Flexiglass 3x7ft4/6/2023 ![]() If one of the stones happen to be on the boundary between the two layers, then the regeneration can cause the glass to explode by cracking the outer layer releasing the energy of the inner layer. Toughened glass has two layers, an outer which is exerting force inwards and an inner layer exerting force outwards. When glass is toughened, the nickel sulphide microscopic stones move to an active state and can regenerate. Toughened glass can spontaneously break from nickel sulphide stone inclusion.Īll glass has a certain amount of nickel sulphide in its composition. The windows in the Flexiglass canopies are made from toughened glass. So if you don't have windscreen replacement on your policy it may be a good idea to look into it. In our case we think it happened when the canopy was removed for repairs to the rear of the ute.įlexiglass have looked after us with a really good price (below excess $) for replacement as we unfortunately had only just replaced the front windscreen a few weeks earlier after our trip to Cape Tribulation It seems that all that holds the window in place is the hinges which attach directly to the glass and any twisting or flexing in the canopy will cause the tension in the glass to weaken, like a stone on the old style windows before they were laminate. But what I found out was that if you have an insurance policy that covers you for a new windscreen it will probably cover you for the canopy glass as well, as they are not cheap to replace it may be a good idea to check you insurance policy. This is apparently not an unusual occurrence for any of the fibreglass canopies. ![]() Because of this, the sheet dimensions that are delivered are nominal and might be +/- saw cut.Ĭall 1-80 or email if you have any questions before placing your order.I have just had the rear window on my Flexiglass Canopy literally explode while sitting in the shade (glad we were not away from home). ![]() Sheets sizes can vary from the manufacturer and some are cut from larger sheets. 0.060" (1.5mm) sheets have a thickness tolerance of +/- 15%, while 0.040" (1mm) sheets and thinner have a thickness tolerance of +/- 35%. Thinner materials have a wider thickness tolerance. Thickness tolerances are +/- 10% on acrylic sheets 0.100" (2.5mm) and thicker with variations throughout the sheet. If you have any questions on how to order, see this page. We cut to size all acrylic sheets we sell, which saves on shipping costs since it offers a more economical means of packaging. ![]() BOCA and SBCCI (Accept National Evaluation Services, Inc., Report # NER-582).ICBO (See ICBO Evaluation Services, Inc., Evaluation Report #3715-CC2 Classification).NES (See National Evaluation Services, Inc., Report # NER-582).Our cast acrylic sheets meet the requirements of the following building codes for use as a light transmitting plastic: We also offer custom fabrication for any of the sheet we sell, including our thick clear acrylic and polycarbonate selection. ![]() With sheets ranging over 4” thick, we are able to get your order completed in a quality and timely manner. They also meet the requirements of ANSI Z97.1 for use as a safety glazing material, which ANSI defines as, “Glazing materials designed to promote safety and to reduce or minimize the likelihood of cutting and piercing injuries when the glazing materials are broken by human contact.”ĮPlastics sells the highest quality thick plastic sheet on the market. Our extruded acrylic sheets are more impact resistant and half the weight of glass, making them ideal for household remodeling/renovations & protecting expensive surfaces. We stock up to 4" thick sheets to handle most applications, and can special order thicker sheets when you need them. Our online store offers a wide variety of clear plexiglass acrylic sheets in all standard increments. ![]()
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