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Company Profile
Dott. Gallina S.r.l., established in 1960, initially specialized in automotive profiles and later expanded into thermoplastic materials for construction and industry. The company operates globally with production sites in Italy, Greece, Poland, the US, and India, employing around 170 people. Their products, including multiwall sheets, solid sheets, and modular polycarbonate panels, are renowned for their transparency and superior mechanical and thermal properties.

Technology
The production process involves coextrusion, which ensures UV protection and extends product lifespan. Polycarbonate is noted for its transparency, thermal insulation, and impact strength, making it suitable for various building applications.

Certification
Products are certified by international bodies, and the company adheres to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO TS 16949 standards.

Polycarbonate Properties
Polycarbonate offers excellent UV and hail resistance, is environmentally friendly, and provides good thermal insulation. It is lightweight, translucent, and versatile, suitable for reducing building costs while maintaining structural integrity.

Chemical Resistance
Polycarbonate shows good resistance to many chemicals, though specific tests are recommended for aggressive environments. A detailed table outlines reactions with various chemicals.

Technical Properties of Multiwall Sheets
Multiwall sheets are evaluated for light transmission, solar factor, shading coefficient, and thermal transmittance. These properties are crucial for optimizing natural lighting and energy efficiency in buildings.

Technical Properties of Modular Systems
Modular systems are assessed for optical, thermal, and acoustic properties. The U-value indicates thermal insulation efficiency, while acoustic insulation measures sound transmission resistance.

Light Management and Product Reliability
Natural illumination through polycarbonate coverings enhances environmental comfort and thermal isolation. The products are reliable, with a 10-year warranty, and offer customizable light and color modulation to meet specific project needs.

Introduction
The document outlines the innovative solutions offered by Dott. Gallina S.r.l. for facades and coverings using the Progetto Caleido line. This line features modular panels with double color technology, allowing for various applications on walls and coverings.

Light Management and Technology
The Progetto Caleido line includes arcoPlus® panels and Policarb® multiwall sheets, which can be colored to manage light transmission and optimize shadow effects, reducing internal heating. The panels are treated with IR absorbers to limit solar radiation and heating inside buildings.

Product Line and Warranty
The IR line products come with a 10-year warranty against degradation in light and solar transmission, yellowing, and hail damage. These products absorb infra-red rays, reducing internal heat transmission and cooling costs by up to 25% compared to standard window products.

Energy Saving and Calculation
The document provides a formula for calculating yearly fuel savings based on differences in thermal transmittance between glass and polycarbonate. An example calculation for an industrial shed in Turin demonstrates significant fuel savings using polycarbonate glazing.

Use and Maintenance
Guidelines for handling and maintaining polycarbonate materials include avoiding direct sunlight exposure, using polycarbonate-compatible silicone for sealing, and allowing for thermal expansion during installation.

Modular Systems
The document describes various modular systems, including interlocking, connector, overlapping, and opening systems, each designed for specific applications like roofing, translucent glazing, and vertical windows. These systems ensure weatherproof finishes and are supplied with necessary accessories for installation.

Technical Features
arcoPlus®324 and arcoPlus®625 are modular systems with coextruded polycarbonate panels, offering advantages like easy installation, UV resistance, and heat insulation. The panels are designed for vertical window applications and provide high load resistance without metal reinforcement frames.

Conclusion
The document highlights the flexibility and energy efficiency of Dott. Gallina's polycarbonate products, suitable for various building applications while ensuring comfort and cost savings.

Technical Features and Description
The document describes a modular system of multiwall UV-protected polycarbonate designed for windows and translucent roofing applications. The system includes coextruded polycarbonate panels, aluminium profiles, and accessories, offering easy and low-cost installation.

Load Resistance
The panels exhibit high load resistance, with specific load values provided for installations on two or more supports. The design allows for installations without metal reinforcement frames, reducing heat loss from thermal bridges.

Installation Guidelines
For installations exceeding 2.2 meters, a section-breaker profile is required. The panels are fixed using specific brackets to ensure resistance to negative wind loads and accommodate thermal expansion.

Panel Specifications
The arcoPlus®547 system features 40mm thick, 7-wall polycarbonate panels with a modular width of 333mm to 500mm. It offers thermal insulation of 1.1 W/m2K and acoustic insulation of 22 dB. The panels are UV-protected and fire-rated as EuroClass B-s1,d0.

Applications and Advantages
The system is suitable for vertical windows, roofing, and translucent curtain walls. It provides benefits such as light transmission, UV and hail resistance, and heat insulation.

Accessories and Profiles
A range of aluminium profiles and accessories are available, including opening windows for ventilation. The polycarbonate panels require sealing with vented aluminium breather tape to prevent internal soiling.

Additional Systems
The document also details other systems like Velario®613 and Velario®20-5, which are modular systems for false ceilings and partitions, offering thermal and acoustic insulation.

Load Resistance and Structural Support
Various reinforcement frames and profiles are available to ensure load and wind resistance. The systems can be used for both flat and curved roofing applications, with specific load resistance values provided.

Conclusion
The document provides comprehensive technical specifications and installation guidelines for modular polycarbonate systems, emphasizing their versatility, ease of installation, and structural benefits.

Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and installation guidelines for modular polycarbonate roofing systems, focusing on UV protection, load resistance, and ease of installation. It includes descriptions of various systems, technical features, and recommended practices for ensuring durability and performance.

Specifications: The polycarbonate panels are available in thicknesses of 8-12mm and are UV protected on both sides. They are designed for both flat and curved roofing applications, with a modular width of 600mm and no limit on panel length. The panels offer thermal insulation of 1.7 W/m2K and acoustic insulation of 20 dB, with a temperature range of -40°C to +120°C.

Installation Procedures: Panels are anchored to existing structures using specific aluminium brackets and are joined using a click-on system for a watertight seal. The document emphasizes the importance of using self-drilling screws for metal structures and tap bolts for wooden structures, which are not supplied. Different connector profiles are available depending on load specifications.

Load Resistance: The document provides load resistance data, indicating maximum loads on two and more supports, ensuring compliance with snow and wind load requirements. It highlights the use of reinforced aluminium profiles and square tubes for enhanced load capacity.

Applications: The systems are suitable for translucent curtain walls, vertical glazing, and roofing applications. They are designed for easy and low-cost installation, with features like light transmission, UV resistance, and heat insulation.

Advantages: Key benefits include high load resistance, longitudinal and transverse overlap capabilities, thermowelded panels, and resistance to UV rays and hail. The systems are self-supporting and offer a complete range of accessories for installation.

Recommendations: The document advises sealing the air cells in the panels to prevent soiling and ensure proper ventilation. It also recommends using specific polycarbonate profiles or vented aluminium breather tape for sealing.

Overview: The document provides detailed technical specifications and recommendations for the installation and application of various roofing systems using polycarbonate panels. It includes information on different systems such as arcoPlus®1000 and arcoPlus®SUPER1000, focusing on their structural features, installation procedures, and performance characteristics.

Specifications: The document outlines the specifications for pre-painted galvanized steel sheet ridge profiles, polycarbonate panels, and their accessories. Key specifications include thickness, profile height, modular width, thermal and acoustic insulation values, and resistance to UV rays and hail. The panels are designed for high load resistance and are available in various colors.

Installation Procedures: Detailed procedures for anchoring roofing systems are provided, including the use of aluminum caps, Vipla washers, and self-drilling screws. The document emphasizes the importance of proper overlap and sealing techniques to ensure durability and performance.

Load Resistance: The document includes tables and graphs illustrating the load resistance of different roofing systems under various conditions. It specifies the maximum loads that can be supported based on the distance between supports and the slope of the roofing.

Applications: The systems are suitable for constructing translucent curtain walls, roofing, and skylights. They are designed to accommodate continuous lateral overlapping and are compatible with various panel types. The document highlights the versatility of the systems for different architectural applications.

Accessories: A range of accessories is available to complement the roofing systems, including tongue and groove seals, flat strips for sealing overlap areas, and bracing brackets. These accessories are essential for ensuring the integrity and performance of the roofing installations.

Technical Features: The document details the technical features of the systems, such as thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, linear thermal expansion, and fire reaction classification. It also notes the systems' ability to withstand accidental shock and dynamic wind loads.

Recommendations: The document recommends minimum slopes for roofing installations to ensure proper drainage and performance. It also advises on the maximum length of panels to prevent issues related to thermal expansion.

Anchorage of Roofing: The document describes the process of anchoring roofing by drilling and inserting screws with Vipla washers and caps. It specifies different sizes for these components and provides details on load resistance for skylights and continuous roofing applications, recommending minimum slopes for installation.

Continuous Roofing: The document outlines the construction of continuous roofing using polycarbonate panels with lateral overlapping. It includes specifications for maximum loads on supports and details on gutter and overlap components.

Modular Overlapping Systems: This section discusses the use of corrugated UV-protected multiwall polycarbonate for roofing and skylights. It highlights the advantages such as high load resistance, UV protection, and thermal insulation. Technical features include thickness, profile height, and thermal expansion rates.

Accessories: Various accessories are listed, including aluminium caps, screws, and gaskets, which are essential for installation and enhancing the durability of the roofing systems.

Opening Systems: The document describes systems for openable windows made from UV-protected polycarbonate, designed to ventilate buildings. It includes specifications for window dimensions and installation guidelines.

Multiwall Sheets: The document provides details on multiwall sheets, emphasizing their thermal insulation, UV protection, and impact resistance. It lists various configurations and dimensions available for different applications such as roofing, glazing, and skylights.

Technical Specifications:
Policarb® sheets are designed with a solar factor that measures the ratio of energy transmitted inside compared to total solar radiation. They are self-extinguishing with a EuroClass B-s1,d0 fire rating. The sheets have a linear thermal expansion of 0.065mm/m°C and can withstand temperatures from -40°C to +120°C. UV protection is available on both sides upon request.

Thermal Insulation and Light Transmission:
High-resistance pigments are added to polycarbonate to achieve various light transmission values. Sheets must be fastened with specific washers to ensure watertightness and accommodate thermal expansion. Adhesive steel tapes are available for closing the cells, with different heights depending on sheet thickness.

Load Resistance:
The load resistance of Policarb sheets varies based on sheet type and dimensions. The document provides detailed tables indicating load capacities for different sheet configurations and dimensions.

Solid Sheets Advantages:
Solid polycarbonate sheets offer transparency, extreme impact strength, and good fire rating. They are lightweight, weighing half as much as glass while being 250 times more impact resistant. These sheets provide excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, making them versatile for construction and industrial applications.

Applications and Installation:
Policomp® and Scudo® sheets are used in various applications, including roofing, vertical windows, and safety glazing. They offer UV protection on both sides and are available in different colors and thicknesses. Installation guidelines emphasize the importance of allowing for thermal expansion and choosing the appropriate sheet thickness based on load requirements.

Mechanical and Thermal Properties:
The document details the mechanical properties such as tensile stress resistance, elongation, and impact strength. Thermal properties include thermal conductivity and linear thermal expansion. Electrical properties like dielectric strength and resistivity are also provided.

Conclusion:
Policarb® and Policomp® sheets are highly durable, versatile, and suitable for a wide range of applications due to their excellent thermal, acoustic, and impact resistance properties.

Specifications and Procedures:
Policomp® and Scudo® sheets can be mechanically cold-formed using standard high-speed tools for cutting, bending, and drilling. It is advised to drill holes at a distance from the edge of the sheet equal to at least 1.5 times the diameter of the hole to avoid damage. Cutting oil should not be used, and threading is recommended only if necessary as sheets may break after drilling.

Gluing:
Neutral and compatible adhesives with polycarbonate should be used for gluing solid polycarbonate sheets.

Cleaning:
Warm water and a soft cloth are recommended for cleaning Policomp® and Scudo® sheets.

Material Processing:
Before thermoforming, remove the protective film and pre-heat the material to 120°C to eliminate moisture. An air circulating oven with temperature control is recommended. Pre-heating times can be reduced by storing sheets in a dry place. Thermoforming should be done immediately after drying as sheets re-absorb moisture below 100°C. Hot curving should be performed at temperatures between 155°C and 165°C.

Cutting and Drilling:
Policomp® and Scudo® sheets can be drilled using standard machines like circular saws, belt saws, and milling machines with specific angles and speeds. Detailed parameters for rake angle, angle of inclination, cutting speed, and feed speed are provided.

Applications and Advantages:
Polycarbonate solid sheets without UV protection offer easy and low-cost installation, light transmission, heat insulation, and self-supporting properties. They are suitable for room partitions, false ceilings, and machinery protection guards.

General Terms and Conditions of Sale:

Orders: Orders are valid only if they refer to the current price-list and are signed by the buyer. They are binding and can only be canceled with written consent from Dott. Gallina S.r.l.
Delivery: Delivery dates are indicative and not binding. Delays do not warrant refunds or order cancellations.
Packaging: Materials are supplied in white polyethylene packaging unless otherwise requested.
Transportation: Goods are transported at the buyer's risk. Complaints must be reported immediately to the carrier and in writing to Dott. Gallina S.r.l. within 8 days of delivery.
Warranty: The warranty period starts from the invoice date and is valid as per the company's certificates.
Tolerance: Sizes may vary by ± 2 mm/m with a minimum of ± 5 mm. Weights are not binding.
Payment: Payments must be made as agreed, and delayed payments incur interest.
Disputes: Any disputes are to be settled exclusively in the Court of Turin.

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GENERAL CATALOGUE PLASTIC BUILDING PRODUCT strada Carignano 104 - 10040 La Loggia (TO) Italia - tel. +39 011 9628177 - fax +39 011 9628361 ^SBr mail: [email protected] - web: www.gallina.it

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CATALOGUE * MODULAR SYSTEMS PLASTIC ■ MULTIWALL SHEETS BUILDING PRODUCT

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COMPANY PROFILE Technology Certification Polycarbonate Chemical resistance Technical properties of multiwall sheets Technical properties of modular systems Light management "Progetto Caleido" line Product with IR treatment Energy saving Use and maintenance page 34 page 38 page 42 page 46 Modular overlapping systems arcoPlus1000 arcoPlus1000 curvo arcoPlusSUPER1000 arcoPlusSUPER1000 curvo arcoPlusGrecaClick arcoPlusMiniGreca arcoPlusMiniGreca curvo arcoPlusOnda arcoPlusOnda curvo page 18 page 22 page 24 page 28 page 32 page 33 Modular connector systems arcoPlus684-6104-6124 arcoPlus684-6104-6124...

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COMPANY PROFILE Dott. Gallina S.r.l. was founded in 1960 by Pier Aulo Gallina, originally to manufacture profiles for the automotive industry. With developments in technology and the expansion of the market for thermoplastic materials, Dott. Gallina S.r.l. extended its range of products to include sectors such as construction and industry and is now a leading name on the international market. The company currently has a workforce of some 170 people and production plants in Italy, Greece, Poland, the US and India. Dott. Gallina S.r.l. manufactures plastic profiles for bodywork and upholstery for...

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OFFICES AND PRODUCTIONS SITE SITES REGIONS ITALY_LA LOGGIA (TURIN) - DOTT.GALLINA S.R.L. Q TYCHY - DOTT.GALLINA POLAND (* JANESVILLE (WISCONSIN) GALLINA USA LLC (* NEW DELHI - GALLINA INDIA (* 'PRODUCTION SITE

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POLYCARBONATE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Polycarbonate is an innovative engineering plastic that is also versatile due to its transparency, good thermal insulation and impact strength. This makes it suitable for use in a wide range of residential and industrial building applications. THE PRODUCTION PROCESS Extrusion is a process used to produce continuously formed plastic multi-wall profiles and solid sheets. COEXTRUSION Coextrusion observed with a microscope MULTIWALL SHEETS SOLID SHEETS MODULAR SYSTEMS U.V. PROTECTION All products are co-extruded to ensure protection against exposure to ultraviolet...

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Products are certified by authorita- tive laboratories and international For further information please visit MIAMI DADE The company operates a quality SISTEMA QUALITA' CERTMCATO

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LIGHTWEIGHT Polycarbonate is a lightweight material that is used in the construction industry to reduce building costs while guaranteeing compliance with positive and negative wind load requirements. POLYCARBONATE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OPTICAL PROPERTIES TRANSLUCENT A key feature of polycarbonate is its transparency. The use of natural lighting, achieved by installing translucent polycarbonate roofing and walls, creates a more comfortable ambience while also ensuring good thermal insulation. Polycarbonate can be suitably tinted to modulate light transmission, optimise shading and thus reduce overheating...

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CHEMICAL RESISTANCE AGENT Methyl alcohol Ethyl alcohol 50% n-Butyl alcohol Ethylene glycol Cracking Unchanged Unchanged Unchanged Sodium hydrate 1% Sodium hydrate 10% Ammonium hydrate 10% Calcium hydrate 10% Unchanged Clouding Browning Unchanged INORGANIC ACIDS Hydrochloric acid 35% Hydrochloric acid 10% Sulphuric acid 70% Sulphuric acid 30% Nitric acid 40% Nitric acid 10% Cromic acid 10% Cracking Unchanged Unchanged Yellowing Yellowing Yellowing Unchanged INORGANIC SALTS Sodium chloride 10% Potassium nitrate 10% Potassium Bicrom. 10% Sodium sulphate 10% Ammonium chloride Sodium carbonate 10%...

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1.5 MULTIWALL SHEETS PROPERTIES MULTIWALL SHEETS Optical and Thermal properties (EN 16153) PROFILE Different pigments are used to obtain different light transmission values. The values indicated in the table are based on calculations performed at specialist laboratories. SOLAR FACTOR (SF) Incoming solar radiation is reflected, partially absorbed, and transmitted to the inside. The solar factor indicated in the table is the ratio, expressed as a percentage, between the total energy transmitted to the inside and total solar radiation. Direct solar Transmission Solar Radiation Solar Reflection Emission...

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1.6 MODULAR SYSTEM PROPERTIES MODULAR SYSTEM Optical, Thermal and acoustic properties (EN 16153) % arcoPlus324 Crystal Green Bronze Opal arcoPlus625 Crystal Opal arcoPlus344x Crystal Green Bronze Opal arcoPlus347 Crystal Green Bronze Opal arcoPlus547 Crystal Green Bronze Opal arcoPlus684 Crystal Blue Bronze Opal arcoPlus6104 Crystal Blue Bronze Opal arcoPlus6124 Crystal Blue Bronze Opal arcoPlus6166 Crystal Green Bronze Opal arcoPlus626 Crystal Green Bronze Opal Velario 613 Crystal Opal Velario 20-5 Crystal Opal arcoPlus1000 Crystal Opal arcoPlusSUPER1000 Crystal Opal arcoPlusGrecaClick Crystal...

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The line Progetto Caleido is dedicated to the realisation of facades and coverings with innovative aesthetic and architectural solutions PRODUCT LINE LIGHT MANAGEMENT The arcoPlus® panels and the Policarb® multiwall sheets can be colored to modulate the light transmission, optimize the shadow effect and allowing thereby for a lower heating of the internal environment. Transpartent or translucent colors with the possibility to modulate light and color according to the needs of the customer. All products available in the Progetto Caleido line are characterized by the indicated symbol. THE PRODUCTION...

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1.8 POLYCARBONATE LINE OF FILTER PROTECTION IR NEW PRODUCT RANGE The PoliCarb® IR, PoliComp® IR sheets and arcoPlus® IR panels let light in but not heat. They make up Dott. Gallina’s new product range for transparent coverings and windows with solar control. All products from the IR line offer innovative solutions for typical building applications where high levels of light are wanted while reducing the internal heating. 35° The potential result: reduced energy spending for cooling and for lighting as well as higher comfort. The multiwall sheets, and the modular arcoPlus® IR panels offer incredible...

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