- perfect surface quality,outstanding homogeneity of density and cell structure
- very high compression and shear properties
- high process temperatires and long-term thermal stability
- no water absorbtion
- excellent total cost proposition
- recyclable
Properties
Very high compression and shear properties
Outstanding fatigue strength
Fully homogeneous cell structure, density and properties throughout the sheet
High process temperature up to 150 °C (short peaks up to 180 °C)
Excellent long term thermal stability, up to 100 °C (212 °F)
No water absorption
Good adhesion: skin-to-core bond
Perfect surface quality (no welding lines) and comprehensive material traceability
Recyclable
Applications
Automotive: structural and semi-structural interior and exterior parts of cars, sidewalls, floors, truck skirts/covers
Renewable Energy: blades – shear webs & shells, nacelles
Marine: hulls, decks, superstructures, bulkheads, stringers, interiors
lndustry: covers, containers, X-ray tables, sporting equipment
Processing
Contact molding (hand/spray)
Vacuum infusion (VARTM)
Resin injection (RTM)
Adhesive bonding
Prepreg processing
Compression molding (GMT, SMC)
Thermoforming