Large Structural Panels Using Thermoplastic Composite ACMA January 2011

All of our products are based on Thermoplastic reinforced with continuous fibres (composites) Clean Fabrication Better performance, in climates (-40c to 80c) Impact resistant, 100% Non-Toxic + Environmentally Friendly Fibre&Matrix Glass Carbon Kevlar Thermoplastic Extremly light, non-corrosive, durable, Reusable, Weldable

What is a Sandwich Panel? A panel with plastic, metal, paper or other material enclosed between two layers of a different material. Generally, face plates may be fabricated with stiff materials as compared to the core that is fabricated by materials like plastics, composites etc….

A.S. Panel Composite (Commingled yarn of polypropylene and fibreglass) used as face plates. Core material is generally fabricated by PP Honeycomb or Foam

Composite Material Fiber: Glass Carbon Kevlar Matrix: Thermoplastic Thermoset

Advantages of Thermoplastic Clean fabrication Reusable, reformable, weldable, flexible Non-toxic and environmental friendly Better performance in low & high temperature More resistant in impact Low cost

? OUR SOLUTION ?

Solution Sandwich structure + Using a continuous Process (sequentially heating - compacting - cooling ) = (Innovative Machine)

Solution (Cont.)

Capabilities Length up to 20 ft and more (7.0 m) Production rate: 4 ft/min (1.2m /min) Thickness of panels 0.25 to 4 in (6 to 100 mm) Core and face plates are fused (not adhered in pp cores) Flexibility in forming; drums can be altered to obtain any desired shape (not just flat)

Advantages of A.S Panel Compared to other alternatives: Lighter Easy to transport, to manipulate and to install Energy dissipation in impact especially at low temperature

Applications Applications

Applications Concrete Forming Easy Manipulation Durability Recyclable

Applications Prefab. Housing Light Weight Insect Resistant Water resistant Rust proof Flame retardant Easy Assembly Permanent Construction

Applications Advertisement Signs Non-adhesion to ice and snow

Applications Truck Trailer Corrosion free Weight reduction Recyclable Non toxic High impact resistance

Applications Guard Rail Corrosion free Recyclable Easy Manipulation High impact resistance

Applications Bridge Deck Slab Corrosion free Long life span Weight reduction

Thermoplastic polymer reinforced with Fiberglas 0.5 mm to 6 mm thick Up to 3mm in width, Unlimited length Superior to competitive panels such as plywood, steel, Aluminum, Fiberglas, etc Some applications in production through our partners Some applications tested successfully, and ready to be used Some application under testing directly with AS Composite (*More information on testing available upon request due to confidentiality

Structural Performance One floor buildings: Used for wall, roof and floor without any extra structure and can resist harsh climate loadings (ex: abundant snow in Canada, violent wind in Mexican Gulf up to 200 km/hrs, strong seismic load) Two floors and more: Used as internal and external self supporting Used as internal and external self supportingwalls

Structural Performance (cntd) Bending Strength (3 Points test, ASTM3931): Bending Strength (3 Points test, ASTM3931): 61.8 Mpa Compression Strength (ASTM C365): Compression Strength (ASTM C365): 21.7 Mpa Impact Strength (Room temperature, appraised by a falling dart impact test with Ф20 mm spherical head Impact Strength (Room temperature, appraised by a falling dart impact test with Ф20 mm spherical head > 250J/m2 Missile Impact Test TAS 201 based on Florida Missile Impact Test TAS 201 based on Florida Building Code results: No penetration in exterior skin

Coating AS Panel Covering AS Panel surface by interlayer (Polyester/Glass fiber mat) during the fabrication process allows a perfect adhesion to: Concrete Concrete Acrylic Latex Paint Acrylic Latex Paint Plaster or other similar materials Plaster or other similar materials

Thermal Performance For 100 mm thick:For 100 mm thick: Minimum R value : R20 = 0.9 m 2 ºCJW No Thermal Bridge inNo Thermal Bridge in walls or roof Thermal Stability within -29ºC to 100ºC, 97% Humidity is 2%Thermal Stability within -29ºC to 100ºC, 97% Humidity is 2% Water vapor permeability < 1Water vapor permeability < 1

Fire performance (using Fire Retardant) Test ASTM E Specimen: Panel: Panel: 100 mm thick (1.5 mm skin), 0.6 m x 7.3m, core: Fiber Glass/EPS fire retardant Results: Flame spread Index (FSI) 5 Smoke Developed Index (SDI) 135 Time to ignition 502 sec Dripping and flammingNon No Dangerous Gas emited in fire

Fire Performance AS panel may be used as Structural Insulated panel for internal or external walls in Multi floor building if: Coated with fire retardant cover such as: Ferox 18 mils or Ferox 18 mils or Firetec Firetec Coated with chalk or concrete Coated with chalk or concrete Finished with chalk sheet (Dry wall) Finished with chalk sheet (Dry wall) AS Panels with these coatings meet: Class A of International Building Code Chapter 8 interior finish, Section 803 Class A of International Building Code Chapter 8 interior finish, Section 803 NFPA 5000 Chapter 10 interior finish, section 10.3 NFPA 5000 Chapter 10 interior finish, section 10.3 Testing based on ASTM E84-05 Testing based on ASTM E84-05

Partners National Research Council Canada (NRC / IMI) Sherbrooke University Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M I T) British Columbia (UBC)Industrial Material Initiative (IMI)Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)

Opportunities Unique process and product (patent-pending) Became a reference of this domain of activity Creates possibilities for development of new industrial applications Energize technology transfer

Conclusion Although it seems the A.S. Panels costs more compared to materials like metal and Aluminum, its lower cost for handling, assembly, transportation and maintenance makes it more competitive and efficient on the market.

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