BALTEK° SB - Structural end-grain balsa0 pages

DATA SHEET Issue 08/10 / Replaces Issue 06/08
BALTEK SB
Structural End-Grain Balsa
Characteristics
Extremely high strength and stiffness to weight ratios
Excellent fire performance
Ecological product
Wide operating temperature range -212 °C to +163 ° C (-414 °F to
+325 °F)
Excellent fatigue resistance
Good sound and thermal insulation
High impact strength
Good moisture resistance
Applications
Marine:
Hulls, decks, bulkheads, superstructures, interiors, tooling + molds
Road and Rail:
Floors, walls, roof panels, body panels, interiors, front-ends, side
skirts
Wind Energy:
Rotor blades, spinners, nacelle covers, generator housings
Aircraft:
Floor panels, galley carts, interior partitions, cargo pallets,
containers, general aviation (sport aircraft) parts
Defense:
Naval vessels, containers, cargo pallets, shelters
Industrial:
Tooling, tanks, ductwork, impact limiter, concrete forms, fascia
panels, skis, snowboards, wakeboards
Processing
Contact molding (hand/spray)
Resin injection (RTM)
Adhesive bonding
Compression molding
Prepreg processing (up to 180 °C, 355 °F)
Vacuum infusion
Description:
BALTEK® SB is a core material
produced from certified kiln-dried
balsa wood in the ‘end-grain’ 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.
BALTEK® SB is an ideal core
material for an extensive range of
applications. All while being a
renewable resource.