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SAERfoam® is our structural core material with 3D glass bridges. SAERfoam replaces conventional core materials such as PVC, PET and balsa in an innovative manner: Ultralight foam (PU/PE/PIR) is combined with 3D glass reinforcements. The result is SAERfoam, a hybrid core material with customizable mechanical properties and extremely low weight.

Functions: Core Material

Core Type: Polyurethane Foam

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Vinyl Esters

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU)

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Reinforcement Material
    Composite Materials Functions

    Features & Benefits

    Product Highlights

    Stiff and strong product
    Very high shear modulus, which reduces deflection and allows thickness reduction  – SAERfoam exhibits up to four times greater shear modulus in comparison with PVC and PET.
    Economical solution
    SAERfoam offers the most economical solution. Lower material cost than PVC ; lower resin consumption than PET.
    Simple to process
    SAERfoam is easy and inexpensive to cut. In curved shapes, the resin consumption furthermore can be reduced by around 1 kg/m² thanks to the natural flexibility of the plain sheets which minimizes the need for a drapable version.
    Break-through draping solution without print through
    SAERfoam panels are more flexible before being impregnated with resin, they can pass large curved designs without drapable version - lower resin consumption and lower print through.
    No water absorption into the core
    Closed cell core: For areas below the waterline, no water absorption into the core in case of failure of outer skin

    Features
    • Thickness from 8 to 30 every 1mm step.
    • Customized adaptions of the engineered core material for possible alternative to low density PVC, PET and Balsa 150.
    •  Customized adaptions of properties according to requirements.
    • Compatibility with Flame Retardant resin PIR, PH.
    • Dedicated to project requirement (process and performance).

    Applications & Uses

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance