General
Where specific applications, whether it be extreme concentration of UV or florescent lighting then ensure you advise our technical department to develop a product specifically tailored to meet the required conditions.
Accelerated Weather Testing
It must be noted that accelerated weathering is not the same as natural outdoor weathering but does provide a prediction of colour performance.
Results indicate the following:
- 5 years Champagne/White/Grey (minimal change)
- 2 years Green (minimal change)
- 2 years Black (significant change)
Acoustics
Plaspanel 25 mm thick panels have an S.T.C. rating of 31 dB which is excellent as a sound isolator. Plaspanel performs well in preventing sound from travelling from one source to the other.
- Applications:
- Audio Speaker Boxes
- Engine Enclosures
- Machinery Noise Dampeners
- Roadside Barriers S.T.C. Rating
The higher the S.T.C. rating the better material performs as a sound isolator. A comparison of common materials is as follows:
Material |
Transmission |
Loss dB |
Timber, Fir |
25 mm |
21 |
Plywood |
25 mm |
23 |
Gypsum Board |
12 mm |
17 |
Concrete Block, Hollow Core |
100 mm |
30 |
Brick |
100 mm |
33 |
Plaspanel |
25 mm |
31 |
Plaspanel reflects sound rather than absorbing sound, showing similar characteristics as brick and concrete.