Plascore Aramid Fiber PN1-1/8-6.0-OV

Plascore Aramid Fiber PN1-1/8-6.0-OV is a commercial grade aramid fiber honeycomb is manufactured from Meta-Aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

Functions: Core Material

Core Type: Nomex Honeycomb

Chemical Family: Aramid (Kevlar)

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Features
  • High strength to weight ratio
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Excellent dielectric properties
  • Thermally insulating
  • High toughness
  • Excellent creep and fatigue performance
  • Good thermal stability
  • Densities as low as 2.0 lb/ft3 (32 kg/m3 )
  • Over expanded cell configuration suitable for forming simple curves
  • Compatible with most adhesives used in sandwich composites
  • Long shelf life. The mechanical properties referenced are maintained for 10 years minimum if not exposed to moisture, weather or any normal hazard.

Applications & Uses

Composites End Use
Applications

PN1 honeycomb uses include boat hulls, auto racing bodies, train car panels, ship panels, ground transportation structures, military shelters, ground antennas and special purpose panels.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Mechanical Properties

CELL SIZE

NOMINAL DENSITY

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH (BARE)

PLATE SHEAR STRENGTH "L" DIRECTION

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PLATE SHEAR STRENGTH "W" DIRECTION

PLATE SHEAR MODULUS "W" DIRECTION

Typical

Minimum

Typical

Minimum

Typical

Typical

Minimum

Typical

in

mm

lb/Ft3

Kg/m3

psi

Mpa

psi

Mpa

psi

Mpa

psi

Mpa

ksi

Gpa

psi

Mpa

psi

Mpa

ksi

Gpa

1/8

3.2

3.0

48

272.7

1.88

162

1.12

176.4

1.22

145.8

1.01

6.0

0.0416

90

0.6205

76.5

0.527

3.42

0.024

1/8

3.2

4.0

64

489.6

3.38

297

2.05

239.4

1.65

202.5

1.40

8.1

0.0558

128.7

0.8873

90

0.62

4.5

0.031

1/8

3.2

5.0

80

729

5.03

540

3.72

287.1

1.98

211.5

1.46

10.5

0.0726

157.5

1.0858

108

0.745

5.85

0.04

1/8

3.2

6.0

96

1001.7

6.91

720

4.96

351

2.42

234

1.61

12.2

0.0838

223.2

1.5387

121.5

0.838

6.3

0.043

1/8 OV-20%

3.2

3.0

48

255

1.76

190

1.31

160

1.10

95

0.65

4.8

0.0331

110

0.7583

76

0.524

3.8

0.026

1/8 OV-20%

3.2

4.0

64

480

3.31

333

2.30

225

1.55

150

1.03

6.7

0.0462

185

1.2754

125

0.862

6.8

0.047

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

PN1 honeycomb is available in sheets, blocks or cut to size pieces in both regular hexagonal and over expanded (OV) cell configurations.

  • Cell Sizes: 1/8" - 1/4" (other cell sizes on request)
  • Densities: 2.0 pcf - 6.0 pcf
  • Sheet “Ribbon” (L): 48" typical
  • Sheet “Transverse” (W): 96" typical
  • Tolerances: Length: + 3", - 0" (36" for OV)
  • Width: + 6", - 0"
  • Thickness: ± .006" (under 2" thick)
  • Density: ± 15%
  • Cell Size: ± 15%