Developed to reduce construction time and to optimize structural weight, Du FLEX composite Panels and Duracore planks minimize the experience required to produce a high performance composite structure. Time-consuming, coring and vacuum-bagging steps normally required to fabricate high performance composites are avoided, and material waste, labour and tooling costs are greatly reduced.
The Concept
High fibre fraction composite materials possess superior mechanical properties. It is safer and less expensive to make such a composite by automated means. Flat and developed shapes can be post formed with little or no tooling. Cutting is more accurate and less expensive by CNC equipment than manual processes. Design allowables are tightened and a greater percentage of project costs are fixed.
The Material
Standard DuFLEX panels, 1200mm x 2400mm (Export size 1200mm x 2200mm/47 inches x 87 inches), are available with rigid end-grain balsa, structural linear or cross-linked foam, and phenolic impregnated paper honeycomb cores laminated with a high performance epoxy resin reinforced with multiaxial E-glass or carbon fibre, and peel-plied.
Unique features:
- Tolerance
- Economy
- Expandability
- Kits