Gurit® Corecell M - The Marine Foam (v6)0 pages

Corecell™
The Marine Foam
n Replacement for PVC cores
n High shear strength combined with low density
n High temperature processing (prepreg compatible)
n High elongation for toughness
n Suitable for all composite processes including prepreg
n Benefits from GL, DNV, RINA and ABS certification
Introduction
Corecell M-Foam is the newest addition to the Corecell range and shares the benefits of SAN chemistry
common to all Corecell products.
Environmental stability – High tolerance for heat and chemical exposure
Built in toughness – High ductility and damage tolerance compared to cross-linked PVC and Balsa
Fine cell size – Resin absorption is very low, saving both weight and cost
Superior uniformity – Low density variation
Eliminating outgassing – Corecell eliminates the problems of foam outgassing
Compatibility – Suitable for use with all polyester, vinylester and epoxy resins
No inhibition - Corecell does not inhibit any epoxy resin curing mechanisms
Handling – Tough and easy to machine
Corecell M-Foam has been developed to deliver one product for all Marine applications. It provides a combination
of high shear strength with low density, high elongation, high temperature resistance and low resin uptake.
M-Foam is the perfect choice whether your application is slamming area or superstructure, hull or deck, using
hand lamination, infusion or prepreg.
If looking for reliable processing, M-Foam delivers through the benefits recognised in all Corecell products of fine
cell size and unique knife-cuts giving low resin uptake in infusion processes. For prepreg, M-Foam offers high
temperature resistance to allow shorter cure cycles and the confidence to process without fear of inhibition of
prepreg catalysis. Where static properties are important, M-Foam delivers high shear strength at a low density.
Where dynamic performance is crucial, the high elongation delivers higher useful properties and the toughness
to give impact resistance and superior fatigue performance.
Corecell M-Foam is available in resin infusion format and is compatible with polyester, vinylester and epoxy resin
systems. The low resin absorption characteristics of Corecell and it’s unique knife cut formats deliver higher
performing infusions, low resin cost and low weight. Gurit’s global technical team have 10 years experience in
resin infusion, hand lamination and prepreg processing and offer on-site support and structural engineering for
Corecell customers. This combination makes Corecell a key part of a reliable package.
PDS-Corecell M-Foam-5-0610
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