LiteGuide TRIMDEK Series
LiteGuide – Though belongs to the clear polycarbonate sheet category, has additives that softens and disperses light evenly, while still retaining a very high visible light transmission rate.
Best suited for greenhouse applications and commercial skylights, as we know humans and other living organisms would all like to avoid sunburn. Also suitable for Signs and Billboards.
VULCAN TRIMDEK (190/27) polycarbonate sheet
VULCAN TRIMDEK polycarbonate sheet matches closely to the TRIMDEK metal roofing profile used in Taiwan and most Asian countries.
The four 131mm valleys in between crests each have three additional low profile corrugations specially designed for better drainage.
The tall and angular crest corrugations combined with additional shorter crests at the valleys creates a very industrialized look, making TRIMDEK corrugated profile a very popular choice when building factories or warehouse facilities.
Product Overview
LiteGuide Series
Product Strengths
Base Material
VULCAN polycarbonate sheets use only 100% Virgin Covestro UV stabilizer included master-batch.
LiteGuide Material
Designed to break up and distribute light evenly, LiteGuide will reduce hot spots and diffuse light.
LiteGuide Technology
LiteGuide softens and disperses light evenly, which suits plants and flowers, which burns when encountering direct sunlight and is best avoided. LiteGuide sheets are also suitable for Signs and Billboards, which provides good aesthetics.
LiteGuide Transmission Rate
Excellent Light transmission – 88% VIS transmission rate with complete light dispersion.
LiteGuideHigh Impact Resistance
250 times the impact strength over glass and 10 times over FRP and Acrylic.
UV Resistant Coating
Co-extruded with the Base Material, the Avient CESA Light UV and Light Stabilizers blocks harmful UV rays from 280~400nm. With co-extruded UV protection, VULCAN Polycarbonate sheets last 10 years or more.
Clean Room Manufacturing
VULCAN Sheets are produced in ISO Class 7 (FED STD 209E equivalent Class 10,000) clean room to ensure an impeccable quality.
Production Method
Co-Extrusion ensures evenly spread, evenly thick base material and UV coating.
Detailed Product Specifications
Material Grade
| Product Grade | Polycarbonate LiteGuide Light Softening sheet with CESA-Light Co-Extruded Coating |
| Outlook |  |
| Base Material | 100% Virgin UV Stabilized Covestro Polycarbonate resin |
| Warranty | 10 year warranty: 5 for yellowing, and 10 year for usage under normal conditions. *Please refer to the installation instructions and list of harmful chemicals. Failure to comply shall void warranty. |
| Light Transmission Rate | 88% |
| UV Resistance | Avient CESA-Light UV and Light Stabilizers double sided co-extruded coating. Double sided Co-Extruded coating process prolongs sheet lifespan. |
| Properties | LiteGuide provides soft and diffused lighting, reducing direct sunlight penetration, while still maintaining high light transmission rates. |
| Places to Used | Recommended in areas requiring abundant but lambent lighting to create a relaxing atmosphere. Also recommended on billboard and signboards. |
Material Properties
| Material Grade | LiteGuide | |
| Color | ICE | |
| Light Transmission Rate | 88% | |
| UV Stabilizers | CESA-Light Co-Extruded | ● |
| Included in Base Material | ● | |
| Warranty | 10yrs (Yellowing) | ● |
| 10yrs (Usage) | ● | |
| 1yr | ||
| Transparent | ||
| Translucent | ● | |
| Lighting | Direct | |
| Diffused | ● | |
| Shading | Excellent | |
| Average | ||
| Minumum | ● | |
| IR Control | Excellent | |
| Minimum | ● | |
| Poor | ||
| PAR Control | Excellent | |
| Average | ||
| Minimum | ● | |
Sheet Properties
| Material Typical Properties | Test Method | Results | Remark |
| Tested on 1.5mm LiteGuide Sheets | |||
| Tensile Strength @yield (kgf/cm²) | CNS 11335 | 670 | Should exceed 551 (kgf/cm²) |
|
Tensile Elongation (%) |
CNS 11335 | 57 | Should exceed 50% |
| Impact Strength | CNS 12093 | No Rupture | Mean Value of 3 Specimen |
| Change Percentage of Yellow Index (YID) after Weathering Resistance test (1200hrs) |
ASTM G154 ASTM E313 |
ΔYI -0.49 | |
| Visible Light Transmittance (%) | ASTM D1003 | 0.20 | |
| Ultraviolet Transmittance (%) | ASTM D1003 | 1.3 | |
| Density (ρ) | ASTM D792 | 1.20 g/cm³ | |
| Burn Characteristics | ASTM D635-10 | Burnt portion self extinguishes after burner is removed. | 10 Specimen Tested. Flame does not reach the 25mm reference mark. |
| Properties | LiteGuide provides diffused and lambent lighting, reducing direct sunlight penetration, while still maintaining high light transmission rates. | ||
| Places to Use | Specially designed for hot areas which requires lots of shade, but still need well dispersed lighting. Recommended for warehouse, patios, rainsheds, canopies, carparks, and many more. | ||
