Flexible core material and infusion medium in one

For closed mould processes Lantor offers a unique and patented product range of core materials that are both flexible and compression resistant. Soric is a polyester nonwoven material with a compression resistant hexagonal (XF, SF, LRC) or random dot-printed (TF) cell structure. These pressure-resistant cells, which are separated by channels, contain synthetic micro-spheres. The cells do not absorb resin and therefore limit the total resin up-take. Since these cells are pressure resistant, they create thickness in the laminate even when pressure is applied by vacuum bag. The channels facilitate resin flow and form a pattern of cured resin with good mechanical properties and excellent bonding to the outer skins. During the infusion process, the Soric® core works as a flow medium and enables steady and inter-laminar impregnation. Once the process is finished, the impregnated Soric® is an excellent bonded honeycomb structured core that offers weight reduction and cost efficient stiffness.

Because of these unique properties and characteristics, Soric can be used as:
• Thin core (bulker), adding stiffness, while reducing weight
• Inter-laminar resin flow medium, eliminating the need for other (disposable) flow media
• Print blocker (liner), that meets the most demanding cosmetic and finish requirements.n resistant

 

Types of Soric
Lantor Soric® SF

Soric® SF is a general-purpose grade for thin laminates. This grade balances resin flow with surface quality. The honeycomb structure formed during the process provides good shear properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensional data

Typical mechanical properties of Lantor Soric® SF*
impregnated with unsaturated polyesther resin

Lantor Soric® XF

          

 The Soric® XF grades have fast resin flow combined with optimized weight reduction. The hexagonal pattern offers a reduced resin consumption making the Soric® XF grade suitable for thicker laminates

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Typical mechanical properties of Lantor Soric® XF*
impregnated with unsaturated polyesther resin

Lantor Soric® TF

Soric® TF is the ideal product for the most demanding cosmetic and surface requirements. As it is designed for use as a print blocking material, this grade does not have a honeycomb structure. Soric® TF is suitable for infused laminates and prepreg processes.

 

 

 

 

Dimensional data

Typical mechanical properties of Lantor Soric® TF*
impregnated with unsaturated polyesther resin

Lantor Soric® LRC

The Soric® LRC grade is used in thin-walled sandwich structures where flow is required, but resin consumption is critical. In this low resin consumption grade, the resin uptake is kept to a minimum, without any loss of flexibility.

 

 

 

 

Lantor Soric properties

• A cost-effective solution for closed mold processes
• Used as core material and infusion medium
• Pressure stable polyester nonwoven and compatible with all regular types of resins
• Suitable for closed mold mold processes including Infusion, RTM Light and RTM Heavy

Applications:

Marine hulls, decks and structures of boats and Yachts
Transportation: Parts and panels of cards, trailers, trucks and RVs
Mass Transit: interior and exterior of trains, light rail and buses
Leisure: kayaks, surfboards, pools and tubs
Industrial: cladding panels, fans, containers and tanks
Wind Energy:nacelle covers and spinners

For more information on Lantor’s range of sorics, kindly email us at response@elink.co.in