CEL COMPONENTS S.R.L. PET W FR-FR150

Cel Components S.R.L. Pet W FR-FR150 is a polyethylene ter based fire retardant structural foam cores. Pet Foam is a thermoplastic core material suitable for a variety of sandwich applications to increase performance and reduce weight. It is used in sandwich panel applications in railway wagons and in shipyards and for wind power applications. It is easy to work with and has good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for a variety of processes including infusion, prepreg and pressing.

Functions: Core Material

Core Type: Thermoplastic Foam

Chemical Family: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Core Type: Thermoplastic Foam
Polymer Name: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Composite Materials Functions: Core Material
Technologies: Composite Materials
Product Families: Composite Materials — Core Materials
Foam Cores

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Dimensional Stability,
Flame Retardant,
High Performance,
Light Weight

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Renewable Energy
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Marine,
Rail & Mass Transit
Composites End Use: Marine Applications
Composites Processing Methods: Compression Molding,
Prepreg Processing

Properties

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Compression Modulus	105.0	MPa	ISO 844
Compression Strength	2.6	MPa	ISO 844
Density	145 - 155	kg/m3	ISO 845
Shear Modulus	40.0	MPa	ISO 1922
Shear Strain	8.0	%	ISO 1922
Shear Strength	1.3	MPa	ISO 1922
Tensile Modulus	180.0	MPa	ASTM C 297
Tensile Strength	3.4	MPa	ASTM C 297
Thermal Conductivity (23°C)	0.041	W/mK	-

Technical Details & Test Data

Tolerances

Tolerances	Length	Width	Diagonal	Thickness
Dimensions (mm)	2.448	1.008	Depending on length and width combination.	5 - 150mm
Tolerances (mm) at room temperature	+/- 5	+/- 5	≤ 4	≤ 100mm: +/- 0.5 ≥ 100mm: +/- 1

Standard dimension. Further dimensions on special request.

Fire Performance

Railway Vehicles	Flammability	DIN 5510-2	S4
	Smoke density	DIN 5510-2	SR2
	Dripping	DIN 5510-2	ST2
	Toxicity (FED)	DIN 5510-2	<0.1
	Edge ignition	DIN 5510-2/ DIN 53438-5	K1
Railway Vehicles Construction	Flammability	NF F16-101	M1***
Railway Vehicles Construction	Smoke density	NF F16-101	F1
Railway Vehicles	FST	EN 45545-2	Conform
Aviation	Flammability	FAR 25.853/ABD0031	tbd
	Smoke density	FAR 25.853/ABD0031	tbd
	Toxicity	FAR 25.853/ABD0031	tbd
Construction	Contribution to fire	EN 13823	tbd
	Smoke production	EN 13823	tbd
	Flaming droplets	EN 13823	tbd

** Tested at 20 mm.

*** As of 15 mm.