3A Composites Core Materials BALTEK® SB.50 Structural End-Grain Balsa

BALTEK SB is a core material produced from certified kiln-dried balsa wood in the ‘end-grain’ confiation. 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.Characteristics: Extremely high strength and stiffness to weight ratiosExcellent fire performanceEcological productWide operating temperature range -212 °C to +163 ° C (-414 °F to +325 °F)Excellent fatigue resistanceGood sound and thermal insulationHigh impact strengthGood moisture resistanceApplicationsMarine: Hulls, decks, bulkheads, superstructures, interiors, tooling + moldsRoad and Rail: Floors, walls, roof panels, body panels, interiors, front-ends, side skirtsWind Energy: Rotor blades, spinners, nacelle covers, generator housingsAircraft: Floor panels, galley carts, interior partitions, cargo pallets, containers, general aviation (sport aircraft) partsDefense: Naval vessels, containers, cargo pallets, sheltersIndustrial: Tooling, tanks, ductwork, impact limiter, concrete forms, fascia panels, skis, snowboards, wakeboards