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FIBREGLASS flat panels |
Here at Fibreglass Developments we have New Zealand's largest flat mould which gives us the upper edge in making larger size panels. All our panels are made to the customer wishes for both size and finish.
We have many different types of finishes for our panels ranging from an XM0 through to a XM2 finishes, we also have many a variety of core products we can used. (For more information and details on Panel finishes and Core please read below).
We have many different types of finishes for our panels ranging from an XM0 through to a XM2 finishes, we also have many a variety of core products we can used. (For more information and details on Panel finishes and Core please read below).
Panel Uses
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Fibreglass panels can be used for many different options, Ranging from.
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Contact us for a free quote or ring to discuss your options or even your project that you are thinking of taking on,
One of our friendly staff will be happy to help and discuss your needs. 
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Panel Finishes
Our fibreglass panels are finished with an extremely high gloss, smooth surface this is available on either one or both faces and can be ordered under the following abbreviations below.
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Panel Cores
A wide variety of cores are available for our panels - depending on your required end use.
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Panel Colour
Almost any shade of any colour can be incorporated into the product during manufacture by pigmenting the gel coat used. Costs are therefore reduced by no further finishing or painting. Soluble dyes can be used if a translucent product is desired.
HOWEVER, we do NOT recommend dark colors’. These produce excessive heat on the surface which can lead to the surface deteriorating and showing print through, where the Resin matrix cures more and shrinks, bringing the fibres to the surface. In extreme cases delamination can occur.
Please - if you intend to paint panels, talk with us first so we can work out the best plan of attack to meet your needs.
We DO NOT OFFER WARRANTY on panels that have been painted dark without our knowledge. Even with our knowledge it will be at your risk.
HOWEVER, we do NOT recommend dark colors’. These produce excessive heat on the surface which can lead to the surface deteriorating and showing print through, where the Resin matrix cures more and shrinks, bringing the fibres to the surface. In extreme cases delamination can occur.
Please - if you intend to paint panels, talk with us first so we can work out the best plan of attack to meet your needs.
We DO NOT OFFER WARRANTY on panels that have been painted dark without our knowledge. Even with our knowledge it will be at your risk.
Insulated panels
While Polyurethane was the foam of choice, giving the Ultimate in R value, we are moving more to Styrofoam cored panels due to the much lower water uptake, which was having a detrimental effect on tare weight over time. Styrofoam has only a marginally less R value.
Styropanels can be just glass Skins over the Core, or if required, ply can be added, or even structural elements such as alloy ribs for pick-up/mount points.
For the ultimate refrigeration and when PU is required, FDL uses a unique system which bonds the ply skins to a polyurethane core with a density gradient across its width. Foam is injected between the ply skins while locked in a high strength press. This results in the density of the foam increasing from the Centre outwards, to where it forms a high strength bonding layer to the skin.
Styropanels can be just glass Skins over the Core, or if required, ply can be added, or even structural elements such as alloy ribs for pick-up/mount points.
For the ultimate refrigeration and when PU is required, FDL uses a unique system which bonds the ply skins to a polyurethane core with a density gradient across its width. Foam is injected between the ply skins while locked in a high strength press. This results in the density of the foam increasing from the Centre outwards, to where it forms a high strength bonding layer to the skin.
Panel Extras
We also have alloy Top and Lower Cant Rails for refrigerated bodies, plus corner caps to suit. These can be ordered at the same time as the panels
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