Corecell T Foam (v8) - Gurit - #1

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PDSWE-Corecell T-Foam-8-0210 1 Corecell™ T-Foam Structural Foam Core n Suitable for all PVC core applications n Excellent mechanical properties n Outstanding chemical resistance n 120°C processing n Ideal for resin infusion Introduction Corecell T-Foam shares the benefits of SAN chemistry common to all Corecell products. Environmental stability – High tolerance for heat and chemical exposure Built in toughness – High ductility and damage tolerance compared to cross-linked PVC and Balsa Fine cell size – Resin absorption is very low, saving both weight and cost Superior uniformity – Low density variation Eliminating outgassing – Corecell eliminates the problems of foam outgassing Compatibility – Suitable for use with all polyester, vinylester and epoxy resins No inhibition - Corecell does not inhibit any epoxy resin curing mechanisms Handling – Tough and easy to machine Corecell T-Foam has been developed as a technological step-change from traditional PVC and Balsa structural core. It has slightly higher stiffness properties and even greater styrene resistance than the more ductile Corecell AFoam. This makes it ideal for applications where loads are less dynamic in nature. Conceived for use above the waterline on yachts, on wind turbines and in mass transport, Corecell T-Foam is an outstanding core material in every application where balsa or X-PVC is commonly used. High mechanical toughness and thermal stability give Corecell T-Foam excellent fatigue characteristics. This reliability makes Corecell T-Foam a natural replacement for cross-linked PVC or balsa in applications where a significant service life is required. The high temperature stability of Corecell T-Foam also means that it can be used in manufacturing processes to at least 120°C with short durations during a cure cycle to over 150°C. This makes it ideal for use with conventional prepregs and in some liquid infusion processes where high resin exotherms can often be seen. Corecell T-Foam is available in every resin infusion format and is compatible with polyester, vinylester and epoxy resin systems. The low resin absorption characteristics of Corecell and it’s unique knife cut formats allow for higher performing infusions, lower resin cost and lower weight than any other structural core material. Gurit’s global technical team have 10 years experience in resin infusion and offer on-site support for Corecell customers. This combination makes Corecell a key part of the most reliable resin infusion package available. Corecell T-Foam is approved by The American Bureau of Shipping, Germanischer Lloyd, Det Norske Veritas