SMC CHEQUERED PLATES

     

Description:  Devi’s Hot pressed SMC moulded  Chequered Plates are available in size of 2’ X 4’ (range of thickness between 5mm and 12 mm as require). These Plates are the most ideal material for low weight and as well as rigid electrically insulated flooring, Cable Trench, Cat Walk, Marine and Chemical Industries, Boiler and Power Plant Rooms etc. 

 
SALIENT FEATURES:

  • High Strength to weight ratio leading to considerable weight reduction and hence handling becomes easier
  • Underwriters Laboratory USA, listed file no. E185332, SMC (8595 grade), suitable for out door use with respect to exposure to Ultraviolet Light, Water Exposure and Immersion, in accordance with UL 746C
  • 100% Corrosion resistance and weather resistance
  • Electrically insulated, withstand di-electric strength as high as 12KV/mm and insulation property makes it absolutely free from electric shocks
  • High Thermal Insulation properties
  • Available in any standard colors. 100% maintenance free and no fading to colors
  • SMC Chequered plates can withstand static loading ranging from 500kg/sqm. to 1500 kg / sq. m depending on the thickness and the formulation of material
 

General Properties of SMC grade material (8595/30 grade–UL Listed File No.E185332)
 

Property Description

Test Method

Units

Value

Physical Property

      

Density

BS-2782-Part 5 – 509A – 1970

Gm/cc

1.70 / 1.90

Mould Shrinkage

BS-2782-Part 6 – 640A – 1979

%

0.10 – 0.25

Water Absorption

BS-2782-Part 4 – 430A – 1983

%

< 0.25

Mechanical Property 

      
Tensile Strength  BS-2782-Part 3 – 320E – 1976  Kg/sq.cm  650 -700 
Flexural Strength BS-2782-Part 3 – 335A – 1993 Kg/sq.cm 1250 - 1400 
Compressive Strength BS-2782-Part 3 – 345A – 1993 Kg/sq.cm  2000 – 2150
Impact Strength  BS-2782-Part 3 – 350 – 1993 Kg.cm/sq.cm   50 – 60

Electrical Property 

      
Volume Resistivity DIN-53482-1962 Log100hm cm 13 
Surface Resistivity DIN-53482-1962 Log100hm  15 
Tracking Index DIN-53480-1972  Volts  +800 
Dielectric Strength  BS-2782-Part 2 – 201C – 1970  KV / mm 13 
ARC Resistance  ASTM – D 495 D 1973  Seconds  +180