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CoreLite PVC F 100

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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.

Functions: Core Material

Core Type: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Foam

Chemical Family: Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives

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Identification & Functionality

Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Marine : hulls (bottom and side), decking, bulkheads, superstructures
  • Transportation : ceilings, doors, interiors, partition walls, sidewalls
  • Wind energy : rotor blades, nacelles, covers, casings
  • Aerospace : cargo containers
  • Industrial : covers, containers, tanks, sporting goods, tooling and molds

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Compressive Modulus14939 (103)psi (mPa)ISO 844
Compressive Strength247 (1.70)psi (mPa)ISO 844
Density100 (100)Lbs. / cu.ft (Kg. / m3)ISO 845
Shear Elongation at Break49 (49)% (%)ISO 1922
Shear Modulus5656 (39)psi (mPa)ISO 1922
Shear Strength232 (1.60)psi (mPa)ISO 1922
Standard Sheet Plain (Length)52.36 (1330)inch (mm)
Standard Sheet Plain (Thickness)1/8 - 2 ¼ (3 - 62)inch (mm)
Standard Sheet Plain (Width)37.80 (960)inch (mm)
Tensile Modulus12618 (87)psi (mPa)ASTM D1623
Tensile Strength290 (2.00)psi (mPa)ASTM D1623
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density Tolerance± 10%
Processing Temperature176 (80)°F (°C)
Water Absorptionmax. 1%

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing
  • Hand lamination / spray lay-up
  • Vacuum infusion
  • Resin injection
  • Adhesive bonding
  • Pre-preg processing
  • Thermoforming