End Grain Balsa Wood Sheets

Our end grain balsa wood core material has remarkable physical properties starting with its outstanding strength to weight ratios high shear and compression strength.

End grain balsa wood sheets.

Our end grain balsa wood core material has remarkable physical properties starting with its outstanding strength to weight ratios high shear and compression strength. End grain balsa wood balsa for composites construction is flexible with a backing which allows itself to easily conform to curves. We are the only importer of large section. Dimensions are 24 w x 24 l.

Grain classification if needed is 100 extra. Our trees are sourced from sustainable farms where the climate allows the tree to grow to its full height within 3 6 years. Additionally this structural balsa wood core material is easy to bond when using any type of resin or adhesive. End grain balsa is the most widely used core material and is best suited for dynamic structures where performance and efficiency are key.

Non laminated sheets 6 inches or larger are 100 extra and are very rare. This structural balsa wood core material is easy to bond when using any type of resin or adhesive. Our end grain balsa wood core material has remarkable physical properties starting with its outstanding strength to weight ratios high shear and compression strength. End grain balsa wood core.

Sheets are constructed from small individual blocks of end grain balsa wood each bonded to a light scrim fabric that holds blocks together during lamination. Density is 9 5 lbs. End grain balsa comes from ecuador papua new guinea and australia any section sizes are possible. Balsa end grain or sometimes called balsa endgrain is very strong when sandwiched between fiberglass and epoxy.

End grain balsa is a structural core with properties that make it ideal for sandwich construction. It is compatible with all types of manufacturing processes from wet lamination to prepreg construction. If you need a non laminated balsa sheet let us know in the order notes below. Coated with a thin resin film to enhance bond with epoxy ve and polyester resin systems.

End grain balsa wood core. Balsa is not affected by styrene or long resin gel times making it well suited for infusion applications. Wind turbine blades marine hulls and decks bulkheads superstructures floors and interiors chemical storage tanks transit vehicles applications which specify high structural requirements. Balsa can vary between 3 foam weight 40 oak weight for pounds per cubic foot lbs cuft but the most common densities are 8 16 pounds per cubic foot.

Balsasud core is approved by dnv gl and lloyd s register.