Sandwich Panels

A sandwich panel is a special kind of structured composite in which one thin but stiff skin material is bonded to a lightweight but thick core. The core material is low strength material, but its higher thickness provides the sandwich composite with high bending stiffness with overall low density.

PVC foam core, Nomex Honeycomb Core, Kevlar Honeycomb Core, Aluminum Honeycomb core and balsa wood etc. are commonly used core materials.

Laminates of glass fiber, carbon fiber, or a combination of both are widely used as skin materials in these Sandwich panels.

The core material is bonded to the skins with a high-strength epoxy-based adhesive.

Using an autoclave, the largest structure we are able to produce is 8m long and 3m wide.

Note: Ordering the maximum panel size is not always the most cost-effective choice. Larger panels require more material, longer processing time and higher tooling costs. Clients should also carefully consider the practicalities of transportation — oversized panels may require specialist freight, which can significantly add to the total project cost. We recommend discussing your specific requirements with us so we can advise on the most economical size for your application.