allow correctional architects
and engineers to greatly expand the use of pre-fabricated metal buildings and other
applications of steel construction in correctional buildings that have historically
required concrete and masonry construction.
Qualifications
Gordon,
Inc. is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of specialty metal architectural,
acoustical, and security interior systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional
applications, including correctional facilities.
Lockdown,
Cel∙Line, and Cel∙Lock systems have been utilized
successfully in over 6 million square feet of ceiling and wall systems
at more than 480 correctional facilities in 48 states.