Nomex™ Honeycomb
Lightweight Non-Metallic Composite Honeycomb
- High Strength to Weight Ratio
- Corrosion Resistant
- Flame Retardant
- Good Thermal Insulation
- Formable
Nomex honeycomb is the standard for lightweight non-metallic composite construction. Commercial Grade honeycomb made with aramid fiber paper (DUPONT Nomex or equivalent) coated with heat resistant phenolic resin offers excellent resiliency, low density, lower pricing and high strength to weight ratio.
Density | Cell | Cell Configuration | Compression | Plate Shear | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bare | "L" Direction | "W" Direction | |||||||
lb/foot³ | Size (inch) |
| Strength PSI | Strength PSI | Modulus KSI | Strength PSI | Modulus KSI | |||
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| Typ | Min | Typ | Min | Typ | Typ | Min | Typ | |
2.0 | 3/16 | RH | 120 | 88 | 90 | 68 | 4.3 | 50 | 38 | 2.4 |
2.0 | 3/16 | OV | 110 | 86 | 65 | 48 | 23.2 | 65 | 38 | 3.7 |
2.5 | 3/16 | OV | 190 | 162 | 90 | 59 | 2.7 | 95 | 55 | 5 |
3.0 | 1/8 | RH | 280 | 190 | 195 | 133 | 6.4 | 95 | 70 | 3.3 |
3.0 | 3/16 | RH | 290 | 190 | 175 | 133 | 5.8 | 105 | 64 | 3.9 |
3.0 | 1/4 | RH | 270 | 190 | 170 | 133 | 5.4 | 105 | 64 | 4.8 |
3.0 | 1/8 | OV-20% | 255 | 190 | 160 | 95 | 4.8 | 110 | 76 | 3.8 |
3.0 | 3/16 | OV | 270 | 238 | 110 | 71 | 3.2 | 130 | 71 | 6.3 |
4.0 | 1/8 | RH | 490 | 333 | 265 | 204 | 8.2 | 145 | 130 | 4.5 |
4.0 | 3/16 | RH | 490 | 333 | 220 | 204 | 7.8 | 160 | 106 | 5.2 |
4.0 | 1/4 | RH | 470 | 333 | 225 | 204 | 6.8 | 150 | 106 | 6.4 |
4.0 | 1/8 | OV-20% | 480 | 333 | 225 | 150 | 6.7 | 185 | 125 | 6.8 |
4.0 | 3/16 | OV | 470 | 333 | 150 | 95 | 3.9 | 185 | 114 | 8.9 |
5.0 | 1/8 | RH | 670 | 513 | 310 | 252 | 10.3 | 205 | 124 | 5.8 |
6.0 | 1/8 | RH | 880 | 665 | 340 | 304 | 12.3 | 235 | 143 | 7.1 |
6.0 | 3/16 | RH | 935 | 665 | 285 | 275 | 9.8 | 245 | 143 | 6.7 |
RH = Regular Hex
OV = Over-expanded
OV-20% = Partial Over-expanded
Core Composites provides only general technical data as an accommodation to assist our customers. Actual values may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and are subject to change. Specifications are not intended for engineering purposes. Core Composites makes no warranties that the product conforms to the specifications nor to the accuracy of the specifications. Additionally there are NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The product is sold "AS IS".