Products in Power, Water & Utilities: Core Material

Divinycell PN is a structural thermoplastic core material perfectly suited in a variety of sandwich applications to increase performance and reduce weight. Divinycell PN is used in industrial, transportation, marine and wind applications. It is easy to machine and has good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for a variety of processes including infusion, prepreg and press bonding. The material has a stable closed cell structure and is insensitive to moisture, decay or rot, making it an excellent substitute for organic materials such as balsa and plywood. High density Divinycell PN (PN200 and PN250) is particularly suited for flooring, decking, local inserts in the way of fittings; either tapped or bolted through and has very good screw retention. Divinycell PN is 100% recyclable.

BALTEK® SB is a core material produced from select kiln-dried balsa wood in the ‘end-grain’ configuration. It has extremely high strength and stiffness to weight ratios, and achieves an excellent bond with all types of resins and adhesives. It is compatible with a variety of manufacturing processes and is resistant to temperature changes, or exposure to fire, or chemicals such as styrene. BALTEK® SB is an ideal core material for an extensive range of applications subjected to static or dynamic loads in service. All while being a renewable resource.

Cel Components S.R.L. Pet/W GR320 is a polyethylene ter based structural foam cores. It is made from 100% post-consumer PET. Pet Foam is a thermoplastic core material suitable for a variety of sandwich applications to increase performance and reduce weight. It is used in sandwich panel applications in railway wagons and in shipyards and for wind power applications. It is easy to work with and has good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for a variety of processes including infusion, prepreg and pressing.

Polyumac Stru-Cell Structural PVC P60 is a high performance PVC foam core that sets the standard for sandwich composite structures. As well as its excellent strength to weight ratio, it offers good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures and its closed-cell construction means that it does not absorb water.

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.

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.

Cel Components S.R.L. Pet/W GR135 is a polyethylene ter based structural foam cores. It is made from 100% post-consumer PET. Pet Foam is a thermoplastic core material suitable for a variety of sandwich applications to increase performance and reduce weight. It is used in sandwich panel applications in railway wagons and in shipyards and for wind power applications. It is easy to work with and has good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for a variety of processes including infusion, prepreg and pressing.

Divinycell PN is a structural thermoplastic core material perfectly suited in a variety of sandwich applications to increase performance and reduce weight. Divinycell PN is used in industrial, transportation, marine and wind applications. It is easy to machine and has good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for a variety of processes including infusion, prepreg and press bonding. The material has a stable closed cell structure and is insensitive to moisture, decay or rot, making it an excellent substitute for organic materials such as balsa and plywood. High density Divinycell PN (PN200 and PN250) is particularly suited for flooring, decking, local inserts in the way of fittings; either tapped or bolted through and has very good screw retention. Divinycell PN is 100% recyclable.

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.

Atlas HPE 120 is a new type of material with IPN (interpenetrating polymer network structure). Due to this unique chemical structure, it is an ideal choice for applications with high strength, fatigue resistance, high temperature resistance and impact resistance. It is widely used in large-scale wind power blades and main supporting components, ships, sports equipment and other fields.

AIREX® T10 is a closed-cell, thermoplastic and recyclable polymer foam with a very homogeneous cell structure, high mechanical properties and an outstanding price / performance ratio. It has an extraordinary resistance to fatigue, is chemically stable and has negligible water absorption. It is thermally stable during high temperature processing and post curing. T10 is designed for easy use with all resin systems and processing technologies. AIREX® T10 is ideally suited for high volume applications of lightweight sandwich structures subjected to static and dynamic loads and/or exposed to elevated temperatures during manufacturing.

Plascore Infusion Grade PP Honeycomb features a composite surfacing material that is compatible with most laminating resins. Infusion Grade PP Honeycomb is designed specifically for optimum performance in Lite RTM and Infusion Processes. Playing a significant in role in composite products for the marine, wind energy and transportation markets, Infusion Grade PP Honeycomb is a preferred core in incredibly strong and stiff sandwich structures made with resin and reinforcing fibers. Lightweight, low in density and very cost-effective, Infusion Grade PP Honeycomb gives composite manufacturers the ability to deliver cost-effective sandwich structures to customers where high stiffness and low weight are design priorities.

Divinycell HP has been developed to meet demands in high temperature systems, and low temperature prepreg systems. The unique IPN chemical structure, yields impressive mechanical performance to a low weight. Divinycell HP´s elevated temperature performance also extends to its ‘in service’ life as it will retain a high percentage of its mechanical properties despite exposure to high ambient temperatures. It offers high properties in all significant areas including mechanical performance, elongation to break, ductility, adhesion/peel strength, fracture toughness and dimensional stability. Other key features of Divinycell HP include excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption and good thermal/acoustic insulation.

ProBalsa is a high quality organic core material made from end grain balsa wood. The end grain, micro honeycomb structure offers exceptional shear and compressive strength. In addition ProBalsa offers good fatigue properties, high thermal and sound insulation and low FST (fire, smoke & toxicity) properties. ProBalsa is best suited for dynamic structures where performance and efficiency are important. All ProBalsa core materials are particularly easy to work using conventional woodworking tools. It can be drilled, milled, turned and sawn to close tolerances. ProBalsa is compatible with most resin and manufacturing processes. It is also suitable for elevated temperature cure prepreg systems.

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.

Soric® XF 2 is the cost effective solution for closed mold processes. It is used as core material and infusion medium. It is a pressure stable polyester nonwoven and compatible with all regular types of resins, including Polyester, Vinylester, Phenolic and Epoxy. It is suitable for closed mold processes, including Infusion, RTM Light, RTM Heavy.

BALTEK® SB is a core material produced from select kiln-dried balsa wood in the ‘end-grain’ configuration. It has extremely high strength and stiffness to weight ratios, and achieves an excellent bond with all types of resins and adhesives. It is compatible with a variety of manufacturing processes and is resistant to temperature changes, or exposure to fire, or chemicals such as styrene. BALTEK® SB is an ideal core material for an extensive range of applications subjected to static or dynamic loads in service. All while being a renewable resource.

Divinycell HP has been developed to meet demands in high temperature systems, and low temperature prepreg systems. The unique IPN chemical structure, yields impressive mechanical performance to a low weight. Divinycell HP´s elevated temperature performance also extends to its ‘in service’ life as it will retain a high percentage of its mechanical properties despite exposure to high ambient temperatures. It offers high properties in all significant areas including mechanical performance, elongation to break, ductility, adhesion/peel strength, fracture toughness and dimensional stability. Other key features of Divinycell HP include excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption and good thermal/acoustic insulation.

Barracuda Advanced Composites Divinycell H45 DCI is a rigid PVC foam 45 kg/m³ with DCI cut for vacuum infusion ideal for sandwich structures with high rigidity (80 x 60 cm).

AIREX® T92 is a closed-cell, thermoplastic and recyclable polymer foam with very good mechanical properties and an outstanding price / performance ratio. It has an extraordinary resistance to fatigue, is chemically stable and has negligible water absorption. It is thermally stable during high temperature processing and post curing without after expansion or out-gassing. T92 is designed for easy use with all resin systems and processing technologies. AIREX® T92 is ideally suited as a core material for a wide variety of lightweight sandwich structures subjected to static and dynamic loads and/or exposed to elevated temperatures during manufacturing

Soric® XF 6 is the cost effective solution for closed mold processes. It is used as core material and infusion medium. It is a pressure stable polyester nonwoven and compatible with all regular types of resins, including Polyester, Vinylester, Phenolic and Epoxy. It is suitable for closed mold processes, including Infusion, RTM Light, RTM Heavy.

ArmaPET™ Struct GR80 is the versatile and durable solution for structural sandwich applications, with a more environmentally responsible approach. Provides a unique combination of material and processing properties, such as durability, elevated service temperature stability and excellent compatibility with most common resins and manufacturing methods.

Lantor Soric® LRC 2 is a flexible, low resin consumption honeycomb foam mat used to add structure and thickness to composite laminates. It absorbs approximately 20% less resin compared to the “Lantor Soric XF” 2MM Aero Mat resulting in a lighter finished product. The compression resistant hexagonal cell structure and resin flow channels make Aero-Mat ideal as a core material and infusion medium in one.

NIDAPLAST® 8HP is inflammable and it has excellent resistance to water and most acids, bases and salt solutions.The longevity for the core's storage is guaranteed by a anti U.V. - U.V. Protection of the finished panel is ensured by the skins of the sandwich panel.

Divinycell HP has been developed to meet demands in high temperature systems, and low temperature prepreg systems. The unique IPN chemical structure, yields impressive mechanical performance to a low weight. Divinycell HP´s elevated temperature performance also extends to its ‘in service’ life as it will retain a high percentage of its mechanical properties despite exposure to high ambient temperatures. It offers high properties in all significant areas including mechanical performance, elongation to break, ductility, adhesion/peel strength, fracture toughness and dimensional stability. Other key features of Divinycell HP include excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption and good thermal/acoustic insulation.

Divinycell PN is a structural thermoplastic core material perfectly suited in a variety of sandwich applications to increase performance and reduce weight. Divinycell PN is used in industrial, transportation, marine and wind applications. It is easy to machine and has good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for a variety of processes including infusion, prepreg and press bonding. The material has a stable closed cell structure and is insensitive to moisture, decay or rot, making it an excellent substitute for organic materials such as balsa and plywood. High density Divinycell PN (PN200 and PN250) is particularly suited for flooring, decking, local inserts in the way of fittings; either tapped or bolted through and has very good screw retention. Divinycell PN is 100% recyclable.

Cel Components S.R.L. Pet/W GR100 is a polyethylene ter based structural foam cores. It is made from 100% post-consumer PET. Pet Foam is a thermoplastic core material suitable for a variety of sandwich applications to increase performance and reduce weight. It is used in sandwich panel applications in railway wagons and in shipyards and for wind power applications. It is easy to work with and has good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for a variety of processes including infusion, prepreg and pressing.

MATLINE+ 301 is designed for use as a core material in dry and wet-on-wet hand layup and spray lamination production. It is proven as an effective alternative to glass fiber core layers, delivering consistent thickness without adding excess weight, improving rigidity whilst lowering overall manufacturing costs.

ArmaPET™ Struct GR100 is the versatile and durable solution for structural sandwich applications, with a more environmentally responsible approach. Provides a unique combination of material and processing properties, such as durability, elevated service temperature stability and excellent compatibility with most common resins and manufacturing methods.

Divinycell H provides excellent mechanical properties to low weight. The unique IPN chemical structure, yields impressive mechanical performance to a low weight. Divinycell H has been widely used and has a proven track record in virtually every application area where sandwich composites are employed including the marine (leisure, military and commercial), land transportation, wind energy, civil engineering/infrastructure and general industrial markets. Divinycell H is ideal for applications subject to fatigue, slamming or impact loads. Other key features of Divinycell H include consistent high quality, excellent adhesion/peel strength, excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption and good thermal/acoustic insulation. Divinycell H is compatible with virtually all commonly used resin and manufacturing systems.

Polyumac Air-Cell T-150 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.

Atlas HPE 220 is a new type of material with IPN (interpenetrating polymer network structure). Due to this unique chemical structure, it is an ideal choice for applications with high strength, fatigue resistance, high temperature resistance and impact resistance. It is widely used in large-scale wind power blades and main supporting components, ships, sports equipment and other fields.

Cel Components S.R.L. Pet/W GR250 is a polyethylene ter based structural foam cores. It is made from 100% post-consumer PET. Pet Foam is a thermoplastic core material suitable for a variety of sandwich applications to increase performance and reduce weight. It is used in sandwich panel applications in railway wagons and in shipyards and for wind power applications. It is easy to work with and has good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for a variety of processes including infusion, prepreg and pressing.

Divinycell H provides excellent mechanical properties to low weight. The unique IPN chemical structure, yields impressive mechanical performance to a low weight. Divinycell H has been widely used and has a proven track record in virtually every application area where sandwich composites are employed including the marine (leisure, military and commercial), land transportation, wind energy, civil engineering/infrastructure and general industrial markets. Divinycell H is ideal for applications subject to fatigue, slamming or impact loads. Other key features of Divinycell H include consistent high quality, excellent adhesion/peel strength, excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption and good thermal/acoustic insulation. Divinycell H is compatible with virtually all commonly used resin and manufacturing systems.

ArmaPET™ Struct GR115 is the versatile and durable solution for structural sandwich applications, with a more environmentally responsible approach. Provides a unique combination of material and processing properties, such as durability, elevated service temperature stability and excellent compatibility with most common resins and manufacturing methods.

AIREX® R82 is a closed-cell, thermoplastic polymer foam that combines outstanding fire resistance with very low smoke and toxicity, along with excellent dielectric properties. It has an outstanding strength to weight ratio, very low moisture absorption, is thermoformable and ductile. AIREX® R82 is an exceptional core material for use in structural lightweight applications that demand high fire resistance, radar transparency or operation in extremely hot or cold environments