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STRUCTURAL SHAPES AND PLATE

Fiberglass Structural Shapes and PlatesEXTREN® is a proprietary combination of fiberglass reinforcements and thermosetting polyester or vinyl ester resin systems. It is produced in more than 100 standard shapes and all shapes have a surface veil to protect against glass fibers penetrating the resin surface in service and to increase corrosion and UV resistance. EXTREN® is offered in three series designed for different environments and applications.

Series 500An all-purpose series utilizing an isophthalic polyester resin system with a UV inhibitor. Colour: Olive Green

Series 525An all-purpose series utilizing a fire retardant isophthalic polyester resin system with a UV inhibitor. Colour: Slate Gray (plus certain handrail and fixed ladder components in yellow)

Series 625A premium series both fire retardant and highly corrosion resistant utilizing a vinyl ester resin system with a UV inhibitor. Colour: Beige

FABRICATING WITH EXTREN®JOINING - EXTREN® can be fastened mechanically with screws, bolts or rivets. FIBREBOLT® fiberglass studs and hex nuts (available from FABCO) can also be used with EXTREN®. EXTREN® can be joined by adhesives. The strongest connections can be made by using a combination of mechanical fasteners with adhesives. Suggested fabrication techniques for EXTREN® are covered in MFG’s EXTREN® Fabrication and Repair Manual.

MATERIAL PREPARATIONEXTREN® shapes and sheet can be sawed, drilled, routed and turned on a lathe or other machine tool. Punching should be limited to thicknesses of 3/16” and under. Carbide or diamond-tipped saw blades and tool bits are recommended for faster speeds and longer tool life. Cut edges should always be sealed. EXTREN® cannot be bent, rolled or pressed, as can steel.

Applications• Wastewater Treatment Plants• Chemical Plants• Pulp and Paper Plants• Greenhouses • Circuit Board Plating • Trade Show Booths • Electrical Switch Gear• Flue Gas Desulferization and

Cooling Tower Components• Offshore Platforms• Structural and miscellaneous

components near salt water• Electrical Equipment Housing• Cable Tray Components

Features• Corrosion Resistant • Low Conductivity -

Thermally and Electrically • Non-Magnetic -

Electromagnetic• Lightweight • High Strength • Dimensional Stability • Low Maintenance

ASTM SPECIFICATIONS • • ASTM D3917 “Standard

Specification for Dimensional Tolerance of Thermosetting Glass-Reinforced Plastic

• Pultruded Shapes”. • • ASTM D3918 “Standard Definition

of Terms Relating to Reinforced Plastic Pultruded Products”.

• • ASTM D3647 “Standard Practice for Classifying Reinforced Plastic Pultruded Shapes According to

• Composition”. • • ASTM D4385 “Standard Practice

for Classifying Visual Defects in Thermosetting Reinforced Plastic

• Pultruded Products”. • LW — Lengthwise PF —

Perpendicular to laminate face• CW — Crosswise N.T. — Not Tested

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PROPERTIES ASTM TEST

METHOD

SERIES UNITS/VALUE

500/525 SHAPES

SERIES 625

SHAPES1/8" 3/16"

- 1/4" 3/8"-

1" 1/8" 3/16"-1/4" 3/8"-1"

500/525 PLATE SERIES 625 PLATE MECHANICAL

Tensile Stress, LW D638 psi 30,000 30,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 Tensile Stress, CW D638 psi 7,000 7,000 7,500 10,000 10,000 7,500 10,000 10,000

Tensile Modulus, LW D638 106 psi 2.5 2.6 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 Tensile Modulus, CW D638 106 psi 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.9 1.4 1 1 1.4

Compressive Stress, LW D695 psi 30,000 30,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 Compressive Stress, CW D695 psi 15,000 16,000 15,500 16,500 20,000 16,500 17,500 17,500

Compressive Modulus, LW D695 106 psi 2.5 2.6 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 Compressive Modulus CW D695 106 psi 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.9 1.4 1 1 1.4

Flexural Stress, LW D790 psi 30,000 30,000 35,000 35,000 30,000 35,000 35,000 30,000 Flexural Stress, CW D790 psi 10,000 10,000 13,000 15,000 18,000 13,000 15,000 18,000

Flexural Modulus, LW D790 106 psi 1.6 1.6 1.8 2 2 1.8 2 2 Flexural Modulus, CW D790 106 psi 0.8 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.4 1 1.1 1.4 Modulus of Elasticity full section 106 psi 2.6 2.8

Modulus of Elasticity: W & I shapes > 4" full section 106 psi 2.5 2.5

Parallel Compressive Shear Stress, LW D3846 psi 3,000 3,000

Shear Modulus, LW — 106 psi 0.425 0.425 Short Beam Shear, LW D2344 psi 4,500 4,500

Bearing Stress, LW D953 psi 30,000 30,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 Poisson's Ratio, LW D3039 in/in 0.33 0.33 0.31 0.31 0.31 0.32 0.32 0.32

Notched Izod Impact, LW D256 ft-lbs/in 25 25 15 10 10 15 10 10 Notched Izod Impact, CW D256 ft-lbs/in 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 PHYSICAL

Barcol Hardness D2583 — 45 45 40 40 40 40 40 40 24 hr Water Absorption D570 % Max 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6

Density D792 lbs/in3 .062-.070

.062-.070

.060-.068

.060-.068

.060-.068

.060-.068

.060-.068

.060-.068

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, LW D696 10-6 in/

in/oF 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4

Thermal Conductivity C177 BTU-in/ft2Hr/oF 4 4

ELECTRICAL Arc Resistance, LW D495 seconds 120 120

Dielectric Strength, LW D149 KV/in 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 Dielectric Strength, PF D149 volts/mil 200 200 200 N.T N.T 250 N.T N.T

FLAMMABILITYFlammability Classification

(1/16") UL 94 VO

Tunnel Test E-84 25 Max NBS Smoke Chamber E-662 650-700 (Typical)

Flammability D635 Self Extinguishing UL Thermal Index Generic 130oC British Fire Test BS 476-7 Class 1

1. This value is determined from full section simple beam bending of EXTREN® structural shapes.2. The shear stress test results will change radically if the notched orientation is altered. The value in this

chart represents the test configuration where the notches are machined parallel to the reinforcing mat. For notches machined perpendicular to the reinforcing mat, this value would be two to three times larger.

3. The Shear Modulus value has been determined from tests with full sections of EXTREN® structural shapes. (See Strongwell’s Strongwell Design Manual for further information.)

4. Value would be 50 if the surfacing veil were not there.5. Plate compressive stress/modulus measured edgewise and flexural stress/modulus measured flatwise.

Values apply to Series 525 and 625.6. Measured as a percentage maximum by weight.7. Span to depth ratio of 3:1; EXTREN® angles will have a minimum value of 4000 psi and the I/W shapes

are tested in the web.8. Typical values because these are shape and composite dependent tests.

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EQUAL LEG ANGLES1 x 1/8

1-1/4 x 3/161-1/2 x 3/161-1/2 x 1/81-1/2 x 1/4

2 x 3/162 x 1/43 x 1/43 x 3/84 x 1/44 x 3/84 x 1/26 x 1/2

1-1/4 x 1/82 x 1/85 x 1/2

6 x 1/4 (Stock S-525)6 x 3/8

Notes:• *USDA approved plate available (non-stocked) in all sizes except 1/4” and 3/8”. EXTREN® plate is

stocked in 4’ x 8’ sheets.• **Thermal cure bars and rods were not designed to be machined.• ***Not necessarily EXTREN® specifications.• Unless otherwise noted, all dimensions are in inches and stocked lengths are 20’ long.• All EXTREN® Series 500 products can be produced to meet NSF potable water standards in minimum mill

run quantities. Only products bearing the NSF logo are certified.

CHANNEL (LADDER RAIL) (Nonstocked items; standard

color orange)1.70 x .100 x 1.100 x .1001.875 x .125 x 1.125 x .1883.150 x .120 x 1.175 x .1203.29 x .128 x 1.180 x .1903.31 x .135 x 1.187 x .2104.0 x .125 x 1.750 x .187

Corner Post3-1/4 x 1/4Curb Angle1 x 1-1/2

1-1/2 x 1-1/22 x 1-1/2

(stocked at Chatfield Division)F-Section

5-1/2 x 1 x 1/46 x 1-1/2 x 1/4

Flat Strips1 x 1/4

2 x 3/16 (Stock Yellow; S-525)2 x 1/43 x 3/16

3 x 1/4 (Stock S-525)3 x 3/8

3 x 1/2 (Stock S-525)4x1/2 (Stock S-525) 6 x 1/4

Flight Channel5-1/2x1/8x2-1/2x3/167-1/8x1/8x2-1/2x3/16

Fluted Tube1 1/4

CHANNELS2 x 9/16 x 1/83 x 7/8 x 1/4

4 x 1-3/8 x 3/164 x 1-1/8 x 1/45 x 1-3/8 x 1/46 x 1-5/8 x 1/4

6 x 1-11/16 x 3/8 (Stock S-525)

8 x 2-3/16 x 1/4 (Stock S-525)

8 x 2-3/16 x 3/810 x2-3/4 x1/2 (24' lg.)

1-1/2 x 1 x 3/161-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/4

(Stock S-625)2 x 7/8 x 1/4

2-5/8 x1/8 x1-1/4 x3/163 x 1 x 3/16

3-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/16 (Stock S-525)

4 x 1-1/16 x 1/85-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 3/16

(Stock S-525)14 x 3-1/2 x 3/4

18 x 2-3/16 x 3/1624 x 3 x .260

I-BEAMS3 x 1-1/2 x 1/4

4 x 2 x 1/48 x 4 x 3/82 x 1 x 1/86 x 3 x 1/4

(Stock S-525)6 x 3 x 3/86 x 4 x 1/48 x 4 x 1/210 x 5 x 3/810 x 5 x 1/2

12 x 6 x 1/2 (Stock S-525, S-625)

18x3/8x4-1/2x1/224x 3/8x 7-1/2x3/4

WIDE FLANGE BEAMS3 x 1/44 x 1/46 x 1/46 x 3/88 x 3/8

10 x 3/8 (32' lg.)2 x 1/88 x 1/210 x 1/212 x 1/2Plate*1/83/161/43/81/23/45/81

ROUND TUBE1 x 1/8

1-1/4 x1/81-1/2 x 1/81-1/2 x1/4

2 x 1/82 x 1/4

2-1/2 x1/43 x 1/4

1-1/4 x3/161-3/4 x1/81-3/4 x 1/42-3/4 x 1/4

3 x 1/83-1/2 x .1403-1/2 x1/2

4 x 1/84 x 1/45 x 1/85 x 1/46 x 1/86 x 1/48 x 3/1610 x3/16

SQUARE TUBE1 x 1/8

1-1/2 x 1/82 x 1/82 x 1/4

2 x1/4 (Yellow; Series 525)

3 x 1/44 x 1/4

1-1/4 x 1/81-1/2 x 1/41-3/4 x 1/81-3/4 x 1/4

2-1/2 x 1/4 (Stock Yellow;S-525)

3 x 1/83 x 3/8

3-1/2 x 1/4 (Stock S-525)4 x 3/86 x 3/8

RECTANGULAR TUBE4 x 1/8 x 2 x 1/42-1/2x 1-5/8x1/8

3-1/4x2-1/2 x .1606-1/2 x 1/4 x 2 x 1/2

7 x 4 x 1/49 x 6 x 5/169 x 6 x 7/16

SQUARE BAR - THERMAL CURE

CLEAR**1/25/83/41

1 1/41 1/2

ROD - THERMAL CURE CLEAR**

1/45/163/81/25/83/4

13/167/81

1 1/81 1/41 1/2

2

CHANNEL3-1/2 x 2 x 7/32

16 x 1/4 x 3 x 1/2

FOAM CORE PLANKS4 x 25 x 26 x 28 x 2

FRAMING ANGLE2 x 2 x 1/4

KICK PLATE4 x 1/2 x 3/16 (Yellow;

S-525)

SQUARE TUBE W/ROUND HOLE

1” sq. with 3/4” round hole

STAIR RISER8 x 1-1/2 x 1/8

SLIDE GUIDE2-1/2 x 2-1/4 x 1/4

(White; S-500)

SQUARE TUBE2 x .156 (Yellow; S-525)

STRUT1-5/8 x 1-5/8 x 5/32

(Gray; S-525)

TOP RAIL2 x 1/4 modified rd. tube

UNEQUAL LEG ANGLES1-3/4 x 1-1/4 x 1/4

Z-SECTION1-1/4 x 2-1/2 x 1/8

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PLATES AND HANDRAILS

Safplate® Fiberglass Gritted PlateSAFPLATE® fiberglass gritted plate, is a tough, corrosion resistant floor plate. SAFPLATE®’s unique combination of pultruded fiberglass plate with an anti-skid grit surface creates a textured solid sheet flooring that is ideal for both wet and dry environments. Used in a variety of applications, such as trench covers to contain vapors and fumes or pedestrian bridge walkways for sure footing, SAFPLATE® provides a long-lasting, maintenance-free alternative to steel plate for severe, corrosive environments. SAFPLATE® is available as solid plate or bonded to DURADEK® or DURAGRID® grating. The standard surface is fine grit. A medium grit or a coarse grit is also available. SAFPLATE® with fine grit is stocked in 4’ x 8’ panels in standard EXTREN® plate thicknesses of 1/8” and 1/4”. Optional plate thicknesses include 3/16”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4” and 1” sizes. Standard SAFPLATE® is Series 525, which is a fiberglass reinforced polyester with fire retardant in a gray colour. Other resin systems and custom colours are available upon request.

Safrail Industrial Fiberglass HandrailsSAFRAIL™ industrial fiberglass handrails are commercial railing systems for stair rails, platform/walkway handrails and guardrails. SAFRAIL™ systems are fabricated from pultruded fiberglass components produced by Strongwell and molded thermoplastic connectors. The railing systems are particularly well-suited to corrosive environments like those found in industrial, chemical and wastewater treatment plants as well as commercial structures with urban and salt air corrosion. SAFRAIL™ fiberglass handrail systems are corrosion resistant, easy to field fabricate, structurally strong, low in thermal conductivity, impact resistant, have low electrical conductivity and are lightweight. SAFRAIL™ systems are the result of more than 40 years of experience in the manufacture, design and fabrication of fiberglass handrail systems. The systems offer the following advantages:

• Ease of Assembly — SAFRAIL™ systems are produced in lightweight standard sections that include both post and rail. Systems can be prefabricated in large sections and shipped to the site or they can also be fabricated and installed on site with simple carpenter tools.

• Internal Connection System — All connections fit flush, resulting in a pleasing, streamlined appearance. The internal connections allow the construction of continuous handrail systems around circular tanks without special fittings.

• Safety Features — SAFRAIL™ systems come in a “safety yellow colour”, feature low electrical conductivity for worker safety and exhibit high strength. Systems meet US federal OSHA standards with a 2:1 factor of safety with a 6-foot (1830mm) maximum post spacing. SAFRAIL™ systems also comply with international standard AFNOR NF E 85-101.

• Low Maintenance — Corrosion resistant fiberglass with molded-in colour will outlast aluminum or steel systems with virtually no maintenance.

• Cost Effective — Fiberglass components and easy-to-assemble design provide savings on labor and maintenance, resulting in long- term savings and elimination of the cost and inconvenience of “downtime for repairs” in plant operations.

SAFRAIL™ industrial systems can be used in guardrail applications where railing is needed to protect the open side of an elevated walkway. SAFRAIL™ systems meet OSHA requirements for a height of 42” (1067mm) from the top of walkway to the top of the guardrail. The OSHA loading requirement for both guardrail and handrail is a 200 pound (890 N) concentrated load at any point or direction on the top rail. Other building codes may require different loading conditions. Moulded-in color plus an optional tough polyurethane coating will outlast aluminum or steel systems and requires virtually no maintenance.

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LADDERS AND BUILDING SYSTEMS

Safrail Fiberglass LaddersSAFRAIL™ fiberglass ladders and ladder cages mounted on the sides of tanks and buildings are a common sight in a wide range of industries. Even in complete immersion applications, fiberglass has outlasted aluminum and steel and required little or no maintenance. SAFRAIL™ ladders are fabricated in a standard 18” (46mm) rung width configuration with 12” (30mm) rung spacings. Various ladder lengths can be produced as practical. Standard SAFRAIL™ ladder and ladder cage systems are designed and fabricated to meet the requirements of OSHA 1910.27. Custom colors and custom designed ladders and access cages can be fabricated upon request. Ladders can be shipped pre-assembled for installation in the field. SAFRAIL™ ladders and ladder cage systems are produced using a premium grade polyester resin system with flame retardant and ultraviolet (UV) inhibitor additives. A vinyl ester resin system is available upon request for additional corrosion resistance. Standard side rails and cages are pigmented OSHA safety yellow. The rungs are a pultruded fiberglass polyester tube with a fluted, non-skid surface.

COMPOSOLITE® is an advanced composite building panel system suitable for major load bearing structural applications. Features of COMPOSOLITE® include Corrosion Resistant, Lightweight, Low Electrical & Thermal Conductivity, Easy To Maintain, Cost Effective, and Easy To Install Interlocking Joints. The modular construction system consists of six interlocking components. The main component is a 3” thick x 24” wide open-ribbed building panel. 3-way and 45° connectors allow the system components to turn corners and facilitate the joining of walls or sides. Toggles lock panels and connectors together securely. For added flexibility, the system also includes a hanger and an end cap. For permanent structures, joints between panels and connectors are bonded during assembly. This uniquely designed system of interlocking components makes it possible to design fiberglass

Composolite® Fiberglass Building System

structures for a broad range of construction applications with an almost unlimited number of configurations.COMPOSOLITE® is available in standard polyester (green), polyester fire retardant (gray) or vinyl ester fire retardant (beige) resin systems. The standard fire retardant resins meet the requirements of Class 1 rating of 25 or less per ASTM E-84 and the self-extinguishing requirements of ASTM D-635. The resin contains a UV inhibitor and the composite includes a surface veil on all exposed surfaces for enhanced corrosion and UV protection. Other resins and colors are available upon request.

Durashield® Foam Core Building PanelsDURASHIELD® is a tongue-and-groove fiberglass pultruded panel comprised of a pultruded skin over a foam core. Features include integral insulation, lightweight corrosion resistance , low electrical & thermal conductivity, strong, flame retardance and transparency to electromagnetic emissions. 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.