AmeriCore™ Structural Composite Core Material
Description
A polyester-resin-based core material entirely from composite components. AMERICORE™ has excellent strength and stiffness, is lightweight, and achieves a chemical bond with all types of resin and adhesives. It is compatible with a variety of manufacturing processes and is resistant to moisture, temperature changes and exposure to chemicals such as styrene. It is an ideal core material for an extensive range of applications. AMERICORE™ can also replace current laminate requirements by as much as 40%.
Applications
- Marine
- Transportation
- Wind Energy
- Construction
- Bathtubs, Pools, and Spas
Characteristics
- Significant reduction in emissions, resin usage, and fiberglass usage
- Excellent strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability
- Conformable to most surfaces
- Scored and scrimmed in a wide range of thicknesses
- Wide operating temperature range
- Excellent fatigue resistance
- Excellent sound and thermal insulation
- High impact strength
- 100% moisture resistance
Processing
- Adhesive bonding
- Open mold (hand lay/spray)
- Resin injection (RTM & Light RTM)
- Vacuum infusion
