DURASHIELD®
is an excellent
construction material
for use in cold
locations.
The foam core panels are
often used in the
construction of small
equipment enclosures
that require extreme
strength and thermal
insulation.
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DURASHIELD®
is a tongue-and-groove
fiberglass pultruded panel comprised of a
pultruded skin over a foam core.
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- Integral Insulation
- Lightweight
- Corrosion Resistant
- Low Electrical & Thermal
Conductivity
- Strong
- Flame Retardant
- Transparent to Electromagnetic
Emissions
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The pultruded fiberglass skin is available in
either an isophthalic polyester or vinyl ester
resin. Both resin systems are flame retardant (UL94
VO). Vinyl ester is utilized in more corrosive
applications. A synthetic surfacing veil is
incorporated into the skin to improve weathering,
corrosion resistance and resistance to degradation
from ultraviolet rays. Resistance to weathering can
be further enhanced by the application of a
polyurethane paint. The core material is rigid
closed-cell urethane foam. The foam core provides an
insulation "R" factor of 7 for the 1" panel and 21
for the 3" panel.
DURASHIELD®
panels are available in 1" x 12" and 3" x 24" sizes.
The panels can be produced in any length that is
practical. Typical lengths would be in the 12' to
32' range.
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DURASHIELD®
panels are designed to be used as walls,
roofs and covers. Typical applications
include:
- Radar, Microwave, Radio and TV
Antenna Enclosures
- Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
- Enclosures of Chemical Processing
Operations
- Buildings for EMI Testing (Computer
Testing)
- Chemical Pit Covers
- Roofs on Wet-End Pulp and Paper
Manufacturing
- Modular Buildings
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DURASHIELD HC™ is a
cost-effective alternative to DURASHIELD®
because the building panel has a
hollow-core. The panel is a sensible choice
for any type of roofing, flooring,
enclosures or screening that does not
require insulation. It is a custom designed
tongue-and-groove building panel for quick
assembly and easy installation in various
applications.
The pultruded panel’s unique hollow core
and intermediate ribs provide extra
stiffness for uses such as decking, cladding
or tank covers. The panels can be bonded
together with standard adhesives and
attached to structural shapes with bolts or
screw fasteners. These standard polyester
panels will not rot, rust or mildew, which
makes them ideal for high moisture
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A synthetic veil is incorporated into the
surface to improve weathering, corrosion and
UV resistance. The standard resin system of
DURASHIELD HC™ is polyester; however, it can
be custom ordered with a vinyl ester resin
for highly corrosive applications. Both
resin systems include flame retardants and
meet the requirements of a Class 1 flame
spread per ASTM E84 and the
self-extinguishing requirements of ASTM
D-635. The panel weighs 3.27lbs/linear ft.
DURASHIELD HC™ is
available in standard 1" x 12" panels. The
panels can be produced in any length that is
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- Lightweight
- Easy to Install
- Rot, Rust and Mildew Resistant
- Low in Conductivity
- Strong
- Flame Retardant
- Low in Maintenance
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DURASHIELD
HC™ panels are designed to be used as walls,
roofs and covers. Typical applications are:
- Cladding
- Decking
- Cellular Enclosures and Screening
- Tank Covers
- Cooling Tower Partition Walls
- Buildings and Enclosures when
Insulation is Not Required
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DURASHIELD®
and DURASHIELD HC™ panels are made for use
with Strongwell's
EXTREN®
line of structural shapes.
EXTREN®
is available in more than 100 standard
shapes. Supporting fiberglass structural
shapes are available for section/base,
corner connections, roof joiners, door
framing and window louvers. Typical
additional supporting shapes are shown
below.
| Use |
1" Panel Supporting
Shapes-Shape Description |
3" DURASHIELD®
Panel Supporting Shapes-Shape
Description |
| Section/Base |
5-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/4" F Section |
Standard EXTREN®
Angle |
| Corner Post |
3-1/2" x 1/4" Custom Corner Post |
Standard EXTREN® Angles Inside &
Outside |
| Door Framing |
1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/4" EXTREN®
Channel |
3-1/2" x 2" x 1/4" EXTREN®
Channel |
| Window Louvers |
1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/4" EXTREN®
Channel |
3-1/2" x 2" x 1/4" EXTREN®
Channel |
| Fasteners |
3/8" dia. FIBREBOLT®
Stainless Steel (optional) |
1/2" dia. FIBREBOLT®
Stainless Steel (optional) |
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