THERMAL BARRIER

For the building and construction market, your extrusion projects take on added value when they are thermally efficient.

LONG LASTING THERMAL BARRIER DESIGNS

At Astro Shapes, we utilize our production facilities and our expertise to properly fill and debridge or create a mechanical bond between polyurethane and metal.

Options are as follows:

The Azon two component polyurethane system is formulated to meet the most demanding tensile, impact elongation, UV and environmental conditions. The polyurethane is poured into a thermal break channel and ‘’set’’ in line and debridged.
The Polyamide Strips System is a process of mechanically locking polyamide with two or more extrusions. This system allows the flexibility of producing two-tone aluminum extrusions with high performance paint on the exterior while utilizing standard paint on the interior. The system also enhances our ability to redesign complex extrusions and expand our circle size.
Our system provides a superior product to more conventional systems with regards to straightness, twist, and shear strength.
Astro Shapes can also perform the Azo-Brader® technique on your extrusions, creating a mechanical bond between the polyurethane and the metal. Beneficial to all thermal applications, this process is highly recommended for metal in a mill finish or anodized state.

	SI	IP	Test Method
Tensile strength	38 ± 7 N/mm²	5,500 ± 1,000 psi	ASTM D-638
Elongation at break	20+ %	20+ %	DIN 53455
Modulus of elasticity	1,655+ N/mm²	240,000+ psi	DIN 53455
Impact strength	22.9 KJ/m²	10.9ft lb/in²	DIN 53455
Notched izod impact	1.01 J/m	1.5ft lb/in minimum	ASTM D-256
Thermal conductivity K-factor	0.158 W/m °K	0.0913 Btu-in/(hr-°F-ft²) 1.095 Btu-in/(hr-°F-ft²)	ASTM C-518
Heat distortion temperature at 66 psi	60°C minimum	140°F minimum	ASTM D-648
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion	1.68 x 104 cm/cm °C	9.34 x 105 in/in °F

OTHER SERVICES

Extrusion

Our full range of computerized extrusion presses enables Astro to produce the most intricate shapes for any market.

Finishing

Superior quality is our single-minded purpose behind the paint finish that Astro provides.

Fabrication

Your partner from design to delivery, our designers and engineers work with you from concept to final product.

Operations Management

Guaranteed capacity when you need it! Astro Shapes has the industry’s best on-time delivery performance!

Packaging

Astro’s material handling, packaging system and returnable shipping rack are the best in the business.