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 | |
| Compressive Modulus | 40000 | psi | — |
| Compressive Strength | 1580 | psi | — |
| Flexural Modulus | 73800 | psi | — |
| Flexural Strength | 2050 | psi | — |
| Shear Modulus | 6700 | psi | — |
| Shear Strength | 550 | psi | — |
| Tensile Modulus | 28700 | psi | — |
| Tensile Strength | 1010 | psi | — |
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.