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Composite Materials Core Material A

Composite Materials Core Material A 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.

Brand: Composite Materials (16 products)

Functions: Core Material

Core Type: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Foam

Chemical Family: Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives
Core Type
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Foam
Composite Materials Functions
Core Material
Technologies
Composite Materials
Product Families
Composite Materials — Core Materials
Foam Cores

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Chemical Resistant,
Good Processability,
High Durability,
High Strength,
Light Weight,
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
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts,
Tooling & Moldmaking
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
Renewable Energy
Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation,
Marine
Composites End Use
Bulkheads,
Ceiling Panels,
Covers,
Deck Panels,
Doors,
Floors,
Fuselage,
Hulls,
Industrial Containers,
Kitchen Trolleys,
Tanks,
Wall Panels,
Wind Turbine Blades,
Wind Turbine Casings
Composites Processing Methods
Hand Lay-up,
Prepreg Processing,
Resin Transfer Molding (RTM),
Spray Lay-up,
Thermoforming,
Vacuum Infusion Processing (VIP)
Processing Information
  • Hand lamination / spray lay-up
  • Vacuum infusion
  • Resin injection
  • Adhesive bonding
  • Pre-preg processing (up to 80 °C, 176 °F)
  • Thermoforming
Recommended Applications
  • Marine: hulls, decking, bulkheads, interiors superstructures
  • Transportation: floors, ceilings, doors, interiors, partition walls, sidewalls
  • Wind energy: rotor blades, covers, casings
  • Aerospace: fuselage and wind components, kitchen trolleys, galleys
  • Industrial: Covers, Containers, Tanks, Sporting goods, Tooling and Molds

Properties

Physical Form
Sheets
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density8.12 (130)Lbs./cu.ft (Kg./m³)ASTM D1622
Shear Strength294 (2.03)psi (mPa)ASTM C273
Tensile Strength553 (3.81)psi (mPa)ASTM D1623
Compressive Strength396 (2.73)psi (mPa)ASTM D1621-10
Standard Sheet Thickness (Plain)1/8 to 2 (3 to 51)inch (mm)-
Thermal Conductivity (at 75°F)0.27 (0.039)BTU.in/ft2.hr.°F (W/m.K)ASTM C-177
Tensile Modulus31328 (216)psi (mPa)ASTM D1623
Standard Sheet Width (Plain)33.47 (850)inch (mm)-
Standard Sheet Length (Plain)74.80 (1900)inch (mm)-
Shear Modulus7107 (49)psi (mPa)ASTM C273
Shear elongation at break32%ASTM C273
Compressive Modulus18130 (125)psi (mPa)ASTM D1621-10
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Absorptionmax. 1%-
Processing Temperature176 (80)°F (°C)-
Density Tolerance±10%-