Products in Advanced Materials: Core Material

ELFOAM® P200 is a 2.0 lb/ft3 (32 kg/m3 ), rigid, unfaced, closed cell polyisocyanurate foam supplied as blocks, sheets and fabricated shapes for a variety of insulation, core material and carving applications. Polyisocyanurate foam (polyiso) is similar to polyurethane foam but offers greater dimensional stability over a wider service temperature range.

ELFOAM® P300 is a 3.0 lb/ft3 (48 kg/m3), rigid, unfaced, closed cell polyisocyanurate foam supplied as blocks, sheets and fabricated shapes for a variety of insulation, core material and carving applications. Polyisocyanurate foam (polyiso) is similar to polyurethane foam but offers greater dimensional stability over a wider service temperature range.

ELFOAM® P600 is a 6.0 lb/ft3 (96 kg/m3), rigid, unfaced, closed cell polyisocyanurate foam supplied as blocks, sheets and fabricated shapes for a variety of insulation, core material and carving applications. Polyisocyanurate foam (polyiso) is similar to polyurethane foam but offers greater dimensional stability over a wider service temperature range.

ELFOAM® P400 is a 4.0 lb/ft3 (64 kg/m3), rigid, unfaced, closed cell polyisocyanurate foam supplied as blocks, sheets and fabricated shapes for a variety of insulation, core material and carving applications. Polyisocyanurate foam (polyiso) is similar to polyurethane foam but offers greater dimensional stability over a wider service temperature range.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

Our end-grain balsa wood core material has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). BALSASUD Core is approved by DNV GL and Lloyd's Register.

Ultracor UCF-208F-3/8.2.0 is a flexible core material used for structures were thermal stability is an absolute requirement. This material has a zero coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE). It is appropriate for lightly loaded structures where low weight and high performance are concerns.

Gillcore® HA is a commercial grade Nomex® aramid fiber reinforced honeycomb which is coated with heat resistant phenolic resin. Gillcore® HA is an economical alternative of Gillcore® HD for non-aerospace applications. A wide selection of HA honeycomb types, including different cell sizes, cell geometries, paper thicknesses and densities are available.

Gillcore® HK is a Kelvar ® aramid fiber reinforced honeycomb which is coated with heat resistant phenolic resin. Kevlar ® honeycomb cores exhibit enhanced performance characteristics over Nomex® honeycomb core in the areas of weight, strength, stiffness and fatigue. Gillcore® HK provides a wide range of honeycomb types, including different cell sizes, cell geometries, paper thicknesses and densities, for commercial, military, aerospace and defense applications.

Rock West Composites NOM-0710-50100-D is a Aerospace grade aramid fiber honeycomb that exhibits outstanding flammability properties. It is manufactured from Meta-Aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

NOM-0585-50100-D is a aerospace grade aramid fiber honeycomb that exhibits outstanding flammability properties. It is manufactured from meta-aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

Polyumac Air-Cell T-100 is a hybrid, closed cell cross-linked polyester foam core that is an economical alternative to other cores used in the production of sandwich composite structures. In addition to its excellent strength to weight ratio, it offers good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures.

CORRITE™ SF-100, a product of I-Core Composites, LLC (I-CORE), has a proven track record of successful application in a wide variety of structural applications. I-CORE products are designed and manufactured to meet customer specifications and custom products are available upon request.

Rock West Composites NOM-0085-50100-D is a Aerospace grade aramid fiber honeycomb that exhibits outstanding flammability properties. It is manufactured from Meta-Aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

Ultracor UCF-290-1.0-2.0 is used in structural applications where high mechanical performance is paramount and low density remains a primary concern.

Rock West Composites NOM-0960-50100-D is a Aerospace grade aramid fiber honeycomb that exhibits outstanding flammability properties. It is manufactured from Meta-Aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

Corrite™ SF-40 is a product of I-Core Composites, (I-CORE), has a proven track record of successful application in a wide variety of structural applications. I-CORE products are designed and manufactured to meet customer specifications and custom products are available upon request.

Ultracor UCF-278-3/8-3.5 is used in structural applications where high mechanical performance is paramount and low density remains a primary concern.

ACP Composites Aramid Honeycomb Core -Over-Expanded Cell is a lightweight, high strength, nonmetallic honeycomb core material manufactured from aramid fiber paper with a 3/16" rectangular cell and a density of 3 pounds per cubic foot (PCF). The overexpanded cell shape allows the core to flex in one direction easily, making it suitable for forming simple curves. After the honeycomb is formed, it is coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin to increase its strength and thermal properties. Aramid Honeycomb exhibits high strength-to-weight ratio, exceptional stiffness and is very bondable.

We can supply Alkar Technology Sandwich Panel based on the polypropylene honeycomb to which glass fiber reinforced PP skins are welded. Available in natural color and black, all thicknesses are possible. Two thicknesses of skins are available which makes it possible to modify the stiffness properties.

Rock West Composites NOM-0460-50100-D is a Aerospace grade aramid fiber honeycomb that exhibits outstanding flammability properties. It is manufactured from Meta-Aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

Ultracor UCF-306-1/4-6.0 is used in structural applications where high mechanical performance is paramount and low density remains a primary concern.

Polyumac Air-Cell T-200 is a hybrid, closed cell cross-linked polyester foam core that is an economical alternative to other cores used in the production of sandwich composite structures. In addition to its excellent strength to weight ratio, it offers good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures.

SynFoam AI provides a combination of excellent strength and high temperature property retention along with outstanding acoustic properties. SynFoam AI was developed for use in Naval applications conforming to drawing numbers 5819079 and 5856846. SynFoam AI has been used to provide acoustic insulation for prime contractors within the US department of defense. SynFoam AI is available as precast sheets that can be machined to user specifications up to a maximum size of 2" x 12" x 24". SynFoam AI is easily machined into small shapes and can be bonded together if larger structures are required. Custom formulation services utilizing the AI matrix are available and we also provide final machining services.

Rock West Composites NOM-0210-24-D is a Aerospace grade aramid fiber honeycomb that exhibits outstanding flammability properties. It is manufactured from Meta-Aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

Ultracor UCF-281-3/16-15.0 is used in structural applications where high mechanical performance is paramount and low density remains a primary concern.

CORRITE™ SF-200 , a product of I-Core Composites, LLC (I-CORE), has a proven track record of successful application in a wide variety of structural applications. I-CORE products are designed and manufactured to meet customer specifications and custom products are available upon request.

Barracuda Advanced Composites Divinycell H45 GSP has a chemical structure that offers excellent mechanical properties at low weight. Widely used, the product has proven efficiency in several application areas, including nautical area (leisure, military and commercial), land transport, wind energy, civil engineering and other industrial markets. Divinycell H45 is ideal for applications subject to fatigue and impact. Other advantages include consistency of quality, excellent adhesiveness, excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption and good acoustic insulation and thermal. Divinycell H45 is compatible with most resins and manufacturing processes.

NOM-0460-24-D is a aerospace grade aramid fiber honeycomb that exhibits outstanding flammability properties. It is manufactured from meta-aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

CORRITE™ SF-80, a product of I-Core Composites, LLC (I-CORE), has a proven track record of successful application in a wide variety of structural applications. I-CORE products are designed and manufactured to meet customer specifications and custom products are available upon request.

NOM-0710-24-D is a aerospace grade aramid fiber honeycomb that exhibits outstanding flammability properties. It is manufactured from meta-aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

NOM-0960-24-D is a aerospace grade aramid fiber honeycomb that exhibits outstanding flammability properties. It is manufactured from meta-aramid paper and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin.

Polyumac Air-Cell T-50 is a hybrid, closed cell cross-linked polyester foam core that is an economical alternative to other cores used in the production of sandwich composite structures. In addition to its excellent strength to weight ratio, it offers good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures.

CORRITE™ SF-280 a product of I-Core Composites, LLC (I-CORE), has a proven track record of successful application in a wide variety of structural applications. I-CORE products are designed and manufactured to meet customer specifications and custom products are available upon request.