AIREX® T92 is a thermoplastic structural rigid foam with closed cells, highly suitable for lamination using all types of resins and processes. The AIREX® T92 manufacturing process results in a structural core material with very consistent properties. Shear strain/damage tolerance is greatly improved and allows utilization in most structural sandwich constructions. T92 is very easy to process mechanically, can be thermoformed and is highly heat resistant.
The foam is ideal for use with various prepreg systems at higher temperatures. It is very chemically stable, does not absorb water and shows no post-expansion. AIREX® T92 features an excellent resin uptake, which can be further reduced in combination with our SealX technology, setting totally new standards in weight resin savings and costs.
Density – Rigid: | T92.80 – T90.320 | T92.80: 5 lb/ft3 T92.100: 6 lb/ft3 T92.130: 8 lb/ft3 T92.200: 12.5 lb/ft3 T90.320: 20 lb/ft3 |
Density – Contourable: | T92.80 – T90.200 | T92.80: 4 lb/ft3 T92.100: 6 lb/ft3 T92.130: 8 lb/ft3 T92.200: 12.5 lb/ft3 |
Structural Orientation: | Rigid or Contourable | Rigid: structurally designed for distributed linear strength Contourable: structurally designed for bending, curves, and flexing |
Thickness: | 1/8” – 2 ½” |
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Dimensions: | Rigid: | T92.80: 48” x 96” T92.100: 48” x 96” T92.130: 48” x 96” T92.200: 48” x 96” T90.320: 48” x 96” |
Dimensions: | Contourable: | T92.80: 48” x 48” T92.100: 48” x 48” T92.130: 48” x 48” T92.200: 48” x 48” |
Additional Configurations – Rigid: | Grooves: | Max 4" Thick - Half Panel: + $0.33 per ft2 |
| Perforations 2x2: | T92.80 and 100 Up to 2" thick - T92.130 up to 3/4": + $0.22 per ft2 |
| Perforations 2x2: | Over 2" and all T92.200 - max 4": + $1.10 per ft2 |
| SealX: | T92.80 through T92.130 only up to 3-3/4": + $0.11 per ft2 |
Additional Configurations – Contourable: | Grooves: | Any thickness: + $0.33 per ft2 |
| Perforations 2x2: | C70.55-C70.75 - Up to 2" thick, C70.90 to 1", C70.130 to 3/4": +$0.22 per ft2 |
| Perforations 2x2: | C70.55-C70.75 - Over 2", C70.90 over 1", C70.130 over 3/4" & All of C70.200 & 250 - max 4": + $1.10 per ft2 |
| Semi-CK (ContourKore): | + $0.00 per ft2 |
| Single Cut: | (Less) -$0.20 per ft2 |
| Double Cut: | Max 3” thick: + $0.00 per ft2 |
| Flexi Cut: | + $0.00 per ft2 |
Highlights:
· Melting temperature: 250 °C
· Decomposition temperature: > 340 °C
· Flash ignition temperature: 370 °CDIN 51794
· Density: 60 -320 kg/m3ISO 845
· Insoluble in: Water, sea water, acids, alkalis, aliphatic hydrocarbons
· Soluble in: Aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons
· General information: Stable under normal conditions
· Conditions to avoid: Not applicable
· Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents
· Dangerous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide (CO), acetaldehyde, acidic gases
· Ecotoxicity: Not determined
· Mobility: Not soluble in water, therefore effects on groundwater are unlikely
· Persistence and degradability: Biologically not degradable
Highlights:
· Easy to process with all types of resin and lamination processes
· High process temperature up to 150 °C (302 °F)
· Outstanding fatigue strength
· Best-in-class resin uptake
· Very high chemical stability
· Good adhesion (skin-to-core bond)
· Excellent long-term thermal stability up to 100 °C (212 °F)
· No water absorption, after expansion nor out-gassing
· Recyclable and recycled material
· Highly consistent material properties
· Comprehensive material traceability (machine-readable batch information on each foam sheet)
Applications:
· Wind energy: Blades (shear webs & shells), nacelles
· Marine: Decks, hull sides, superstructures, bulkheads, transoms, interiors
· Industrial: Covers, containers, local reinforcements, x-ray tables, sporting goods
· Transportation: Truck body parts, floors
Processing:
· Contact molding (hand/spray)
· Vacuum infusion
· Resin infusion / injection (VARTM/ RTM)
· Adhesive bonding
· Pre-preg processing
· Compression molding (GMT, SMC)
· Thermoforming