QuietRock® 530

Key Benefits

5/8” sound damped gypsum panel with added shear and impact resistance
For use in high traffic areas prone to impact and penetration such as schools, hospitals and correctional facilities
Highly reliable sound control that cannot be easily short circuited like resilient channel, even when fixtures are installed
For use in load bearing and non-load bearing assemblies
Outperforms other sound attenuation methods, including multi-layered gypsum panels, resilient channel and soundboard

Product Description : 5/8-Inch Sound-Reducing Drywall with Shear and Impact Resistance

QuietRock® 530 is a 5/8-inch sound-reducing drywall panel engineered to provide high-performance sound control with added shear and impact resistance. Part of the Quiet® family of sound control products, QuietRock 530 is designed for high-traffic residential, commercial, and institutional applications where acoustic performance and durability are priorities.

QuietRock 530 can be used in load-bearing and non-load-bearing assemblies and is ideal for areas prone to impact and penetration, including schools, hospitals, and correctional facilities. The panel installs and finishes like paper-faced gypsum board but requires a saw for cutting. QuietRock 530 is UL Certified for use in several fire-resistance-rated assemblies. QuietRock 530 is also available with radio frequency shielding, see QuietRock 530RF.

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Product Dimensions

TYPE	UL CORE	THICKNESS	WIDTH	LENGTH	EDGE	WEIGHT
QuietRock 530	QR-530	5/8’’	48’’	8’, 9’, 10’,12’	Tapered	2.9 lbs/ft²

¹Length availability may change; other lengths may be available on a special-order basis. Consult with your local QuietRock® representative.

²Represents approximate weight for design and shipping purposes. A more exact weight may be available for your area; consult with your local QuietRock® representative.

Technical Data

Composition	Core: A sheet of steel laminated between two gypsum panels with a proprietary sound damping viscoelastic polymer glue. The gypsum panels are manufactured with naturally occurring gypsum and non-toxic (proprietary) additives. Paper: 100% recycled paper on front, back and long edges
Manufactured	ASTM C1396
Installation	QuietRock System Installation Instructions (510, 530, 545) GA-216 Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products GA-214 - Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products ASTM C840 Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
Shear Tested	ASTM E72 Up to 823 lb/ft average ultimate shear load
Abuse Resistance	ASTM C1629 Soft Body: Level 3 Hard Body: Level 3
Surface Burn	ASTM E84 Class A Flame Spread 10 Smoke Developed 20
Combustibility	ASTM E136 Non-Combustible Gypsum Core
Fire Resistance and Sound Control	The PABCO® Sound Design Guide Sound Design Tool Underwriters Laboratories - UL Product iQ® CKNX R7094 for the latest UL Design Numbers