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Sandwich panels utilizing HONEYCOMB CORES result in lightweight,
high strength units that are very rigid. Indeed they give
Honeycomb Panels the best strength to weight ration of any
construction available.
The Honeycomb Core material is stretched or preformed into
a Hexagonal structure to which are bonded facing skins to
form the sandwich panel. The bonding process for
Honeycomb Panels is carried out in a heated hydraulically
controlled press to ensure uniformity of each panel. The
panel remains in the press during the adhesive curing process,
this is closely controlled taking account of press and ambient
temperatures to ensure reliability of bond.
An extensive range of cores is available for Honeycomb Panels,
ALUMINIUM (See separate dedicated sheet), POLYCARBONATE,
POLYPROPOLENE and ARAMID IMPREGNATED PAPER to special application
CARBON IMPREGNATED types. All the cores have differing properties
covering a wide range of applications for Honeycomb Panels.
Facing sheet materials are selected to suit the application,
some forming the sandwich to receive a further finishing
coat, others form the exposed product.
CORE PROPERTY SUMMARY FOR HONEYCOMB PANELS
- Temperature usage to 90°C.
- Corrosion resistant
- Fire resistant
- Fungi Resistant
- Good Thermal and electric insulator.
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Structural Properties |
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Cell Size(Inches) |
Compressive strength (P.S.I.) |
Density(Lbs/Cu.Ft) |
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Minimum |
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1/8 |
175 |
4.0 |
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1/4 |
110 |
3.0 |
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Maximum |
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1/8 |
1000 |
10.0 |
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1/4 |
1110 |
10.0 |
- Temperature usage to 80°C.
- Corrosion resistant
- Sound & vibration dampening.
- Fungi Resistant.
- Energy absorbing.
- Recycleable
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Structural Properties |
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Cell Size(Inches) |
Compressive strength (P.S.I.) |
Density(Lbs/Cu.Ft) |
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0.30 |
235 |
5.0 |
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0.40 |
140 |
4.0 |
- Fire Resistant (Self Extinguishing)
- Corrosion resistant
- Good Thermal Insulation.
- Excellent Dielectric properties.
- Commercial and Aerospace grades.
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Structural Properties (Selected
Range only many others available) |
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Cell Size(Inches) |
Compressive strength (P.S.I.) |
Compressive strength (P.S.I.) |
Density(Lbs/Cu.Ft) |
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Minimum
values |
Typical
Values |
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| 1/8
from |
70 |
110 |
1.8 |
| 1/8
to |
1400 |
1870 |
9.0 |
| 3/16
from |
90 |
150 |
2.0 |
| 3/16
to |
580 |
650 |
6.0 |
| 1/4
from |
45 |
90 |
1.5 |
| 1/4
to |
310 |
370 |
4.0 |
| 3/8
from |
45 |
90 |
1.5 |
| 3/8
to |
180 |
285 |
3.0 |
Other cores available for Honeycomb
Panels include PVC, Polyethylene, Polyester and Polyamide.
All these offer lightweight low strength options suitable
for applications where strength and stiffness is not
a high priority. |
FACINGS
Finishes used for Honeycomb Panels are typically
ALUMINIUM SHEET, PRE-FINISHED STEEL SHEET, ALUZINC SHEET,
PLYWOOD, OSB, GLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC, PVC and STAINLESS
STEEL. These facing materials can be used in combinations
with different inner and outer to suit application and in
a variety of differing gauges and thickness. Honeycomb Panels
widths can be manufactured to suit client specification
up to 1200 mm with lengths variable to suit materials and
or project requirements.
If required we will bond client supplied materials to core
thus ensuring identical match to existing or differing type
of structures adjacent to area of panel usage.
The combination of cores and faces specified affects the
honeycomb panels weights, strength and stiffness greatly
and should be selected to ensure the final properties meet
the application requirements in terms of panel performance
and cost price.
SPECIFICATION FOR HONEYCOMB PANELS
The HONEYCOMB CORE as detailed can be specified
in a large range of cell sizes and densities generally the
smaller the size the higher panel strength with greater
resistance to impact.
Core costs rise with cell size reduction and grade used
from commercial grade to certificated specifications. It
is important to use the correct materials to form the sandwich
panels to achieve desired results at economic cost.
Please consult
with us, we will be happy to advise and provide a range
of solutions with costs during initial stages, to tailor
the product to your individual requirements in an economic
and efficient manner.
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