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 Physical Properties

Property

Typical Value

Test Method

Flexural Strength

30 x 103 psi

207 MPa

ASTM D790

Flexural Modulus

1.0 x 106 psi

6895 MPa

ASTM D790

Tensile Strength

19 x 103 psi

131 MPa

ASTM D638

Tensile Modulus

1.2 x 106 psi

8274 MPa

ASTM D638

Izod Impact Strength

20 ft-lbs/in notched

1.07 J/mm

ASTM D256

Barcol Hardness

40

40

ASTM D2583

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion

1.0 x 10-5 in/inoF

18 µm/m•oC

ASTM D696

Water Absorption

0.40%/24 hrs @ 77 oF

0.40%/24 hrs @ 25 oC

ASTM D570

Specific Gravity

1.7

1.7

ASTM D792


 Design Parameters

Panel Name

Nominal Thickness

Widths

Lengths

Color

Wear Finish

Nominal Weight

Gatorplate

0.145" (3.7mm)

12" (.3m)
16" (.4m)
24" (.6m)
48" (1.2m)

5' (1.5m) --
350' (107m)

85 white

Embossed

1.12 lb/ft2
(5.47 kg/m2)

Lengths available in cut-to-length size or continuous bulk coil.

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