When it comes to building boats and other maritime applications, choosing the right core material plays a crucial role. One of the most commonly used core materials on the market is Corecell. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about Corecell, its properties and applications, and why it is the best choice for boat building.
What is Corecell?
Gurit’s Corecell is a structural foam core material made from SAN polymer. It is known for its excellent properties, such as high stiffness with low weight and good impact resistance. Corecell is characterized by its reliable processing, which occurs without outgassing and enables high-quality parts.
Corecell properties
Corecell has a number of properties that make it a popular core material for boatbuilding. One of the most important properties of Corecell is its high shear strength and elongation, which gives it high resistance to impact loads. It also has low resin absorption and good compressive strength and stiffness. In addition, Corecell is resistant to moisture and chemical attack.
Corecell applications
Corecell structural cores are an ideal structural foam for lightweight and high-strength sandwich laminates and are used in a variety of applications including wind energy, marine, automotive, architecture, sports, medical and engineering. Corecell structural cores offer increased performance, strength and stability.
FAQ — Corecell
Corecell can be processed using various processing technologies such as hand lay-up, infusion and prepreg.
Corecell can be fastened with adhesives such as epoxy resins, acrylics and urethanes.
Conclusion
Corecell structural cores are an ideal structural foam for lightweight and high-strength sandwich laminates and are used in a variety of applications including wind energy, marine, automotive, architecture, sports, medical and engineering. Corecell structural cores offer increased performance, strength and stability. If you are interested in using Corecell™ for your application, visit our online store and choose from a wide range of Corecell™ products. We also offer expert technical advice and support to ensure you get the best material for your needs.
