COOSA CORE/ Bluewater 26
COOSA Bluewater 26 consists of polyurethane foam Not subject to water rot or insect infestation,
filled throughout with layers of continuous-strand Bluewater 26 has very low water absorption, approx
fibreglass and woven roving fibreglass. Bluewater 1% or less, and will not deteriorate around fasteners
26 is manufactured to a composite density of due to moisture condensation.
415kg/m3, and is an excellent replacement for wood Typical applications include marine: transoms,
fibre materials offering superior resiliency and stringers, bulkheads, hatch lids and decking;
endurance. Coosa Bluewater 26 sheets are 1220mm industrial: wall panels, museum exhibits, cabinetry
x 2440mm and are sanded on both sides to enhance and instrument/transport cases; transportation:
lamination and adhesion qualities. floors.
COOSA PROPERTIES - BLUEWATER 26 - 19 mm
Compressive Strength (ASTM C-3
365) 6.4 MPa
Compressive Modulus (ASTM C-3
365) 137.3 MPa
Shear Strength (ASTM C-2
273) 4.0 MPa
Shear Modulus (ASTM C-2
273) 32.6 MPa
Flexural Strength (ASTM D-7
790) 29.8 MPa
Flexural Modulus (ASTM D-7
790) 1931MPa
WEIGHT COMPARISONS 1200 x 2400mm sheet BLUEWATER 26 - 19 mm
Thickness Bluewater 26 Plywood Fastener Pull Test (ASTM 1761) 61.23 kg
6.35 mm 8.16 kg 10.9 kg PROCESSING
9.5 mm 12.02 kg 17.3 kg
Excellent bonding characteristics can be achieved
12.7 mm 16.10 kg 21.8 kg with a variety of resins, and the panels can be
15.9 mm 19.96 kg 25.5 kg attached to other materials using screws, staples or
19 mm 24.04 kg 31.8 kg adhesives, and the panels can be machined with
43.6 kg standard wood working tools.
25.4 mm 31.98 kg
Dust needs to be removed prior to additional
lamination or bonding.
Gloves, dust mask and safety glasses should be worn
when cutting Coosa products.
Order Code* Description Nominal Weight kg/m2
B26 006 6.35mm COOSA Bluewater 26 2.6
B26 009 9.5mm COOSA Bluewater 26 4.0
B26 013 12.7mm COOSA Bluewater 26 5.3
B26 016 15.9mm COOSA Bluewater 26 6.6
B26 019 19mm COOSA Bluewater 26 7.7
B26 025 25.4mm COOSA Bluewater 26 10.5
Sheet size 1220 x 2440mm Alternative thicknesses available
STORAGE
COOSA Bluewater 26 should be stored flat, kept dry and clean, and out of direct sunlight.
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request that customers inspect and test our products before use and satisfy themselves as Tel (+61) 7 5563 1222
to contents and suitability. Nothing herein shall constitute a warranty, express or implied,
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