Products in Composite Materials: Core Material

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® WF is a core material with a coarse cell size that offers exceptional heat resistance and creep compression strength. It is characterized by its high temperature and compressive resistance, making it suitable for various applications, including aircraft, space, automotive, industrial, and radomes.

ROHAFORM® is a specialized lightweight particle foam meticulously crafted to meet the exacting demands of industries with rigorous fire, smoke, and toxicity level requirements (FSTH). This foam serves as a core material tailored for complex geometric composites, ensuring full compliance with FSTH standards.

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.

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® 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® IG-F structural foam is a closed-cell rigid foam crafted using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry and is entirely free of CFCs. As an "industrial grade" foam, ROHACELL® IG-F represents the standard product within their range of rigid foam offerings. This versatile foam is well-suited for a diverse range of applications in sectors such as automotive, medical, and various industrial applications, making it a reliable choice for a broad array of purposes.

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® HERO represents cutting-edge material technology, revolutionizing the production of lightweight and durable composite aircraft structures. These advanced sandwich cores, made from ROHACELL® HERO, offer unmatched weight-saving potential among all structural foams. They not only reduce the weight of aircraft but also enhance their durability over their operational lifespan. Additionally, they contribute to cost savings in the manufacturing process, making them a superior choice for modern aircraft construction.

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® Triple F in-mold foamed (IMF) cores enable cost-effective production of intricate three-dimensional cores for high-volume serial production of FRP composites. They help reduce waste, manual labor, and cycle times, potentially lowering the cost per part. Additionally, ROHACELL® Triple F reduces resin uptake, leading to decreased resin costs and lighter parts.

Poraver® 0.5 - 1 mm mm is an expanded glass granulate, provides a lightweight aggregate solution suitable for diverse applications.

Poraver® 1 - 2 mm mm is an expanded glass granulate, provides a lightweight aggregate solution suitable for diverse applications.

Poraver® 2 - 4 mm mm is an expanded glass granulate, provides a lightweight aggregate solution suitable for diverse applications.

Poraver® 0.25 - 0.5 mm mm is an expanded glass granulate, provides a lightweight aggregate solution suitable for diverse applications.

SANMODUR LC-10M is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It is light weight and has excellent machinability. It has excellent dimensional stability, heat resistance and strength.

SANMODUR MH-20E is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has light weight, smooth surface, excellent machinability and antistatic property painting processes can be simplified and applicable to design models, styling models etc.

SANMODUR LC-15M is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It is light weight and has excellent machinability. It has excellent dimensional stability, heat resistance and strength.

SANMODUR LC-5M is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It is light weight and has excellent machinability. It has excellent dimensional stability, heat resistance and strength.

SANMODUR MH-5E is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has light weight, smooth surface, excellent machinability and antistatic property painting processes can be simplified and applicable to design models, styling models etc.

SANMODUR TW-E is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has lower rates of moisture expansion this is less than one-quarter that of a conventional product. Improving deflection temperature to 95°C maintaining other performance of conventional product.

SANMODUR SX-5 is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has light weight, smooth surface and excellent machinability and applicable to mock-ups, styling models etc.

SANMODUR MH-3E is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has light weight, smooth surface, excellent machinability and antistatic property painting processes can be simplified and applicable to design models, styling models etc.

SANMODUR MH-15E is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has light weight, smooth surface, excellent machinability and antistatic property painting processes can be simplified and applicable to design models, styling models etc.

SANMODUR MAX-M is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has lower rates of moisture expansion this is less than one-quarter that of a conventional product. Improving deflection temperature to 88°C maintaining other performance of conventional product.

SANMODUR LC-20M is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It is light weight and has excellent machinability. It has excellent dimensional stability, heat resistance and strength.

SANMODUR SX-10 is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has light weight, smooth surface and excellent machinability and applicable to mock-ups, styling models etc.

SANMODUR MDX-M is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has fine surface and homogeneous cell structures good processability good dimensional stability and high heat resistance

SANMODUR MH-10E is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has light weight, smooth surface, excellent machinability and antistatic property painting processes can be simplified and applicable to design models, styling models etc.

SANMODUR SX-20 is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has light weight, smooth surface and excellent machinability and applicable to mock-ups, styling models etc.

SANMODUR MH-E is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has light weight, smooth surface, excellent machinability and antistatic property painting processes can be simplified and applicable to design models, styling models etc.

SANMODUR MH-8E is tooling material (chemical board) for models & molds in various processes. It has light weight, smooth surface, excellent machinability and antistatic property painting processes can be simplified and applicable to design models, styling models etc.

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.

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 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.