SAERfoam
SAERFoam is a structural core material with 3D glass bridges. SAERfoam can be used to replace conventional core materials such as PVC, PET and Balsa. This innovative product uses an extremely low-weight hybrid core material with mechanical properties that can be individually optimised.
The Benefits
- Rigidity
- Tailor made material properties
- Excellent impact resistant
- Easy to process
- Compatible with all resins
What We Offer
Certificates from the Marine Division of Bureau Veritas (BV) confirm the highly reproducible and homogenous quality of SAERfoam in comparison with renewable raw materials. It has therefore been verified that SAERfoam can be supplied in large quantities and to a consistent quality standard.
| Standard | SAERfoam l | SAERfoam X | SAERfoam O |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Infusion, RTM, Compression | Infusion, RTM, Compression | Infusion, RTM, Compression |
| 3D Glass Bridge Material | E-Glass | E-Glass | E-Glass |
| 3D Glass Direction | 90° | +/- 45° along panel | +/- 45° along & across panel |
| Thickness (mm) | 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 | 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 | 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 |
| Dimensions (mm x mm) | 1,200 x 2,400 | 1,200 x 2,400 | 1,200 x 1,200 |
| Customisable (on request) | SAERfoam l | SAERfoam X | SAERfoam O |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foam Material | PU/PE/PIR and others on request | PU/PE/PIR and others on request | PU/PE/PIR and others on request |
| Bridge Density (x0.1 b/cm²) | 20-40 | 08-13 | 10-25 |
| Service: cutting & kitting | x | x | x |
| System Combinations | SAERfoam l | SAERfoam X | SAERfoam O |
|---|---|---|---|
| With stitched-bonded fabrics | x | x | x |
| With other SAERTEX products | x | x | x |
Comparative Tests
| PET | PVC | Balsa | SAERfoam PU25 025-30 Vinylester-resin | SAERfoam PU25 025-35 Epoxy-resin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density (dry) (kg/m³) | 110 | 80 | 154 | 52 | 55 |
| Density (impregnated) (kg/m³) | 160 | 128 | 275 | 190 | 211 |
| Compression strength (MPa) (perpendicular to the plane) | 1.54 | 1.38 | 13.2 (6)* | 2.75 | 2.8 |
| Compression module (MPa) (perpendicular to the plane) | 87 | 95 | 4,160 (1,350)* | 90 | 150 |
| Shear resistance (MPa) | 0.86 | 1.15 | 3.03 (1.6)* | 1.13 | 1.8 |
| Shear modulus (MPa) | 26 | 30 | 172 (125)* | 120 | 120 |
