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CoreLite PET 200

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.

Brand: CoreLite PET (8 products)

Functions: Core Material

Core Type: Thermoplastic Foam

Chemical Family: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

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Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Recyclable
Materials Features
Chemical Resistant,
Cost Effective,
Excellent Performance,
Fatigue Resistant,
Good Adhesion,
Good Mechanical Properties,
Good Thermal Stability,
Good UV Protection,
Low Outgassing,
Low Water Absorption

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Industrial
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Exterior & Body,
Interior
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Interior Fixtures,
Wall Panels
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Renewable Energy
Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Marine,
Rail & Mass Transit
Composites End Use
Bulkheads,
Ceiling Panels,
Covers,
Deck Panels,
Doors,
Floors,
Hulls,
Industrial Containers,
Nacelles,
Roof Panels,
Tanks,
Topsides,
Wall Panels,
Wind Turbine Blades
Composites Processing Methods
Compression Molding,
Hand Lay-up,
Prepreg Processing,
Resin Film Infusion (RFI),
Resin Transfer Molding (RTM),
Spray Lay-up,
Thermoforming,
Vacuum Infusion Processing (VIP)
Processing Information
  • Prepreg processing
  • Resin infusion / injection (VARTM / RTM)
  • Adhesive bonding
  • Vacuum infusion
  • Thermo-formable
  • Hand Lay-up and Spray-up
  • Compression molding (GMT, SMC)
Recommended Applications
  • Marine: Hulls, Decks, Superstructures, Bulkheads, Interiors and Stringers
  • Wind Energy: Blades (shear webs & shells), Nacelles
  • Transportation: Primary Body Structure, Interior Structure, Sidewalls, Floors and Ceilings
  • Construction: Roof Panels, Support Wall Insulation and Door Laminate
  • Industrial: Covers, Containers, Local Reinforcements, X-ray tables, Sporting goods

Properties

Physical Form
Sheets
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Absorptionmax. 1%
Density12.5 (200)Lbs./cu.ft (Kg./m3)ISO 845
Compressive Strength699 (4.82)psi (MPa)ASTM D1621-10
Compressive Modulus30168 (208)psi (MPa)ISO 844
Tensile Strength935 (6.45)psi (MPa)ASTM D1623
Tensile Modulus58885 (406)psi (MPa)ASTM D1623
Shear Strength497 (3.43)psi (MPa)ASTM C273
Shear Modulus11023 (76)psi (MPa)ASTM C273
Shear Elongation at Break41%ASTM C273
Thermal conductivity at 75 °F (24 °C)0.33 (0.048)°F (°C)
Standard Sheet Length (Plain)62.99 (1600)inch (mm)
Standard Sheet Width (Plain)29.53 (750)inch (mm)
Standard Sheet Thickness (Plain)1/8 to 1 ¾ (3 to 45)inch (mm)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density Tolerance±10%-
Processing Temperature176 (80)°F (°C)

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)