GLASBORD Hygienic Walls

Provides Superior Bulk Water Resistance

Cultivators often associate bulk water management with exterior rain screen assemblies or hydroponic systems. However, they should also consider how cultivation facilities manage the performance and water resistance of inner walls as well. Cleaning procedures, wash downs and the overall warm/humid climate present a challenge to interior wall design, requiring owners to properly mitigate water throughout cultivation and post-harvest processing rooms.  

THERE’S NO BETTER OPTION | ASTM E331 CERTIFIED

ASTM E331 is the official test method for “Water Penetration of Wall Assemblies by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference”. This test determines the water penetration resistance using a calibrated spray apparatus and applying uniform static pressure to opposite sides of the test specimen.

Crane Composites passed the ASTM E331 standard using both embossed & smooth FRP + seam sealant + Sani-Base™ stainless steel accessories – with zero leaks observed. To the best of our knowledge, no other interior wall cladding system has tested and passed the E331 standard.

PVC plank panels consist of mainly white, fluted, vinyl sheets, that interlock with a tongue and groove connection at each edge. This provides protection from moisture across the surface of each panel.  However, the seams are susceptible to moisture transmission.

Kemply® laminated panels with Surfaseal® finish

Kemply is fabricated by
laminating Glasbord panel to a
rigid substrate. The resulting
panel has structural strength and
rigidity, allowing installation
directly to a stud wall or ceiling.

Kemply aluminum composite core panels
are durable, strong, ceiling panels that
give installations the required appearance
with the added benefit of strength and
deflection resistance. The market has
demanded a thinner laminated product
that maintains a high strength to weight
ratio and Kemply ACP is the answer with
a Class A fire rating per ASTM E-84 and
0% deflection.

AVAILABLE SIZES:
4′ x 8′ | 4′ x 10′ (wall panels)
23.75″ x 23.75″ | 23.75″ x 47.75″ (ceiling panels)
AVAILABLE GLASBORD SKINS:
Glasbord Embossed or Smooth Textures in
Class A or Class C Fire Rating per ASTM E-84
(PWI, PIF, PSIF, FX, FSI)

APPLICATIONS:
• Car Washes
• Food Processing Plants
• Refrigerated Warehouses
• Commercial Kitchens
• Laboratories
• Locker Rooms
• Dormitories
• Kennels

FRP Wall Assemblies Support Integrity of Fire Ratings

Fire ratings provide an important guide to ensuring safety and code compliance for wall solution in buildings. Cultivation and processing facilities often perform unique extraction techniques involving flammable chemicals like ethanol, propane and butane that should be done in a controlled environment. Fire rated walls are commonly required in these processing areas to ensure adequate fire protection for building occupants and workers.

THERE’S NO BETTER OPTION | ASTM E84 Certified

Even though gypsum has been proven to prolong the burn time of a wall system, gypsum substrates are often excluded from PVC installations in order to achieve cost savings. This can be a major sacrifice for applications that could benefit from and/or require fire rated wall assemblies. PVC alone installed directly to the stud cavity may not qualify as a rated wall system, despite the plank itself achieving a Class A rating with ASTM E84. That test merely assesses the individual plank component, not the entire wall system.

Glasbord Hygienic FRP Wall Solution is available in both Class C and Class A cladding options and isdesigned to install directly over gypsum substrates. This ensures that both the structural wall assembly and face covering materials are validated UL components of the overall fire rated wall assembly, should it be required by code.

Protect your facility with our frp hygienic wall solution

Case Study – Hiny Hiders

Hiny Hiders OSUIn a sports stadium, there are fewer high-traffic areas than the restroom facilities. Oklahoma State University’s historic stadium was built in 1913 so the restroom facilities had suffered a great deal of wear and tear from continued use over the years. So when the University planned to renovate and expand its stadium, it was an opportunity to upgrade the restrooms with new bathroom partitions that would add functional and aesthetic value, and endure the high volume of traffic.

Hiny Hiders are made from premium, American-made one-inch thick solid HDPE. The solid plastic partitions resist dents, scratches, corrosion, bacteria, graffiti, and mildew, and unlike traditional metal partitions, they’ll never rust. With the number of partitions required in the installation it was a challenge to find the material that would last. Solid plastic will not break, and it never needs to be painted.

Hiny Hiders are made from premium, American-made one-inch thick solid HDPE. The solid plastic partitions resist dents, scratches, corrosion, bacteria, graffiti, and mildew, and unlike traditional metal partitions, they’ll never rust. With the number of partitions required in the installation it was a challenge to find the material that would last. Solid plastic will not break, and it never needs to be painted.
Hiny Hiders are available in a multitude of colors and textures however Reed took advantage of the product’s customization capabilities and specified the bathroom partitions be designed in the university’s school colors. In addition, to make the application even more unique, the door of each stall is personalized with the OSU logo.

More than 500 partitions were installed in the new stadium. Today, according to Donald Clark, facility manager, the Hiny Hiders partitions have proven to be low- maintenance. “Our metal stalls rusted, needed painting and graffiti was often a problem. Since the Hiny Hiders were installed we’ve had virtually no maintenance issues in any of the restroom stalls. The most we’ve had to do is wash them down with a garden hose.”

As Hiny Hiders are made with HDPE, they’ll have a long life cycle and be a cost-effective component to the new stadium. This is key in a stadium that has more than 40 restroom facilities. For OSU, such a large application, this is an enormous benefit.

Since the 2009 installation, the Hiny Hiders have endured the cheers and jeers of sports fans. “The bathroom partitions have really shown their durability while retaining their great looks,” said Clark. “Every hinge, every latch, every hanger works as well today as it did three years ago,” he said.

For Oklahoma State University, the plan to renovate the stadium was to transform a structure that was showing its age into a contemporary, state-of-the- art facility. The goal was to create unrivaled facilities for football players and fans alike. Boone Pickens Stadium can now be considered one of America’s top facilities from top to bottom.

Solid Plastic Bathroom Partitions

Hiny Hiders - BlueConstructed from premium, American-made solid HDPE with a homogenous color throughout, Scranton Products Hiny Hiders commercial bathroom partitions lay claim to one of the longest life cycles in the industry.

With Hiny Hiders, you’re investing in a worry free product that will save you time and money. Hiny Hiders solid plastic partitions resist dents, scratches, corrosion, graffiti and mildew. Plus, they never rust or delaminate.

Whatever your fire rating needs are Hiny Hider Restroom Partitions have the material to match and are able to provide our customers the freedom to create unique, attractive spaces in floor-mounted overhead-braced, ceiling hung or floor to ceiling configurations.

All this and backed by a 25 year warranty so there is nothing to worry about.

WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE HINY HIDER COMMERCIAL BATHROOM PARTITIONS:

  • Constructed from solid plastic
  • Available in various fire rating options
  • Designer color and textures
  • Engraveable
  • Customizable
  • Available in 3 ADA compliant configurations
  • 25 year warranty

 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

  • Impact and dent resistant
  • Will never rust, corrode or delaminate
  • Never needs painting
  • Scratch resistant
  • Impermeable to moisture
  • Power washable and steam cleanable
  • Common chemical resistance
  • Graffiti resistance – resists pencil, pen, paint, stickers and most markers
  • Provides years of everyday low maintenance

Kemlite FRP in Stock at Scholar Plastics

Surfaseal-chartFor fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) wall and ceiling panels that combine unsurpassed hygiene and durability with high-performance and style, customers around the world trust Crane Composites. As the first and largest global manufacturer of FRP wall paneling, we offer the industry’s most innovative and resilient FRP panels.

Our broad selection of moisture-resistant and non-porous FRP paneling solutions are available in a range of surface options, textures and colors. Easy to install over any existing wall surface and highly cost-effective, our FRP panels are proven to deliver tough, low maintenance surfaces that are long lasting, yet great-looking.

You’ll find Crane Composites FRP panels in restaurants, food processing plants, cleanrooms, healthcare facilities, schools, or in any commercial space where surface durability and high performance are desired.

Sound Barriers stocks:

4′ x 8′, 9′, 10′ and 12′ – class ‘C’ fire rated FRP wall panels

23-3/4″ x 47-3/4″ – class ‘C’ fire rated FRP ceiling panels

4′ x 8′, 9′ and 10 ‘ – FX – class ‘A’ fire rated FRP wall panels

4′ x 8′ and 10 ‘ – FXE – Factory Mutual class ‘A’ fire rated FRP wall panels

23-3/4″ x 47-3/4″ -FX – class ‘A’ fire rated FRP ceiling panels

Eclipse Partitions

Distributed and installed in Canada by Sound Barriers, Eclipse Partitions (patent pending) are the future of restroom partitions that offer both innovative design aesthetics and durable performance. The clean lines of this system provide a contemporary look to any bathroom decor. The no sight design delivers superior privacy above traditional partitions.

 

eclipse washroom partitions

NEW GENERATION OF PARTITIONS: Make your restroom the best room

  • High privacy no sight design
  • Innovative hinge & post design structure
  • Sleek design with hidden brackets
  • Contemporary antigrip head rail
  • Durable HDPE material

SOPHISTICATED INNOVATION: Simple, yet sophisticated. Eclipse Partitions offer innovative design aesthetics and durable performance.

  • A custom designed metal framing system and pivot hinge eliminates the need for pilasters while maintaining sufficient clearance to the toilet
  • Hinges with lateral and vertical adjustment make it easy to align and level doors during installation and maintenance
  • A small diameter corrosion resistant aluminum post minimizes contact with the floor for ease of cleaning
  • No unsightly hardware visible from outside of stalls

ULTIMATE PRIVACY: Ultimate privacy combined with clean, contemporary lines to compliment any bathroom decor.

  • Designed with increased privacy in mind
  • Get the Edge – unique angled door edges eliminate sight lines for complete privacy and a comfortable “at home” experience
  • Available in three panel height options: standard (55″), privacy (62″), and high privacy (72″)

CREATE YOUR SPACE: The combination of design, privacy and durability make this system ideal for any application from a high traffic airport to a modern corporate setting.

  • Custom designed partition hardware combined with solid plastic high density polyethylene plastic panels provides outstanding durability
  • With over 30 colors and textures to choose from, architects, designer and building owners are sure to find one that fits their unique style
  • Modular side panels allow selection from complete line of colors and textures and provides architects with a unique design element when combining multiple colors or textures

 

eclipse washroom partitions

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Case Study: SIKA Polyurethane Screed and Coating Systems

  • SIKA Polyurethane Market segment: Food Industry
  • Sub-segment: Prepared Foods
  • Project: Les Aliments DANG NGOC Inc., Laval, Québec.
  • Products: Sikafloor® 20 PurCemCA, Sikafloor® 29 PurCemCA and Sikafloor® 31 PurCemCA.

Existing situation: Water infiltration through cracks in the existing floor protection system caused the surface to breakdown prematurely in a blast freezer.

Challenge: Install a durable industrial floor that meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements, while providing resistance to thermal shock, mechanical damage and chemical attack.

Solution: Sikafloor® 20 PurCemCA polyurethane resin floor screed. Sikafloor® 31 PurCemCA polyurethane flooring coating overSikafloor® 20 PurCemCA and Sikafloor 29® PurCemCA for a smoother finish.

Hard as a rock. . . and shockproof

Flooring installed in a blast freezer of a food manufacturing plant quickly deteriorated and needed to be replaced one year after installation. The original protection system did not withstand sudden changes in temperature caused by hot water washings. Cracks appeared around the floor drains allowing water infiltration under the coating causing the surface to flake and breakdown.

A new flooring system that met Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements was needed. Other requirements included : resistance to thermal shock caused by sudden drops in temperature (from 20°C to -35°C within 30 to 60 minutes); high compressive strength to support the weight of two conveyors used to move food products; resistance to pressure washing at approximately 43°C (110°F) using a chlorinated alkaline detergent (Blizzard).

The first step was to completely remove the existing failing floor coating. The exposed concrete was then decontaminated and prepared for the application of a new protection system. Workmen installed a 9 mm thick screed of Sikafloor® 20 PurcemCA polyurethane resin flooring and a seamless sanitary cove base 400 mm in height made from Sikafloor® 29 PurCemCA. The final layer consisted of a topcoat of Sikafloor® 31 PurCemCA, a polyurethane solvent-free coating spread over the entire floor area for a smoother finish. Moving joints in the floor were sealed using Sikaflex® Primer 205 and Sikaflex®2c NS EZ Mix polyurethane based elastomeric sealant.

The Sika solution not only provided a surface which meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency regulations, but one that is also resistant to thermal shock, high abrasion, impact and chemical attack.

Freeze flooring case study.

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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: SCRANTON PRODUCTS REVOLUTIONIZES SCHOOL STORAGE WITH NEW DURALIFE HDPE, FIRE-RATED LOCKERS

Scranton, PA – It can seem like a jungle in school hallways, with kids slamming, swinging and sounding like a herd of elephants- releasing all that pent up energy on their poor lockers! Distributed in Canada by Sound Barriers, Welcome to the Jungle” says Scranton Products, as they introduce Duralife Lockers, the only line of solid HDPE school lockers that are fully fire-rated (compliant with NFPA 286) as well as being GREENGUARD Children & Schools CertifiedSM for improved indoor air quality. With extensive advantages over metal lockers, Duralife features the strength and durability to stand up to the bombardment of everyday school use with low maintenance at a comparable cost. Duralife Locker doors also feature a quieter close, reducing noise levels by three times that of metal lockers. A new Duralife video detailing the advantages is available at https://vimeo.com/48979521.

“Duralife Lockers, made with HDPE, are a stylish, economical alternative to metal,” said Don Wharton, President of Scranton Products. “With the multitude of durable, easy care features, the payback is realized in just a few short years.”

North American-made Duralife Lockers are available in several design options and 15 beautiful colors, with a color-throughout formula that resists scratching. Custom color options are also available. With a 6-point latch mechanism and full length anodized steel hinges for exceptional strength, Duralife Lockers are impact and dent resistant. In fact, in ASTM impact testing, they were shown to have 59 times the impact resistance of metal. They will not rust, corrode or delaminate and are covered by a full 15-year warranty.

Duralife HDPE LockersHDPE is naturally resistant to bacteria, odors, mold and mildew and the non-porous surface is very easy to clean. Graffiti wipes off easily with most non-abrasive cleaners and stickers and contact paper are easily removed. The lockers can also be power washed and steam cleaned without the worry of rust.

In addition to meeting GREENGUARD Children & Schools air quality standards, Duralife Lockers also contribute to a project’s LEED certification. They are made with recycled materials and are 100% recyclable. And, since they do not require painting, there are no VOCs.

Duralife Lockers perform far beyond metal and will stand up to the stampede!

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Glasbord: FRP Wall Panels

glasbord in storage areaFor fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) wall and ceiling panels that combine unsurpassed hygiene and durability with high-performance and style, customers around the world trust Crane Composites. As the first and largest global manufacturer of FRP wall paneling, we offer the industry’s most innovative and resilient FRP panels.

Our broad selection of moisture-resistant and non-porous FRP paneling solutions are available in a range of surface options, textures and colors. Easy to install over any existing wall surface and highly cost-effective, our FRP panels are proven to deliver tough, low maintenance surfaces that are long lasting, yet great-looking.

You’ll find Crane Composites FRP panels in restaurants, food processing plants, cleanrooms, healthcare facilities, schools, or in any commercial space where surface durability and high performance are desired. Our vast network of distribution partners means that our products, along with expert technical and installation support, are all easily accessible and readily available in Canada from Sound Barriers .

The FRP panels leader for more than 60 years!

As the pioneer in FRP panels, Kemlite was established in 1954, and Crane Co. acquired the company in 1985. The Kemlite name was changed to Crane Composites in 2007 to reflect the company’s ongoing new product innovations that continue to expand beyond hygienic wall panels.

Glasbord Application Photos (PDF)

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