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Polyumac Air-Cell T-50

Chemical Family
Polyesters

Polyumac Air-Cell T-50 is a hybrid, closed cell cross-linked polyester foam core that is an economical alternative to other cores used in the production of sandwich composite structures. In addition to its excellent strength to weight ratio, it offers good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures.

Properties

Physical Form
Sheets

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
  • Chassis & Brake
  • Exterior & Body
  • Interior
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Equipment & Parts
  • Tooling & Moldmaking
Building & Construction — Infrastructure, Roads & Paving
  • Other Infrastructure Applications
  • Pavement Highways Roads & Bridges
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
  • Technical Fabrics
Industrial — Military & Defense
  • Advanced Materials
  • Body Armor
Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
  • Refining & Gas Processing
Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities
  • Power & Utilities
  • Renewable Energy
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
  • Aerospace & Aviation
  • Marine
  • Rail & Mass Transit

Product Families

Composite Materials — Core Materials
  • Foam Cores

Other characteristics

Core Type
Thermoplastic Foam
Functions
Core Material
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Epoxies (EP), Polyesters, Vinyl Esters
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Industrial
Core
Thermoplastic Foam
Key Features

High strength to weight ratio; Good dimensional stability; Can be processed at up to 200°F; High 'in service' temperature performance; Does not absorb water; Compatible with most resins (polyester, epoxy and vinylester systems)

Technology
Composite Materials
Composites End Use
  • Bulkheads
  • Deck Panels
  • Floors
  • Hulls
  • Tanks
Material Features
  • Dimensional Stability
  • Good Mechanical Properties
Chemical Inventories
  • DSL (Canada)
  • TSCA (USA)
Compatible Polymers and Resins
  • Epoxies (EP)
  • Polyesters
  • Vinyl Esters
Composite Materials Functions
Core Material

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Density5lb/ft³ASTM D-1622
Compressive Strength118psiASTM D-1621
Compressive Modulus3266psiASTM D-1621 B
Tensile Strength191psiASTM D-1623
Shear Strength90psiASTM C-273
Shear Modulus1386psiASTM C-273
Flexural Strength172psiASTM D-790
Water Absorption0.063lb/ft²ASTM D-2842

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