NL10/Nl20/NL25
technical data
CORECORK is a natural and sustainable core material, compatible with existing sandwich core applications
offering excellent FST (fire, smoke and toxicity) properties with good mechanical and processing characteristics.
The low density of CORECORK materials, their flexibility and excellent conformability make them possible to
be easily integrated into fast cycles of production.
CORECORK can be processed by hand layup, vacuum bagging and infusion processes and will withstand
process temperatures up to 150ºC.
The unique properties of CORECORK such as: a structure of closed air cells, low water absorption, rot
resistance, excellent fire resistance and high level of attenuation of noise and vibrations make it an excellent
core alternative to the composites industry - perfectly aligned with the new green classifications.
mechanical properties of the core material
property method unit nl10 nl20 nl25
Density kg/m 3 140 200 250
astm c271 8.7 12.5 15.6
lb/ft3
mpa 0.3 0.5 0.6
Compressive Strength astm c365 44 72 87
psi
mpa 5.1 6.0 6.9
Compressive Modulus astm c365 740 870 1000
psi
mpa 0.6 0.7 0.7
Tensile Strength astm c297 87 101 101
psi
mpa 0.9 0.9 1.0
Shear Strength astm c273 130 130 145
psi
mpa 5.9 5.9 6.0
Shear Modulus astm c273 856 856 870
psi
Thermal Conductivity astm e1530 w/mk 0.042 0.044 0.046
Loss Factor (at 1KHz) astm e756 - 0.022 0.043 0.062
mechanical properties of the core material in a sandwich (*)
property method unit nl10 nl20 nl25
Flexural Strength at yield astm d790 mpa 37 56 63
Flexural Modulus astm d790 gpa 3.5 4 4.3
Shear Strengthat yield astm c392 mpa 0.8 0.9 0.9
Shear Modulus astm c392 mpa 44 41 38
Compressive Strength at yield astm c365 mpa 1.2 2.2 2.5
Compressive Modulus astm c365 mpa 19 23 26
Water Absorption (%) astm c272 % <4 <4 <4
Panel Density - - 0.600 0.560 0.630
(*) Samples made by Infusion (0.6 bar) with epoxy resin ref.SR8100/cat ref.SD8824 and two layers of 300g/m2 glass fibre roving, on each side, sandwich thickness:
6,5 mm; cure at 60ºC; samples tested after 5 days of manufacturing.
NL10/Nl20/NL25
technical data
Sandwich core applications made with CORECORK will meet or exceed the performance of similar FRP made
with synthetic, non sustainable cores.
Comparative data measured on actual sandwich sample panels show that equivalent or better mechanical
resistance can be obtained with equal constructions.
comparative chart showing properties of sandwich panels
using different core materials
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NL10 NL20 75 Kg/m3 90 Kg/m2 70 Kg/m2
foam Glass Fibre textile Polyester textile
Flex Modulus (gpa) Shear Modulus (mpa) Compressive Modulus (mpa)
process guidelines resin compatibility
Resin uptake (*) (per m at 1mm)2
NL10 270g
Epoxy Excellent
NL20 170g
Maximum Processing Temperature 180ºC Polyester Excellent
Vacuum Bag Processing up to 150ºC Phenolic Excellent
Autoclave Cure Processing possible Vynilester Excellent
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (Astm E831-06) aprox. 110 x 10-6/ºC at rt Polyurethane Excellent
(*) Samples made by Infusion (0.6 bar) with epoxy resin ref.SR8100/cat ref.SD8824 and two layers of 300g/m2 glass fibre roving, on each side, sandwich thickness:
6,5 mm; cure at 60ºC; samples tested after 5 days of manufacturing.
This data sheet may be subject to revision due to development and changes of the material. The data is derived from tests and experience. The data is average data and should
be treated as such. Calculations should be verified by actual tests. The data is furnished without liability for the company and does not constitute a warranty or representation in
respect of the material or its use. The company reserves the right to release new data sheets in replacement.
www.amorimcorkcomposites.com ACC.661 | May 2013 |EN
