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Plascore PC2 Polycarbonate Honeycomb

Plascore PC2 Polycarbonate Honeycomb exhibits a unique cell structure. The core has 3 orientations vs. the 2 orientations common with other honeycomb, making its properties more uniform. Each cell has a tubular form and is inherently stable.

Functions: Core Material

Core Type: Thermoplastic Honeycomb

Chemical Family: Polycarbonate (PC)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Features
  • Excellent dielectric properties
  • Good thermal and electric insulator
  • Conductive grades available
  • Fire resistant
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Fungi resistant
  • Sandwich skins can be melted to core
  • Use temperatures below 200°F
  • Small cell sizes at high densities
  • Available transparent and in colors

Applications & Uses

Applications

PC2 polycarbonate honeycomb uses include wind tunnels – grilles, sandwich cores, radomes – antennae, skylights, energy absorbing structures and EMI/RFI shielding.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Mechanical Properties

PC2 Polycarbonate Mechanical Properties

PLASCORE®Honeycomb Designation

Typical Bare Compressive

Typical Plate Shear

CORE TYPE

CELL SIZE

DENSITY PCF

STRENGTH PSI

STRENGTHPSI

MODULUSKSI

PC2

1/8

5.0

275

130

3.8

PC2

1/4

4.0

165

80

3.0

 

 

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

PC2 polycarbonate honeycomb is available in the following standard dimensions.

  • Cell Sizes: 1/8", 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" (other sizes available upon request)
  • Densities: 4.0 to 20.0 pcf
  • Thickness: .08" - 12.0"
  • Sheet Length: 150" max.
  • Sheet Width: 60" max.
  • Tolerances: Length: ± .125"
  • Width: ± .125"
  • Thickness: ± .02"
  • Density: ± 20%