Gurit offers a range of core materials that are widely used in composite manufacturing processes. These core materials serve as lightweight, structural components within composite laminates, providing stiffness and strength while reducing overall weight.
Gurit’s core materials include:
- PVC Foam: Gurit’s PVC foam cores are known for their excellent mechanical properties, including high strength-to-weight ratio and dimensional stability. They are commonly used in marine, wind energy, and transportation industries.
- PET Foam: Gurit’s PET foam cores offer high strength and stiffness combined with good chemical resistance. They are suitable for various applications, including marine, automotive, and industrial sectors.
- Balsa Wood: Gurit provides balsa wood cores known for their lightweight, high-strength and excellent bonding properties. They are often used in marine, aerospace, and industrial applications.
- SAN Foam: Gurit’s SAN foam cores offer high strength, low water absorption, and good chemical resistance. They are used in marine, wind energy, and transportation industries.
These core materials play a crucial role in sandwich structures, where they are bonded between composite face sheets to create lightweight yet strong components. Gurit’s core materials are designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern composite applications, offering versatility, durability, and performance.
