Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Core Type
- Composite Materials Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Advantages
- Excellent Strength-to-Weight ratio
- Foam Reinforced with fiberglass increases mechanical properties
- Lightweight - 30% Lighter Than Marine Plywood
- Closed Cell Cross-Linked Polymer Foam will not absorb water
- Will Not Rot...Excellent Replacement for Wood
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Composites End Use
- Composites Processing Methods
- Applications
- Boat Transom
- Boat Stringers
- Boat Bulkheads
- Boat Decking
- Boat Structural Fabrication
- Ice Decking
- Deerblind Flooring
- Substation Houses
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| "R" Factor (for 1" (x2-2")) | 3.24-2.86 | — | — |
| Coefficient of Linear Expansion | 4 | 105in/in/°F | ASTM D696 |
| Compressive Modulus | 14700 | psi | — |
| Compressive Strength | 595 | psi | — |
| Density | 144 - 192 | kg/m³ | — |
| Dielectric Constant | 1.2 | — | ASTM D1673 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 20°C and 1 meg) | 0.0032 | — | — |
| Flexural Modulus | 17250 | psi | — |
| Flexural Strength | 790 | psi | — |
| K" Factor Thermal Conductivity | 0.31-0.35 | BTU/ft2/hr/°F/in | ASTM D2326 |
| Max Service Temperature | 93 | °C | — |
| Shear Modulus | 3150 | psi | — |
| Shear Strength | 260 | psi | — |
| Tensile Modulus | 12950 | psi | — |
| Tensile Strength | 465 | psi | — |
| Water Absorption (by vol. (96 hrs)) | 0.5 | % | ASTM D2842 |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Flex Test Chart
U15 -Unreinforced 15 lb/ft3 (240 kg/m3) Material
Tests were performed on a 17" (431.8 mm) long and 1-1/2" (38.1 mm) thick KAY‑CEL samples with the above physical properties.
The chart above shows how Fiberglass reinforcement increases the strength of KAY‑CEL CORE by 300%.
- Water Absorption Test
The chart above shows how marine plywood loses 60% of its strength after being submerged for 24 hours
Storage & Handling
- Handling Information
- Store Kay-Cel Core material indoors or protect from sunlight.
- Can be cut with normal woodworking tools.
- Wear dust mask, eye protection, and gloves when cutting.
- Can be use with a wide variety of resins.
- Do Not burn material.
- Best practices:
- Maintain dry, clean surface for maximum bonding.
- Pre-wet boards with resin before applying fiberglass.
- Remove any release agensts or shiny spots before bonding.