Material Handling

DURASHIELD® Fiberglass Foam Core Building Panels

In production since 1989, DURASHIELD® is a tongue-and-groove fiberglass pultruded panel comprised of a pultruded skin over a foam core. Available in 1″ x 12″ and 3″ x 24″ sizes, the pultruded fiberglass skin of these panels is available in either a premium polyester or vinyl ester resin. Both resin systems are flame retardant (UL 94 V-0). Vinyl ester is utilized in more corrosive applications. A synthetic surfacing veil is incorporated into the skin to improve weathering, corrosion resistance and resistance to degradation from ultraviolet rays. Resistance to weathering can be further enhanced by the application of a polyurethane paint. The core material is rigid closed-cell urethane foam. The foam core provides an insulation “R” factor of 5 for the 1″ panel and 17 for the 3″ panel.

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Strongwell Corporation

Strongwell is the recognized world leader in pultrusion and pultruded fiberglass structures and shapes. Strongwell has four manufacturing locations, 65+ pultrusion machines in more than 730,000 square feet of manufacturing space, in-house machine, tooling, and die production, two research and development laboratories performing ASTM testing and fine element analysis using laminated plate theory and empirical data, composite and laminate design expertise, resin formulating and mixing, design and fabrication of structures and components with full post-production fabrication capabilities. Virtually all engineering disciplines are on-staff, including professional structural engineers, R&D engineers, and process engineers. Strongwell has the size, capacity, flexibility, and versatility to handle virtually any project that can benefit from the features of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. To aid in designing with Strongwell products, an industry-leading design manual is available, along with CAD blocks, product literature, a corrosion resistance guide, fabrication worksheets, specifications, and safety data sheets (SDS). All commercially available products manufactured by Strongwell are Made in the U.S.A. in ISO 9001 certified facilities.Strongwell continues to add capacity, diversify its product line, increase its already strong engineering capability, and improve its processes and products.Strongwell is financially strong, has been profitable consistently since 1971, has the capital to grow and stand behind its products, and will be there tomorrow.