DIAB cores and sandwich techology is used a very wide range of industry sectors - in fact for application that requires a light yet strong structure. The marine, wind energy, transportation, civil engineering and aerospace markets all make extensive use of DIAB materials.
In the marine field the sandwich approach is very much the ‘de facto’ standard with hundreds of thousands of boats being built with DIAB cores. Pleasure craft, workboats, ferries and military vessels rely on DIAB sandwich cores to achieve new levels of performance in terms of speed, strength, comfort, reliability and longevity.
The fast-growing, wind energy market was quick to recognize the benefits of using sandwich technology for not just the blades but also the housings and spinners. As wind turbines have become larger - 40 meter (130 ft.) blades are now commonplace - the role of sandwich cores has become more and more important as they improve the blade’s structural performance without adding weight. DIAB has been a leading supplier of sandwich cores to the wind energy industry since the mid 1980’s and now over 70,000 DIAB-cored blades are in service. Today DIAB is working closely with the leading producers regarding the next generation of wind turbines.
The DIAB sandwich concept is one of the best ways to reduce weight in trains, trams, and buses, whether it is used for structural members or paneling. DIAB cores also increase stiffness and provide excellent sound/thermal insulation properties thus eliminating the need for subsidiary materials that add weight. This further weight reduction results in even lower energy consumption and consequently a much lower environmental impact.
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