Sandwich panel core material AIREX® R82

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- fulfills most stringent fire requirements - negligible moisture absorption - excellent dielectric properties (radar outstanding transparency) - extremely wide operating temperature range - remains ductile at cryogenic temperatures Properties Fulfills highest fire requirements Operating temperature from -194 °C to +160 °C (-317 °F to +320 °F) Remains ductile at cryogenic temperatures Excellent sound absorption and thermal insulation Excellent dielectric properties (outstanding radar transparency) Good fatigue resistance High impact resistance (non-brittle failure mode) Thermoformable Applications Aerospace: Interiors, cockpit doors, cryogenic tanks, insulating panels, radomes, helicopter rotor blades, general aviation (fuselage and wing) Defense: Naval superstructures, antennas, combat communication systems Marine: Fast-ferries, fire resistant interiors, radomes Rail and Automotive: Front-ends, side skirts, roof panels, interiors Industry: High temperature tooling, radomes, x-ray tables Processing Adhesive bonding Thermoformable Prepreg processing (up to 180 °C, 355 °F) Hot press molding Thermoplastic processable Automated tape laying (ATL/CTL) AIREX® R82 is a thermoplastic rigid foam with excellent fire resistance, low smoke emissions and toxicity. Other superior features are the outstanding dielectric properties, the excellent stiffness to weight ratio, low water absorption, and high durability. AIREX® R82 can be thermoformed to simple 3D structures and is highly suitable for structural sandwich components with stringent fire requirements, excellent radar transparency, or in extremely hot or cold environments.