Haysite Reinforced Plastics, Erie, Pennsylvania, says it sells standard and custom products to all major US fume hood manufacturers.The H193 (UL Listed) and H232 glass fibre reinforced polyester composite sheets are reported to deliver excellent corrosion resistance to numerous acids and alkalis. Both products pass the Scientific Equipment Furniture Association (SEFA) chemical drop test which evaluates chemical resistance using 49 different chemical reagents.
The panels also exhibited high levels of flame retardancy and low smoke generation in independent tests.
Haysite says that the panels provide an aesthetically pleasing smooth white surface that is durable, easy to clean, and provides high light reflectivity. They resist staining and discoloration.
“The material is ideal for any wall panel application that needs advanced chemical and flame resistant properties," says according to Haysite Manager of Technical Services, Timothy Pfister.
"Our pultrusion process provides the added-value of custom lengths which can be made for any application to maximise sheet yield. Because of these advantages, we expect to see sales growth globally as developing countries continue to expand clinical/research lab applications.”