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Gurit® PVC - Structural Foam Core (v2)

Gurit® PVC - Structural Foam Core (v2)

Gurit® PVC - Structural Foam Core (v2)

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Gurit® PVC is a closed cell, cross-linked PVC foam designed for composite applications, offering a superior strength-to-weight ratio. It features excellent chemical resistance, minimal water absorption, and thermal insulation capabilities. Compatible with epoxy, polyester, and vinylester resin systems, it is available in various formats and finishes.

Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for different grades of Gurit® PVC, including:
  • Nominal Density: Ranges from 40 to 250 Kg/m3 (2.5 to 15.6 lb/ft3).
  • Compressive Strength: Varies from 0.51 to 6.56 MPa (74.0 to 951.5 psi).
  • Compressive Modulus: Ranges from 24 to 279 MPa (3481 to 40465 psi).
  • Shear Strength: Between 0.41 and 4.67 MPa (60 to 677 psi).
  • Shear Modulus: From 13 to 98 MPa (1886 to 14214 psi).
  • Shear Elongation at Break: 5% to 40%.
  • Tensile Strength: 0.74 to 7.34 MPa (107 to 1065 psi).
  • Tensile Modulus: 74 to 480 MPa (10733 to 69618 psi).

Recommendations
Users should verify compatibility with their processing parameters and conduct tests to ensure suitability for their applications. Gurit advises making test panels and conducting tests under conditions similar to the final application.

Notice
Gurit provides advice in good faith but only warrants written advice given with reasonable skill and care. Customers should ensure they have the latest information and conduct their own testing. Gurit reserves the right to change specifications and prices without notice.
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Catalog excerpts

Gurit® PVC - Structural Foam Core (v2)-1

Gurit® PVC STRUCTURAL FOAM CORE ¬ Optimised properties ¬ Improved shear elongation ¬ Suitable for all sandwich composites applications ¬ Superior strength and stiffness to weight ratio ¬ Self extinguishing ¬ Outstanding chemical resistance INTRODUCTION Gurit® PVC is a closed cell, cross-linked PVC foam. It provides superior strength to weight ratio for all composite applications. Other key features of Gurit® PVC include outstanding chemical resistance, negligible water absorption, and excellent thermal insulation capabilities. It is compatible with most common resin systems including epoxy, polyester and vinylester. Gurit® PVC is available in a wide range of formats with all standard cut patterns and finishes possible.

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Gurit® PVC - Structural Foam Core (v2)-2

Test Method Nominal Density Compressive Strength Compressive Modulus Shear Strength Tensile Strength Shear Elongation at break Shear Modulus Tensile Modulus Users are advised to contact Gurit to confirm that Gurit® PVC is compatible with their particular processing parameters. Notice All advice, instruction or recommendation is given in good faith but Gurit AG (the company) only warrants that advice in writing is given with reasonable skill and care. No further duty or responsibility is accepted by the Company. All advice is given subject to the terms and conditions of sale (the Conditions) which...

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