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07.2011 (replaces 08.2010)
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AIREX PXw
Fiber-Reinforced Structural Foam Panel
CHARACTERISTIC
Stand alone product – does not need face sheets
High flexural strength and stiffness
Replacement for wood and plywood
Good fastener pull-out strength
High heat resistance
Compatible with a wide range of resins and adhesives
Dimensionally stable
High styrene resistance
Very low water absorption
Non biodegradable
Excellent chemical resistance
APPLICATIONS
Marine
Floors, soles, bulkheads, transoms, stringers, engine beds, interiors, local reinforcements, tooling and molds
Road and Rail
Floors, sidewalls, roofs, engine covers, interior panels
Industrial
Covers, tanks, containers, floors, tooling and molds, concrete
pouring forms, architectural panels, tub and shower enclosures
PROCESSING
Contact molding (hand/spray)
Resin infusion / injection (VARTM / RTM)
Adhesive bonding
Pre-preg processing
Processing molding (GMT)
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AIREX PXw is a closed-cell,
fiber reinforced polymer foam
panel with a special formulation and very high mechanical
properties.
The sophisticated manufacturing process evenly distributes
continuous glass fibers with
woven fabrics throughout the
foam. This generates a product with enhanced mechanical
properties in flexure (bending),
allowing it to be used with or
without face sheets.
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AIREX PXw is dimensionally
stable, does not lose strength
when wet, and is resistant to
chemicals and high temperatures.
It is ideally suited as a material
for static applications requiring
high stiffness or as a replacement for wood and plywood.