TUFFAK polycarbonate sheet for high performance architectural glazing TUFFAK 15 and TUFFAK AR sheet offer long term performance for abrasion and UV resistance... Choose the right TUFFAK sheet for lasting durability and aesthetics in exterior or interior glazing applications Up to twice the abrasion and weathering resistance of other polycarbonate glazing 15-year limited product warranty against breakage yellowing and loss of light transmission Protects against vandalism forced entry or attacks 14.0 Uncoated Polycarbonate 12.0 Yellowness Index TUFFAK 15 sheet for vertical architectural glazing Weathering Behavior of TUFFAK 15 in Vertical Orientation 10.0 Competitive Coated PC 8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 TUFFAK 15 0.0 -2.0 Excellent impact resistance Available in a range of standard glazing tints 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Years 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Based upon Xenon WOM accelerated weathering for UV dose at mid-latitude location Eliminates bars and wire mesh often required with glass Glazed with standard materials and framing Weathering Behavior of TUFFAK AR in Vertical Orientation Yellowness Index 12.0 Uncoated polycarbonate 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 TUFFAK AR 2.0 0.0 0 1.4 2.1 2.8 3.5 5.4 6 7.1 Years Based upon Xenon WOM accelerated weathering for UV dose at mid-latitude location Impact Resistance Total Energy ftlbs 50 47 40 30 20 10 0 5 0.5 2 Glass Acrylic IMA TUFFAK 15 Instrumented Impact per ASTM D 3763 sample thickness 0.125 nominal Abrasion Resistance 30 30 Delta Haze 25 20 15 10 5 0 2 0.6 2 Glass TUFFAK 15 TUFFAK AR Uncoated PC Taber Abrasion per ASTM D 1044 100 cycles using CS-10F wheels at 500 g load High impact strength resists breakage enhances security TUFFAK AR abrasion resistant sheet for high traffic interiors Superior toughness for increased security Exceptional level of abrasion and mar resistance to withstand routine abuse and cleaning Easy removal of graffiti from billboard and signage covers Ideal for interior partitions entry areas stair railings and clean r
ooms Glass door is protected with bars windows are TUFFAK polycarbonate sheet Chemical Resistance Chemical Tested Resistance Time Acetone Ammonia 10 concentration Antifreeze 5050 Benzene Bleach Clorox concentrated Chloroform Denatured Alcohol Di 2-ethylhexyl phthalate Diesel Oil Isopropyl Alcohol IPA Kerosene Methyl Alcohol Methyl Butyl Ketone Methyl Ethyl Ketone Methylene Chloride Naphthalene 1-bromoPotassium Hydroxide - Lye 10 Sodium Hydroxide 10 Toluene Turpentine Unleaded Gasoline 87 Octane Vinegar Xylene Acids Hydrochloric Acid 20 Nitric Acid 20 Sulfuric Acid 20 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs Tested in accordance to ASTM D 1308-02 Always keep hazardous chemicals away from uncoated edge of TUFFAK polycarbonate Glazing Materials Comparison Property Polycarbonate Acrylic Glass No Break 1.75 ftlbs 0.7 ftlbs Fabrication on-site Yes Yes No Sheet Weight 0.125 0.78 lbft Impact Resistance Drop Ball Test 0.5 lb Thermal Expansion Rate Shading Coefficient 0.236 clear sheet U Factor Summer 0.236 U Factor Winter 0.236 2 0.75 lbft 2 1.60 lbsft2 3.75 x 10 -5 ininF 4.10 x 10 -5 ininF 5.0 x 10 -6 ininF 0.97 1.01 1.03 0.85 BTUhrft 2F 0.92 BTUhrft 2F 0.83 BTUhrft 2F 0.91 BTUhrft 2F 0.92 BTUhrft 2F 1.02 BTUhrft 2F Regulatory code compliance and certifications ANSI Z97.1-2009 2015 American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test Class A Unlimited CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category I and Category II Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials Florida Building Code 2017 6th Ed. High Velocity Hurricane Zone Classified Miami-Dade NOA NOA ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-2728 UL 94 Flammability File E351891 UL 972 Burglary Resistant File BP2126 3 TUFFAK UV sheet for overhead glazing provides long term UV and impact resistance Provides lasting protection for entr
ance canopies covered pedestrian walkways shelters sky lights and transportation terminals 10-year limited product warranty Cut and cold form on-site for cost effective installation versus preformed glass Cold bend to tight radii versus acrylic for more design versatility HD prismatic and smooth pattern optimized to diffuse and distribute light while maintaining high light transmission and reducing glare Proprietary UV cap for enhanced UV resistance Can be draped and thermoformed for contoured applications Approximately 60 times stronger than acrylic and 15 times stronger than impact modified acrylic Building code compliance www.plaskolite.com Applications Awnings skylights entryway canopies barrel vaults glazed archways covered pedestrian walkways transom windows wall panel glazing and sloped vertical and curved glazing UV Weather Resistance 8 YI-Yellowness Index 7 6 Uncoated Polycarbonate 5 4 TUFFAK UV Polycarbonate Sheet 3 2 1 Acrylic 0 Years Visible yellowness at 8 or greater Impact Resistance Total Energy ftlbs 50 47 40 30 20 10 0 0.5 2 Glass Acrylic 5 IMA TUFFAK UV Instrumented Impact per ASTM D 3763 sample thickness 0.125 nominal 4 weatherability and toughness Regulatory code compliance and certifications ANSI Z97.1-2009 2015 American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test Class A Unlimited Florida Building Code 2017 6th Ed. High Velocity Hurricane Zone Classified Miami-Dade NOA NOA Hail Impact Resistance FM 4431 Class 4 Severe Rating Pass IBC 2012 Rating for Horizontal Burn Rate ASTM D635-10 CC1 IBC 2012 Self Ignition Greater than 650F ASTM D1929-13a Pass UL 972 Burglary Resistant File BP2126 5 TUFFAK SK family of products Daylighting is the use of smart skylights to distribute natural sunlight into a single story building and significantly reduce the need for electrical lighting. In response to a market demand to improve daylighting Covestro has engineered the TUFF
AK SK polycarbonate sheet family of products to meet the varied but strict design requirements of smart skylights. These products are designed to support energy efficient buildings Table 1. Table 1 TUFFAK SK family Product UV-Cap High Diffusion Solar Heat Gain Control TUFFAK SK TUFFAK SK1 4 4 4 4 4 TUFFAK SK1 HD TUFFAK SK1 CC TUFFAK SK products are available in smooth or prismatic patterns. TUFFAK SK and TUFFAK SK1 are available in clear or white depending on aesthetic and design preferences. TUFFAK SK1 HD is available only in translucent white whereas TUFFAK SK1 CC is available in a transparent but slightly blue tint. 6 TUFFAK SK TUFFAK SK is often used as an inner sheet of a skylight system protected from UV exposure by an outer cover of TUFFAK SK 1 UV-enhanced sheet Figure 1. TUFFAK SK1 TUFFAK SK1 is produced with a UV-resistant cap layer which allows this product to be used in applications directly exposed to sunlight. TUFFAK SK1 HD TUFFAK SK1 HD polycarbonate sheet combines high light transmission and excellent light diffusion characteristics with a weatherable UV cap layer in a single product. Sunlight is uniformly dispersed without annoying hot spots but balanced to maximize light transmission. TUFFAK SK1 CC TUFFAK SK1 CC is infrared radiation IR absorbing and thus allows the high transmission of visible light while significantly reducing solar heat gain. Thermal management through solar heat gain control can significantly reduce air conditioning requirements in warm and hot climates. Figure 1 Non-planar skylight SK1 SK Triple layer silicon or urethane seal Insulated thermal break Curb seal tape Safety security guard Weather sweep Extruded aluminum frames Skylight fasteners NET O.D. frame clearance TUFFAK SK Toughness Skylight toughness is an important roof safety feature to resist skylight breakage from hail and accidental falls by roof workers. When compared to acrylic and glass TUFFAK SK family of products are much tougher as indicated by impact
resistance Figure 2. 8 50 7 47 40 30 20 10 0 0.5 2 Glass Acrylic YI-Yellowness Index Total Energy ftlbs Figure 2 Impact Resistance Comparison Impact Resistance 6 5 4 3 TUFFAK SK Instrumented Impact per ASTM D 3763 sample thickness 0.125 nominal Smooth Surface - No Pattern Uncoated Polycarbonate TUFFAK SK Polycarbonate Sheet 2 1 5 IMA UV Weather Resistance 0 Acrylic Years Visible yellowness at 8 or greater Regulatory code compliance and certifications ANSI Z97.1-2009 2015 American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test Class A Unlimited Florida Building Code 2017 6th Ed. High Velocity Hurricane Zone Classified Miami-Dade NOA NOA Hail Impact Resistance FM 4431 Class 4 Severe Rating Pass IBC 2012 Rating for Horizontal Burn Rate ASTM D635-10 CC1 IBC 2012 Self Ignition Greater than 650F ASTM D1929-13a Pass UL 972 Burglary Resistant File BP2126 7 Hygard CG and Hygard BR withstands extreme threats with no compromises to performance Hygard CG institutional and correctional facility containment laminates Three levels of protection proven to resist the most rigorous physical attack Meets or exceeds standard containment test agency standards Hard-coat surface technology resists weathering abrasion and graffiti Hygard BR bullet resistant laminate Four levels of protection against multiple threat types Hygard MS 1250 multi-shot protection Multi-shot resistance against 9 mm submachine gun UL Level 6 listed UL 752 Level 6 Hard-coated surface technology resists weathering abrasion and graffiti High speed multi-shot 9 mm uzi Hard-coated surface technology resists weathering and abrasion Security Tests Product Ratings Overview Forced Entry Test Ratings Ballistics Tests Ratings Product Gauge ASTM F 1233 ASTM F 1915 HPW HPW UL 752 Inches Class Achieved Security Grade TP-0500 TP-0500 Level Level Level AR .500 2.0 BP 1.4 C 3 I CG 375 .390 2.8 BP 1.4 C 3 I CG 500 .530 3.2 BP 1.4 C 1
I A CG 750 .780 3.5 BP 1 II B NIJ 0108 Level BR 750 .780 B 1 BR 1000 1.05 5 BP 2.4 C 1 IV 2 BR 1250 1.30 5.0 BP 2.5 C 1 IV 3 MS 1250 1.30 6 II IIIA BP - Body Passage C - Contraband As with any security glazing performance of HYGARD products is based on use in appropriate framing systems. For information on glazing system suppliers and full details on performance test results and agency listings visit www.plaskolite.com. 8 TUFFAK AR and Hygard polycarbonate deliver an added layer of intrusion resistant security Plaskolites TUFFAK AR glazing addresses todays security challenges. A solution was developed with scalable protection levels to maintain security without compromising appealing architecture and ease of visitor access. Special Features Security ratings for AR 0.500 TUFFAK and Hygard products are approximately 50 lighter than laminated glass of the same thickness and feature a hard coat that resists abrasion chemical and graffiti attack Forced Entry Containment Exterior solutions have been tested to meet Floridas High Velocity Hurricane Test Standards ASTM F 1915 Grade 3 ASTM F 1233 Class 2.0 Body Passage ASTM F 1233 Class 1.4 Contraband Passage H.P. White TP 0500 Level 1 Sequence 8 TUFFAK AR and Hygard polycarbonate products are virtually transparent. Unlike glass-clad products Hygard laminates resist spalling and white-out after repeated high force impacts leaving a clear line of sight. Security with TUFFAK and Hygard sheets is aesthetically pleasing and tested to ASTM Standards. Rigorous testing ensures the facility doors meet the demands of high-cycle and high abuse environments. 9 Glazing guidelines for Hygard Frame design Cutting and drilling recommendations Select a metal frame that matches the same level of security-rated protection as the specified Hygard laminate. Use only sharp cutters Corner design Drill holes off sheet edge by distance at least 2 times diameter of hole Mitered corners require added bracing. Attach metal
angle bracing at the corners to strengthen the overall frame. For optimal frame design use a continuous metal extrusion. Metal Angle Bracing Drill holes slightly oversized Countersink is not recommended counter-bore is acceptable in heavy gauge sheet Countersink and counter-bore is not recommended for Hygard laminates As cooling medium use forced air not cutting fluids Do not allow material to overheat Cut edges must be smooth sand coarse surfaces and chatter marks NO YES Product performance relies heavily on the method of attachment the assembly and the potential for thermal expansion. Leave masking on product during fabrication remove soon after installation Use cleaners compatible with polycarbonate. If unsure consult with manufacturer before use Glazing recommendations Contraction Expansion Frame system must meet or exceed Hygard laminate ballistic rating Hygard laminate dimension must allow for at least 1 inch edge engagement Rabbet Depth Use only gaskets tapes and sealants compatiblewith polycarbonate Edge Engagement Use setting block strips of polycarbonate EPDM neoprene or Santoprene synthetic rubber Hygard laminate Remove protective masking soon after completing the installation as prolonged exposure to the outdoors will degrade the film making it difficult or impossible to remove Santoprene is a registered trademark of Exxon Mobil Corporation TUFFAK and Hygard recommended sealants gaskets and tapes Product Type Product Name Manufacturer Silicone Dow 795 Dow-Corning Corp Midland MI 800 346-9882 Dow 999 Silicone SilPruf Momentive Performance Materials Waterford NY 877 943-7325 Multisil Silicone Spectrem 2 Tremco Columbus OH 800 321-7906 Proglaze SSG Gasket EPDM 6070D Tremco Columbus OH 800 321-6357 Tape 440 Tremco Beechwood OH 800 321-7906 SGT 900 GasketTape Norrene Foam Norton Company Granville NY 518 642-2200 V-2100 Urethane Butyl Tape SM5601 Schnee-Morehead Irving TX 800 878-7876 SM5700 Vent Tape G Series
Top Edge AD 3400 Series Bottom Edge ITP 410 757-5040 Many other glazing materials are commercially available which are compatible with TUFFAK polycarbonate sheet. Please contact those manufacturers for their 10 recommended products. Norrene is a registered trademark of Norton Company Glazing guidelines for TUFFAK sheet TUFFAK polycarbonate sheet can be installed using wet caulking type sealant or dry gasket type glazing systems. TUFFAK sheet can be glazed as a single layer as two layers for added thermal insulation or over-glazed for increased security to an existing window. Comparative expansion rates General recommendations Match the metal framing typically aluminum or steel to the application requirements such as the wind load or ballistics Engage all sheet edges in the frame Material InchInchF TUFFAK Glass Aluminum Steel 0.0000375 0.0000050 0.0000129 0.0000063 Example calculation rabbet depth for a 48-inch sheet length and 70 temperature change Ensure the rabbet depth is sufficient for edge engagement as well as thermal expansion or contraction Calculation of ExpansionContraction Use gaskets sealants and tapes compatible with polycarbonate that have adequate elongation capability contact the manufacturer of the product if unsure 0.0000375 x sheet dimension inches x temperature change Note that fastening with bolts through the glazing should only be used when unavoidable the design needs to be reviewed to ensure thermal movement will not be restricted Rabbet depth Edge engagement Expansion Contraction 0.56 0.26 0.82 48 expansion 0.0000375 x 48 x 70 degrees 0.13 48 contraction 0.0000375 x 48 x 70 degrees 0.13 Note that a sash intended for glass is unlikely to have enough rabbet depth particularly for windows larger than 36 inches in one dimension Use dry glazing with EPDM or neoprene gaskets for large windows greater than 24 inches sealants specifically designed with high elongation may also be a consideration Peel back the masking only around the
perimeter of the sheet prior to installation to protect from damage. Remove the remaining masking once the installation is complete. Do not leave the masking on the sheet for an extended period. Contraction Expansion Rabbet Depth Edge Engagement Use isopropyl alcohol or VMP naphtha and a soft cloth for cleaning during installation Refer to the TUFFAK sheet cleaning guideline for recommended practices and products Thermal expansion allowance The coefficient of linear thermal expansion of TUFFAK sheet is much greater than framing materials such as aluminum and steel see table for comparisons. The window design needs to accommodate for adequate expansion room to allow for free movement of the sheet to avoid unsightly sheet bowing and optical distortion. A general guideline is to allow 116 inch expansioncontraction per foot of sheet in both the length and width directions. Expansion 130F Installation 60F Contraction -10F TUFFAK laminate Sheet edge engagement thermal expansion and rabbet depth table Sheet size 24 36 48 60 Expansion Contraction 18 316 14 516 Edge engagement 38 12 916 34 Rabbet depth 12 1116 1316 1-116 Design pressure Hurricane category MPH 1 2 3 4 63 74-95 96-110 111-129 130-156 10 PSF 20 30 40 50 63 MPH 88 108 125 140 11 These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith but without guarantee as conditions and methods of use are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale. 2018 PLASKOLITE LLC 082018 TUFFAK and Hygard are registered trademarks of Plaskolite LLC BRO001
