Products in Core Materials: Polymethacrylimide (PMI) Foam

ROHACELL® RIMA is a closed-cell rigid foam formulated using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry and is entirely free of CFCs. It has been meticulously designed to minimize resin absorption, making it an ideal choice for applications where controlling resin uptake is of utmost importance. This foam is well-suited for applications where resin management is a critical factor.

ROHACELL® S is a closed-cell rigid foam created using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry, and it is entirely free of CFCs. This foam is self-extinguishing, meaning it has fire-resistant properties. It is well-suited for various applications, including use in rail vehicles, watercraft, and the aerospace industry, where fire safety is a critical consideration.

ROHACELL® WF is a core material with a coarse cell size that offers exceptional heat resistance and creep compression strength. It is characterized by its high temperature and compressive resistance, making it suitable for various applications, including aircraft, space, automotive, industrial, and radomes.

ROHACELL® HERO represents cutting-edge material technology, revolutionizing the production of lightweight and durable composite aircraft structures. These advanced sandwich cores, made from ROHACELL® HERO, offer unmatched weight-saving potential among all structural foams. They not only reduce the weight of aircraft but also enhance their durability over their operational lifespan. Additionally, they contribute to cost savings in the manufacturing process, making them a superior choice for modern aircraft construction.

ROHACELL® Triple F in-mold foamed (IMF) cores enable cost-effective production of intricate three-dimensional cores for high-volume serial production of FRP composites. They help reduce waste, manual labor, and cycle times, potentially lowering the cost per part. Additionally, ROHACELL® Triple F reduces resin uptake, leading to decreased resin costs and lighter parts.

ROHACELL® XT is a closed-cell rigid foam based on polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry that are free of CFCs and designed to meet the most extreme and demanding processing requirements. ROHACELL® XT foam is compatible with autoclave technologies, vacuum infusion, RTM, and VARTM processes.

ROHACELL® IG-F structural foam is a closed-cell rigid foam crafted using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry and is entirely free of CFCs. As an "industrial grade" foam, ROHACELL® IG-F represents the standard product within their range of rigid foam offerings. This versatile foam is well-suited for a diverse range of applications in sectors such as automotive, medical, and various industrial applications, making it a reliable choice for a broad array of purposes.

ROHACELL® RIST-HT is a closed-cell rigid foam developed using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry, and it is entirely free of CFCs. This foam is specially designed for use as a structural core, particularly in conjunction with vacuum infusion processes. All RIST-HT products undergo a heat treatment process to enhance their properties and performance, making them suitable for various applications that require structural integrity.

ROHACELL® A is a closed-cell rigid foam crafted from polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry. Notably, it is entirely devoid of CFCs, aligning with environmental considerations. Engineered with precision, ROHACELL® A foam is tailored to meet the rigorous standards of the aerospace industry. It offers versatility in aerospace applications, supporting both prepreg processing and vacuum infusion across various pressure and temperature ranges.

ROHACELL® SL foam cores exhibit exceptional mechanical strength, particularly under tensile loads, and high tenacity. These characteristics make it an excellent choice for applications subjected to significant dynamic mechanical loads. A ROHACELL® sandwich can provide the solution for achieving goals like excellent bending stiffness and strength, stabilizing thin FRP sheets against external forces, or creating complex 3-D geometries with minimal effort.

ROHACELL® HF is an advanced closed-cell rigid foam, rooted in polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry and entirely devoid of CFCs. This foam is uniquely suited for antenna applications due to its exceptional characteristics. Notably, ROHACELL® HF boasts remarkably low dielectric constants and excellent transmission properties at high frequencies, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring precise and efficient electromagnetic performance in the realm of antennas.