Products in Core Materials: Vacuum Infusion Processing (VIP)

ROHACELL® XT is a closed-cell rigid foam based on polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry that are free of CFCs and designed to meet the most extreme and demanding processing requirements. ROHACELL® XT foam is compatible with autoclave technologies, vacuum infusion, RTM, and VARTM processes.

ROHACELL® S is a closed-cell rigid foam created using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry, and it is entirely free of CFCs. This foam is self-extinguishing, meaning it has fire-resistant properties. It is well-suited for various applications, including use in rail vehicles, watercraft, and the aerospace industry, where fire safety is a critical consideration.

ROHACELL® RIST-HT is a closed-cell rigid foam developed using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry, and it is entirely free of CFCs. This foam is specially designed for use as a structural core, particularly in conjunction with vacuum infusion processes. All RIST-HT products undergo a heat treatment process to enhance their properties and performance, making them suitable for various applications that require structural integrity.

ROHACELL® RIMA is a closed-cell rigid foam formulated using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry and is entirely free of CFCs. It has been meticulously designed to minimize resin absorption, making it an ideal choice for applications where controlling resin uptake is of utmost importance. This foam is well-suited for applications where resin management is a critical factor.

ROHACELL® A is a closed-cell rigid foam crafted from polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry. Notably, it is entirely devoid of CFCs, aligning with environmental considerations. Engineered with precision, ROHACELL® A foam is tailored to meet the rigorous standards of the aerospace industry. It offers versatility in aerospace applications, supporting both prepreg processing and vacuum infusion across various pressure and temperature ranges.

ROHACELL® HF is an advanced closed-cell rigid foam, rooted in polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry and entirely devoid of CFCs. This foam is uniquely suited for antenna applications due to its exceptional characteristics. Notably, ROHACELL® HF boasts remarkably low dielectric constants and excellent transmission properties at high frequencies, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring precise and efficient electromagnetic performance in the realm of antennas.

ROHACELL® SL foam cores exhibit exceptional mechanical strength, particularly under tensile loads, and high tenacity. These characteristics make it an excellent choice for applications subjected to significant dynamic mechanical loads. A ROHACELL® sandwich can provide the solution for achieving goals like excellent bending stiffness and strength, stabilizing thin FRP sheets against external forces, or creating complex 3-D geometries with minimal effort.

CoreLite PVC F 60 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

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.

CoreLite PVC F 80 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC R 130 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It consists of multiple PVC foam strips fused together, in an effort to recycle the foam strips. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. This product is self-extinguishing when in contact with fire. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC 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.

CoreLite PVC 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.

CoreLite PVC F 130 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC R 40 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It consists of multiple PVC foam strips fused together, in an effort to recycle the foam strips. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. This product is self-extinguishing when in contact with fire. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC HT (High Temperature) is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for resistance to high temperatures, durability, rigidity and strength. 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 that will be exposed to high temperatures.

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.

CoreLite PVC 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.

CoreLite PVC 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.

CoreLite PVC HT (High Temperature) is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for resistance to high temperatures, durability, rigidity and strength. 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 that will be exposed to high temperatures.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

CoreLite PVC F 100 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

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.

CoreLite PVC 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.

CoreLite PVC 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.

CoreLite PVC R 80 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It consists of multiple PVC foam strips fused together, in an effort to recycle the foam strips. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. This product is self-extinguishing when in contact with fire. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC 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.

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. Resistance to fatigue is superior, as well as its chemically stability and UV resistance. Water absorption is minimal. CoreLite PET can handle processing temperatures up to 150 °C (302 °F) . During high temperature processing it is thermally stable and no outgassing or expansion after postcure occurs. In the event of fire, no toxic gasses are generated.

CoreLite PVC R 100 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It consists of multiple PVC foam strips fused together, in an effort to recycle the foam strips. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. This product is self-extinguishing when in contact with fire. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC R 60 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It consists of multiple PVC foam strips fused together, in an effort to recycle the foam strips. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. This product is self-extinguishing when in contact with fire. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC is a universal 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.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

Our end-grain balsa wood core material has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). BALSASUD Core is approved by DNV GL and Lloyd's Register.

Cel Components S.R.L. Pet Foam T90.100 is a closed-cell, thermoplastic and recyclable polymer foam with excellent fire, smoke & toxicity (FST) properties. It has very good mechanical properties and an extraordinary resistance to fatigue, is chemically stable, UV-resistant and has negligible water absorption. It is thermally stable during high temperature processing and post curing. Pet Foam T90.100 is designed for easy use with all resin systems and processing technologies. Pet Foam T90.100 is the ideal core material for structural sandwich applications requiring high fire resistance.

AIREX® C70 is a closed cell, cross-linked polymer foam that combines excellent stiffness and strength to weight ratios with superior toughness. It is non-friable, contains no CFC’s, has negligible water absorption, and provides an excellent resistance to chemicals. The fine cell structure offers an excellent bonding surface. Compatible with most resins and manufacturing processes AIREX® C70 is ideally suited as a core material for a wide variety of sandwich structures subjected to both static and dynamic loads. Thanks to its unique lightness (properties vs. density) C70 is the material of choice for applications where lightweight is a priority.