Products in Core Materials: Structural Components

Composite Materials Core Material D also known as 3003Al is an Aluminum honeycomb. It is great for non-aerospace and industrial applications and is a cost-effective lightweight solution.

CORAFOAM® U 80 is used as Polyurethane rigid foam PUR. can be cut with almost any type of tool. Its closed cellular structure and absence of fibers or granular structure result in crisp, excellently defined edges after fabrication. It is also impermeable by any type of liquid, including water and solvents, making it much better suited for severe weather conditions or harsh marine environments than many other materials.

JFoam™ BX-600-R is the R component of a two component polyurethane system, which when combined with the T component produces a high density polyurethane foam. The foam product satisfies all of the requirements of the fine furniture industry for applications in cabinetry doors, end-pieces, picture frames, plaques, etc. This system has been shown to give improved moisture resistance, low reject rate under humid conditions, high impact strength, fast mold wet-out, better flow, and fast demold.

A simple, economical and recyclable solution, Alkar Technology Standard Honeycomb Polypropylene is characterized by small diameter cells. The cells are covered by a synthetic non-woven material which either allows the resin to be attached during the laminating of the composite skins, or the glue to be attached if it is desired to glue the skins in any other material (wood , aluminum, stone ...). Since the web is joined to the cells by fusion of the PP, the shear strength is excellent.

Divinycell PN is a structural thermoplastic core material perfectly suited in a variety of sandwich applications to increase performance and reduce weight. Divinycell PN is used in industrial, transportation, marine and wind applications. It is easy to machine and has good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for a variety of processes including infusion, prepreg and press bonding. The material has a stable closed cell structure and is insensitive to moisture, decay or rot, making it an excellent substitute for organic materials such as balsa and plywood. High density Divinycell PN (PN200 and PN250) is particularly suited for flooring, decking, local inserts in the way of fittings; either tapped or bolted through and has very good screw retention. Divinycell PN is 100% recyclable.

Divinycell P is a closed-cell PET structural core with excellent fire, smoke and toxicity behavior. It is thermoplastic and recyclable, offering good mechanical properties, high chemical resistance and does not absorb water. Divinycell P is ideal but not limited to applications requiring demanding FST properties like public transport, architecture or commercial marine. Due to its good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures, Divinycell P can be processed with medium temperature pre-preg systems and it is compatible with most commonly used resin and manufacturing systems. Divinycell P is easy to thermoform, cut or mill.

JFoam™ BX-735 is a two component water-blown polyurethane foam system which can be used for structural core applications and specialized void filling. BX-735 passes all requirements of MIL-F-83671 Class1.

TYCOR® W7.1 provides designers a cost advantage compared to balsa and structural foam. The fiber-reinforced pre-form core is designed for vacuum infusion. It is comprised of fiberglass webs which develop nearly allthe core’s mechanical properties upon infusing and helps prevent resin race tracking even in contoured shapes. Fine cell foam minimizes excess resin absorption and provides durability during handling and processing. TYCOR® W0.1 engineered core materials optimize weight, stiffness and strength in infused applications enabling structures that can be made lighter, less expesively and more reliably than old generation core materials.

Divinycell H provides excellent mechanical properties to low weight. The unique IPN chemical structure, yields impressive mechanical performance to a low weight. Divinycell H has been widely used and has a proven track record in virtually every application area where sandwich composites are employed including the marine (leisure, military and commercial), land transportation, wind energy, civil engineering/infrastructure and general industrial markets. Divinycell H is ideal for applications subject to fatigue, slamming or impact loads. Other key features of Divinycell H include consistent high quality, excellent adhesion/peel strength, excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption and good thermal/acoustic insulation. Divinycell H is compatible with virtually all commonly used resin and manufacturing systems.

Divinycell H provides excellent mechanical properties to low weight. The unique IPN chemical structure, yields impressive mechanical performance to a low weight. Divinycell H has been widely used and has a proven track record in virtually every application area where sandwich composites are employed including the marine (leisure, military and commercial), land transportation, wind energy, civil engineering/infrastructure and general industrial markets. Divinycell H is ideal for applications subject to fatigue, slamming or impact loads. Other key features of Divinycell H include consistent high quality, excellent adhesion/peel strength, excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption and good thermal/acoustic insulation. Divinycell H is compatible with virtually all commonly used resin and manufacturing systems.

CORAFOAM® U 100 is used as Polyurethane rigid foam PUR. can be cut with almost any type of tool. Its closed cellular structure and absence of fibers or granular structure result in crisp, excellently defined edges after fabrication. It is also impermeable by any type of liquid, including water and solvents, making it much better suited for severe weather conditions or harsh marine environments than many other materials.

Divinycell PX is based on PET, which makes it to a recyclable, thermoplastic sandwich core material. Divinycell PX provides excellent FST (fire, smoke & toxicity) properties, high temperature performance, very good fatigue properties, good mechanical characteristics and chemical resistance. It also offers excellent acoustic/thermal insulation properties and low water absorption. Divinycell PX is particularly ideal for public transportation and industrial applications. The energy efficiency of a Divinycell PX sandwich makes it ideal for transport applications such as interior paneling, floors and exterior panels for trains, trams, busses and coaches. In the industrial/ construction market, the good mechanical and FST properties of Divinycell PX allows it to be used for a wide variety of applications such as domes, architectural claddings and industrial housings.

Divinycell P is a closed-cell PET structural core with excellent fire, smoke and toxicity behavior. It is thermoplastic and recyclable, offering good mechanical properties, high chemical resistance and does not absorb water. Divinycell P is ideal but not limited to applications requiring demanding FST properties like public transport, architecture or commercial marine. Due to its good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures, Divinycell P can be processed with medium temperature pre-preg systems and it is compatible with most commonly used resin and manufacturing systems. Divinycell P is easy to thermoform, cut or mill.

Kayco Composites U30 is a rigid, closed-cell, high-density polyurethane foam core panel. It is a foam with no reinforcement.

Kayco Composites R15 is a rigid, closed-cell, high-density polyurethane foam core panel. The reinforced panel is a sandwich construction with fiberglass reinforcements. The fiberglass reinforcements are offered in several schedules.

Kayco Composites R20 is a rigid, closed-cell, high-density polyurethane foam core panel. The reinforced panel is a sandwich construction with fiberglass reinforcements. The fiberglass reinforcements are offered in several schedules.

Kayco Composites U15 is a rigid, closed-cell, high-density polyurethane foam core panel. It is a foam with no reinforcement.

Divinycell PX is based on PET, which makes it to a recyclable, thermoplastic sandwich core material. Divinycell PX provides excellent FST (fire, smoke & toxicity) properties, high temperature performance, very good fatigue properties, good mechanical characteristics and chemical resistance. It also offers excellent acoustic/thermal insulation properties and low water absorption. Divinycell PX is particularly ideal for public transportation and industrial applications. The energy efficiency of a Divinycell PX sandwich makes it ideal for transport applications such as interior paneling, floors and exterior panels for trains, trams, busses and coaches. In the industrial/ construction market, the good mechanical and FST properties of Divinycell PX allows it to be used for a wide variety of applications such as domes, architectural claddings and industrial housings.

TYCOR® G5.1 provides designers a cost advantage compared to balsa and structural foam. The fiber-reinforced pre-form core is designed for vacuum infusion. It is comprised of fiberglass webs which develop nearly allthe core’s mechanical properties upon infusing and helps prevent resin race tracking even in contoured shapes. Fine cell foam minimizes excess resin absorption and provides durability during handling and processing. TYCOR® W0.1 engineered core materials optimize weight, stiffness and strength in infused applications enabling structures that can be made lighter, less expesively and more reliably than old generation core materials.

Divinycell H provides excellent mechanical properties to low weight. The unique IPN chemical structure, yields impressive mechanical performance to a low weight. Divinycell H has been widely used and has a proven track record in virtually every application area where sandwich composites are employed including the marine (leisure, military and commercial), land transportation, wind energy, civil engineering/infrastructure and general industrial markets. Divinycell H is ideal for applications subject to fatigue, slamming or impact loads. Other key features of Divinycell H include consistent high quality, excellent adhesion/peel strength, excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption and good thermal/acoustic insulation. Divinycell H is compatible with virtually all commonly used resin and manufacturing systems.

Divinycell PX is based on PET, which makes it to a recyclable, thermoplastic sandwich core material. Divinycell PX provides excellent FST (fire, smoke & toxicity) properties, high temperature performance, very good fatigue properties, good mechanical characteristics and chemical resistance. It also offers excellent acoustic/thermal insulation properties and low water absorption. Divinycell PX is particularly ideal for public transportation and industrial applications. The energy efficiency of a Divinycell PX sandwich makes it ideal for transport applications such as interior paneling, floors and exterior panels for trains, trams, busses and coaches. In the industrial/ construction market, the good mechanical and FST properties of Divinycell PX allows it to be used for a wide variety of applications such as domes, architectural claddings and industrial housings.

Supazote® is a closed cell, cross-linked ethylene co-polymer block foam manufactured using Zotefoams unique production process. Supazote® 5SEM26WE-0022 is a lightweight supersoft foam.

TYCOR® G4.1 provides designers a cost advantage compared to balsa and structural foam. The fiber-reinforced pre-form core is designed for vacuum infusion. It is comprised of fiberglass webs which develop nearly allthe core’s mechanical properties upon infusing and helps prevent resin race tracking even in contoured shapes. Fine cell foam minimizes excess resin absorption and provides durability during handling and processing. TYCOR® W0.1 engineered core materials optimize weight, stiffness and strength in infused applications enabling structures that can be made lighter, less expesively and more reliably than old generation core materials.

CORAFOAM® U 150 is used as Polyurethane rigid foam PUR. can be cut with almost any type of tool. Its closed cellular structure and absence of fibers or granular structure result in crisp, excellently defined edges after fabrication. It is also impermeable by any type of liquid, including water and solvents, making it much better suited for severe weather conditions or harsh marine environments than many other materials.

Kayco Composites U6 is a rigid, closed-cell, high-density polyurethane foam core panel. It is a foam with no reinforcement.

NIDAPLAST® 8HP is inflammable and it has excellent resistance to water and most acids, bases and salt solutions.The longevity for the core's storage is guaranteed by a anti U.V. - U.V. Protection of the finished panel is ensured by the skins of the sandwich panel.

Ultracor UKF-320-3/8-1.9 is used in Double Shell Reflectors and other lightly loaded structures requiring Kevlar’s dielectric properties. UKF-320-3/8-1.9 is space qualified material.

Supazote® is a closed cell, cross-linked ethylene co-polymer block foam manufactured using Zotefoams unique production process. Supazote® 5SEM26BK-0228 is a lightweight supersoft foam.

TYCOR® W4.1 provides designers a cost advantage compared to balsa and structural foam. The fiber-reinforced pre-form core is designed for vacuum infusion. It is comprised of fiberglass webs which develop nearly allthe core’s mechanical properties upon infusing and helps prevent resin race tracking even in contoured shapes. Fine cell foam minimizes excess resin absorption and provides durability during handling and processing. TYCOR® W0.1 engineered core materials optimize weight, stiffness and strength in infused applications enabling structures that can be made lighter, less expesively and more reliably than old generation core materials.

Barracuda Advanced Composites Divinycell H45 GSP has a chemical structure that offers excellent mechanical properties at low weight. Widely used, the product has proven efficiency in several application areas, including nautical area (leisure, military and commercial), land transport, wind energy, civil engineering and other industrial markets. Divinycell H45 is ideal for applications subject to fatigue and impact. Other advantages include consistency of quality, excellent adhesiveness, excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption and good acoustic insulation and thermal. Divinycell H45 is compatible with most resins and manufacturing processes.

Divinycell PN is a structural thermoplastic core material perfectly suited in a variety of sandwich applications to increase performance and reduce weight. Divinycell PN is used in industrial, transportation, marine and wind applications. It is easy to machine and has good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for a variety of processes including infusion, prepreg and press bonding. The material has a stable closed cell structure and is insensitive to moisture, decay or rot, making it an excellent substitute for organic materials such as balsa and plywood. High density Divinycell PN (PN200 and PN250) is particularly suited for flooring, decking, local inserts in the way of fittings; either tapped or bolted through and has very good screw retention. Divinycell PN is 100% recyclable.

Kayco Composites U25 is a rigid, closed-cell, high-density polyurethane foam core panel. It is a foam with no reinforcement.

Kayco Composites R25 is a rigid, closed-cell, high-density polyurethane foam core panel. The reinforced panel is a sandwich construction with fiberglass reinforcements. The fiberglass reinforcements are offered in several schedules.

Ultracor UKF-319-1/4-2.8 is used in Double Shell Reflectors and other lightly loaded structures requiring Kevlar’s dielectric properties. UKF-319-1/4-2.8 is space qualified material.

Divinycell PX is based on PET, which makes it to a recyclable, thermoplastic sandwich core material. Divinycell PX provides excellent FST (fire, smoke & toxicity) properties, high temperature performance, very good fatigue properties, good mechanical characteristics and chemical resistance. It also offers excellent acoustic/thermal insulation properties and low water absorption. Divinycell PX is particularly ideal for public transportation and industrial applications. The energy efficiency of a Divinycell PX sandwich makes it ideal for transport applications such as interior paneling, floors and exterior panels for trains, trams, busses and coaches. In the industrial/ construction market, the good mechanical and FST properties of Divinycell PX allows it to be used for a wide variety of applications such as domes, architectural claddings and industrial housings.

JFOAM™ BX-190-R is the resin component of a two part polyurethane system, which when combined with the T component, Isocyanate, will produce a water-blown rigid polyurethane foam system. BX-190 is used for void fill and core material applications and can meet some military specifications.