MultiQ®
Glass-reinforced sandwich panelsMultiQ® is a line of modular thermoplastic composites in panel form whose specific properties make them particularly suitable as an alternative to plywood in outdoor applications. Their sandwich panel form of MultiQ® composites gives them tremendous versatility, allowing for design freedom in wide-ranging applications.
Also available are MultiQ® Concrete and MultiQ® Impact, sandwich panels consisting of both a glass and polypropylene fiber core that is faced on both sides with a cover layer of high-strength, UV-resistant thermoplastic composite materials. The unique combination of multi-directional glass fibers in the core and cover layer fibers oriented in the direction of tension and compression results in a sandwich panel with incredibly high stiffness as well as a low weight per unit area.
- High stiffness with low weight per unit area
- No change in the mechanical values or dimensions when exposed to moisture
- UV-resistant and ideal for outdoor use in any weather
- Impact- and fracture-resistant even at low temperatures
- Can be worked like wood (nailed, drilled, sawn, screwed, milled, etc.)
- Durability and resistance to rot
- Simple to clean and repair
- Low transport costs
- Quick to install or remove
- 100% recyclable
- Criteria
- Weight
- MultiQ®
- As much as 20% lighter than plywood
- Criteria
- Flexural strength (MPa) dry
- MultiQ®
- 46
- Plywood
- 62
- Criteria
- Flexural strength (MPa) after 16 days immersion in water
- MultiQ®
- 44
- Plywood
- 27
- Criteria
- Flexural modulus (MPa) dry
- MultiQ®
- 5700
- Plywood
- 7200
- Criteria
- Flexural modulus (MPa) after 16 days immersion in water
- MultiQ®
- 5400
- Plywood
- 4100
- Criteria
- Resistance to rot and mildew
- MultiQ®
- Excellent
- Plywood
- Vulnerable to rot and mildew
- Criteria
- Degradation of mechanical properties with outdoor exposure
- MultiQ®
- None
- Plywood
- '-40% degradation
- Criteria
- Thickness tolerance with outdoor exposure
- MultiQ®
- '+/- 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
- Plywood
- >2 mm (0.078 in.)
- Criteria
- Scratch resistance
- MultiQ®
- Excellent
- Plywood
- Good, depending on coating
- Criteria
- Impact resistance
- MultiQ®
- Excellent
- Plywood
- Fair
- Criteria
- Possibility to saw, nail, drill
- MultiQ®
- Yes
- Plywood
- Yes
- Criteria
- Repairable
- MultiQ®
- Yes
- Plywood
- Yes
- Criteria
- Easy to clean
- MultiQ®
- Very easy
- Plywood
- Depends on finish
- Criteria
- Life span
- MultiQ®
- 3-5x longer than plywood (>200 pours)
- Plywood
- Project and environment dependent (approx. 50 pours)
- Criteria
- Cost
- MultiQ®
- 2x upfront cost but 3-5x longer life
- Plywood
- Half the upfront cost but fraction of the life
| Criteria | MultiQ® | Plywood |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | As much as 20% lighter than plywood | - |
| Flexural strength (MPa) dry | 46 | 62 |
| Flexural strength (MPa) after 16 days immersion in water | 44 | 27 |
| Flexural modulus (MPa) dry | 5700 | 7200 |
| Flexural modulus (MPa) after 16 days immersion in water | 5400 | 4100 |
| Resistance to rot and mildew | Excellent | Vulnerable to rot and mildew |
| Degradation of mechanical properties with outdoor exposure | None | '-40% degradation |
| Thickness tolerance with outdoor exposure | '+/- 0.3 mm (0.012 in.) | >2 mm (0.078 in.) |
| Scratch resistance | Excellent | Good, depending on coating |
| Impact resistance | Excellent | Fair |
| Possibility to saw, nail, drill | Yes | Yes |
| Repairable | Yes | Yes |
| Easy to clean | Very easy | Depends on finish |
| Life span | 3-5x longer than plywood (>200 pours) | Project and environment dependent (approx. 50 pours) |
| Cost | 2x upfront cost but 3-5x longer life | Half the upfront cost but fraction of the life |
MultiQ® Concrete GRP sandwich panels are used in the construction industry as moisture-resistant, durable formwork panels. The recyclable composite panels can be worked like plywood (i.e. nailed, sawn, and drilled without splintering) but exceeds the performance of plywood formwork due to its excellent mechanical properties.
MultiQ® Concrete exhibits high rigidity with a low weight per unit area and great resistance to weather and rot. It remains dimensionally stable even with prolonged exposure to moisture, and is also resistant to chemicals commonly present in construction sites. With a high quality concrete surface, this innovate composite panel exhibits a significantly longer service life and reduced cleaning needs compared to plywood.
- Cost savings over long lifespan
- Excellent concrete surface quality
- Easy to cut, drill, mill
- Scratch-resistant, no splintering
- Easy to clean
- Recyclable
- Criteria
- Flexural modulus (longitudinal)
- Value
- 5,400 - 6,200 MPa
- Criteria
- Flexural modulus (transverse)
- Value
- 4,000 - 5,000 MPa
- Criteria
- Flexural strength (longitudinal)
- Value
- 40 - 70 MPa
- Criteria
- Flexural strength (transverse)
- Value
- 35 - 60 MPa
- Criteria
- Gray color
- Value
- RAL 7032
- Criteria
- Use temperature
- Value
- '-40°C to +80°C
| Criteria | Value |
|---|---|
| Flexural modulus (longitudinal) | 5,400 - 6,200 MPa |
| Flexural modulus (transverse) | 4,000 - 5,000 MPa |
| Flexural strength (longitudinal) | 40 - 70 MPa |
| Flexural strength (transverse) | 35 - 60 MPa |
| Gray color | RAL 7032 |
| Use temperature | '-40°C to +80°C |
MultiQ Impact is a high-performance sandwich panel that has been specially developed as a board for construction scaffolds and other walkways with high levels of demanded impact resistance. The plastic scaffold boards factory-finished with an anti-slip surface are light, extremely impact- and fracture-resistant, non-weathering, non-rotting, easy to clean and extra-durable.
- Cost savings over long lifespan
- Increased safety due to no hidden rot
- Easy to cut, drill, mill
- No swelling or shrinking when wet
- Scratch-resistant, anti-slip surface
- Recyclable
- Criteria
- Flexural modulus (longitudinal)
- Value
- 5,400 MPa
- Criteria
- Flexural modulus (transverse)
- Value
- 5,000 MPa
- Criteria
- Flexural strength (longitudinal)
- Value
- 60 MPa
- Criteria
- Flexural strength (transverse)
- Value
- 50 MPa
- Criteria
- Gray color
- Value
- RAL 8017
- Criteria
- Use temperature
- Value
- '-40°C to +80°C
| Criteria | Value |
|---|---|
| Flexural modulus (longitudinal) | 5,400 MPa |
| Flexural modulus (transverse) | 5,000 MPa |
| Flexural strength (longitudinal) | 60 MPa |
| Flexural strength (transverse) | 50 MPa |
| Gray color | RAL 8017 |
| Use temperature | '-40°C to +80°C |
MultiQ® DecoLine is a family of composite panels whose specific properties make them an excellent material for decorative applications on floors and walls. The panels out-perform wood-based panels in a wide range of applications, from RV and camper van interior walls to laminate flooring in wet areas.
- Low weight
- High moisture resistance
- Low thermal expansion
- Potential for integrating functions
- Sound dampening
- Thermally insulating
