Baltek SBC0 pages

08.2011 (replaces 03.2011)
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BALTEK SBC
Certified Select Grade Structural Balsa
CHARACTERISTICS
Outstanding strength and stiffness to weight ratios
First class, select grade lumber, FSC-certified
Ecological product, 100% plantation grown
Full traceability and highest lumber quality due to strict process
control from seedling to final product
Extremely wide operating temperature range
-212 ° to +163 ° (-414 ° to +325 °
C
C
F
F)
Fulfills most FST (flame, smoke, toxicity) requirements
Excellent fatigue and impact resistance
Good sound and thermal insulation
Good moisture resistance
APPLICATIONS
Marine
Hulls, decks, superstructures
Road and Rail
Floors, roofs, side skirts, front-ends, doors, interiors
Wind energy
Rotor blades (shear webs & shells), nacelles, spinners
Aerospace:
Floors, cargo pallets, cargo containers, bulkheads, general aviation (fuselage and wing)
Defense
Naval vessels, containers, cargo pallets, shelters, ballistic panels
Industrial
Tanks, containers, architectural panels, infrastructure, impact limiters, sporting goods
PROCESSING
Adhesive bonding
Compression molding
Contact molding (hand/spray)
Pre-preg processing (up to 180 ° 355 °
C,
F)
Resin injection (RTM)
Vacuum infusion
BALTEK® SBC is a core material
produced from certified kiln-dried
balsa wood in the ‘end-grain’
configuration.
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Certification ensures that the balsa
lumber is sourced from 100%
plantation grown trees and that all
production steps are tightly monitored. This guarantees full traceability from seedling to the delivered product and that highest
quality of balsa is provided.
BALTEK® SBC is the only FSCcertified structural balsa core
material.
SBC 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 and chemicals.
BALTEK® SBC is an ideal core
material for an extensive range of
applications subjected to static or
dynamic loads in service. All while
FSC-certified as a renewable
resource.