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PPA’s Track-Mounted Operable Walls are the solution to divide space and achieve soundproofing. A system of acoustic panels designed to move independently of each other until fitted together to form a continuous wall, these high-density walls are ideal if you want the flexibility of a wall that can retract when needed.
PPA’s Track-Mounted Operable Partition Walls are the easiest to use in the Australian Market. They are popularly used to divide floor space as needed in classrooms, meeting rooms, medical facilities, retail, offices, and convention centres.
When budget or building permits are a barrier, the next best option is a Wall-Mounted Operable Wall. Available in sliding and folding designs, wall-mounted operable walls are fixed to a wall at one end and operate on wheels. These walls are not sealed from floor to ceiling like the Track-Mounted version and, therefore, cannot achieve soundproofing, but they offer sound dampening alongside the flexibility of dividing space with a wall that can retract as needed.
At PPA, we have strived to become the leading supplier of the highest-quality walls at the most competitive price in the Australian Market. Our commitment to quality and speed means we are continuously delivering orders faster than our competitors without compromising on quality, giving you peace of mind in your project timelines.
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Track Mounted Operable Walls create the freedom to adapt and modify your environment as you desire, by easily dividing space to utilise the functional capacity of any space.
Our operable wall systems offer floor-to-ceiling acoustic coverage delivering a CSIRO-approved rating from 41dW+ through to 50dW+, providing superior soundproof and functionality. All models incorporate a 10mm trim around the perimeter of the frames with a 20mm interlocking profile with a rubber and magnetic seal to provide a completely airtight seal. All PPA Operable Walls come with retractable standalone top and bottom seals, as well as rubber sweep seals for superior acoustics.
This product is highly customisable with an expansive range of finishes and configurations to effectively accommodate a variety of environments and activities, designed to open and close seamlessly for total ease of operation.
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The 90 series is our lightest streamlined model consisting of a 90mm panel profile designed for applications requiring a moderate to high acoustic performance, whilst also being our most affordable solution to acoustically dividing space.
Panel thickness: 90mm
Maximum Panel Width: 1200mm
Minimum Panel Width: 700mm
Acoustic Rating: 41dW+ to 47dW+
Weight Per SQM: 32-39kg
Height Up To: 3000mm
Stacking Configurations Available: Side, Centre, Double-Side, Remote
The 100 series is our premier model designed for environments requiring high acoustic performance and large-scale operable walls.
Panel thickness: 100mm
Maximum Panel Width: 1200mm
Minimum Panel Width: 700mm
Acoustic Rating: 48dW+ to 50dW+
Weight Per SQM: 40-56kg
Height Up To: 6000mm
Stacking Configurations Available: Side, Centre, Double-Side, Remote
The guiding track requires either a steel, concrete or timber beam for the required track work to be fixed.
All proposed fixings will require job-specific calculations from a certifying engineer to confirm the structural beam holds the specified weight of the operable wall, depending on dimensions.
There are 4 different stacking configurations to complement different wall types, applications and storing requirements.
Centre Stacking: This is the most common and simplest stacking system available consisting of a single 4-wheel roller located centrally in the panel. When stacked away the panels will sit horizontally against one end of the vertical track work.
Side Stacking: Each panel is hung with two rollers, allowing for ease of operation as panels are push along aligned with the above track. The panels are stored horizontally to one side at one end of the track in a stacking bay.
Remote Stack: Similar to the side stacking configuration the panels are hung with two rollers, but the panels are stored away from the main track in a remote stacking bay.
Double Side Stacking: Like the side stacking system, this configuration is used for multiple corresponding operable walls operating on the same track work.
Our Operable Wall seal system consists of both top and bottom retractable seals that expand creating contact with both the above track and floor, maintaining our acoustic barrier of 41Rw to 50Rw.
As our operable walls don’t require a track on the floor, these expanding seals operate on an internal jack system, locking the panels into position to ensure lateral stability.
Our track-mounted operable wall systems include an expanding jamb panel. The expanding panel traditionally creates the seal at the stacking bay end of the operable wall with an overlaying telescoping panel with a ballon seal strip that expands to lock the wall into position.
When a full height door is required in the operable wall, an inset pass door is an available option for wall configurations above the height of 2400mm. All doors are complete with a removable handle for enhanced security.
Our operable walls are highly customisable, specially made to suit your desired requirements offering a diverse range of panel finishes. Finish options include Acoustic Fabric, Vinyl, and High Pressure Laminate. The perimeter frame is made using anodised steel, with the option for powder-coating available if required.
If you require a custom variation not listed in our range of finishes, we can actively source it for you. Alternatively, if you have sourced a specified finish yourself, we will fit it to your wall as required.
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Units up to 3.75m high - 5.6m long
Our folding walls are the most flexible of them both, allowing you to open and configure your Operable Wall in any shape or form.
With each panel moving independently, this futureproof design works best if multiple configurations may be needed overtime. It also is more efficient in terms of cost per wall length.
Units up to 3.75m high - 4.6m long
Our sliding or telescoping Operable Wall design only opens in a straight line, but the whole wall can still pivot from the mounting point for added flexibility.
The simplicity of these operable walls comes at the cost of less wall length per dollar spent when compared to a folding design due to the slight overlap between panels.
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| Wall Mounted | Track Mounted | |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Thickness | 50mm | 65 - 100mm |
| Panel Width | 1200mm | 700 - 1200mm |
| Panel Height | 2560 - 3730mm | 2000 - 6000mm |
| Panel weight / STC | System cannot be noise-rated due to gaps around it. This product is sound dampening, not soundproofing. 24kg per panel | 90 Series: Acoustic Rating: 41dW+ to 47dW+ Weight Per SQM: 32-39kg Panel thickness: 90mm 100 Series: Acoustic Rating: 48dW+ to 50dW+ Weight Per SQM: 40-56kg Panel thickness: 100mm |
| Panel Edges | Clear anodised aluminium frames | Clear or powder coated anodised aluminium frame |
| Surface Finishes | Pushpin accepting acoustic fabric finish in cloud grey, charcoal, navy blue, beige, balck, red and green | Acoustic Fabric, Acoustic Panel, High Pressure Laminate, Vinyl, and Whitebaord finishes available |
| Wall Mounted | Track Mounted | |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling track | No | Yes |
| Floor track | No | No |
| Track fixing | No track needed | Timber, concrete or steel |
| Ceiling surface | Doesn't Apply. Wall Mounted operable walls have a 5cm gap between the top of the partition and the ceiling. | ±5mm |
| Floor surface and levels | Flat, even and made of only one material, not where different floor materials join like carpet joining a hard surface. For example, carpet only is ok. | ±5mm |
| Mounting Wall | Wall doesn't need to be structural as the connection is not weight bearing. It only needs to stop lateral movement. | Doesn't apply. |
| Installation provided | DIY | Installation supplied |
| Wall Mounted | Track Mounted | |
|---|---|---|
| STC Performance | Not measured | Rw 36 - 44db |
| Finish NRC | 0.5 | 0.4 - 0.75 |
| Acoustic Seals | None | Retractable top & bottom seals |
| Top Seal (mm)/Pressure (kg) | None | 22.5mm / 35kg |
| Bottom Seal (mm)/Pressure (kg) | None | 22.5mm / 35kg |
| Wall Mounted | Track Mounted | |
|---|---|---|
| Stacking system | Folding or telescoping mechanism | Centre, side or remote stacking |
| Closure system | N/A | Expanding panel with rubber bulb seals |
| Doors | Embedded door available | Embedded or full height door available |
| Wall Mounted | Track Mounted | |
|---|---|---|
| Budget estimation | From $276/m² | From $990/m² |
| Time to installation | 3 - 15 days from date of order | 6 - 8 weeks from date of order |
| Warranty | 3 year product warranty on defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery | 1 year product warranty on defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery |
| Maintenance | Available on request | Available on request |
| Customisations | Material and design customisations available. | Full customisation available |
Need to improve acoustics or divide a large space in two? Our range of hand-built operable walls offer a unique alternative to divide open spaces while keeping them modern and aesthetic. If you need to open the space up again simply stack panels together to close the wall.
Our operable walls are completely customisable and designed in a range of dimensions and finishes that suit the functional criteria of any project and business while doing a brilliant job at dividing your large, open area.
Your best option for "soundproofing" is a track mounted operable wall system. Built floor to ceiling with a higher panel thickness and sealed panel joints, acoustic operable walls are the clear choice for a superior sound rating ranging from 41dW+ to 50dW+.
As a general guide, the sound rating of PPA's 90 Series Track Mounted Operable Wall will deliver acoustic performance between 41dW+ to 45dw+, tested to ensure the sound of normal voices carrying through the wall are reduced to levels barely intelligible. The acoustic performance of PPA's 100 Series Track Mounted Operable Wall will deliver acoustic performance between 45dW+ to 50dw+, whereby loud and raised voices are barely intelligible.
At PPA, we have strived to become the leading supplier of the highest-quality acoustic operable walls at the most competitive price in the Australian Market. Our commitment to quality and speed means we are continuously delivering orders faster than our competitors without compromising on quality, giving you peace of mind in your project timelines. Our current lead time is 4–6 weeks. Installation time depends on the size of your wall and can generally be completed within 1–3 days.
Wall mounted on one side and supported on their own caster wheels, we manufacture our gravity based Operable Walls to roll smoothly with no ceiling or floor track required, making daily operation simple and easy.
By working without ceiling or floor tracks, this range eliminates the need for structural beams and landlord permits if that is a barrier for you.
Teachers, nurses and office managers operate our operable walls on a daily basis in different environments like classrooms, offices, meeting rooms and convention centres, and it is not uncommon that once they've bought and tested one they decide they need some more.
Unlike other systems that are slow and cumbersome to open or close, our operable partitions have been designed with our end users experience in mind as well as to meet stakeholders expectations by giving facility managers a fast alternative to urgent business requirements.
Popular business applications of our Australian made Operable Walls are:
Manufactured in our local factory, our Operable Walls are delivered daily to our customers Australia wide to locations including Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and New Zealand. Get in touch for accurate shipping times or check our delivery page.
We've got you covered. Our team has created a short guide to help you understand the different types of operable wall systems sold in Australia, the differences between these products and which one is the best option for your needs and budget.
If you want to speak with a specialist our customer service team is happy to help you make an informed decision