BALTEK® SB0 pages

DATA SHEET
07.2011 (replaces 08.2010)

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BALTEK SB
Select Grade Structural Balsa
CHARACTERISTICS
Outstanding strength and stiffness to weight ratios
Fulfills most FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) requirements
First-class, select grade lumber
Ecological product
Extremely wide operating temperature range
-212 ° to +163 ° (-414 ° to +325 °
C
C
F
F)
Excellent fatigue and impact resistance
Good sound and thermal insulation
Good moisture resistance
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APPLICATIONS
Marine
Hulls, decks, bulkheads, superstructures, interiors, tooling/molds
Road and Rail
Floors, roofs, side skirts, front-ends, doors, interiors, covers
Wind energy
Rotor blades (shear webs and shells), nacelles, spinners
Aerospace:
Floors, cargo pallets, cargo containers, bulkheads, general aviation (fuselage & wing)
Defense:
Naval vessels, containers, cargo pallets, shelters, ballistic panels
Industrial:
Tanks, ductwork, covers, containers, architectural panels, concrete forms, infrastructure, impact limiters, sporting goods
PROCESSING

BALTEK SB is a core material produced from select kilndried balsa wood in the ‘endgrain’ configuration. It has
extremely high strength and
stiffness to weight ratios, and
achieves an excellent bond
with all types of resins and
adhesives.
It is compatible with a variety
of manufacturing processes
and is resistant to temperature
changes, or exposure to fire,
or chemicals such as styrene.
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BALTEK SB is an ideal core
material for an extensive range
of applications subjected to
static or dynamic loads in
service. All while being a renewable resource.

Adhesive bonding
Compression molding
Contact molding (hand/spray)
Pre-preg processing (up to 180 ° 355 °
C,
F)
Resin injection (RTM)
Vacuum infusion

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