Products in Composite Materials: Bulkheads

ROHACELL® WF is a core material with a coarse cell size that offers exceptional heat resistance and creep compression strength. It is characterized by its high temperature and compressive resistance, making it suitable for various applications, including aircraft, space, automotive, industrial, and radomes.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

CoreLite PVC F 60 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PET is a cost-effective, closed-cell PET foam specially formulated to provide high mechanical properties. It is a 100% recyclable polymer foam with excellent performance. Engineered to meet the physical demands needed in high performance applications, including carrying static and dynamic loads. CoreLite PET can be used as a replacement for PVC and Honeycomb. It possesses excellent laminate-to-core bonding adhesion. Resistance to fatigue is superior, as well as its chemically stability and UV resistance. Water absorption is minimal. CoreLite PET can handle processing temperatures up to 150 °C (302 °F) . During high temperature processing it is thermally stable and no outgassing or expansion after postcure occurs. In the event of fire, no toxic gasses are generated.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC HT (High Temperature) is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for resistance to high temperatures, durability, rigidity and strength. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications that will be exposed to high temperatures.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PET is a cost-effective, closed-cell PET foam specially formulated to provide high mechanical properties. It is a 100% recyclable polymer foam with excellent performance. Engineered to meet the physical demands needed in high performance applications, including carrying static and dynamic loads. CoreLite PET can be used as a replacement for PVC and Honeycomb. It possesses excellent laminate-to-core bonding adhesion.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC F 100 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

High Density Foam Board. A high-quality, cost-effective closed-cell PVC foam specially formulated to provide high physical properties. Engineered to be easy to work with, be weatherproof and deliver good insulation properties, Additionally, it has superior fire behavior.

CoreLite PVC HT (High Temperature) is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for resistance to high temperatures, durability, rigidity and strength. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications that will be exposed to high temperatures.

CoreLite PVC F 80 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PET is a cost-effective, closed-cell PET foam specially formulated to provide high mechanical properties. It is a 100% recyclable polymer foam with excellent performance. Engineered to meet the physical demands needed in high performance applications, including carrying static and dynamic loads. CoreLite PET can be used as a replacement for PVC and Honeycomb. It possesses excellent laminate-to-core bonding adhesion.

CoreLite PET is a cost-effective, closed-cell PET foam specially formulated to provide high mechanical properties. It is a 100% recyclable polymer foam with excellent performance. Engineered to meet the physical demands needed in high performance applications, including carrying static and dynamic loads. CoreLite PET can be used as a replacement for PVC and Honeycomb. It possesses excellent laminate-to-core bonding adhesion.

CoreLite PVC F 130 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC is a universal closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

Our end-grain balsa wood core material has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). BALSASUD Core is approved by DNV GL and Lloyd's Register.

NOM-0960-24-D is a aerospace grade aramid fiber honeycomb that exhibits outstanding flammability properties. It is manufactured from meta-aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

Polyumac Air-Cell T-50 is a hybrid, closed cell cross-linked polyester foam core that is an economical alternative to other cores used in the production of sandwich composite structures. In addition to its excellent strength to weight ratio, it offers good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures.

Gillfab® 1369 series laminates are a high strength, low FST grade liners constructed using a combination of woven E and/or S-glass cloth with a modified phenolic resin system and an optional 1 mil white Polyvinyl Fluoride (PVF) film overlay on the face side for surface reflectivity and uniform appearance.

Gillfab® 1368G series laminates are ultra-light weight, high strength, low FST grade liners constructed using S-glass cloth with a modified phenolic resin system and an optional 1 mil white Polyvinyl Fluoride (PVF) film overlay on the face side for surface reflectivity and uniform appearance. Gillfab® 1368G is an alternative to other Gillfab® 1368 series for aircraft cargo liners which maximizes weight savings.

ACP Composites Aramid Honeycomb Core - Standard Cell .060" is a lightweight, high strength, nonmetallic honeycomb core material manufactured from meta-aramid fiber paper with a 1/8" hexangular cell and density of 1.8 pounds per cubic foot (PCF). After the honeycomb is formed, it is coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin to increase its strength and thermal properties. It exhibits high strength-to-weight ratio, exceptional stiffness, and is very bondable.

Ultracor UKF-171-1/4-2.3 is used in Double Shell Reflectors and other lightly loaded structures requiring Kevlar’s dielectric properties. UKF-171-1/4-2.3 is space qualified material.

Rock West Composites NOM-0085-11-D is a Aerospace grade aramid fiber honeycomb that exhibits outstanding flammability properties. It is manufactured from Meta-Aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

Polyumac Stru-Cell Structural PVC P100 is a high performance PVC foam core that sets the standard for sandwich composite structures. As well as its excellent strength to weight ratio, it offers good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures and its closed-cell construction means that it does not absorb water.

Gilliner® 1566C is a general purpose liner constructed from woven E-glass cloth with a modified vinyl ester resin system. This product has good mechanical strength for use in the cargo compartment areas, bulkhead facings and blowout panels for commercial aircraft.

Gillfab® 1367B is a high strength, light-weight, low FST grade liner constructed from woven S-glass cloth with a modified phenolic resin system and a 1 ml white Tedlar® overlay on the face side. 1367M is the product designation when supplied in roll stock.

Polyumac Air-Cell T-240 is a hybrid, closed cell cross-linked polyester foam core that is an economical alternative to other cores used in the production of sandwich composite structures. In addition to its excellent strength to weight ratio, it offers good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures.

AeroRigid™ 291A is a sandwich panel made with aluminum facing and 3.4 lbs/ft3 aluminum honeycomb that is designed for aircraft interior structural and nonstructural applications such as monuments, shelving, partitions, bulkheads and galleys.