INTRODUCTION
Cores in a sandwich construction are specified by designers and architects to increase stiffness and reduce the weight of a composite structure. Gurit® is a technical leader in the development and manufacture of structural core materials. It has a range of core materials to fit any specification or manufacturing process.
As far back as 30 years ago, Gurit has made its name in the high-end race boat market. The company now supplies the full spectrum of marine projects worldwide. Production boats focusing on manufacturing efficiencies, super yachts with unique design features, small passenger boats, fishing boats and small crafts for water sports requiring robust yet low weight construction, as well as current race yacht programmes looking for cutting edge performance, are all benefiting from Gurit’s complete composite solution.
Gurit G-PET™ THERMOPLASTIC FOAM CORE
• Withstands high process temperatures
• Excellent adhesion & mechanical properties
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Recyclable
• Compatible with all types of composite manufacturing techniques
• Now benefits from ‘LITE’ surface treatment technology to reduce resin uptake
• GL and ABS certification
Gurit G-PET is used extensively in wind turbine blades, civil and marine structures. Gurit G-PET is available in sheet, grooved / perforated forms or kit-cut to customers’ desired shapes. A fire retardant version, Gurit G-PET FR, is also available.
Gurit PVCell CROSS-LINKED PVC FOAM
• Suitable for all composite sandwich applications
• Outstanding chemical resistance
• Superior strength and stiffness to weight ratio
• Excellent thermal insulation capabilities
• Self-extinguishing
• GL, DNV, RINA, BV, Lloyds and ABS certification
Gurit PVCell is an all-purpose core and can be used in decks, hull sides, bulkheads and floors.
Gurit Corecell™ THE MARINE FOAM – M FOAM
• Low resin absorption
• Good compressive strength and stiffness
• High temperature processing (prepreg compatible)
• GL, DNV, RINA, BV, Lloyds and ABS certification
• High shear strength & elongation – ideal for areas subjected to slamming loads
• Suitable for prepreg, SPRINT, infusion and wet lamination
Gurit Corecell M has been developed to deliver one product for all Marine applications. It provides a combination of high shear strength with low density, high elongation, high temperature resistance and low resin uptake. Gurit Corecell M is the perfect choice whether your application is slamming area or superstructure, hull or deck, using hand lamination, infusion or prepreg.
Gurit Balsaflex™ END GRAIN BALSA WOOD CORE
• High quality composite core material made from end grain balsa
• Highest strength to weight ratio of any structural core
• Natural, sustainable and responsibly sourced
Gurit Balsaflex is used for wind turbine blades and nacelles, marine, automotive, truck, rail and aircraft parts. Gurit Balsaflex can be supplied in sheet form or kit-cut to customer’s desired shapes.
