Polycore the Strength Lies Between

Polycore – the Stronger

Polypropylene Honeycomb
Polycore is one of the world’s leading suppliers of thermoplastic
polypropylene honeycomb and lightweight composite solutions.

Polycore Polypropylene Honeycomb is the next-generation

polypropylene honeycomb that is the strongest on the market today.
With its all-round superior properties and competitive pricing, it is fast
becoming a popular composite core material for increasing strength and
stiffness at reduced weight.

“ When it comes
Properties to core materials
• Excellent strength-to-weight ratio of uncompromised
• Large operating temperature range
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Does not absorb water
Excellent corrosion resistance
strength, weight
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Superior shock absorption and impact resistance
Superior fatigue resistance
and performance,
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Excellent sound insulation
Good thermal insulation
Polycore is
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100% recyclable
Easy to apply
the name to
remember. ”
Applications
Currently, Polycore polypropylene honeycomb is being applied
extensively in a diverse range of applications across many industries
which include the Marine, Automotive & Rail, Wind Energy, Architectural,
Industrial, Packaging, Signage and Recreational industries, etc.

Why Polycore
Reasons why Polycore is the polypropylene honeycomb of choice:

• Strongest in the market

• Thinnest in the market (at only 4mm)
• Most technologically advanced (completely flat surfaces, low
resin wastage, strongly fused skins that do not delaminate)
• Available in different grades of strength
• ISO 9001:2000 certified
• Currently undergoing certification by the major classification
societies
• Endorsement by space agency

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Technical Specifications

Properties Tests PP - 8 PP - 8H PP - 10

8 mm 8 mm 10 mm
Cell Size
0.3 “ 0.3 “ 0.4 “
80.0 kg/m 3
80.0 kg/m 3
64.0 kg/m3
Density ISO 845
5.0 lb/ft2 5.0 lb/ft2 4.0 lb/ft2

Compressive 2.0 MPa 2.2 MPa 1.0 MPa

ISO 844
Strength 290 psi 319 psi 145 psi

Compressive 95 MPa 97 MPa 50 MPa

ISO 844
Modulus 13,779 psi 14,069 psi 7,252 psi
0.6 MPa 0.8 MPa 0.3 MPa
Shear Strength ISO 1922
87 psi 116 psi 41 psi
13 MPa 19 MPa 9 MPa
Shear Modulus ISO 1922
1,856 psi 2,756 psi 1,305 psi

Tensile 0.7 MPa 0.75 MPa 0.7 MPa

ASTM C297
Strength 102 psi 109 psi 102 psi

Operating Properties

-30°C to 80°C
Effective Temperature Range
-22°F to 176°F
Thermal Conductivity
0.102 W/mK
(at 10°C or 50°F)
Sound Attenuation
22 dB
(50 to 4000 Hz)

Water Absorption < 0.1%

Flammability
Normal Inflammable (B2)
(DIN 4102-1)

Product Dimensions

Thickness: 4mm to 500mm (0.16” to 20”) Polycore the Strength Lies Between
{ Tolerance ± 0.2 mm (0.008”) }

Length and Width: 1150mm x 2300mm (3.75’ x 7.5’) w w w . P o l y c o r e . c o m.au

1220mm x 2135mm (4’ x 7’)
1220mm x 2440mm (4’ x 8’)
{ Tolerance ± 4 mm (0.16”) }

Other customs sheet sizes up to 3000mm x 1500mm (9.8’ x 4.9’) are available upon
request.

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