RAWCELL® Fiber – PGF
PGF is a sandwich panel without a cosmetic finish, with an aluminium honeycomb core and glass fibre fabric skins, impregnated with phenolic resins. Main fields of application: naval, weight-reduction of marble and mosaics.
Layers
1) INTERNAL CORE
aluminium honeycomb
(Starcell production) aluminium
alloy: 3000 series
density: 50 – 56 – 65 – 80 kg/m³
cell diameter:
6.35 mm (standard);
10 – 12.7 mm (on request)
2) ADHESIVE
thermosetting
(Starcell formula)
3) EXTERNAL SKINS
glass fabric impregnated with phenolic resins
(dry fabric weight: 300 g/m² per side)
Technical sheet of the panel
RAWCELL® Fiber - PGF
PRODUCT ID CODE | ||||||||
Code structure | Value in this sheet | Meaning | ||||||
RAWCELL® | family to which the product belongs | |||||||
Fiber | subfamily to which the product belongs | |||||||
PGF (n/n)(n-n) | panel type | |||||||
PGF (n/ )( ) | 6,35/ = | size (mm) of the hexagonal honeycomb cell | ||||||
PGF ( /n)( ) | /10 = | panel thickness (mm) | ||||||
PGF ( / )(n-n) | 0,3 - 0,3 | thickness (mm) of the two skins | ||||||
S(n) | 10 = | standard dimensions (mm) - S(10) = 1.270 X 3.050 |
CHARACTERISTICS OF MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS | ||||||||
Structural skins | ||||||||
material: | glass fibre roving fabric | |||||||
type: | (dry weight 300 g/m²) | |||||||
standard thicknesses (mm): | 0,3 | |||||||
impregnation: | phenolic resin | |||||||
surface appearance: | raw | |||||||
standard adhesive: | thermosetting system (Starcell formula) | |||||||
Hexagonal cell honeycomb | ||||||||
material: | aluminium foil | |||||||
type: | 3000 series alloy | |||||||
foil thicknesses (µm): | 60 - 70 | |||||||
density (kg/m³): | 50 - 56 - 65 - 80 | |||||||
standard cell sizes (mm): | 6,35 | |||||||
on request cell size (mm): | 10 - 12,7 |
PHYSICAL AND DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PANEL | ||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||
standard (mm): | S(9) = 1.270 X 2.550 - S(10) = 1.270 X 3.050 | |||||||
special (mm): | maximum width: 1.270 - maximum length: 4.300 | |||||||
tolerance (mm): | ± 1 (squared panels) | |||||||
Thicknesses | ||||||||
standard (mm): | 5 | 10 | 12,7 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | |
special (mm): | from 4 to 60 | |||||||
tolerance (mm): | ± 0,3 | |||||||
Weights* | ||||||||
weights referred to standard thicknesses (kg/m²): | 1,46 | 1,78 | 1,96 | 2,11 | 2,43 | 2,76 | 3,08 | |
tolerance (kg/m²): | ± 0,2 |
*The weights refer to panels with the following characteristics: | cell size (mm): 6,35 | |||||||
foil thickness (µm): -- | ||||||||
thickness of the skins (mm): 0,3 |
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PANEL | ||||||||
The characteristics of this sheet refer to the following type of panel: | ||||||||
RAWCELL® Fiber - PGF (6,35/10)(0,3-0,3)S(10) | ||||||||
Starcell's Technical Department will gladly work with customers to determine the features of other panel configurations | ||||||||
Type | Standard | Characteristic value | ||||||
standard thicknesses | - | 5 | 10 | 12,7 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 |
maximum load* (N): | DIN 53293; EN 14125 | 205 | ||||||
deflection at Max* load (mm): | DIN 53293; EN 14125 | 3,1 | ||||||
resistance to peeling* (N): | DIN 53295 | > 130 (min.) - >400 (average) | ||||||
compressive strength* (Kg/cm²): | UNI 4913 | 20 | ||||||
elasticity modulus (E)* (N/mm²): | DIN 53293 | 15.600 | ||||||
operating temperature (°C): | - | from -40°C to +80°C |
CERTIFICATIONS | ||||||||
Type | Standard | Selector | Class | |||||
fire behaviour of the panel | IMO Res. MSC.307(88) - 2010FTP Code | SHIPBUILDING | C | |||||
fire behaviour of the honeycomb | ISO 1182 | 0 |
PROPERTIES | ||||||||
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FIELDS OF APPLICATION | ||||||||
The RAWCELL® FIBER - PGF panel is normally used in naval applications where the use of fire/smoke certified materials is mandatory; in particular, the panel is extensively being requested for internal use in the sector of motor yachts and large shipbuilding (furniture, structural bulkheads, support for lightened stone, etc.) where its excellent performance is increasingly appreciated and where, due to weight or compatibility with particular finishes (marble, granite, etc.), metal support materials cannot be used. |
STORAGE | ||||||||
The RAWCELL® Fiber - PGF panel is a product in the “semi-finished products” category and therefore is subject to further processing; we recommend storing the panels horizontally in a closed and dry environment, possibly away from heat sources and to support them along their edges. |