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The superior qualities of Kemlite frp panels are unsurpassed by any other type of product. These product comparisons easily show the advantage of using Kemlite Translucent Fiberglass Roof Panels and ScuffPlate over other types of panels.
Composite Liner Panels
Translucent Roof Panels
ScuffPlate
Composite Liner Panels
Panel Weight (lb/ft²)
- Lighter weight means more cargo can be added - *** 
Puncture Load (lb)
- Dart is pushed down slowly on panel until it punctures. Higher strength means minimized trailer damage and downtime
(reflects individual product thicknesses)
- ***
Gardner Impact Strength (in-lb)
- Free falling dart shows impact on panel – the higher the number, the more resistant to impact
(reflects individual product thicknesses)
- *** 
Tensile Strength (psi)
- When the panel is pulled, how much force is needed until it breaks? The higher the number, the stronger the panel - ***
Flexural Strength (psi)
- What bending force is needed until panel breaks? The higher the number, the more difficult it is to break - ***
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Translucent Roof Panels
| Sidewall Finish Type |
Tear-Puncture |
Physical Properties |
Weight |
Value |
Kemlite Translucent Roof (ETR) - Trailers
0.075" Chopped reinforcement with engineered mesh |
High |
Medium |
Medium |
High |
Kemlite Translucent Roof - Trailers
0.075" Chopped reinforcement |
Medium |
High |
Medium |
High |
Competitor's Translucent Roof
0.06" Woven roving reinforcement |
Low |
Medium |
High |
Medium |
Competitor's Translucent Roof
0.075" Woven roving reinforcement |
Low |
Medium |
Medium |
Low |
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ScuffPlate
| Sidewall Finish Type |
Abuse |
Physical Properties |
Weight |
Value |
| Kemlite AFL 0.09" |
Low |
Low |
Low |
Low |
| Kemlite AFL 0.120" |
Medium |
Medium |
Low |
Medium |
Kemlite Monster Scuff
0.175" / 0.240" |
High |
High |
Medium |
High |
| Kemlite Gatorplate 0.145" |
High |
High |
Medium |
High |
Competitor's ScuffPlate 0.09"
|
Low |
Medium |
Low |
Low |
| Corrugated Steel 0.06" |
Very High |
Very High |
Very High |
High |
| Oak 0.75" |
Very High |
Very High |
Very High |
High |
*** - Testing of US Liner panels was done by CCI Technical group and the results were based on a limited number of samples
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