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Solasafe Polycarbonate profiled polycarbonate sheeting

 Overview

Polycarbonate is a long-established greenhouse cladding material. Its superior impact strength and ability to maintain extremely high light transmission levels make it an excellent cladding material. Ampelite can also supply GE’s Lexan* profiled sheet, with added features not available to most profiled polycarbonate brands.

 Features

• Superior hail resistance.
• Maximum light transmission.
• Anti-Drip coatings and specialised profiles available.
• Easily curved for superior greenhouse design.
• 10 year warranty.

 Testimony

“After many years of frustration with using film on the walls of my lettuce growing greenhouse, I experimented with Solasafe polycarbonate as a cost-effective alternative. In the 8 years it has been there, I haven’t had to worry about it! I am now using Solasafe to replace film on the walls of all my greenhouses!”

P. Mifsud, Paulmar Hydroponics, Geelong, VIC

Available Profiles 

The majority of widely used profiles are available, including Corrugated, Trimdek, Greca and Omega. Ampelite are also able to source GE’s Lexan* profiled sheet, available in widths up to 1870mm for minimal laps and maximum light transmission.

Other profiles are available in the Wonderglas GC polyester product. For more information of Wonderglas GC, click here.

Spanning

The above spans are recommended for wind loads up to 1 kPa. For high wind or cyclonic areas, please contact Ampelite.

 Thermal Insulation

Solasafe polycarbonate has a K-Value of 6.5 W/m².K, and is available with Anti-Drip coatings.

Greater insulation values are available with the Lexan* Thermoclear* multiwalled sheet, or Wonderglas GC Dual Roof. 

For more information on Lexan Thermoclear, click here.

For more information on Wonderglas GC Dual Roof, click here.

Anti-Drip

Lexan* profiled sheet is available with a specifically developed hydrophilic coating on the inner surface which reduces the formation of condensation droplets, thus helping to prevent crop spoilage in commercial greenhouses. This coating technology can be combined with an embossed coating to aid light diffusion.

 Light Transmission 

Solasafe polycarbonate features light transmission of 90%, and is warranted to maintain high levels for a long period of time. Solasafe is also available with an embossed coating to aid light diffusion, and an Anti-Drip coating to prevent light transmission loss through water droplets

Curving

Solasafe sheeting can be safely curved to a radius of 3m. For greenhouses with higher curving radii, please contact Ampelite.

Installation

The light weight and effortless handling of Solasafe, make installation safe and easy. Installation time can also be reduced by 50%, using Ampelite’s Clearfix self-drilling screws!

For full installation details, click here.

Warranty 

Solasafe and Lexan profiled polycarbonate feature a Limited 10 Year Warranty against Hail Damage, Excessive Yellowing and Loss of Light Transmission. For full warranty details, please contact your nearest Ampelite office.

Downloads

Brochures

Omega Brochure
Corrugated Brochure
Greca Brochure
Greenhouse Brochure
Installation Instructions

ISO 9001 2000        
AS/NZS 4256.3        
QEC 4787