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DYNAGLAS® Condensation Control Corrugated Polycarbonate

Built-in condensation control for horticultural applications

Polycarbonate is inherently susceptible to condensate formation, especially when used to cover totally enclosed environments like greenhouses. DYNAGLAS is made with an exclusive manufacturing process that results in the industry's first and most extensive 10-year condensate control warranty. Because effective condensate control is such a critical need for your greenhouse efficiencies, it's now built into every DYNAGLAS product. Test results prove DYNAGLAS transmits up to 30% more PAR light and 45% more infrared energy during condensation formation periods, while reducing the potential for moisture-related disease.

 

DYNAGLAS also offers high impact resistance and 99.9% UV blocking. It's available in multiple tints, including Clear, White/Opal, Solar/Grey, and SolarSoft™. Palram’s SolarSoft technology provides high light transmission while eliminating shadows and reducing unwanted solar heat gain. As light transmits through the sheet, the SolarSoft special pigments diffuse the light so that it spreads in many directions. This allows more evenly dispersed light throughout the greenhouse and less stress caused by direct sunlight, resulting in an ideal growth environment.  

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Built-In Condensation Control

GREENHOUSE COVERING FOR OPTIMAL DLI

DYNAGLAS refracts light at low angles of incidence, reduces reflection, and facilitates more light penetration into the greenhouse than any other material.

The corrugated profile is especially efficient at N45º-N55º latitudes, where during the five critical months between November and March, the sun shines most of the day at low angles of 15º-25º to the horizon.

DYNAGLAS offers high UV protection, which helps maintain a high level of light transmittance. In fact, it loses less than 2% light transmittance over a 20-year-period.

DYNAGLAS SolarSoft™ MAX, with 90% light transmission and 90% diffusion, offers the highest Daily Light Integral (DLI) in the industry!

Learn how to achieve optimum DLI in your greenhouse in this Tech Brief.

GREENHOUSE COVERING FOR OPTIMAL DLI

SIDE LAP FASTENING SOLUTIONS

Palram's Side Lap Profile and the Lap Clip help maintain an air-tight seal between the DYNAGLAS corrugated sheets, providing efficient environmental control.

Lap Clip
  • Fastens the panels side-laps between rafters
  • Suitable for windy climates
  • Optimized for arched and gothic structures
Side Lap Profiles
  • Specially designed for use in snowy areas and extreme wind loads
  • Suitable for two-slope structures
  • Can be cold bent to suit arched structures at large radiuses
Main Benefits
  • Prevents energy loss and tearing by strong winds
  • Improves seal against dust accumulation, insects, and water
Main Benefits
  • Prevents energy loss, tearing by strong winds, and roof cover decline under snow accumulation
  • Hermetically sealed against dust accumulation, insects, and water
SIDE LAP FASTENING SOLUTIONS

Product Details

Dimensions

ProfileWidth (inches)Thickness (inches)
Greca 7649.6", 73.6"0.032"

Available colors, light transmission, & diffusion (haze)

ColorsLight TransmissionLight Diffusion (Haze)
Clear90%1%
Solar Gray35%<7%
White Opal45%100%
SolarSoft 8585%100%
SolarSoft 9090%40%
SolarSoft Max90%90%
PropertyConditions
(U.S. Customary)
ASTM MethodUnits - SI
(U.S. Customary)
Value
(U.S. Customary)
Physical
DensityD-1505g/cm³ (lb/ft³)1.2 (75)
Water Absorption24 hr. @ 23°CD-570%0.15
Mechanical
Tensile strength at yield10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638MPa (psi) 62 (9,000)
Tensile strength at break10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638MPa (psi)65 (9,500)
Elongation at yield10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638%6
Elongation at break10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638%110
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity10 mm/min (0.4 in. /min)D-638MPa (psi)2,378 (345,000)
Flexural Modulus1.3 mm/min (0.05 in./min)D-790MPa (psi)2,378 (345,000)
Flexural Strength at Yield1.3 mm/min (0.05 in./min)D-790MPa (psi)93 (13,500)
Notch Impact Strength Izod23°C (73°F)D-256J/m (ft·lbf/in.)800 (15)
Notch Impact Strength Charpy23°C (73°F)D-256J/m (ft·lbf/in)800 (15)
Impact Falling Weight3 mm (0.12 in.) SheetISO-6603/1bJ (ft·lbf)158 (117)
Rockwell HardnessD-785R scale / M scale125 / 70
Abrasion (Taber Process)100 Cycles, CS-10S Wheel, 500gD-1044% HazeN/A
Compressive Strength1.3 mm/min (.05 in./min)D-695MPa (psi)N/A
Compressive Modulus1.3 mm/min (.05 in./min)D-695MPa (psi)N/A
Shear strength at Yield1.3 mm/min (.05 in./min)D-732MPa (psi)N/A
Shear strength at Break1.3 mm/min (.05 in./min)D-732MPa (psi)N/A
Shear Modulus1.3 mm/min (.05 in./min)D-732MPa (psi)N/A
Thermal
Long Term Service Temperature°C (°F)-40 to +100 (-40 to +212)
Short Term Service Temperature°C (°F)-40 to +120 (-40 to +250)
Heat Deflection TemperatureLoad: 1.82 Mpa (264 psi)D-648°C (°F)132 (270)
Vicat Softening TemperatureLoad: 1 kg (2.2 lb)D-1525°C (°F)150 (300)
Coefficient of Linear
Thermal Expansion
D-69610-⁵/°C (10-⁵/°F)6.5 (3.6)
Thermal ConductivityC-177W/m°K (Btu-in./hr-ft²-°F)0.21 (1.46)
Specific Heat CapacityC-351kJ/kg°K (Btu/lb°F)1.26 (0.31)
Optical
Haze.8 mm (0.03 in.)
Clear Sheet
D-1003%<1
Light Transmission.8 mm (0.03 in.)
Clear Sheet
D-1003%90
Refractive IndexClear SheetD-5421.59
Yellowness Index.8 mm (0.03 in.)
Clear Sheet
D-1925<1
Electrical
Dielectric Constant50 HzD-1503
1 MHzD-1502.9
Dissipation Factor50 HzD-1500.9
1 MHzD-15011
Dielectric Strength Short Time500 V/sD-149kV/mm (V/mil)>30 (>770)
Surface ResistanceKetleyD-257Ohm5.1x10^15
Volume ResistanceKetleyD-257Ohm-cm1.3x10^17

Regulatory Code Compliance Certification

OrganizationStandardClassification
NRC-CNRCCanadian NBC 2015 (Canopy Covering)CCMC Evaluation Report 13450-R
Miami Dade CountyFBC 2017 (Canopy Covering)NOA # 18-0328.03
ICC (International Code Council)IBC 2015 (Light Transmitting Plastics)ESR-1893
City of Los AngelesLABC 2017 (Light Transmitting Plastics)RR 25298

WHERE TO BUY?

GREEN-TEK: Palram Master Distributor

 

Palram relies on its master distribution partner and converter, Green-Tek, to manage all facets of the DYNAGLAS product line, including marketing, sales, warehousing, cutting, and logistics for full-size, master-length sheets.

5560 E Buss RoadToll Free: 800.747.6440
Clinton, WI 53525Local: 608.754.7336
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