composite materials – possibilities in the scaffold industry carl Østervig m.sc. mech. eng, cto...

Carl ØstervigM.Sc. Mech. Eng, CTO & PartnerNordic Platform P/SDenmark

A relatively new company but with many years of experience in:•Scaffold industry•Composite materialsHQ in Søndersø, DK (PUR resin pultrusion)2 factories in Guandong provins China (PE/VE pultrusion)

• Low weight to strength ratio• Easy handling• Damage tolerant• Corrosion resistance• UV, alkali and acid resistant• High design flexibility• Cost effective• Flame resistant• Custom colors without subsequent paint• Electrically non conductive• Water absorption very low• Long service life• Risc of theft very low• Recycling possibilities

• Requires expert knowledge to obtain near optimal products

• Market conservatism• Relatively new to certifying bodies• Relatively high production costs at sub suppliers

in EU

Tests in Germany

Tests in China

Tests in Sweden Ceritificate SC 1087-13

Tests in Norway

Tests in Denmark

Load class 6 requirements

• HCl• Tests with 30% HCl causes no damage

• CaOH2 • Tests with saturated solution causes no damage

• UV• Tests acc. to ISO 4892 500 hours exposure causes no damage or decrease in mechanical properties • Tests continues for 2000 hours exposure

• Heat. • Exposure 500 hours at +80 oC exposure causes no damage or decrease in mechanical properties• Tests continues for 2000 hours exposure