STRUCTURAL CORE MATERIALS

Structural core materials

A Diab sandwich core is a material that is light, strong and easily tailored to different processing and operational conditions. It has all the advantages of conventional materials, such as steel or wood, but none of the disadvantages, such as heavy weight, corrosion or design limitations.

Diab offers the widest range of high-quality sandwich cores, but our true strength goes beyond the material. You can draw from our knowledge when it comes to anything from design to efficient production methods, coping with operating conditions. We are masters of advanced structural calculations and we build our solutions on functionality-based engineering that help tailor-make your specific solution. With our expertise you can make the most of your application.

In short, we can help you solve your problem.

Frequently asked questions about structural core materials

What are Diab’s structural core materials and why use them?

They are lightweight sandwich cores that deliver high strength and are easily tailored to different processes and operating conditions—offering the advantages of materials like steel or wood without the downsides (weight, corrosion, design limits).

Which core families are available?

Divinycell PVC, PET, PES and PEI foam cores, each optimized for different performance and processing needs.

Where can these cores be used?

Across Marine, Aerospace, Wind energy, Subsea, Building & Construction and other industries where low weight and durability are critical.

Do you provide engineering support and value-add services?

Yes—Diab offers engineering services, composite consulting, kitting, and finishing (flow/form) to tailor solutions from design through efficient production.