1 of 5 9/24/2009 12:21 PM Call For Your Local Distributor of Nu-Poly Mezzanine Decking To successfully meet today's demands while responding to industry challenges of the future, Nu-Poly Panels offer performance-plus features to provide you with maximum strength, durability, and longevity. Nu-Poly Panels are ideal for mezzanine decking. Our state-of-the-art panels combine innovative engineering with cost efficiency, to provide you with a product superior to traditional decking materials. Nu-Poly Mezzanine panel features a fully factory Integrated panel construction, with in-house sheet extrusion, laminating and panel machining in one factory. Used in both retrofit and new construction, Nu-Poly Panels far surpass the strength and durability of other commonly used decking materials at a lower and more competitive cost.
2 of 5 9/24/2009 12:21 PM Nu-Poly Panels cost less than steel, and are more durable than conventional wood mezzanines. Nu-Poly Panels are Factory laminated using a exterior panel adhesive for a superior bond. Constructed of textured, High Density Polyethylene sheet bonded to a structural substrate, typically of plywood. Other textures and substrates are available. What do Nu-Poly Panels do? Nu-Poly Panels provide a maintenance free durable nonslip surface that resists wear and abrasion. Characteristics of our panel help eliminate or minimize damage or failure of standard mezzanine floors caused by abusive conditions. Nu-Poly Panels for heavy traffic applications! The polythene laminate provides superior wearing characteristics in situations where wheeled traffic or other abrasive conditions are present. Weight-bearing wheels generate an incredible amount of abrasion and shear forces that are directly applied into the flooring surface. Even a moderate amount of weight on a small wheel can translate into a large amount of weight when converted into psi (pounds per square inch). Bare wood fiber, as in the case of standard plywood decking, will not withstand either the abrasion or the concentrated weight of even a moderately loaded wheel for extended periods of time. The heavier the load in psi, the shorter the life span of unprotected wood fiber. The polyethylene laminate is extremely resistant to abrasion and increased poly thickness can spread heavy wheel loads over larger areas; thus protecting the wood fiber, resulting in extended product life. Extensive testing and on the job experience of Nu-Poly Panels have proven their durability. Even if scratched or gouged, because the color of the poly is pigmented throughout the laminate the appearance is maintained. Nu-Poly Panels polyethylene laminate is a 100% moisture barrier and is resistant to most chemicals. Product Presentation Nu-Poly Panels are a High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) overlay factory laminated to various substrates on one or both sides. Nu-Poly Panels install directly to floor joists, steel roof decking or structural steel
3 of 5 9/24/2009 12:21 PM beams. They can also be installed over existing floors. Overlay HDPE has excellent wearing capabilities for floors or decking in either an interior or exterior environment and the textured HDPE provides a low-skid surface. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is an extremely durable overlay that is chemical, moisture and fungus resistant. Our most common mezzanine textures are Moroccan and Quadripple 1. HDPE is available in various textures and thicknesses -.030",.050",.100" and.200". Standard colors - Grey or Beige. Other colors and compounds are available upon request. A 0.020" HDPE smooth white overlay is available for application to the backside for light reflectivity. Smooth or textured aluminum factory backers available upon request Substrates American Plywood Association (APA) rated plywood and Oriented Strand Board (OSB-wafer board) available. Fire-rated plywood and High Density Particle board also available. Other substrates are available upon request. Tongue & groove or precision square edge machining is available on two or four edges for easy installation. Sizes and thicknesses Nu-Poly Panels are available 4'x8' standard and other sizes by request. Nu-Poly Panels substrate thickness: 1/4" thru 3". Technical Support Physical and Engineering Properties of HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) ASTM number Value/units Hardness, Rockwell R D-785 40-80 Flame spread E-84 97.8 - Class 3/C Smoke density E-84 350 - Class 3/C Ignition temperature D-1929 645 F Oxygen index D-2863 17.4 Abrasion resistance D-1044 1-5mg/1000 IZOD impact D-256 7.0 ft-lbs/in
4 of 5 9/24/2009 12:21 PM Flexural stiffness D-747 132,000 psi Torsional stiffness D-1043 140,000 psi 1 % Secant modulus D-638 135,700 psi Elongation D-638 960% Tensile strength D-638 4450 psi Melt index D-1238 0.26g/10 min Density D-1505 0.957 min 9/cc Low temp. Brittleness D-746 L-76 C * These are typical values and are not to be construed as specific product limits. Moroccan Quadripple Recommended HDPE thickness for specifications required (Wheel Loads)
5 of 5 9/24/2009 12:21 PM 0.030 - Pedestrian traffic 1 0.050 - Light cart traffic to 200# per wheel* 0.100 - Heavy cart and pallet jacks to 1000# per wheel** Thicker laminates available for heavier applications * - based upon a 1.785 (wide) x 7 (diameter) hard plastic wheel - footprint = 0.57 square inches ** - based upon a 3.5 (wide) x 2.75 (diameter) steel pallet jack roller - footprint = 0.64 square inches 1 Note: Quadripple Available in.050 minimum thickness Note: your actual weight per wheel loading must be adjusted to compensate for the actual footprint of the wheels to be used. * Notice: Panels and components made of fiberglass (FRP), wood, vinyl or aluminum, HDPE may be combustible and accordingly, should be used in compliance with local building codes and insurance regulations. * Physical and Engineering Properties of HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) Due to the nature of the component parts used in the fabrication of these panels, moderate bowing of the finished product and slight color variations may be experienced. * Nonwarranty: The information contained in this literature is presented in good faith and is believed to be accurate, but without guarantee. Conditions of use are beyond our control and all risks are assumed by the user. Nothing herein is a recommendation for uses which infringe valid patents or as extending a license under valid patents. Call For Your Local Distributor of Nu-Poly Mezzanine Decking Check out our Fasteners for easy installation