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DynaGlas® was the first corrugated polycarbonate ever introduced to the commercial greenhouse market more than two decades ago. Since then, DynaGlas has become an industry standard against which all other corrugated polycarbonate products for the horticulture market are compared. DynaGlas includes several products with a variety of features engineered specifically for commercial greenhouse use.
With more than 200 million sq. ft. installed worldwide, DynaGlas Plus® is the leading corrugated polycarbonate product for the commercial greenhouse industry. DynaGlas Plus features built-in condensate control that is so effective, it's guaranteed for 10 years. In general, polycarbonate is inherently susceptible to condensate formation, especially when used to cover totally enclosed environments like greenhouses. DynaGlas Plus is made with an exclusive manufacturing process that results in the industry's first and most extensive 10-year condensate control warranty. Because effective condensate control is such a critical need for greenhouse growers, the "Plus" condensate control feature is now built-in to every DynaGlas product.
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All DynaGlas products feature built-in condensation control that is second to none. In fact, the performance is so good it's backed by a 10-year limited warranty.- Available in a variety of tints and surface textures
- Up to 92% PAR Light Transmission
- Up to 100% Diffusion
- Highly Impact Resistant
- More than 200 million square feet installed over the past 25 years
- Zero claims for yellowing or loss of light transmission
- 10-Year Limited Warranty Against Yellowing
- 10-Year Warranty for Condensation Control Performance
- 5-Year Warranty Against Damage Due to Hail
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| Product Name | Dynaglas Plus, Dynaglas Solar Soft |
| Profile |  |
| Standard Length | Up to 48 ft |
| Standard Width | 49.6" (73.6” width special order) |
| Thickness | .03” (0.8mm) |
| Standard colors | Clear, Opal (white), Grey, Diffused |
Light Transmission Characteristics
DynaGlas offers the same sparkling clarity as glass. But because DynaGlas requires no shade casting glazing system, DynaGlas transmits as much as 7% more light than glass. DynaGlas Plus SolarSoft 85™ offers high light transmission (85%), but also offers 100% light diffusion, helping to spread light throughout the greenhouse and reduce shadows.
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | Value (English (Metric)) | ||
| Panel Widths (gross) 49.6" or |
73.6" (1260 mm or 1870 mm) | ||
| Panel Widths (net after one corrugation overlap) | 47.8" (±4 ft) or 71.8" (±6 ft) (1216 mm or 1824 mm) | ||
| Panel Lengths (custom cut to specification) | 3' to 38' (914 mm to 11580 mm) | ||
| Corrugation/Wave Depth | Greca 0.625" (16 mm) | Omega .591" (15mm) | ||
| Corrugation/Wave Pitch | 2.99" (76 mm) | ||
| Weight | Greca .24 lbs./sf (1220 g/m2) | Omega Greca .23 lbs./sf (1104 g/m2) | ||
| Thickness | 0.03" (0.8 mm) | ||
| Number of Corrugations/Waves | 17 (49.6” panel) or 25 (73.6” panel) |
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| Thermal | Value (English (Metric)) | Test Method | |
| Optimal Service Temperature Range |
- 40° F to +212° F (- 40° C to + 100° C) | ||
| Maximum Service Temperature | 270° F (132° C) | ||
| Minimum Service Temperature | - 103° F (- 75 ° C) |
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| Heat Deflection Temperature Load, 275° F (psi) | 275 | ASTM D-648 | |
R / U-Factor and K-Value |
R = .83 / U 1.20 = (K = 5.8 W/m2 K) | ||
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 3.6 x 10 -5 in./in./°F (6.5 x 10 -5 cm/cm/°C) | ASTM D-696 | |
| Thermal Conductivity BTU/lb. (F°) | 1.4 | ASTM C-177 | |
| Mechanical | |||
| Tensile Strength at Yield, 2 in./min. (psi) | 9,000 | ASTM D-638 | |
| Tensile Strength at Break, 2 in./min. (psi) | 9,500 | ASTM D-638 | |
| Elongation at Yield, 2 in./min. (%) | > 6 % | ASTM D-638 | |
| Elongation at Break, 2 in./min. (%) | > 80 % | ASTM D-638 | |
| Tensile Modulus, 0.04 in./min. (psi) | 340,000 | ASTM D-638 | |
| Flexural Modulus 0.052 in./min. (psi) | 310,000 | ASTM D-790 | |
| Flexural Strength at Yield, 0.052 in./min. (psi) | 13,500 | ASTM D-790 | |
| Shear Strength (psi) | 6,180 | Factory Test | |
| Izod Impact Strength, Notched (73° F), ft./lb./in. | 18 | ASTM D-256 | |
| Rockwell Hardness, R Scale | 118 | ASTM D-785 | |
| Impact Resistance (falling dart) | 444 in. lbs. (50 joules) | ISO 6603/1 | |
| OSHA point-29 | Passed 200 lb. | CFR 1910.23 (e) (8) | |
| Uplift | Passed UL 90 | UL 580 | |
| Longitudinal Bending Radius | 16' (4.9 m) recommended; 13’ (4 m) min. | ||
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| Light Transmission/Diffusion | Light Transmission | Diffusion | |
| Clear (DynaGlas Plus) | 92 % | >1% | ASTM D-1003 |
| LDT | 90.5% | 10% | ASTM D-1003 |
| SolarSoft 90™ | 90% | 40% | ASTM D-1003 |
| SolarSoft 85™ | 85% | 100% | ASTM D-1003 |
| Translucent White | 42% | 100% | ASTM D-1003 |
| Transparent Gray | 35% | 10% | ASTM D-1003 |
| UV Light Transmission (all products) | < 1 % | ||
| UV Protection (co-extruded; not laquer or laminate) | DG SE & Plus, 1 side; DG UV2™ both sides | Factory Test | |
| Yellowness Index | < 1 | ASTM D-1925 | |
| Solar Heat Gain, ft.2 (BTU/hr.) | |||
| Clear |
218 | ||
| Clear LDT | 215 | ||
| White-Opal | 128 | ||
| Gray | 120 | ||
| Other | |||
| Flammability Rating | CC2 (CC1 available if required) | ASTM D-635-91 | |
| Self Ignition | 1030° F (554° C) | UBC Standard 52-3 | |
| Flash Ignition | 840° F (449° C) | UBC Standard 52-3 | |
| Smoke Density (%) | 51 | ASTM D-2843 | |
| Smoke Developed | 47.0 | UL 723 (ASTM E-84) | |
| Flame Spread | 4.7 (Class A | UL 723 (ASTM E-84) | |
| Condensation Control | Built-in; proprietary (10-year warranty) | Factory Test | |
| Tolerances | |||
| Thickness |
0.030" to 0.032" (0.77 mm to 0.83 mm) | Factory Test | |
| Length | 0 to + 0.5" (0 to +15 mm) | Factory Test | |
| Width | ± .4" (± 10 mm) | Factory Test | |
| Visual Defects (inclusions, bubbles, black specks, gel, etc.) | If defect is not visible by inspection from a distance of 1 meter, it is not considered to be a defect. Surface abrasion may occur in transit. This is not considered a defect as DynaGlas is not intended for “architectural optical clarity” applications. This type of abrasion will not affect durability. |
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DynaGlas Plus Installation Guide (U.S. English) |
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DynaGlas Warranty (U.S. English) |
