Professional Documents
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U . S. A.
Index
Introduction: Group Harwal
P2
P3
P 4/5
P6
P 7/8
P 9/17
Fabrication Guidelines
P 18
P 19
Technical Specifications
P 20
Standard Guarantee
P 21
Ireland
USA
UK
UAE
UAE
NETHERLANDS
ARMENIA
UAE
INTERPOLYMER
UAE
ENGINEERING
UAE - RUSSIA
UAE
ARMENIA
UAE
UAE
ARMENIA
USA
GERMANY
ARMENIA
INTERPLAST
innovatio n
is
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Interplast was established in 1981 to manufacture PVC compounds and over the
years has developed an extensive range of compounds for different applications
such as sidings, pipe ttings, cable insulation, sheathing, containers, rigid and
exible proles as well as clear tubing. In 1983, Interplast diversied into nished
products with the introduction of DECODUCT Electrical Cable Management
Systems.
cu lt u re. . .
Starting with UPVC Conduits, Trunking and Fittings, Interplast has since added
many new products to its electrical range. Major additions were Underground
Cable Protection Systems and a range of wiring devices marketed under the
tradenames of INTERGARD and EDISON respectively and a full range of metal
trunking and cable trays complete with accessories in co-operation with its sister
company TSSC.
Having realized that further diversification was needed to fulfill the companys
growth strategy, it expanded into flexible packaging and thermoformed products
for the food industry. These products are marketed under the trade names of
DECOPACK and DECOFORM.
Within its DECOPACK range, the company developed unique products such as
plastic and paper luxury shopping bags as well as multi layer lm for various
applications. To serve its growing European customer base, Interplast
established Interplast UK in the United Kingdom, followed by the opening of
Interplasts ofce in Paris, France.
Introduction
The Building Materials Division is providing innovative products for the
continuously expanding construction industry in the middle east. This
divisions primary goal is to develop & manufacture quality products required
for the modern building architecture.
Polymers INC, U.S.A. ALUPEX , is the next generation solution for all types
of cladding and building surfaces. It is a unique and versatile cladding material
used in enhancing new trends of modern architecture.
ALUPEX is manufactured with state-of-the-art technology of multi-layer extrusion lamination where two skins of non-corrosive special grade
ALUMINIUM metal sheets are bonded on to the non-toxic Polyethylene thermoplastic or a fire retardant mineral core to form a sandwich panel.
The external skin surface is available in various finishes and colours made from fluoropolymer (PVDF) paint coatings.
Our in-house coating facility, equipped with advanced three-roller reversal precision coating machinery, is supported by a leading Europeon
paint manufacturer. The external surface is further protected by an easy-to-peel protective film. The internal skin surface is supplied with a
non-corrosive service coating to further enhance its protection from cement or galvanic corrosion after installation.
A fully integrated manufacturing facility with state-of-the-art coil coating facility and In-house testing laboratory is providing quality products
designed to meet the harsh weather conditions of the Gulf region.
This product range of composite panels is lighter and superior in strength-to-weight ratio, suitable for
day-to-day use for external and internal wall claddings in modern architectural buildings to create
attractive & durable finishes with low maintenance.
This range is manufactured using a thermoplastic polyethylene core conforming to CLASS 1 (BS 476)
fire rating of British Standard and high performance Aluminium Alloys to ensure faster and easy
fabrication methods.
The external Aluminium surface of panels is coated with superior PVDF (Poly Vinylidene Difluoride)
paints to maintain consistent decorative finish of the building surface over extended period of time
even in harsh Gulf weather conditions.
Panel Thickness:
3 mm, 4 mm & 6 mm
0.5 mm
0.5, 0.4 mm
0.5 mm
0.5, 0.4 mm
A unique and revolutionary STONE finish Aluminium Composite Panels manufactured using latest coil coating technology . The top skin of
Aluminium is coated repeatedly with different colour patterns in PVDF, Polyester and Polyurethane to achieve a naturally look-alike marble,
granite and other stone patterns. The high gloss and consistent colour strengths are maintained by high temperature drying (up to 255C). An
additional topcoat of clear PVDF is used to maintain extended weathering performance for external cladding applications.
These look-alike stone skins are then subjected to conventional high-pressure extrusion lamination process to manufacture ALUPEX TONE
composite panels. There are various granite and marble finishes available identical to natural stones with higher strength-to weight ratio.
These panels are the best alternative to conventionally heavy granite & marble tiles.
3, 4 mm
0.5 mm
AX 37083
Coffee Brown
AX 37052
Colonial Cream
AX 37128
Imperial Red
AX 37251
Rosy Red
5
AX 37125
Tan Red
AX 37333
Black Sapphire
Applications
Advantages
Performance with lightness: A proven strength-to-weight ratio surpassing the solid Aluminium, steel or concrete material.
Surface with choice and longevity: Coated with specially formulated uoropolymer (PVDF) based paints in variety of colours &
decorative nishes and a life expectancy of upto 20 years.
High tolerance with elegance & beauty: A reliable surface performance to withstand extreme and harsh weather conditions of
the Gulf and of coastal areas to maintain its elegance and beauty.
Durability with consistency: Manufactured with a corrosion resistant system to provide durability against temperature uctuations,
moisture, chemicals and ultra violet exposures.
Quality with condence: High quality ensures atness without distortion, surface smoothness without deection, extra peel-off
resistance and high impact strength.
Saving energy for a healthier environment: Helps in generating a pseudo-insulation and barrier to reduce the heat and sound
transmission losses.
Easy installation and economical option: Can be formed in any shape, angle or curve with ordinary metal and wood working
machinery and can be installed using conventional accessories
PROPERTIES
ALUPEX
4mm thick
Aluminium
3 mm thick
Steel
1.5mm thick
Granite
30mm thick
Weight (kg/m2)
5.40
7.93
11.44
81
25
15
structure based
Heat Transmission
Coefcient (kcal/m2h C)
5.14
6.4
7.3
structure based
Flatness
excellent
average
average
good
Weathering
excellent
average
average
good
Fabrication
easy
difficult
difficult
not possible
Maintenance
low
high
high
average
Installation
easy
extra care
difficult
difficult
Fire Properties
good
average
good
excellent
Large
Medium
Medium
not so large
Panel Size
Handling
easy
not so easy
not so easy
difficult
Overall Cost
low
high
high
very high
Ireland
UK
USA
UAE
UK
Project Approvals
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15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
23)
24)
25)
Mimar Emirates
Elit Consultants
QHC Architects and Engineers
Badri & Bensouda Consultants
Archon Group
CAB Consultants
Al Ajmi Engineering Consultants
Bu Humaid Engineering Consultants
Meecon ME
Al Asri Engineering Consultants
Arex Consultants
Emirates Design Consortium
Project Approvals
Project: Iris Bay
Consultant: WS Atkins & Partners Overseas
Project: Skycourts
Consultant: Lacasa Engineering Consultants
10
Completed Projects
Project: Dubai Sports City
Consultant:
QHC Architects & Engineers
UAE
UAE
Project: Dubai Sports City
Consultant:
QHC Architects & Engineers
UAE
Consultant:
QHC Architects & Engineers
UAE
11
Completed Projects
Consultant:
Adnan Saffarini Eng. Consultants
Consultant:
Mazaya Eng. Consultants
UAE
Consultant:
Mazaya Eng. Consultants
UAE
UAE
12
Completed Projects
Consultant:
Al Nahda Eng. Consultants
UAE
Contractor:
Tiger Contracting Company
UAE
UAE
13
Completed Projects
Consultant:
Gulf International Consultants
IRAN
UAE
Consultant:
Horizon Eng. Consultants
IRAN
Consultant:
LEO Eng. Consultants
UAE
14
UAE
Completed Projects
Consultant:
Nutek Engineers & Architects
Consultant:
Mimar Emirates
UAE
UAE
Consultant:
Elit Consultants
UAE
15
Completed Projects
Consultant:
Al Ajmi Eng. Consultants
Consultant:
Emirates Design Consortium
UAE
UAE
Consultant:
Meecon Middle East
Consultant:
Gulf International Consultants
UAE
UAE
16
Completed Projects
Consultant:
Badri & Bensouda Eng. Consultants
Consultant:
Archon Group
UAE
UAE
UAE
Consultant:
CAB Consultants
Consultant:
Bu Humaid Eng. Consultants
UAE
UAE
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Fabrication Guidelines
ALUPEX can be formed in any shape, angle or curve with ordinary metal and wood working machinery to fulfil requirements of any cladding
and design manifestos. Folding, curving, bending, cutting, joining, fastening, drilling etc. can be adopted with simple, easy and economical
skills to shape any architectural design form with flexibility.
GLUEING
Adhesive
tape,
liquid
any
conventional
sheet
punching
not advisable.
900 BEND
8
mm
2 +0.2
-0.0
90o
450 BEND
r-2 mm
mm
2 +0.2
-0.0
14 mm
r-7 mm
r-2 mm
0.8 mm
1.5 mm
18
45
135o
0.8 mm
ALUPEX
Sealant
Anchor Bolt
Fastening Bolt
Concrete
Window Frame
9
8
7
4
3
5
6
Vertical fixing
SLOPE
Fixing to parapet
Column cladding
19
Technical Specifications
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Property Description
1
Result
Standard / Remarks
7.50 kg/m2
10.75 kg/m2
ASTM D792
ASTM D792
4.80 kg/m2
5.40 kg/m2
7.25 kg/m2
ASTM D792
ASTM D792
ASTM D792
2
3
4
Bond Strength
Shear Rigidity
Alupex Peel/Tearing Strength - 180
a) 3mm thk.
b) 4mm thk.
Bond Performance
48 hrs. of submersion in boiling water and
after 21 days of immersion in water at 90 F.
Temperature Resistance
(from -50 C to + 100 C)
6
7
8
9
Alum. Asso.
180 N/mm2
Deflection Temperature
Fire Retardant Classification
Sound Reduction 4mm
26.70 N/mm
2.52 KN/mm2
ASTM D903
ASTM C393
upto 18 kgm2
upto 23 kgm2
ASTM D903
ASTM D903
No Change
Passed
No Change
Passed
>300 C
Class 0 & Class 1
STC = 25 def
ASTM D648
BS 476 - Part 6 & 7
ASTM E 90 - 04
SURFACE COATING
1
20 to 35m
ECCA - T1 (1995)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Pencil Hardness
Adhesion
T bend Test
Specular Gloss
Reverse Impact
Mortar Resistance
Acid Pollutants
Salt Spray - 3000 hours
Humidity - 3000 hours 100% @ 95F
Acid Rain Test
Alkali Resistance
Abrasion / Falling Sand
HB - H
No Adhesion loss or Cracking
No Tape off/no Cracks - 1-T
20 - 30 (10 - 40%)
No Cracking or loss of Adhesion
No effect
No effect
Pass
Unaffected
15 Cycles minimum
No effect
Resist 65-85 Litres/mil.
ASTM D3363
ASTM D3359
ASTM D4145
ASTM D523
ASTM D2794
ASTM C267
ASTM D1308
ASTM B117
ASTM D 2247
Kesternich
Kesternich
ASTM D 968
Chalk Resistance
ASTM D 2244
ASTM D822
Rating of 8 min.
ASTM D 659
20
STANDARD GUARANTEE
20
20
*UP TO
*UP TO
YEARS
YEARS
This guarantee covers the companys limited liability, which does not
extend to cover any consequential injury, loss or damage
* T h e
p r o d u c t
g u a r a n t e e
i s
c o d d i t i o n a l
b a s e d
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o n
t h e
p r o d u c t
&
p r o j e c t
c a t e g o r y .
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M/10/2009
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