- grown on 3A Composites balsa wood plantations
- physical traceability of time to kiln (T2K)
- outstanding strength and stiffness to weight ratio
- fulfills most FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) requirements
- extremely wide operating temperature range
- excellent fatigue behavior
Properties
Extremely high specific stiffness and strength
Excellent fire behavior
Ecological product from FSC®-certified plantations
Full traceability and highest-quality wood due to stringent process control from seedling to delivery
Very broad operating temperature range from -212 °C to +163 °C
Excellent fatigue resistance and impact resistance
Excellent sound absorption and thermal insulation
Excellent chemical resistance
Applications
Ship and boat construction: hull, decks, bulkheads, superstructures
Wind farms: rotor blade shells and webs
Automotive and rail: floor, side and roof panels, front and side covering
Aerospace: floor plates, bulkheads and structural parts of sport aircrafts
Military applications: naval boats, containers, transport pallets, shelters
Industrial components: covers, sports equipment, tanks, mold construction
Processing
Vacuum infusion
Hand lamination / spray lay-up
Prepreg processing (up to 180 °C)
Resin injection (RTM)
Adhesive bonding
BALTEK® SBC is our balsa wood core material from controlled cultivation. FSC certification ensures that 100% of balsa wood comes from plantations and that all production steps are subject to stringent monitoring. This guarantees highest-quality balsa wood and full traceability from the end product back to the seed.