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Honeycomb Cores

Honeycomb Cores

Honeycomb Cores

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document provides detailed specifications and properties of various honeycomb core materials manufactured by Plascore, Inc. These materials are used in aerospace, commercial, and industrial applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratios and other beneficial properties.
1. Product Specifications:
  • PK2 Kevlar® N636 Para-Aramid Fiber Honeycomb: Made from para-aramid fiber paper with phenolic resin coating. Offers up to 40% higher properties than Nomex®, improved shear strength, and excellent thermal and moisture stability.
  • PN2 Aerospace Grade Aramid Fiber Honeycomb: Made from DuPont Nomex® paper, fire-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and compatible with most adhesives.
  • PN1 Commercial Grade Aramid Fiber Honeycomb: Similar to PN2 but tailored for commercial applications.
  • PAMG 5052 and 5056 Aluminum Honeycomb: Made from aluminum alloy foil, offering high thermal conductivity and excellent moisture and corrosion resistance.
  • PAHD 5052 Aluminum Honeycomb: Offers high strength, machinability, and roll formability.
  • PC2 Polycarbonate Honeycomb: Features a unique cell structure with excellent dielectric properties and thermal insulation.
  • PP Polypropylene Honeycomb: Offers sound and vibration dampening, energy absorption, and is recyclable.
2. Mechanical Properties:
  • PN1 and PN2 Honeycomb: Detailed mechanical properties including compressive strength, shear strength, and modulus in different configurations.
  • PK2 Honeycomb: Typical mechanical properties with emphasis on compressive strength and shear modulus.
  • PAMG and PAHD Aluminum Honeycomb: Mechanical properties highlighting compressive strength and shear strength in various configurations.
  • PC2 Polycarbonate Honeycomb: Mechanical properties focusing on compressive strength and shear modulus.
3. Standards and Certifications:
  • Plascore employs a quality management system certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
  • Products conform to stringent smoke, toxicity, and flammability standards.
4. Important Notices:
  • Information is intended to be accurate and complete, but users must perform their own testing to determine suitability for specific applications.
  • No warranties are provided regarding the materials or information, either express or implied.
5. Contact Information:
  • Corporate Headquarters: Plascore Incorporated, Zeeland, MI, USA.
  • European Office: Plascore GmbH&CoKG, Waldlaubersheim, Germany.
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Catalog excerpts

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Engineered Honeycomb Solutions and Services Honeycomb Cores A full product listing can be found at www.plascore.com PN1 Commercial Grade Aramid Fiber Honeycomb Manufactured from DuPont Nomex® paper (or equivalent) and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin • High strength to weight ratio • Good thermal stability • Fire resistant (self extinguishing) • Over expanded cell configuration suitable for • Corrosion resistant, thermally insulating forming simple curves • Excellent dielectric properties • Compatible with most adhesives • Excellent creep and fatigue performance PN2 Aerospace Grade Aramid Fiber Honeycomb Manufactured from DuPont Nomex® paper (or equivalent) and coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin. • High strength to weight ratio • Good thermal stability • Fire resistant (self extinguishing) • Over expanded cell configuration suitable for • Corrosion resistant, thermally insulating forming simple curves • Excellent dielectric properties • Compatible with most adhesives • Excellent creep and fatigue performance PK2 Kevlar® N636 Para-Aramid Fiber Honeycomb Manufactured with para-aramid fiber paper (DuPont Kevlar® N636 or equivalent) coated with a heat resistant phenolic resin. Exhibits improved performance characteristics over Nomex®. • Excellent thermal and moisture stability • Up to 40% higher properties than Nomex® honeycomb • Conforms to stringent smoke, toxicity and • Improved shear strength and modulus flammability standards • Extremely high strength to weight ratio PAMG 5052 Aluminum Honeycomb Made from 5052 aluminum alloy foil and meets all the requirements of AMS(MIL)-C-7438. • Excellent moisture and corrosion resistance • Available with XR1 or PA3 coating • Flame resistant and fungi resistant • High strength to weight ratio • Superior strength over commercial grade • Elevated use temperatures aluminum honeycomb • High thermal conductivity PAMG 5056 Aluminum Honeycomb Made from 5056 aluminum alloy foil and meets all the requirements of AMS(MIL)-C-7438. • Excellent moisture and corrosion resistance • Available with XR1 or PA3 coating • Flame resistant and fungi resistant • High strength to weight ratio • Superior strength over 5052 and • Elevated use temperatures commercial grade aluminum honeycomb • High thermal conductivity PAHD 5052 Aluminum Honeycomb Made from 5052 aluminum alloy foil and can be tested in accordance with customer requirements. • Excellent moisture and corrosion resistance • Available with XR1 or PA3 coating • Fungi resistant • Elevated use temperatures • High strength • High thermal conductivity • Machinable • Flame resistant • Roll formable PC2 Polycarbonate Honeycomb PC2 polycarbonate honeycomb exhibits a unique cell structure. The core has 3 orientations vs. the 2 orientations common with other honeycomb, making its properties more uniform. Each cell has a tubular form and is inherently stable. • Sandwich skins can be melted to core • Excellent dielectric properties • Use temperatures below 200°F • Good thermal and electric insulator • Small cell sizes at high densities • Conductive grades available • Available transparent and in colors • Fire, corrosion and fungi resistant PP Polypropylene Honeycomb Supplied with or without a non-woven polyester veil for better bonding. It is also supplied with or without a film barrier under the polyester veil to limit the amount of resin consumption. • High strength to weight ratio • Thermoformable • Corrosion, fungi, rot, chemical and moistu

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PN1 Mechanical Properties PLASCORE Honeycomb Designation ® PLATE SHEAR “L” DIRECTION COMPRESSIVE (BARE) STRENGTH PLATE SHEAR “W” DIRECTION MODULUS PK2 Typical Mechanical Properties 190 235 PAMG 5052 Typical Mechanical Properties PLASCORE® HONEYCOMB DESIGNATION COMPRESSIVE (BARE) PLATE SHEAR “W” DIRECTION PAMG 5056 Typical Mechanical Properties 1/8 PAHD Typical Mechanical Properties PLASCORE® HONEYCOMB DESIGNATION CELL SIZE PC2 Polycarbonate Mechanical Properties PLASCORE® HONEYCOMB DESIGNATION COMPRESSIVE (BARE) PLATE SHEAR CORE TYPE PP Honeycomb Core Mechanical Properties CORE BARE COMPRESSION...

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