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for dark spaces

Since 1978
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Plásticos y ClaraboyasMatilla
A company with experience since 1978, Plásticos Matilla® has been the
leader on the market for Domes and Skylights not only in Spain, but also
abroad. Skylights are the perfect product as far as making the most of
natural day light given their low cost and high value advantages they offer.
Decorative, lasting and resistant, they provide a greater and more even light
distribution.

The Matilla Skylight set consists of three main elements:

• The dome, made of methacrylate, a highest quality plastic material,

extremely sun resistant.

• The base, made of polyester reinforced with fiberglass which allows for
the better fitting of the dome to the roof where the skylight is installed.

• As an option, the skylight may come with various opening systems

(e.g. crank and spindle, or and electric one, among others) which are
the perfect choice for the ventilation of spacious industrial spaces, vast
shopping malls, schools, detached and semidetached buildings, etc.
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Base
It is fabricated from polyester resins reinforced with fiberglass (FRP) and has a
Sandwich type side thermal insulation which is based on polyurethane foam aimed
at providing a better resistance and a higher degree of insulation.

The bases are available in any length between 15 and 25 cm , depending on the
size of the flashing. The best ways to insure a maximum transparency have been
precisely studied and applied.

Despite the somewhat rigid structure, the sitting skirt or flap is as soft as possible,
so it easily adapts to the peculiarities of the rooftop and fits very well the varios
waterproofing layers.
The inner finish of the base-flashings is made of white Gel-Coat.

Upon request, we can also provide base-flashings that could be fitted to metalic
rooftops, as well as metal sheet flashings.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BASE-PRFV VALUE UNIT NORM
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Weight 1.5 Gr/cm3 DIN 53479
Resistance Endurance 1000 Kg/cm2 DIN53455
Compression 2000 Kg/cm2 DIN 53454
Flexion 1600 Kg/cm2 DIN 53452
Impact 1000 cm.Kg/cm2 DIN 53453
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Linear expansion 0,2x10-6 mm/mmºC DIN 53572
Softening point 125 ºC DIN 57302
Thermal conduction 0.2 Kcal/m.ºC DIN 52612

Shopping centre with ventilators system and skylights.

 Bilvalve - Trivalve Domes

Domes The specific shape of these domes and the air

circulation slot between dome and flashing
prevents water condense. However, when there is
a high level of humidity and sudden temperature
drop, it is strongly advisable to have bivalve or
trivalve skylights. Their higher insulation decreases
significantly the risk of condense in the inner side of
Made of cast or extruded methacrylate, come in clear sheet or opal sheet, and the dome thus preventing from rapid coolings.
depending on the make and the measurements the walls could be 3 or 4 mm Skylights can come with one, two or more
thick. domes, which ensures a higher insulation through
interconnected air chambers.
The domes feature high impact resistance (17 times higher than glass). Ice white
color which is usually used for their manufacturing allows for light diffussion, Bivalve or trivalve skylights are always advisably
preventing the concentration of solar rays that impede clear vision. installed in air-conditioned premises, coastal areas
(because of the high level of humidity), mountanous
Upon request they may be manufactured in any other color. areas and whenever additional care for the thermal
and acoustic insulation of the building is needed.

Shapes of the Domes

There are two possible shapes: parabolic and
pyramidal.

Parabolic
Shaped by means of air pressure and slow cooling
Single Dome Double Dome
off process, that turns the dome into a sphere, well
known for its rigidness and mechanical resistance to
any type of strains.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PMMA DOME VALUE UNIT NORM
MECANICAL PROPERTIES
Section of Double Dome
Density 1,187 gr/cm3 UNE-EN ISO 1183-1
Tensil strenght 82,3 M Pa UNE-EN ISO 527-2
Endurance 27,9 M Pa UNE-EN ISO 604
Strain 1,2 % UNE-EN ISO 604
Flexural Elasticity 3110 M Pa UNE-EN ISO 178
Flexural Strength 111 M Pa UNE-EN ISO 178
Max. Strength 7 mm. UNE-EN ISO 178
Impact Resistance 17 KJ/m2 UNE-EN ISO 179-1
Elasticity 3010 M Pa UNE-EN ISO 527-2
Breaking Elongation 6,1 % UNE-EN ISO 527-2
Water absorption 0,38 % UNE-EN ISO 62
THERMAL PROPERTIES Pyramidal. Shaped through cupping, research on
the inclination of their walls has been conducted in
VICAT Softening Point 100,3 ºC UNE-EN ISO 306
order to obtain high indexes of light dispersion. They
Thermal Conduction 0,18 W/mK DIN 52612 could be manufactured with one or two vertexes
Linear Expansion 4,15x10-5 ºC UNE 53126 (square and rectangular respectively).
Bending Load 86,8 ºC UNE-EN ISO 75-2
Monovalve Heat Transmission 5,16 Kcal/m2hºC
Bivalve Heat Transmission 2,28 Kcal/m2hºC
Trivalve Heat Transmission 1,72 Kcal/m2hºC
OPTICAL FEATURES
Clear Light Transmission 93 %
White Light Transmission 75 %
Refractive Index 1,492 nD20 ISO 489
ACOUSTIC FEATURES
Single Dome 12 dB (A)
Double Dome 20 dB (A)
Triple Dome 22 dB (A)
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Fixed Matilla ®

Skylights
Could be fitted with or without flashing. However, it is always
recommended to install the flashing as well especially for larger
sizes.

WITHOUT BASE - Roofopening size = Internal upstandDimension.

Installation Sketch

SCREW
SECURITY CAP
SCREW´S NUT
AND UPER SCREWBOLT

DOME
RUBBER
WASHER
WATERPROOF
RAWLPLUG MEMBRANE
CONCRETE
WALL

INTERNAL UPSTAND DIMENSION

ROOFOPENING SIZE
SHEMATIC INSTALLATION ON FLAT ROOF. SHEMATIC INSTALLATION ON PITCHED ROOF

WITH BASE - Roofopening size = Internal upstandDimension.

SECURITY CAP SCREW

AND UPER SCREWBOLT SCREW NUT

DOME
RUBBER
WASHER Assembly guide of
WATERPROOF dome and Base
BASE
INTERNAL UPSTAND DIMENSION MEMBRANE

ROOFOPENING SIZE

SCREW

BASE INSTALLATION
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Skylights
All Matilla® Skylights could be optionaly fitted with different systems which allow ventilation, access to the roof, smoke extraction, etc. The
most commonly used operable systems are:

Electric Opening
A device based on an electric engine
connected to the grid that allows for the
opening of the skylight in the desired
angle through a switch on the wall.

Given its elegant concept and ease of

operation, the instalation of this unit
is recommended for places where the
aesthetics play a significant role, as well
as areas with limited access. The engine
Manual Cranck and spindle features a limit switch and inner thermal
opening protection.

This is a system featuring a double run For skylights larger than 160x160 cm, a
telescopic spindle manually operated from double rack engine is assembled.
the inside via a crank, as in a canopy, which
permits adjustments in the opening angle. DOME

Recommended for spaces with a maximum

of 3.50m hight, it is used mainly in semi-
OPENING FRAME
detached of detached houses for the easier
ROD ACTUATOR
ventilation of bathrooms, attics, understairs LINER ACTUATOR BASE
WATERPROOF FOIL
closets, etc.

For skylights larger than 160x160 cm, a direct

handle is installed which provides a greater
stability and rigity to the unit achieved by a Access Hatches
single action system that sets into motion two
spindles. A system made up of one or two Telescopics
struts connecting the hinged frame to the
flashing. The amount and power capacity
of the buffers depend directly on the
measurements and the weight of each
skylight.

Access hatches are secured from the

inside with a padlock.

Prior to purchasing larger sizes of these

types of openings, a minimun quantity and
delivery timeframe must be specified and
agreed on.
Single Spindle Double Spindle
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Skylights Matilla ®

with remote control

Plascticos Matilla® manufactures remotely
operated electrical skylights that, in addition
to facilitating instalation, allow for an easy
and convenient use both during the opening
and the closing. They consist of an electric
engine supplied with a 433 Mhz emitter-
transmitter that responds to the wave signals
of the remote control.

Remote control

Advantages
Remote control detail
As part of the installation
characteristics it is worth mentioning
that only one plug is needed, thus
eliminating the need for additional
wiring from the roof to an easy to
access spot. The low cost installation
and maintenance make it even more
convenient to use.

This skylight could be fitted to all

types and sizes offered (rectangular,
square, circular, parabolic and
pyramidal).
Optionally a rain and wind sensor
could be installed.
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Detalle del sensor

Matilla
®

Skylights with rain

and wind sensor

Plascticos Matilla® also manufactures

skylights with electric opening and a
switchboard with a rain and wind sensor.
This remotely controlled switchboard can
control the closing of the skylight by being
adjusted to the wind of rain intensity.

Manufactured in square, circular or

rectangular shapes. Remote Control

Skylights Matilla ®

New products at Matilla

Skylight designed for better

ventilation. The dome is made
by either the methacrylate
or the polycarbonate and two
dual rack actuator that allow
horizontal and vertical opening
of the dome.
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The smoke extraction / The security.

Principle of smoke ventilation (without skydomes).

Principle of smoke ventilation (with skydomes).

Skylights for smoke

evacuation
In order to satisfy our customers’
expectations, we offer a new range
of skylights and discharge systems,
including different types of devices and
mechanisms with NE certification and CE
mark. Our range of devices includes:
• Mecanic
• Pneumatic
• Electric
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Smoke extraction

Thermal fuse
THERMAL FUSE
I. Skydomes with smoke system called the termal fuse or
mechanical lock, with a sensitive element eutectic alloy.
It´s very easy to fix it, and this type of fuse requires
manual reclosing. It easily adapts solo.
Its thermal trip eutectic alloy calibrated at 91º.
It can be also be mounted in tandem with a Ver 7001
lock throughout skylight over 1200 wide.

Thermal fuse

ELECTROMAGNETIC FUSE
II. Discharge system of smoke evacuation lockable
operating Electromanético: 24V Issuance / 24V rupture
or 48V Issuance / 48V rupture, which is similar to the
description of normal thermal fuse, with the peculiarity
of being connected to a switchboard fire detection
process. Cellular polycarbonate dome 10mm socket
slightly curved galvanized sheet of 1.5 mm and 310 Electromagnetic fuse
mm high. With exterior insulation finish weldable
bituminous binder compact 1.5 cms. Thick paint
white lacquered inside with RAL 9010. On request,
painted inside with RAL 9010 white paint polyurethane,
aluminum perimeter frame This device works in
tandem with the mounting bolt type VER8010 by the
above measures 1200x1200 mm exutorios.
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Smoke evacuation systems

III. Smoke Evacuation System vents

consisting of:
• Pneumatic piston fit to the operating of the vents
according to the UNI EN 12101-2 terms and
requirements ensuring the smooth opening and
closing.
• Termal valve with thermosensitive ampoule.
• Cartridge CO2 and thermosensitive ampoule
(different range).

It could also be connected to a fire detection

switchboard.
EFC 4A battery fitted switchboard that allows the
connection with :
- smoke detectors
- Emergency switch
- Sirens and magnets

In case of emergency, each switchboard emits a 24VCC

signal to a maximum of 10 electric actuators (detonators
and/or electromagnetic actuators)

Application example
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Mixed smoke preventing Skylights system

Ventilation and smoke evacuation:
All smoke evacuation vents offered by Plásticos
y Claraboyas Matilla® could be converted into
Mixed system multipurpose ones through one authomatic and another
manual mechanism: evacuation and ventilation.
It is a system which apart from sharing the same
characteristics of the authomatic smoke prevention
vents, also allows for ventilation via electric mechanism.

These systems comprise of:

• 2 aluminium frames
• 2 dampers
• 1 Liner actuator
• 1 metal or polyester base.
• 1 methacrylate or polycarbonate top with engine and
switch

Mixed opening
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Skylights Matilla ®

XT Heatstop Plexiglass
Use:
The implication of the XT Heatstop Plexiglass Skylights
is especially recommended for
• Pedestrian crossings
• Light rows in shopping centres
The dome sheet is made of extruded methacrylate plastic, shells with a heat • Schools and offices
resistant effect, which stops the infra-rays and reduces them. • Industrial spaces
Generally it is ideal for any premises that require
notably pleasant interior temperatures and excellent,
Characteristics: smooth light distribution.
The heatstop effect is achieved via the reflection of one third of the incident
Please take a look at the manufacturing measurements.
solar thermal radiation (which creates a special antiheat effect). Signifcant
light transmition over the visible area is also maintained.
Installing XT Heatstop Plexiglass Skylights has its various advantages:

• A very pleasant ambient is created

• An excellent light difusion is guaranteed
• The heating up of closed premises is significantly decreased without
reducing their luminosity
• 50% less solar energy passes through bivalve skylight of this type
compared to conventional bivalve skylights.

From an environmental perspective, a lot of energy is saved in terms of

refrigeration. Not only do they reduce spendings but they are also extremely
beneficial to climate preservation.

The fraunhofer-Institut for solar

systems Energy-saving has found
PLEXIGLAS HEATSTOP ® XT 50%SAVING that the use plexiglass Heat-Stop
allows a large and important
Energy-saving as significant
economy in a typical industrial
36% 68% plant in the center of europe with
REFLECTING SOLAR
ENERGY
REFLECTING SOLAR
ENERGY
inner thermic charge significantly
superior to 8m/m2.

64% 32%
TRANSMITTING TRANSMITTING
SOLAR ENERGY SOLAR ENERGY

BEFORE NOW
OUTER SURFACE: WHITE PLEXIGLAS OUTER SURFACE: PLEXIGLAS HEATSTOP XT.
INNER SURFACE: UNCOLORED PLEXIGLAS INNER SURFACE: UNCOLORED PLEXIGLAS
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High impact domes

Upon request Plasticos Matilla® can produce high impact
methacrylate domes.

They have basically the exact same resistance as the

High impact skylight. Transparent fitted onto a
polycarbonate and are perfect because of their price-quality private home
value.

They are designed for places such as terraces or patios

where there may be a risk of falling objects so that the
breaking of the domes is avoided.

Can be manufactured in two colors: transparent and white opal.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION METHOD UNITS VALUE

GENERAL FEATURES Bivalve skylight with protection net
Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 1,15
Water absorption 24h/23 º - 50 x 50 x 4mm3 DIN 53495 Method 1 % 0,3
Ball’s print resistance ISO 2039-1 Mpa 100
Air Pressure at Forming Temperature - ºC 130-150
Forming Temperature’s Vacuum - ºC 140-170
Contraction when Forming - % 0,6-0,9
MECHANICAL FEATURES
Endurance ISO 527-2 Mpa 40
Breaking’s Elongation ISO 527-2 % 35
Pulling Coefficient ISO 527-2 Mpa 1800
Flexural Strength ISO 178 Mpa 65
Flexural Coefficient ISO 178 Mpa 1800
Impact Resistance with Charpy text indent ISO 179-1 KJ/m2 60
Impact Resistance without Charpy text indent ISO 179-1 KJ/m2 5
THERMAL PROPERTIES High impact skylight on an attic roof
Vicat Temperature ISO 306 ºC 98
Specific Heat Capacity IEC 1006 J/gK 1,5
Linear Thermal Expansion DIN 53752 K-1*10-5 11
Thermal Conductivity DIN 52612 W/mK 0,18
Max. Temperature at Continuous Using - ºC 65
Max. Temperature at Short Period - ºC 75
Degradation Temperature - ºC >280
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
Light Transmission (3mm) DIN 5036-3 % 90
Refraction Index ISO 489 nD 1,49
ELECTRICAL FEATURES
Surface resistivity IEC 600093 Ω -
*Pre-treatment, 16h at 80ºC
Volume resistivity IEC 600093 Ωxm -
Electric Power IEC 60243-1 kV/mm - Technical data shown on this brochure
Dielectric Dissipation Factor at 50 Hz DIN 53483-2 - correspond to the moment when it was
Dielectric Dissipation Factor at 1 KHz DIN 53483-2 - printed. Our technical information may suffer
modifications and refer to computed figures,
Dielectric Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz DIN 53483-2 0,03
supplier data or they were made by external
Relative Permittivity at 50 Hz DIN 53483-2 - and independent testing institutions.
Relative Permittivity at 1 KHz DIN 53483-2 -
Relative Permittivity at 1 MHz DIN 53483-2 2,9
 CEILING GAP LIGHT CEILING GAP LIGHT SINGLE DOME EXTERNAL LIGHT ENTRY SURFACE
DOME WITH BASE (AxB) SINGLE DOME (CxD) SIZE (ExF) M2
50x50 30x30 45x45 0,090
60x60 40x40 54x54 0,160
70x70 50x50 64x64 0,250
80x80 60x60 74x74 0,360
90x90 70x70 84x84 0,490
100x100 80x80 94x94 0,640
GENERAL 120x120 100x100 114x114 1,000

SQUARE
MEASURES 140x140
150x150
120x120
130x130
134x134
144x144
1,440
1,690
160x160 140x140 154x154 1,960
Methacrylate Dome 170x170 150x150 164x164 2,250
180x180 160x160 177x177 2,590
200x200 180x180 194x194 3,240
50x100 30x80 44x94 0,240
60x80 40x60 54x74 0,240
60x90 40x70 54x84 0,280
60x100 40x80 54x94 0,320
60x120 40x100 54x114 0,400
60x200 40x180 54x194 0,720
Polyester base 70x100 50x80 64x94 0,400
RECTANGULAR

76x156 56x136 71x151 0,761

Parabolic domes height is, 80x100 60x80 74x94 0,480
approximately, 25% of CxD 80x110 60x90 74x104 0,540
size. This height may be 80x120 60x100 74x114 0,600
modified on demand. 80x140 60x120 74x134 0,720
90x120 70x100 84x114 0,700
“G” size may vary between 94x140 74x120 88x134 0,888
6 and 7cm, depending on 100x150 80x130 94x144 1,040
models. 100x200 80x180 94x194 1,440
*Measures may vary 114x174 94x150 108x168 1,447
between 10 and 20mm. 150x200 130x180 147x193 2,400
during manufacturing 160x240 140x220 154x234 3,080
process. 200x300 180x280 194x294 5,040
60 ø 40 ø 52 ø 0,131
70 ø 50 ø 62 ø 0,203
80 ø 60 ø 72 ø 0,291
90 ø 70 ø 82 ø 0,499
100 ø 80 ø 92 ø 0,515
CIRCULAR

110 ø 90 ø 102 ø 0,657

120 ø 100 ø 112 ø 0,800
130 ø 110 ø 122 ø 1,020
140 ø 120 ø 132 ø 1,242
150 ø 130 ø 142 ø 1,346
180 ø 160 ø 181 ø 2,035
PARABOLIC 200 ø 180 ø 192 ø 2,571
CEILING GAP LIGHT CEILING GAP LIGHT SINGLE DOME EXTERNAL LIGHT ENTRY SURFACE
PYRAMIDAL DOME WITH BASE (AxB) SINGLE DOME (CxD) SIZE (ExF) M2
60x60 40x40 54x54 0,160
70x70 50x50 64x64 0,250
80x80 60x60 74x74 0,360
SQUARE

90x90 70x70 84x84 0,490

100x100 80x80 94x94 0,640
120x120 100x100 114x114 1,000
140x140 120x120 134x134 1,440
150x150 130x130 144x144 1,690
50x100 30x80 44x94 0,240
60x80 40x60 54x74 0,240
60x90 40x70 54x84 0,280
60x100 40x80 54x94 0,320
60x120 40x100 54x114 0,400
60x200 40x180 54x194 0,720
70x100 50x80 64x94 0,400
RECTANGULAR

80x100 60x80 74x94 0,480

80x110 60x90 74x104 0,540
80x120 60x100 74x114 0,600
80x140 60x120 74x134 0,720
90x120 70x100 84x114 0,700
100x150 80x130 94x144 1,040
100x200 80x180 94x194 1,440
114x174 94x154 108x168 1,447
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Warranty
The warranty period of the products provided by Plasticos
y Claraboyas Matilla LTD starts from the date of delivery of
the goods to the customer and covers a period of 5 years
for all materials and 2 years for electronic pieces. Such
warranty will cover manufacturing defects, faults or defects
caused by workmanship and will not cover damages
caused by misuse, or neglect in terms of transportation,
storage, as well as those caused by weather, electricity or
instalation deficiencies or any other type of reasons beyond
our control. In all cases, the eligibility to benefit from the
warranty remains subject to examination by our Technical
Support Dpartment.

Any complaints must be sent via The Official Distributor

Network of Plasticos y Claraboyas Matilla LTD. The
information presented in this catalogue is not contractual,
therefore Plasticos y Claraboyas Matilla LTD reserves
the right to change, or modify without prior notice, the
characteristics and specifications of the components
forming the manufacturing of our products.

AUTHORIZED฀DEALER

PLÁSTICOS Y CLARABOYAS MATILLA S.L.

Polígono Industrial Sector 20
Avda. Mare Nostrum 193 - 04009 Almería฀•฀España
Tel. +34-950 26 61 81 - Fax: +34-950 26 30 33
[email protected]
www.plasticosmatilla.com
www.claraboyas.es