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LARIVER GRP (glass-fibre reinforced plastic) in flat panels is widely used in the RT body-building sector.
LARIVER GRP is produced on modern continuous lamination lines using high quality polyester resins and glass fibre to provide a product with high mechanical strength.
Resistance to Corrosion
The product has good resistance to general corrosion by chemical and salt water.
Biological Resistance
The product has good resistance to micro-organisms, algae, mildew and fungus
Sizes Available
Colour: Milk White or Blue
Thickness: 1.3mm
Width: 2550mm
Full Rolls: 42 metres long
Cut sheets: From 4000mm long (minimum)
Different coil widths and / or coil lengths are available on forward order
Dimensional Tolerances
Unit Weight: + or – 10%
Average Thickness: + or –15%
Width: + or – 1%
Lengths: + or – 1%
Tensile Strength: > 50 MPa
Bending Strength: 80 – 90 MPA
Modulus of Elasticity: 6000/7000 MPa
Elongation: Approx 2%
Bakol Hardness: >40
Self-ignition Temperature: Approx 480OC
Fibre-Glass Content: 25 / 30%
Light Transmission: >50%
Density: 1.4 -1.45 g/cm3
Service Temperature: -40 to +120 Centigrade
Water Absorption: 0.2%
Thermal Linear Expansion Coefficient: 2.7 x 10-5 cm/cm/degree C
Heat Transmission Coefficient: Approx 5Kcal/m h degree C
This Data is indicative only and as such is not to be relied upon in place of the full specification. In particular, mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. All information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. No liability will be accepted by the Company in respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.
Please note that the 'Datasheet Update' date shown above is no guarantee of accuracy or whether the datasheet is up to date.
The information provided in this datasheet has been drawn from various recognised sources, including EN Standards, recognised industry references (printed & online) and manufacturers' data. No guarantee is given that the information is from the latest issue of those sources or about the accuracy of those sources.
Material supplied by the Company may vary significantly from this data, but will conform to all relevant and applicable standards.
As the products detailed may be used for a wide variety of purposes and as the Company has no control over their use; the Company specifically excludes all conditions or warranties expressed or implied by statute or otherwise as to dimensions, properties and/or fitness for any particular purpose, whether expressed or implied.
Advice given by the Company to any third party is given for that party's assistance only and without liability on the part of the Company. All transactions are subject to the Company's current Conditions of Sale. The extent of the Company's liabilities to any customer is clearly set out in those Conditions; a copy of which is available on request.
