Polycore – the Stronger Polypropylene HoneycombPolycore is one of the world’s leading suppliers of thermoplastic polypropylene honeycomb and lightweight composite solutions.

Polycore Polypropylene Honeycomb is the next-generation polypropylene honeycomb that is the strongest on the market today. With its all-round superior properties and competitive pricing, it is fast becoming a popular composite core material for increasing strength and stiffness at reduced weight.

Properties• Excellent strength-to-weight ratio• Large operating temperature range• Does not absorb water• Excellent corrosion resistance• Superior shock absorption and impact resistance• Superior fatigue resistance• Excellent sound insulation• Good thermal insulation• 100% recyclable• Easy to apply

ApplicationsCurrently, Polycore polypropylene honeycomb is being applied extensively in a diverse range of applications across many industries which include the Marine, Automotive & Rail, Wind Energy, Architectural, Industrial, Packaging, Signage and Recreational industries, etc.

Why PolycoreReasons why Polycore is the polypropylene honeycomb of choice:

• Strongest in the market• Thinnest in the market (at only 4mm)• Most technologically advanced (completely flat surfaces, low

resin wastage, strongly fused skins that do not delaminate)• Available in different grades of strength• ISO 9001:2000 certified• Currently undergoing certification by the major classification

societies• Endorsement by space agency

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Technical Specifications

Properties Tests PP - 8 PP - 8H PP - 10

Cell Size 8 mm 8 mm 10 mm

0.3 “ 0.3 “ 0.4 “

Density ISO 84580.0 kg/m3 80.0 kg/m3 64.0 kg/m3

5.0 lb/ft2 5.0 lb/ft2 4.0 lb/ft2

Compressive Strength ISO 844

2.0 MPa 2.2 MPa 1.0 MPa

290 psi 319 psi 145 psi

Compressive Modulus ISO 844

95 MPa 97 MPa 50 MPa

13,779 psi 14,069 psi 7,252 psi

Shear Strength ISO 19220.6 MPa 0.8 MPa 0.3 MPa

87 psi 116 psi 41 psi

Shear Modulus ISO 192213 MPa 19 MPa 9 MPa

1,856 psi 2,756 psi 1,305 psi

Tensile Strength ASTM C297

0.7 MPa 0.75 MPa 0.7 MPa

102 psi 109 psi 102 psi

Operating Properties

Effective Temperature Range -30°C to 80°C-22°F to 176°F

Thermal Conductivity(at 10°C or 50°F) 0.102 W/mK

Sound Attenuation(50 to 4000 Hz) 22 dB

Water Absorption < 0.1%

Flammability(DIN 4102-1) Normal Inflammable (B2)

Product Dimensions

Thickness: 4mm to 500mm (0.16” to 20”) { Tolerance ± 0.2 mm (0.008”) }

Length and Width: 1150mm x 2300mm (3.75’ x 7.5’) 1220mm x 2135mm (4’ x 7’) 1220mm x 2440mm (4’ x 8’) { Tolerance ± 4 mm (0.16”) }

Other customs sheet sizes up to 3000mm x 1500mm (9.8’ x 4.9’) are available upon request.

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