Material: skylights are typically made from steel and transparent or translucent materials such as polycarbonate (PC) or acrylic (PMMA). The steel components usually use Q235 or Q345 steel.
Application Fields: Steel skylights are widely used in industrial plants, warehouses, commercial buildings, and greenhouses. They provide natural lighting while enhancing the strength and durability of the structure in combination with the steel framework.
Polycarbonate Skylights are a building material that combines steel and transparent materials, designed to provide effective natural lighting. The steel components primarily offer structural support and stability, while the transparent materials allow natural light to pass through. Skylights can be designed as single-layer or composite structures and are commonly used in roofs and walls, enhancing indoor lighting while reducing energy consumption.
Steel Standards:
Chinese Standards: GB/T 700 (Carbon Steel), GB/T 1591 (Low-Alloy High-Strength Structural Steel)
Steel Grades:
Q235: Carbon steel with a yield strength of 235 MPa
Q345: Low-alloy high-strength structural steel with a yield strength of 345 MPa
Skylight Thickness:
Steel Component: Typically ranges from 1 mm to 5 mm
Transparent Material Component: Typically ranges from 4 mm to 12 mm
Dimensions:
Width: Generally ranges from 500 mm to 1200 mm
Length: Common range from 2000 mm to 6000 mm, customizable based on engineering needs
Light Transmission Rate:
Polycarbonate (PC): Typically between 60% and 90%
Acrylic (PMMA): Typically between 85% and 92%
Impact Resistance:
Polycarbonate (PC): Higher than acrylic, can withstand stronger impacts
Acrylic (PMMA): Lower, but still possesses good impact resistance
Fire Rating:
Polycarbonate (PC): Generally rated B1
Acrylic (PMMA): Generally rated B2
Surface Treatment:
UV-Resistant Coating: Increases the weather resistance of the skylights
Scratch-Resistant Coating: Enhances surface durability against wear
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