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BALTEK® SBC.80 WindGrade

BALTEK® SBC.80 WindGrade

BALTEK® SBC.80 WindGrade

Product catalog summary
Introduction to BALTEK® SBC.80
BALTEK® SBC.80 is a new balsa wood product by 3A Composites AIREXBALTEKBANOVA, designed to offer a weight-optimized density for composite applications. It provides a solution to the limitations of traditional balsa wood densities, allowing for lighter laminates without compromising strength.

Key Features
  • Average sheet density of 132 kg/m3 (8.25 lb/ft3).
  • 10% lower density compared to SBC.100, resulting in reduced resin uptake and additional weight savings.
  • Minimal impact on sandwich properties due to the superior stiffness of balsa.
  • Global supply from FSC® certified plantations in Ecuador and Papua New Guinea.
  • Environmentally friendly, 100% plantation-grown product.

Applications and Benefits
BALTEK® SBC.80 is suitable for high-demand applications such as wind turbine blades and boat hulls. A case study on a 63.5m wind rotor blade demonstrated that replacing SBC.100 with SBC.80 resulted in only a 1.6% increase in buckling effort, despite a 10% decrease in material properties. The weight reduction of approximately 10% was a significant advantage.

Contact Information
For inquiries, contact 3A Composites AIREXBALTEKBANOVA at [email protected]. Regional offices are available in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
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Catalog excerpts

BALTEK® SBC.80 WindGrade-1

New weight optimized density grade Average sheet density of 132 kg/m3 BALTEK® SBC.80 BALTEK® balsa wood is well known for its superior mechanical properties due to its natural honeycomb structure. However, products are mostly limited to a few specific densities. This often results in laminates which are over-engineered and heavier than necessary. Wouldn’t it be great to design with a balsa core having a slightly lower density but still strong properties, and without concern of limited supply? By utilizing our own plantations and state of the art production facilities, 3A Composites A IREXBALTEKBANOVA is in the unique position to offer a weight optimized balsa density: BALTEK® SBC.80. We optimized nature’s toughest core material for modern composite applica

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BALTEK® SBC.80 WindGrade-2

BALTEK® SBC.80 New weight optimized density grade What is BALTEK® SBC.80? BALTEK® SBC.80 is a new product introduced by 3A Papua New Guinea. Studies from 3A Composites solu- Composites A IREXB ALTEKB ANOVA , the world’s market tions’ engineering team together with WINDnovation leader in structural core materials. With SBC.80 custom- Engineering Solutions GmbH have shown that even ers have the exclusive opportunity to reduce the weight though the weight reduction is 10%, the decrease of of their laminates. Even high volume applications can sandwich properties is minimal. BALTEK® SBC.80 balsa benefit...

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