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OverviewPALIGHT is a versatile, flexible, lightweight and durable foamedPVC sheet that is ideal for advertising and construction. It bringsquality convenience and versatility to a whole new level for awide range of applications.PALIGHT exhibits the whitest colour available, with a consistentlysmooth and bright surface that is ideal for high quality displays.Tested and approved by most digital flatbed printermanufacturers, the material is easy to handle, cut and fabricateusing conventional tools and equipment, and can be printed,painted or laminated. The PALIGHT range offers standard matteor gloss finishes and is available in white and a wide range ofstandard and special designer colors.Key BenefitsConsistently smooth, flat surface for printing and laminationExcellent mechanical propertiesGood insulation and low heat transmissionEasy handling, cutting, fabrication and bondingLow water absorption (closed cell structure)Flammability - self extinguishingHigh chemical resistanceNon-toxicLightweight (half the weight of solid PVC sheet)The PALIGHT® Product LinePALIGHT® - Matte finish on both sides; available in whiteand other coloursPALIGHT® 2001 - Glossy hard surface on one side, availablein white and other coloursTypical ApplicationsAdvertising - Lightweight durable signs, displays, screen anddigitally printed items, exhibition stands.Construction - Industrial models, partitions, ducting, controlcabinets, lightweight structures for corrosive environments,wet or wash down wall finish.Industry - Control cabinets and panels, hygienic wall cladding,structures for corrosive environments, ducts, etc.Screen PrintingFlat, consistent surface is ideal for screen printing.Bright white colour enables printers to reproduce truecolours and achieve greater impact with white space.Suitable for use with aqueous and solvent inks.Low absorption of sheet surface provides excellent ink yield.Digital PrintingSpecially designed for digital flat bed printers.Combines consistent, flat surface with market-leadingthickness control.Handling with lint-free gloves during production andoptional packaging according to the printer's specificrequirements reduce risk of surface contamination and tominimise static.Suitable for use with UV curing and solvent-based digitalinks, and for heat drying when water-based inks are used.Bright white color retains superb whiteness after intense UVcuring.Photo Mounting - Highly suitable for photo mounting anddigital printing lamination due to:Flat and even surface that allows complete lamination.Impact strength and ductility that allows cutting byguillotine or knife.High rigidity enables the use of large sheets without theneed for support.PALIGHT and PALIGHT 2001 sheets are ideal for virtually anyapplication. In addition to these typical applications, otheruses are constantly being found. Imagination is the only limit.

Typical Physical PropertiesPropertyConditions(US) aASTMMethod bUnits - SI(US Customary) aValue(US Customary) aValue(US Customary) aSheet thickness10mm (0.39 in.)3mm (0.39 in.)10mm (0.39 in.)PhysicalWater absorption24h @ 23°C (73°F)D-570%0.50.8Densityg/cm 3 (lb/ft 3 )0.65-0.7 (34-38)0.55-0.6 (34-38)MechanicalTensile strength at yield10mm/min (0.4in./min)D-638MPa (psi)16 (1,600)11(1,600)Elongation at break10mm/min (0.4in./min)D-638%3020Flexural strength at yield10mm/min (0.4in./min)D-790MPa (psi)28 (3,200)22 (3,200)Flexural modulus10mm/min (0.4in./min)D-790MPa (psi)900 (130,500)900 (130,500)Impact strength notch charpy23°C (73°F)D-256J/m (ft•lb/in.)29 (0.54)17 (0.32)ThermalService temperature°C (°F)-10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F)-10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F)Heat deflection temperature°C (°F)63 (145)63 (145)VICAT softening temperatureLoad: 1.85MPa (264psi)D-648°C (°F)75 (167)75 (167)Coefficient of linear thermal expansionLoad: 11Kg (2.2lb)D-152510 -5 cm/cm°C (3.7)6.7 (3.7)6.7 (3.7)Thermal conductivityD-696ElectricalW/mk (Btu.-in./hr.-ft. 2 -°F)0.07 (0.49)0.07 (0.49)Surface resistanceD-257Ohm5x10 155x10 15Volume resistanceD-257Ohm-cm2x10 162x10 16a Conditions, units and values in U.S. customary units are presented in the table within parentheses.b All the results depicted in this table were obtained by following the indicated ASTM method except where another method is indicated by the appearance of this symbol (b).

Standard Dimensions and ColoursSpecificationsUnitsThicknessWidth*Length*ColoursThicknessWidth*Length*PALIGHT®mm1-13, 15, 191220, 1560, 20302440, 3050Standard andDesigner Colours**3, 5, 61220, 20302440, 3050* Special dimensions available upon request.** 13mm and above available in 1220mm width onlyPALIGHT® 2001mm3, 5, 6, 1012202440, 3050Black, Grey, Red,Blue, Yellow, Green3, 512202440, 3050White ColoredFlammabilityPALIGHT sheets are self-extinguishing and comply with themost demanding international fire resistance standards definedin the field of plastics, as indicated by representative results inthe table below.StandardDIN 4102BS 476/7NSP 92501,5UL 94* Depends on thickness.Classification*B-2Class 1M-1, M-2V-0PALIGHT has a protective polyethylene film on one side.PALIGHT 2001 has a protective polyethylene film on both sides.PALIGHT® Standard ColorsColorPANTONE®WHITE* ST-10CREAM ST-20 noneYELLOW ST-30 108UB. YELLOW ST-40 1235CREDST-50 1805CL. BLUE ST-60 2935CBLUEST-70 288CGREENST-80 3415CBLACKST-90 4C 2XGREYST-100 430C* White ST-10: 1-10 mm.12-25 mm White are Classic WhitePALIGHT® Designer Colors*ColorPANTONE®WHITE DG DE-11D. CREAM DE-21 Warm Grey 2CL. YELLOW DE-31 102CL. ORANGE DE-41 144UORANGE DE-51 165CREDDE-61 485CD. RED DE-71 187CP. BLUE DE-81 277CD. BLUE DE-91 2757CTURQUOISE DE-101 337CGREENDE-111 348CD. GREEN DE-121 3308CD. GREY DE-131 431CL. GREY DE-141 428CRAL9001nonenonenonenonenonenone90117037RAL1013nonenone2004none3001none5002none6024600570127074* The designer colours are available in all thicknesses and dimensions statedabove. They are subject to a minimum quantity.FabricationPALIGHT and PALIGHT 2001 can be easily worked with standardtools used in metal and wood industries. All are especially easyto handle, transport and store, thanks to their exceptionallylight weight.Cutting - Easily cut using a cutting knife or a straight, finelyserrated blade mounted on a hand-saw, band saw, disc (circular)saw or jig-saw. As a rule, low cutting feed rates and high cuttingspeeds are recommended. In extreme cases, it is recommendedthat the cutting blades be cooled with compressed air.Drilling - Can be drilled using any conventional drill.Fastening - Can be screwed and bolted in place. Use of a largewasher is recommended, in order to distribute load on a widerarea.Printing - Suitable for use with all conventional and digitalprinting techniques. Sheets must be clean and dry beforeprinting.Adhesive Bonding - Supportsstandard formulations for PVC andmost solvent based adhesives. Formaximum structural bondingstrength, two-part adhesive kits arerecommended. Pressure-sensitiveself-adhering tapes or pads may beused for temporary repairs.Welding - Can be welded to eachother or to other rigid PVC sheetswith standard hot-air weldingequipment, or using the hot blademethod.The printed colors and the indicated PANTONE® and RAL designations are theclosest match. The indices are presented only to give an approximate indication.To view the exact color, please request a sample chip from your Palram distributor.

Chris SeubertOccupation: Community FocusRepresentative. I’ve been with QwestCommunications for 32 years.Civic & Public Affairs: I serve on thesteering committee of the Eugene/Springfield Chamber of Commerce,United Way of Lane Co. and the LaneCo. Resource/Allocation Committee.Educational Background: I’ve completed all of the requirededucation and have been certified as a CredentialedCooperative Director through the National Rural ElectricCooperative Association (NRECA). In addition, my continuingeducation, attendance at conferences, and participation on avariety of industry related committees has helped prepare mefor the challenges facing our Co-op.Candidate Statement: I’d like to begin by saying Lane Electricis in excellent shape. Our workforce is qualified and stable, ourrates are competitive, our financial condition is strong and ourdistribution system is robust.Last year, your board of directors secured a 20-year contractwith the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). This longtermagreement is very likely, the biggest, single most importantaccomplishment your board made in the last decade. As aresult, Lane Electric will continue providing you with reliableelectricity at affordable prices.Through the many visits I’ve had with many of you across ourservice area over the last seven years, I’ve gained a solid grassroots,down-home understanding of your needs and concerns.Affordable rates and renewable energy are important to youand they are important to me.I sit on the board of the Oregon Rural Electric CooperativeAssociation (ORECA) which represents the interests of allOregon co-op members with our elected officials at the stateand federal level. As an example, with ORECA’s help,legislation was passed making the theft of metals from utilitysubstations, distribution systems and storage yards a felony.As the Chair of Lane Electric’s Technology Committee, Isupported the research, selection, installation and deploymentof our Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System. OurAMI system allows us to read meters remotely, provide timelyand accurate information about your electricity use, reduce thelength of power outages and save money for our members.My wife Stephanie and I are the parents of twins, Hannah andJackson. Being members of Lane Electric is nothing new to theSeubert’s. I’ve been a member for over 30 years and my parentshave been members for more than 47 years.Finally, my seven years of board experience has given me anextensive understanding of, and positioned me to adequatelyaddress the issues that lie ahead for you and the co-op.I would appreciate your vote.Candidate Profiles - Central DistrictThank you.Gary R. JensenOccupation: I have had the pleasureand good fortune of working within theforest industry of the Northwest. Fromteaching High School Natural Resourcesto the management of industrialforestlands and manufacturing facilities,over the past 35 years I have experiencedthe challenges and faced the issuesconfronting our regional Forest Industry. Currently I provideforestry consulting services to private land owners and managea family tree farm.Educational Background: Bachelor of Science ForestManagement, Humboldt State University, Arcata CA. Bachelorof Science Accounting, Linfield College, McMinnville, OR.Supplemental classes covering student development andeducation, University of Oregon and Lane Community College.Civic & Public Affairs: Currently I serve as a Director for theUpper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District. TheDistrict strives to serve private land owners with technicalassistance, education and financial sources which are allfocused on developing responsible stewardship of our naturalresources. A past board member of Camp Fire USA, WilaniCouncil, I supported and worked with programs focused ondeveloping youth. Having served over 35 years as a MarineCorps Reserve Officer I have commanded the local EngineerCompany as well as the 6th Engineer Support Battalion locatedin Portland. I have retired from the United States Marine CorpReserve as a Colonel.Candidate Statement: My wife and I have been members ofLane Electric Cooperative since November 1996. During thisperiod the Cooperative has provided us with consistent qualityelectrical services at a reasonable rate and I want to insure suchservice continues into the future.Through my professional experiences with our regional forestresources I have faced the dynamics of change and its impacton how our forest resources are utilized as well as the impactsuch change has had on our local communities. It is from theseexperiences that I express concern as to how Lane Electric willdeal with future changes in sources of electrical energy.Whether our power comes from hydro, solar, wind or othernew sources, Lane Electric must strive to provide consistentquality and affordable service to its members. It is inevitablethat Lane Electric will face future changes to its sources ofenergy, and therefore, the Cooperative must insure that any andall such changes are made with thoughtful consideration of itsmembers.28 OCTOBER 2009 www.laneelectric.com

More Products for Signs and AdvertisingPALSUN®PALGARDSUNLITE®PALCLEARPALOPAQUEPALGLAS®PAL-GFlat solid polycarbonate sheets with the following options: standard, one ortwo sided co-extruded UV protection, solar control, FR, embossed (E102,prismatic, matte), abrasion and scratch resistant.PALSUN FOAMED - flat foamed polycarbonate sheet.Flat UV and abrasion resistant polycarbonate sheet that excels in resistingvandalism, graffiti and physical attack. PALGARD is also more resistant to awider variety of chemicals and to the high wear and tear of high traffic areas.Multi-wall (structured) sheets co-extruded with UV protection on one ortwo sides. Available with anti-condensation treatment, Controlled-Light (CL)heat filtering grade and other specialty sub-products.Flat transparent or translucent PVC sheets with the following options:standard, HI (High Impact), UV protection on one side, UV protection on oneside for thermoforming, embossed (prismatic 12).Flat rigid opaque PVC sheets with the following options: glossy, matte, UVprotection, UV protection for thermoforming.Flat rigid extruded solid acrylic sheet.Flat rigid standard or UV protected (one side) co-polyester sheetsAdditional ProductsSUNTUF®SUNTOP®PALRUF®COMPAXPALDOORCorrugated rigid polycarbonate sheets with the following options: coextrudedUV protection on one or two sides, anti-condensation treatment,embossed, solar control, standard or tailor-made profiles.Corrugated foam polycarbonate sheets in rounded profiles with co-extrudedUV protection on one side.Corrugated rigid PVC sheets with the following options: clear, translucentor opaque, with or without additional UV protection, HI (High Impact),standard or tailor-made profiles.Flat rigid matte opaque modified polycarbonate sheets for thermoformingwithout pre-drying.Flat rigid matte PVC sheets for thermoforming door panels.Inasmuch as PALRAM Industries has no control over the use to which others may put the material, it does not guarantee that the same results as those described herein will beobtained. Each user of the material should make his own tests to determine the material's suitability for his own particular use. Statements concerning possible or suggesteduses of the materials described herein are not to be construed as constituting a license under any PALRAM Industries patent covering such use or as recommendations for useof such materials in the infringement of any patent. PALRAM Industries or its distributors cannot be held responsible for any losses incurred through incorrect installation of thematerial. In accordance with our company policy of continual product development you are advised to check with your local PALRAM Industries supplier to ensure that youhave obtained the most up to date information.EUROPEPALRAM EUROPE LTD.Tel (44) 1302 380 776Fax (44) 1302 380 788sales.europe@palram.comPALRAM UKTel (44) 1302 380 738Fax (44) 1302 380 739sales@palram.co.ukUSAPALRAM AMERICASTel (1) 610 285 9918Fax (1) 610 285 9928palramamericas@palram.comISRAELPALRAM ISRAEL LTD.Tel (972) 4 8459 900Fax (972) 4 8459 980palram@palram.com61294 - 11.06EuropeUKIsraelUSAAustraliaFar East©2006 PALRAM Industries Ltd.PALSUN, SUNLITE, PALGALS, SUNTUF, SUNTOP and PALRUF are registered trademarks of PALRAM Industries Ltd.PALGARD, PALCLEAR, PALOPAQUE, PAL-G, COMPAX and PALDOOR are trademarks of PALRAM Industries Ltd.www.palram.com