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BALSASUD® Core Heavy Weight (HW)

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.

Brand: BALSASUD (4 products)

Functions: Core Material

Core Type: Balsa Wood

End Uses: Air Cargo Containers, Bulkheads, Ceiling Panels, Deck Panels, Floors, Hulls, Industrial Containers, Nacelles, Showers, Skis, Snowboards, Structural Parts, Surfboards, Tanks, Topsides, Tubs, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Wall Panels, Wind Turbine Blades

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Hand Lay-up, Prepreg Processing, Resin Film Infusion (RFI), Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Spray Lay-up, Vacuum Infusion Processing (VIP)

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Identification & Functionality

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Composite Materials Functions
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Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Highlights
  • Outstanding strength-to-weight ratios
  • High chemical resistance (including styrene) and amazing bonding properties
  • Completely organic, sustainable and renewable resource
  • BALSASUD® Core SG is approved by DNV GL and Lloyd's Register

Applications & Uses

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Applications
Composites End Use
Composites Processing Methods
Processing Information
  • Prepreg processing (up to 180°C or 355°F)
  • Resin infusion / injection (VARTM / RTM)
  • Adhesive bonding
  • Vacuum infusion
  • Hand Lay-up and Spray-up
  • Compression molding (GMT, SMC)
Recommended Applications
  • Marine: Hulls, Decks, Superstructures, Bulkheads, Attachment points, Interiors, Engine beds, Flooring, Molds, Topsides and Stringers
  • Wind Energy: Rotor blades, nacelle covers and spinners
  • Aerospace: Aircraft structures, floor panels, structural panels, air cargo containers, interior partitions and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
  • Transportation: Primary Body Structure, Interior Structure, Sidewalls, Floors, Ceilings and Panels
  • Defense: Naval vessels and deckhouses, panel structures, cargo pallets, containers, aircraft structures, Shelters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
  • Industrial: Tub & Shower, Tooling, Industrial tanks, Shelters, Construction panels (soundproofing, insulation and decoration), Sports equipment: surfboards, snowboards, skis and wakeboards

Properties

Physical Form
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Standard Sheet Length48 (1220)inch (mm)-
Standard Sheet Thickness1/4 to 3 (6,35 to 76,20)inch (mm)-
Standard Sheet Width24 (610)inch (mm)-
Compressive Modulus635.99 (4385)ksi (MPa)ASTM C-365
Compressive Strength3136 (21,62)psi (mPa)ASTM C-365
Shear Modulus52.79 (364)ksi (MPa)ASTM C-273
Shear Strength808 (5,57)psi (mPa)ASTM C-273
Tensile Modulus825.55 (5692)ksi (MPa)ASTM C-297
Tensile Strength2618 (18,05)psi (mPa)ASTM C-297
Thermal Conductivity (at 75°F)0.581 (0,084)BTU.in/ft2.hr.°F (W/m.K)ASTM C-177
Density17.5 (280)Lbs./cu.ft (Kg./m³)ASTM C271
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Continuous Operating Temperature Range-349.6° F to +325.4 (-212° C to +163)°F (°C)-
Density Tolerance±10%-
Moisture Contentfrom 6 to 12%-

Regulatory & Compliance

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