Fiberglass Skimmer Properties

FIBERGLASS SKIMMER ENVIRO GLASKIMER SPECIFICATIONS Oil skimmers and baffles shall be constructed of structural reinforced plastic. The skimmers include the blades, mounting fasteners, brackets, posts and all items necessary for the construction and installation of the complete skimmer. The skimmer will be shipped assembled or knocked down (KD) with simple assembly instructions. MATERIAL Components of the ENVIROGLASKIMER shall be fiberglass reinforced thermosetting resin, 40% nominal glass content, meeting or exceeding the physical properties listed below. The enforcements shall consist of a combination of unidirectional fiberglass roving, continuous strand mat, and polymeric surfacing veil. All components shall have a smooth, clean molded finish on all surfaces. The resin shall be a corrosion resistant grade of isophthalic polyester having ultraviolet (UV) light inhibitors and 25% ASP 400 clay property enhancers. Color shall be opaque olive drab “disappearing” green THICKNESS Composite skimmer and weir plates shall normally be 3/16” and posts ¼” unless otherwise specified. COMPOSITE SKIMMER BLADES Skimmer blades shall be fabricated from structural fiberglass flat plate and angles. All joints will be bonded and bolted following procedures as specified by the manufacturer, Environmental Composites, Inc. SUPPORT BRACKETS Support brackets will be fabricated from the same grade and structural fiberglass as the skimmer blade. POST MOUNTED SKIMMERS Freestanding support post designs shall be structural fiberglass 2 ½” or 3” x ¼” square tubing. Fiberglass skimmer plate shall be attached to posts by means of stainless steel thru bolts with washers. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES The ENVIROGLASKIMER structural materials shall exhibit the following physical properties: PROPERTY TEST METHOD UNIT LONGITUDINAL TRANSVERSE Tensile Strength ASTM D638 PSI 34,000 20,000 Tensile Modules ASTM D638 PSI x 106 2.4 1.5 Flexural Strength ASTM D790 PSI 34,000 30,000 Flexural Modules ASTM D790 PSI x 106 1.6 .8 Izod Impact ASTM D256 Ft-lb/in 30 15 Compressive Strength ASTM D256 PSI 35,000 20,000 Compressive Modules ASTM D696 PSI 2.5 1.5 Shear Strength ASTM D732 PSI 12,000 12,000 Coefficient of: Thermal Expansion ASTM D696 in/in/oC 1.5 ** Water Absorption ASTM D670 Max % .6 ** ENVIRONMENTAL COMPOSITES, INC. 4250 Lake Industrial Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778 Phone: (352) 343-3449 Fax: (352) 343-5577 www.environmentalcomposites.com