Have you ever found yourself in noisy public transportation or underground spaces, constantly bothered by irritating sounds? Or perhaps you've worried about the fire safety performance of building materials? As comfort and safety become central demands in modern construction, an innovative material is providing unprecedented solutions to these challenges.

The Mandolex system , developed by Newkem, is not just an ordinary coating but a groundbreaking acoustic and fireproof engineering material. It ingeniously combines specially selected inorganic fillers with high-performance polymer binders to create an effective panel damping material. This unique composite structure not only suppresses panel vibrations at their source—significantly reducing noise—but also actively absorbs sound waves passing through the Mandolex layer, achieving dual noise reduction.

Vibration is one of the primary sources of noise, particularly in rigid panel structures like metal and plastic, where minor vibrations can amplify into annoying sounds. The Mandolex system significantly improves panel damping coefficients through its precise material formulation and structural design. This means that when panels are subjected to external forces, vibration amplitudes are substantially reduced, and decay rates are markedly accelerated.

Specifically, when tested according to the BS AU 125:1966 standard, Mandolex vibration damping composite materials demonstrate an impressive damping coefficient decay rate of 25 dB/sec (decibels per second) at a coating thickness of 3.1 kg/m². This exceptional performance indicates Mandolex's ability to efficiently convert vibrational energy into heat and dissipate it, fundamentally reducing noise generation. Whether addressing subway car rumbles, elevator echoes, or building facade vibrations under wind pressure, Mandolex provides effective solutions that significantly enhance comfort in both transportation and living spaces.

Beyond its acoustic advantages, the Mandolex system sets a new standard in fire safety. With increasingly stringent building fire regulations, material fire resistance has become a critical factor in project selection.

Mandolex has undergone rigorous fire performance testing, earning a Class 0 rating under BS 476 Part 6:1989 , indicating extremely low flame spread capability during fires. It also meets Class 1 standards per BS 476 Part 7:1997 , meaning slow flame spread. Importantly, Mandolex produces minimal smoke and toxic gas emissions during combustion—a crucial factor for safe evacuation and firefighting that helps minimize secondary hazards.

With its outstanding acoustic and fireproof properties, the Mandolex system demonstrates remarkable versatility across various industries with demanding material requirements.

In transportation , Mandolex proves ideal for tunnels and underground stations where ambient noise is particularly problematic, significantly improving passenger experience. In elevator cabins, it effectively suppresses mechanical vibrations and noise during operation. For trains and ships, Mandolex enhances passenger comfort during long journeys.

In construction , Mandolex serves excellently as an inner layer for rain screen walls, blocking external noise while improving overall fire safety. Its low-smoke, low-toxicity properties make it particularly suitable for high-occupancy spaces like shopping malls, offices, hospitals, and schools.

The system also adapts well to specialty surfaces like glass enamel panels , providing safer, more comfortable applications for these materials.

Another major advantage of the Mandolex system is its installation convenience. As a water-based material, it's environmentally friendly and easy to apply. Large surfaces can be efficiently coated using standard spray equipment, while smaller or complex areas can be hand-applied with a trowel.

Its monolithic characteristic forms a seamless continuous layer that perfectly conforms to complex curves and shapes, ensuring consistent damping and soundproofing performance. This user-friendly feature reduces installation time and costs while minimizing performance issues from improper application.

The Mandolex system is redefining modern construction material standards with its exceptional vibration suppression, effective sound damping, superior fire resistance, and low-smoke toxicity. Addressing longstanding noise problems while providing robust safety assurances, combined with easy installation, Mandolex emerges as the ideal choice for high-quality, safe, and comfortable building projects—bringing innovative reliability to urban spaces, transportation systems, and architectural developments.