About SAS800
An open cell ceiling with square-cell metal tiles laid on a tee grid. The open cells let air, light and sprinkler coverage pass through while still giving a finished ceiling plane, with lift-and-tilt access. Often used in retail, transport and leisure spaces with busy services above.
Key performance
| Reaction to fire (BS EN 13501-1) | A1 - with polyester powder coating finish |
|---|---|
| Durability | Class B in accordance with BS EN 13964:2014) |
| Service life | 40 years plus |
| System weight | 2.5kg/m² (weight based on 600x600mm tiles and all necessary suspension components) |
Source: SAS800 Technical Datasheet T0014E, Jul 2026. Figures quoted exactly from the manufacturer's datasheet; confirm with SAS before specifying.
Acoustic performance
| 250Hz | 500Hz | 1kHz | 2kHz | 4kHz | αw | NRC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | 0.85 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.95 |
Selected rows; full table in the technical datasheet.