Knowde Enhanced TDS
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
- 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
- Mechanical Properties
- Typical 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 | 340.72 (2349) | ksi (MPa) | ASTM C-365 |
Compressive Strength | 1547.55 (10,67) | psi (mPa) | ASTM C-365 |
Shear Modulus | 27.01 (186) | ksi (MPa) | ASTM C-273 |
Shear Strength | 394.50 (2,72) | psi (mPa) | ASTM C-273 |
Tensile Modulus | 518.36 (3574) | ksi (MPa) | ASTM C-297 |
Tensile Strength | 2087 (14,39) | psi (mPa) | ASTM C-297 |
Thermal Conductivity (at 75°F) | 0.460 (0,066) | BTU.in/ft2.hr.°F (W/m.K) | ASTM C-177 |
Density | 9.5 (152) | Lbs./cu.ft (Kg./m³) | ASTM C271 |
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