Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- Core Type
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
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
- Markets
- 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
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Standard Sheet Length 48 (1220) inch (mm) - Standard Sheet Thickness 1/4 to 3 (6,35 to 76,20) inch (mm) - Standard Sheet Width 24 (610) inch (mm) - Compressive Modulus 635.99 (4385) ksi (MPa) ASTM C-365 Compressive Strength 3136 (21,62) psi (mPa) ASTM C-365 Shear Modulus 52.79 (364) ksi (MPa) ASTM C-273 Shear Strength 808 (5,57) psi (mPa) ASTM C-273 Tensile Modulus 825.55 (5692) ksi (MPa) ASTM C-297 Tensile Strength 2618 (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 Density 17.5 (280) Lbs./cu.ft (Kg./m³) ASTM C271 - Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Continuous Operating Temperature Range -349.6° F to +325.4 (-212° C to +163) °F (°C) - Density Tolerance ±10 % - Moisture Content from 6 to 12 % -
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Quality Standards