3A Composites Core Materials AIREX® PXw.385 Fiber-Reinforced Structural Foam Panel

AIREX® PXw is a closed-cell, fiber reinforced polymer foam panel with a special formulation and very high mechanical properties. The sophisticated manufacturing process evenly distributes continuous glass fibers with woven fabrics throughout the foam. This generates a product with enhanced mechanical properties in flexure (bending), allowing it to be used with or without face sheets. AIREX® PXw is dimensionally stable, does not lose strength when wet, and is resistant to chemicals and high temperatures. It is ideally suited as a material for static applications requiring high stiffness or as a replacement for wood and plywood.CharacteristicsStand alone product – does not need face sheetsHigh flexural strength and stiffnessReplacement for wood and plywoodGood fastener pull-out strengthHigh heat resistanceCompatible with a wide range of resins and adhesivesDimensionally stableHigh styrene resistanceVery low water absorptionNon biodegradableExcellent chemical resistanceApplicationsMarine: Floors, soles, bulkheads, transoms, stringers, engine beds, interiors, local reinforcements, tooling and moldsRoad and Rail: Floors, sidewalls, roofs, engine covers, interior panelsIndustrial: Covers, tanks, containers, floors, tooling and molds, concrete pouring forms, architectural panels, tub and shower enclosures