Configuration / Cost Comparison for various applications of
ELACO Technology
Material and cost comparison ($/m2 for specified thickness/Australia)
- Light-weight armoured shields, blast protective panels
Steel
thickness of ~10 mm |
Current - Aramid fibre
thickness of ~15 mm |
ELACO based on S-Glass
configuration
thickness of ~15 mm |
Cost ~$30
Weight ~ 78.5 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $1,500.00/m2
Weight ~ 25 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $800/m2
Weight ~20 kg/m2 |
- Land vehicles (military, VIP, value transport, immediate action vehicles)
Steel
thickness of ~10 mm |
Current - Aramid fibre
thickness of ~15 mm |
ELACO based on S-Glass
configuration
thickness of ~15 mm |
Cost ~$30
Weight ~ 78.5 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $1,500.00/m2
Weight ~ 25 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $800/m2
Weight ~20 kg/m2 |
- Maritime vessels (vital electronic systems, bridge, gun turrets)
Steel
thickness of ~5 mm |
Aluminum
thickness of ~10 mm |
Carbon composite
thickness of ~10 mm |
ELACO based on E-Glass configuration
thickness of ~10 mm |
Cost ~ $15/m2
Weight ~ 39 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $50/m2
Weight ~ 27 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $1,400.00/m2
Weight ~ 19 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $160.00/m2
Weight ~ 16 kg/m2 |
Aluminum
thickness of ~10 mm |
Carbon composite
thickness of ~10 mm |
ELACO based on E-Glass
configuration
thickness of ~10 mm |
Cost ~ $50/m2
Weight ~ 27 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $1,400.00/m2
Weight ~ 19 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $160.00/m2
Weight ~ 16 kg/m2 |
- Operational control centres, field hangars, mobile radar, air and fire control centres
Aluminum
thickness of ~10 mm |
Carbon composite
thickness of ~10 mm |
ELACO based on E-Glass
configuration
thickness of ~10 mm |
Cost ~ $50/m2
Weight ~ 27 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $1,400.00/m2
Weight ~ 19 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $160.00/m2
Weight ~ 16 kg/m2 |
- Infrastructure protection (e.g. doors, walls)
Steel
thickness of ~10 mm |
Aramid fibre
thickness of ~15 mm |
ELACO based on S-Glass configuration
thickness of ~15 mm |
ELACO based on E-Glass configuration
thickness of ~15 mm |
Cost ~$30
Weight ~ 78.5 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $1,500.00/m2
Weight ~ 25 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $800/m2
Weight ~20 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $240.00/m2
Weight ~ 20 kg/m2 |
- Safes, vaults, containers
Steel
thickness of ~10 mm |
Aramid fibre
thickness of ~15 mm |
ELACO based on S-Glass configuration
thickness of ~15 mm |
ELACO based on E-Glass
configuration
thickness of ~15 mm |
Cost ~$30
Weight ~ 78.5 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $1,500.00/m2
Weight ~ 25 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $800/m2
Weight ~20 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $240.00/m2
Weight ~ 20 kg/m2 |
Steel
thickness of ~10 mm |
Current - Aramid fibre
thickness of ~15 mm |
ELACO based on S-Glass
configuration
thickness of ~15 mm |
Cost ~$30
Weight ~ 78.5 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $1,500.00/m2
Weight ~ 25 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $800/m2
Weight ~20 kg/m2 |
Steel plates
thickness of ~ 2 mm |
Aluminium plates
thickness of ~ 2-3 mm |
ELACO based on E - Glass configuration
thickness of ~2-3 mm |
Cost ~$10
Weight ~ 15.7 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $200 -300/m2
Weight ~ 5.7 - 8.5 kg/m2 |
Cost ~ $32 - 48/m2
Weight ~ 2.5 – 3.75 kg/m2 |
Similar configurations and relations apply in other industry areas such as:
- Automotive,
- Railway,
- Architectural/Building,
- Space,
- Chemical,
- Shipbuilding/boat, sail boat, motor yacht, aquascuters, boards, etc.
- Cargo,
- Transport,
- Protective.
ELACO® panels: MATERIAL Prices ONLY
ELACO Configuration |
Fmax.
[N] |
Tensile Strength [MPa] |
E-Modulus [GPa] |
µ |
Thickness [mm] |
Average density
kg/dm3 |
Price per m2 |
ELACO Glass F1 |
10588.37 |
311.5 |
21.9 |
0.14 |
2.50 |
1.4 |
$50 |
ELACO Glass F2 |
8686.89 |
261.9 |
23.0 |
0.15 |
2.40 |
1.4 |
$60 |
ELACO Hybrid F1 |
8393.61 |
253.0 |
22.7 |
0.14 |
2.40 |
1.25 |
$220 |
ELACO Hybrid F2 |
13590.91 |
418.7 |
22.6 |
0.14 |
2.40 |
1.25 |
$250 |
+ 50% of listed price per additional mm
ELACO Configuration |
Fmax.
[N] |
Flexural strength [MPa] |
Flex mod [MPa] |
Thickness [mm] |
Average density
kg/dm3 |
Price per
m2 |
ELACO Glass F1 |
922.70 |
569.05 |
19183 |
2.50 |
1.4 |
$50 |
ELACO Glass F2 |
942.17 |
581.35 |
18898 |
2.40 |
1.4 |
$60 |
ELACO Hybrid F1 |
968.56 |
590.09 |
19577 |
2.40 |
1.25 |
$220 |
ELACO Hybrid F2 |
968.26 |
600.38 |
19792 |
2.40 |
1.25 |
$250 |
+ 50% of listed price per additional mm
ELACO Configuration |
Thickness
[mm] |
Max Load
[kN] |
Min Load
[kN] |
Amplitude
[kN] |
Frequency
[Hz] |
No.
of Cycles |
Fatigue Mode |
Average density
kg/dm3 |
Price per
m2 |
ELACO Glass F1 |
2.50 |
0.48599 |
0.04859 |
0.2187 |
5 |
100,000 |
Tension- Tension |
1.4 |
$50 |
ELACO Glass F2 |
2.40 |
2.2750 |
0.22750 |
0.5263 |
5 |
100,000 |
Tension- Tension |
1.4 |
$60 |
ELACO Hybrid F1 |
2.40 |
0.4547 |
0.04547 |
0.2046 |
5 |
100,000 |
Tension- Tension |
1.25 |
$220 |
ELACO Hybrid F2 |
2.40 |
1.19566 |
0.11956 |
0.5380 |
5 |
100,000 |
Tension- Tension |
1.25 |
$250 |
+ 50% of listed price per additional mm
Prices as at June 2009
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