Handmade vs Machine-Made Rockwool Panel
Handmade vs machine-made rockwool panel comparison: thickness sets, width conventions, joints and strengths side by side, from company catalogue facts.
Panel facts at a glance
- Handmade, Type 50: 300–1,180 mm width; 50 mm, customisable to 75 / 100 mm; male-female or centre-aluminium joint.
- Machine-made, 1150 type: 1,150 mm width; 50–150 mm; tongue-and-groove joint.
- Both: rockwool density 60–120 kg/m³ (company catalogue).
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Handmade rockwool panel, Type 50 | Machine-made rockwool panel, 1150 type |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Hand assembly around a galvanised keel frame, with edge wrapping | Continuous automated roll pressing |
| Conventional width | 300–1,180 mm | 1,150 mm |
| Thickness | 50 mm; customisable to 75 / 100 mm | 50–150 mm |
| Density | 60–120 kg/m³ | 60–120 kg/m³ |
| Joint | Male-female, or centre-aluminium | Tongue-and-groove |
| Pre-formed work | Pre-formed conduit routes and pre-cut openings available | Not described as a pre-formed-work route on this site |
| Company-noted strength | Staggered fibre structure; better load-bearing behaviour; clear noise reduction | Fast, uniform tongue-and-groove jointing; catalogue fire, sound, heat and weather benefits |
Which route fits which schedule
Choose handmade when the schedule needs pre-formed openings or conduit routes, a width outside the 1,150 mm convention, or the staggered fibre structure's load-bearing behaviour. Choose machine-made when the schedule is dominated by long straight wall and ceiling runs in the 1,150 mm system, where a tongue-and-groove joint gives the most uniform result. A schedule that mixes both needs should be split by area, with each area assigned its own route, rather than forcing one route onto every wall. The parallel guide in the guides section explains the same comparison in article form.
Send your wall schedule for a handmade-vs-machine rockwool check — Go to the inquiry checklist or email [email protected]. Phone (company public contact): +86 13929918930.