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BALSASUD Core Data Sheet

BALSASUD Core Data Sheet

BALSASUD Core Data Sheet

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: BALSASUD® Core is a premium end-grain balsa wood core material, ideal for sandwich construction due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratios, fatigue and impact resistance, and sound and thermal insulation properties. It is a sustainable and renewable resource from Ecuador, naturally fire-retardant, and approved by DNV GL and Lloyd's Register.
Key Features:
  • Outstanding strength-to-weight ratios
  • High chemical resistance and bonding properties
  • Completely organic and sustainable
Processing Methods: The material can be processed using various methods including prepreg processing, resin infusion/injection, adhesive bonding, vacuum infusion, hand lay-up, spray-up, and compression molding.
Applications: BALSASUD® Core is versatile, used in marine (hulls, decks), wind energy (rotor blades), aerospace (aircraft structures), transportation (body structures), defense (naval vessels), and industrial sectors (tooling, sports equipment).
Mechanical Properties: The data sheet provides detailed mechanical properties for different grades (Ultra Lite, Wind Grade, Standard Grade, Heavy Weight) including density, compressive strength, tensile strength, shear strength, and thermal conductivity, with both imperial and metric units.
Specifications: Standard sheet dimensions are 48 inches by 24 inches with thickness ranging from 1/4 to 3 inches. The continuous operating temperature range is from -349.6°F to +325.4°F, with a moisture content of 6% to 12% and a density tolerance of +/- 10%.
Disclaimer: The information is based on tests and experience, provided as approximate values without warranty. The company is not liable for misuse of the data.
Contact Information: CoreLite Composites has offices in the USA (Florida and Texas), Ecuador, and Europe, with contact details provided for each location.
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BALSASUD Core Data Sheet-1

Product Data Sheet Last Revised: November 2, 2016 BALSASUD® Core - Product Data Sheet BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material. • • • • Outstanding strength-to-weight ratios High chemical resistance (including styrene) and amazing bonding properties Completely organic, sustainable and renewable resource BALSASUD® Core SG is approved by DNV GL and Lloyd's Register PROCESSING • Prepreg processing (up to 180°C or 355°F) • Resin infusion / injection (VARTM / RTM) • Adhesive bonding • Vacuum infusion • Hand Lay-up and Spray-up • Compression molding (GMT, SMC) APPLICATIONS Marine: Hulls, Decks, Superstructures, Bulkheads, Attachment points, Interiors, Engine beds, Flooring, Molds, Topsides and Stringers Wind Energy: Rotor blades, nacelle covers and spinners Aerospace: Aircraft structures, floor panels, structural panels, air cargo containers, interior partitions and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Transportation: Primary Body Structure, Interior Structure, Sidewalls, Floors, Ceilings and Panels Defense: Naval vessels and deckhouses, panel structures, cargo pallets, containers, aircraft structures, Shelters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Industrial: Tub & Shower, Tooling, Industrial tanks, Shelters, Construction panels (soundproofing, insulation and decoration), Sports equipment: surfboards, snowboards, skis and wakeboards USA - Texas 5101 Norwood Road Dallas, TX 75247, USA T +1 (214) 905-4359 F +1 (214) 905-4365 Ecuador Km. 24 Via Daule Guayaquil, Ecuador T +593 4-226-7008 F +593 4-226-7007 Europe Via Enrico Fermi, ZAI 46011 – Acquanegra s/C (MN), Italy T

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BALSASUD Core Data Sheet-2

Number 7 for Quality Mechanical Properties for BALSASUD® Core Nominal value is an average value of a mechanical property at a nominal density. Tests are perpendicular to the plane. Continuous operating temperature range: Moisture content: Density Tolerance: Disclaimer: The information provided in this Data Sheet has been obtained through different tests and experience. The values provided are approximate and should be treated as such. The information is believed to be correct. However, there is no warranty, either expressed or implied, regarding the precision of results obtained by using such...

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BALSASUD Core Data Sheet-3

Number 7 for Quality Mechanical Properties for BALSASUD® Core Nominal value is an average value of a mechanical property at a nominal density. Tests are perpendicular to the plane. Continuous operating temperature range: Moisture content: Density Tolerance: Disclaimer: The information provided in this Data Sheet has been obtained through different tests and experience. The values provided are approximate and should be treated as such. The information is believed to be correct. However, there is no warranty, either expressed or implied, regarding the precision of results obtained by using such...

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BALSASUD Core Data Sheet-4

Driven by innovation, inspired by possibilities, powered by nature, built for you, we are proud to make the most sustainable core material on earth. Learn more Ecuador Km. 24 Via Daule Guayaquil, Ecuador T +593 4-226-7008 F +593 4-226-7007 Europe Via Enrico Fermi, ZAI 46011 - Acquanegra s/C (MN), Italy T +39 3398 107391 F +39 0376 727248

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