MATERIAL STUDY-DANPALON POLYCARBONATE SHEETS

1. MATERIAL STUDY
DANPALON POLYCARBONATE SHEETS

2. DANPALON is the complete daylighting solution offering exceptional quality
of light, thermal insulation and UV protection with a rich non-industrial
visual appeal. The Danpalon system offers substantial physiological and
psychological benefits in all work and living spaces.
INTRODUCTION

3. MANUFACTURE
The Danpalon daylighting system is manufactured from the highest quality
polycarbonate. The product’s performance is certified by rigorous testing
from worldwide institutions. It offers a new concept in architectural glazing
providing outstanding performance and flexibility in design. The system
consists of a main panel with Snap-on connecting profiles made of
aluminium or polycarbonate. The use of stainless steel fasteners allow for
thermal expansion and eliminates the need for penetrations through the
sheet, hence the structure is 100% watertight.
Danpalon is a unique patented glazing system that offers many advantages
over alternative materials, including:
 A unique snap-connection system and concealed fasteners that ensures:
 100% water tightness
 High impact resistance (the only system compliant with AS1562-3)
 Free structural and thermal movement within a flexible system
 Significantly reduced substructure
 Quick and easy installation
 No gaskets, sealants or silicone joints are required
 No fixing penetrations through the sheet
 99.9% UV protection for protection against the harsh Australian climate
 UV protection coating is co-extruded with the sheeting, eliminating any
chance of delamination
ADVANTAGES

4. It provides exceptional quality of light, a rich
non-industrial visual appeal and delivers superior
durability. Danpalon multicell panels with this
unique and innovative extrusion technology are
available in a range of thicknesses and widths.
Danpalon’s unique Multicell extrusion
technology provides ten times more cells than traditional structures
used in most polycarbonate sheets on the market. The smaller spans
between the rib supports give you the best combination of translucency
and strength.
The Multicell product now offers the following aesthetic and technical
advantages over conventional twin wall polycarbonate:
 Higher quality diffused daylight transmission
 Natural reflectivity to create a comfortable internal ambience
 Significantly improved thermal insulation Enhanced impact and hail
resistance
 Extended UV protection layer
 Improved mechanical properties and rigidity
The Standing Seam Connection Method
system consists of:
 Extruded translucent panels, with a
vertical standing seam at both
sides of the panel
 A snap-on connector interlocking
the panels
 Concealed stainless s 3 teel
retention clips
DANPALON PANELS
DANPALON MULTICELL

5. It is a 4mm thick solid panel that provides a
‘glass-like’ appearance with the benefits of
polycarbonate such as strength, insulating
qualities and flexibility. The Danpalon
standing-seam connection system allows
architects complete freedom to design
spectacular glazed areas of unlimited size
and shape.
This 4mm solid polycarbonate sheet offers the transparency of
glass along with the benefits of Danpalon’s patented standing
seam connection. The Reflective Grey colour provides a reflective
external appearance for walls and roofing while being transparent
from the inside.
Danpalon Compact offers numerous advantages over conventional
glazing for walls and roofing include:
 Lighter weight allows for easier installation and less structure
 Higher insulation value creates better climatic design
 Greater impact resistance improves safety and security
The Compact system consists of:
 Transparent 4mm Compact panel,
592mm wide.
 Transparent Polycarbonate Connector
 Aluminium Connector
 Transparent Polycarbonate Spacer
The system’s installed module width is
600mm. The system is free floating. Every
component is free to thermally expand or contract at its own rate,
eliminating ‘waves’ or deflections and maintaining the structural
properties for the life of the material. For high wind areas a special
support plate should be used.
DANPALON COMPACT

6. Thermal Properties:
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 0.065mm/m C
Long Term Service Temperature: -40 C to +120 C
PERFORMANCE

7. DANPALON LIGHT

8. It is available as standard in nine colours from clear, ice and opal,
orange to blue, green and bronze colours as well as grey and silver.
It can be produced in any colour to echo the environment and
incorporate the building in to its surroundings.
DANPALON COLOURS

9. DANPALON GRAPHICS

10. PROFILES AND ACCESSORIES

14. LOCALLY STOCKED MATERIAL OPTIONS

15. CUTTING
Sheets shall be cut using a fine tooth handsaw, circular saw with a fine tooth metal blade
at low speeds or an abrasive wheel. Cutting produces dust which should be removed
either with a vacuum cleaner or an air gun.
FIXING
Knee Fasteners: Position the first sheet and position fasteners on the side of the sheet
ready to receive the next. Knee fasteners are suitable for fitting to both purlins and rafters.
If fitting to steel framework use rivets. 35mm wafer head screws should be used for
timber.
Trapezoidal Fasteners: These are a stronger fixing alternative when using 16mm sheets.
INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDED PITCH
A minimum pitch of 5 degrees is recommended to avoid deflection and dirt
accumulation.

16. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

17. DANPALON GUTTER DETAILS

18. DANPALON APRON / RIDGE DETAILS

19. DANPALON EDGE DETAILS
OPTION 1 – CUT SHEET

20. DANPALON VERTICAL DETAILS

21. Danpalon polycarbonate sheets have good chemical resistance, at room temperature, to a
variety of dilute organic and inorganic acids. Water, vegetable oils, solutions of natural
salts, aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohols are also included in this category.
Some chemical substances may attack these sheets. Among them are low molecular weight
aldehydes and ethers, ketones, esters, aromatic hydrocarbons, per chlorinated
hydrocarbons, acetone and xylene. They are not compatible with alkalines, alkali salts,
amines and high ozone concentrations.
CLEANING
For small areas:
 Rinse the sheet with lukewarm water.
 Wash the sheets with a solution of mild soap or household detergent and lukewarm
water, using a soft cloth or a sponge in one direction only to loosen any dirt and grime.
 Rinse with cold water and dry with a soft cloth in one direction only to prevent water
spotting.
 To remove labels, stickers etc., the use of kerosene, neptha or white spirits is generally
effective. Afterwards, repeat steps 1 to 3 above.
For large areas:
 Clean surface with a high pressure water and/or steam cleaner. (No more than 80oC)
 Use of additives to the water should be restricted to those compatible with Danpalon
polycarbonate sheets.
 Recommended solvent cleaners are: White Spirit, Petroleum Ether (BP65), Hexane and
Heptane.
When cleaning bent these sheets, it is recommended to try the solvent first on a bent
sample of the material for a few hours, if no visible discolouration has occurred apply the
solvent on the whole area.
Never use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners on Danpalon polycarbonate sheets.
Cleaners and solvent generally recommended for use on polycarbonate are not necessarily
compatible with the UV Protected surface of the Danpalon polycarbonate sheets.
Do not use either BUTYL CELLOSOLVE or ISOPROPANOL on the UV protected surface of
Danpalon polycarbonate sheets. Never scrub with brushes, steel wool or other abrasive a
material.
MAINTENANCE
For maintenance purposes ‘walking boards’ should be used across the connectors. The
boards themselves should be in accordance with Australian OH&S Standards and should be
used according to OH&S legislative guidelines. Precautions that need to be identified would
come from an OH&S consultant. Workcover should be able to assist. An important aspect is
the slope of the roof. Walk boards should not slide off the roof.
CLEANING AND MAINTAINANCE

22. TRADITIONAL SYSTEM
DANPALON SYSTEMS

24. FREESPAN SYSTEM

25. SOLARSPACE SYSTEM
FORMATAND SPANS

27. SEAMLESS SYSTEM

29. FORMAT AND SPANS
OPERABLE LOUVRE SYSTEM

31. CASE STUDIES
Category : Corporate offices
Application : Skylight
Product line : 8mm
Color : Opal
Special features : Commercial, used for cafeteria application designed with
proper ventilation
EMC, BANGALORE

32. Category : Commercial and Retail
Application : Skylight
Product line : 12mm
Color : Ice
Special features : Shopping Mall Dome with double glazing
SOUTH POINT MALL, GURGAON

33. Category : Commercial and Retail
Application : Skylight
Product line : 12mm
Color : Ice
Special features : Shopping Mall Dome with glazing
SHIPRA MALL, GHAZIABAD