AIREX® PXc
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Fiber-Reinforced Structural Foam DATA SHEET 07.2011 - Replaces 08.2010DESCRIPTION AIREX® PXc is a closed-cell, fiber reinforced polymer foam with very high mechanical properties ideally suited as core material for structurally loaded sandwich applications. The sophisticated manufacturing process evenly distributes continuous glass fibers throughout the foam generating a very consistent foam with enhanced mechanical properties especially in compression and shear. AIREX® PXc is dimensionally stable, has very low water absorption, and is resistant to chemicals and high temperatures. It is ideally suited as a core material for highly loaded sandwich structures or as a replacement for wood and plywood. CHARACTERISTICS ■ High shear and compression properties ■ Replacement for wood and plywood ■ Good fastener pull-out strength ■ High heat resistance ■ Compatible with a wide range of resins and adhesives ■ High styrene resistance ■ Very low water absorption ■ Excellent chemical resistance APPLICATIONS ■ Marine: Transoms, bulkheads, stringers, engine beds, floors, interiors, local reinforcements, tooling and molds ■ Road and Rail: Floors, sidewalls, roofs, engine covers, interior panels ■ Industrial: Covers, tanks, containers, tooling and molds, local reinforcements, architectural panels, sporting goods PROCESSING ■ Contact molding (hand/spray) ■ Resin infusion / injection (VARTM / RTM) ■ Adhesive bonding Europe l Middle East l India l Africa Airex AG 5643 Sins, Switzerland T +41 41 789 66 00 l F +41 41 789 66 60 corematerials@3AComposites.com North America l South America Baltek Inc. High Point, NC 27261, USA T +1 336 398 1900 l F +1 336 398 1901 corematerials.americas@3AComposites.com Asia l Australia l New Zealand 3A Composites (China) Ltd. 201201 Shanghai, China T +86 21 585 86 006 l F +86 21 338 27 298 corematerials.asia@3AComposites.com

Airex MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Finishing Options, other dimensions and closer tolerances upon request * Evaluated on %“ (20 mm) rigid sheet The data provided gives approximate values for the nominal density. Due to density variations these values can be lower than indicated above. Minimum values to calculate sandwich constructions can be provided upon request. The information contained herein is believed to be correct and to correspond to the latest state of scientific and technical knowledge. However, no warranty is made, either expressed or implied, regarding its accuracy or the results to...

Airex MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Finishing Options, other dimensions and closer tolerances upon request * Evaluated on %“ (20 mm) rigid sheet The data provided gives approximate values for the nominal density. Due to density variations these values can be lower than indicated above. Minimum values to calculate sandwich constructions can be provided upon request. The information contained herein is believed to be correct and to correspond to the latest state of scientific and technical knowledge. However, no warranty is made, either expressed or implied, regarding its accuracy or the results to...