Structural core materials
Light, strong and easy to shape, a sandwich core composite has many advantages for almost any application.
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Composite materials are made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties, that when combined, form an overall structure with characteristics different from the individual components.
The basic idea is simple; the execution is a bit more advanced. Two thin, strong and stiff skins, of fiber reinforced plastics or solid material, are attached to a lightweight core by press-bonding or lamination. The result is a component with a very high stiffness-to-weight and high bending strength-to-weight ratio. A variety of core materials is used to give the final product additional desired features, such as FST resistance or insulation.
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Sandwich technology is a composite design where two thin, strong skins are bonded to a lightweight core material. This structure creates a component with high stiffness-to-weight and bending strength-to-weight performance, commonly used in sandwich panels and advanced composite applications.
A sandwich panel works by combining stiff outer layers with a lightweight core. The skins carry tensile and compressive loads while the core increases thickness and stiffness without adding significant weight, resulting in strong yet lightweight structures.
Sandwich core structures can use foam cores, thermoplastics, or other lightweight materials depending on the required performance. Different core materials can add properties such as insulation, FST resistance, or improved structural strength.
Sandwich panels provide high stiffness, low weight, improved energy efficiency, and excellent strength-to-weight ratios. They allow engineers to design lightweight structures that maintain durability while reducing material usage.
Light, strong and easy to shape, a sandwich core composite has many advantages for almost any application.
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Gaining ground in almost every market, potential applications for these lightweight yet strong foam core materials are limitless.
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With different manufacturing methods we can help you make the most of your composite core solution.
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