Advanced Composites

Corecell - SAN Foams
Styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) foams behave in a similar way to toughened cross-linked PVC foams. They have most of the static properties of cross-linked PVC cores, yet have much higher elongations and toughness. SAN foams are replacing linear PVC foams in many applications since they have much of the linear PVC's toughness and elongation, yet have a higher temperature performance and better static properties. However, they are still thermoformable, which helps in the manufacture of curved parts. Corecell is fully compatible with polyester, vinylester, and epoxy resins, as well as all commonly used epoxy prepreg systems.

• Corecell brochure

Corecell M-Foam (NEW)
M-Foam provides a unique combination of high shear strength with low density, high elongation, high temperature resistance and low resin uptake. M-Foam is the performance leader whether your application is slamming area or superstructure, hull or deck, using hand lamination, infusion or prepreg. A core with a high shear strain to failure such as M-Foam is generally better at absorbing impact and dynamic loads. This is recognized in classification society guidelines which often allow a lower safety factor on core shear stress for high elongation cores. As with all Corecell products, M-Foam enjoys good uniformity and fine cell size. These attributes, combined with Corecell’s unique “knife-cuts”, deliver the lightest structure possible. A further advantage of M-Foams temperature resistance is resistance to print-though on dark-hulled vessels. M-Foam is compatible with epoxy, polyester and vinylester resins. Corecell™ M-Foam is available in a wide range of thicknesses, multiple resin infusion formats and in four grades - M60, M80, M100, and M130.

• Corecell M-Foam Data Sheet
• Corecell M-Foam Sales Leaflet

Corecell A-Foam
Corecell A-Foam is the original Corecell material, developed because of frustrations with inadequate PVC core technology in marine sandwich structures. Corecell A-Foam is well known for its incredible toughness and resistance to cracking, which comes from its high ductility. 

• Corecell A-Foam Data Sheet

Corecell P-Foam
Corecell P-Foam is a development of Corecell A-Foam, intended for higher temperature manufacturing processes. Corecell P-Foam removes the problems of outgassing inhibition or thermal stability.

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