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LIGHT WEIGHT
Nature provides the geometry, we provide the honeycomb composite material. Nida-Core is extruded from tough, versatile polypropylene plastic. (Other materials are available). Thermo fused to the honeycomb cells are non-woven polyester bonding scrims with a polypropylene barrier film to limit resin consumption. When encapsulated in a laminate it is recognized by the US Coast Guard as a primary flotation material in small boats.
ROT PROOF
PVC and SAN Foams are attacked by styrene and absorb water when exposed, plywood and balsa rot or lose strength when wet. Nida-Core does NOT rot and is unaffected by most solvents and chemical agents. Additionally, when encapsulated in a laminate using a non-aqueous resin the scrim forms a seal limiting water migration through the structure, even if skin is punctured.
EXCELLENT BOND
The cell walls are fused into the non-woven polyester scrim. That coupled with the scrim's affinity for virtually any resin or adhesive system provides exceptional bond and peel strength.
IMPACT RESISTANCE
There are many cores that can make a light, stiff structure. Nida-Core, however, combines the light weight and stiffness of honeycomb with tough polypropylene plus superior bonding properties due to the thermo fused scrim. The combination allows Nida-Core to absorb and dissipate impacts and shocks repeatedly that would cause ultimate catastrophic failure in other core materials.
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3-dimensional fibreglass reinforcements, Nida-Fusion STO complexes are composed of a sheet of closed-cells foam covered with a reinforcing fibre layer on each side. These three elements are linked together by fiberglass bridging strands, which go through them obliquely, forming triangulations Truss Network.
For a very competitive price, Nida-Fusion STO complexes allow you to build sandwich constructions offering :
Very good flexural strength,
Excellent fatigue and delaminating resistance,
Good high temperature and fire resistance,
Shaped structures with thickness variations,
Excellent thermal insulation
Nida-Fusion STO is patented and is offered in 2 variations :
Nida-Fusion STO complexes made of rigid foam and used for the production of planar structures without thickness variation,
Nida-Fusion STF complexes made of flexible foam and used for shaped structures with thickness variation..
Nida-Fusion STO complexes can be tailored exactly to your needs (Foam, choice and weight of reinforcements, orientation and spacing of the triangulations), and are made to order.
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Variations of Nida-Core lightweight high-performance panels are virtually infinite and may be made to order. The most common options and their corresponding product codes are listed below. Please contact your Nida-Core Corporation representative for assistance or a question on variations on options not listed.
Specifications:
Standard tolerances are listed below. Please
Nida-Core Corp. Has completed the installation of the 11'WX22.5' L 250 ton conveyorized oil heated press , capable in making panels up to 45' in length.
consult with your Nida-Core representative if a situation requires alternative specifications.
Panel size: 48"X84" or 48'X96"
Thickness: Varies with laminate type and customer specifications, core thickness up to 20" available by special order. Tolerances =+ .0025"
All Nida-Core laminated products can be supplied CNC cut to size as per customer specifications.
Nida-Core limits its warranty to the free delivery of panels replacing panels deemed defective by Nida-Core Corp. Nida-Core expressly disclaims any liability for consequential damages.
Several products offered by Nida-Core Corp are ISO 9002 quality certified.
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Nida-Core Corp. foam production facilities include state-of-the-art fully automated computer numerically controlled equipment available with up to 150 lb/min capacity.
Cannon dispenser machine, several Femco and Edge-Sweets foam block machining units, 62" wide belt sander and associated support equipment for ultimate consistency and high quality polyurethane foam product.
Coupled with our heated 11'X21.5' 250 ton press (for panels up to 43' in length) and 5-axis CNC milling capability, Nida-Core Corp. is your source for all custom polyurethane foam machining needs.
• Foamline polyurethane foam is available in sheets from 3/16" to 8" thick blocks in densities from 2 lb/ft3 to 50 lb/ft3.
• Standard polyurethane foam sheet size is 48" X96"
• All Foamline polyurethane foam products can be supplied in customer specified CNC cut kit form.
• Closed cell content up to 99%
• Freeze and thaw cycle tested.
• Anti-static additives available for specific applications.
• Low-abrasion additives available for machining applications.
• Fire - retardant additives available.
• Custom pigmentation and customer branding available.
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| Divinycell P is a recyclable, thermoplastic sandwich core material that is typified by excellent FST (fire,smoke & toxicity) properties and a wide processing envelope. It is available in three densities - 60, 100 and 150 kg/cub. meter - and offers good acoustic/thermal insulation properties, low water absorption, good mechanical characteristics and chemical resistance. |
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5M produces aluminum and Al alloys honeycombs for application in sandwich constructions both for internal needs and for customers.
Aluminum honeycombs are used above all as core material in bonded sandwiches in the most demanding applications. They are applied in the following fields:
- Aircraft construction
- Production of rail and road vehicle body parts
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Plascore produces lightweight panels that incorporate honeycomb and foam cores with a wide variety of facing material; and specialized finished assemblies. Our capabilities include adhesive formulating, metal welding, surface treatment, powder coat painting, QC testing, Color analysis, Adhesive bonding, CNC Machining, edge treatments and closeouts. Plascore's engineers can aid in the design of a lightweight honeycomb panel solution for any application.
Current honeycomb panel markets that we serve are Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Construction, Marine, Recreational, Transportation, Architectural, Consumer and the Military.
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End Grain Balsa, a highly processed ultra light wood product, imparts impressive strength and stiffness to the sandwich panel. The end grain configuration of balsa provides high resistance to crushing, and is very difficult to tear apart. End grain balsa cored panels also have the ability to handle excessive dynamic loads with high resistance to fatigue. Until recently, end grain balsa was excluded from some weight sensitive applications, as there were lower density foam cores available. Now, through controlled growing and careful selection, BalsaLite balsa wood is competitive in weight, as well as offering superior performance in stiffness and strength, particularly where local crushing or bruising is a concern.
Nida-Core is a proud BalsaLite balsa wood supplier. BalsaLite is select quality, kiln-dried, end-grain balsa wood suitable as a structural core material in composite sandwich construction. BalsaLite balsa wood is a naturally renewable resource. The balsa plant (Ochroma lagopus) grows from seedling to mature balsa tree in 4-6 years and reaches heights up to 25 m (90 ft) before dying in 8-10 years.
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