Gillcore® HA Honeycomb

Overview

Gillcore® HA is a commercial grade meta-aramid fiber reinforced honeycomb which is coated with heat resistant phenolic resin. Gillcore® HA is an economical alternative of Gillcore® HD for non-aerospace applications. A wide selection of HA honeycomb types, including different cell sizes, cell geometries, paper thicknesses and densities are available.

Applications

Sports and leisure industries such as surfboards, pleasure boats, skis and auto racing bodies.

Transportation industries such as train car panels and ground transportation structures.

Special projects for marine ground antennas, navy joiner panels and military shelters.

Features

High strength to weight ratio
Corrosion resistance
Fire resistant (self-extinguishing)
Good thermal stability
Good thermal and electrical insulating properties
High toughness
Good fatigue and impact resistance
Good dielectric properties
Good formability for curve forming

Availability

Direction/configuration	Hexagonal core	Hexagonal core	Overexpanded core
	Ribbon dimension as block width	Ribbon dimension as block length
L (Ribbon dimension)	Typical 48 inch (1,219 mm) Maximum 65 inch (1,651 mm)	Maximum 96 inch (2,438 mm)	Maximum 50 inch (1,270 mm)
W (Dimension normal to ribbon)	Typical 96 inch (2,438 mm) Maximum 144 inch (3,658 mm)	Maximum 48 inch (1,219 mm)	Maximum 96 inch (2,438 mm)
Thickness	0.200 inch (5.08 mm) – 34 inch (864 mm)	0.200 inch (5.08 mm) – 34 inch (864 mm)	0.200 inch (5.08 mm) – 34 inch (864 mm)

Construction

Reinforcement: Meta-Aramid paper, commercial grade

Resin: Phenolic

Specifications

FAR 25.853a – fire resistance

Performance Properties, Typical

The following tests are run in accordance with BMS8-124 specification requirements.

Gillcore® HA Honeycomb Description	Gillcore® HA Honeycomb Configuration	Cell Size	Density	Compressive				Plate Shear
				Bare		Stabilized		L Direction				W Direction
				Strength		Strength		Strength		Modulus		Strength		Strength
		mm	kg/m³	psi	MPa	psi	MPa	psi	MPa	ksi	GPa	psi	MPa	ksi	GPa
HA-1/8-3.0	HA132	3.2	48	286	1.97	300	2.07	212	1.46	6.82	0.05	99	0.68	3.91	0.03
HA-1/8-8.0	HA182	3.2	128	1,648	11.36	1,687	11.62	513	3.54	15.88	0.11	362	2.49	9.04	0.06
HA-3/16-4.0	HA343	4.8	64	436	3.00	458	3.16	312	2.15	9.30	0.06	162	1.12	4.74	0.03
HA-1/4-2.0	HA422	6.4	21	122	0.84	185	1.27	101	0.70	4.61	0.03	55	0.38	2.96	0.02
HA-3/16-3.0-OX	HA332O	4.8	48	281	1.94	314	2.17	117	0.81	3.01	0.02	135	0.93	5.88	0.04

Other cell size and density are available upon request.
Flammability: Gillcore® HA honeycomb meets the flammability requirements of FAR 25.853 Appendix F Part I

Figures shown reflect typical values and should not be used as design specifications.

Health Precautions

This product is safe to use and apply when recommended precautions are followed. Before using this product, read and understand the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which provides information on health, physical and environmental hazards, handling precautions and first aid recommendations. For industrial use only. Keep away from children. Additional information can be found at: www.thegillcorp.com. For sales and ordering information call 1-626-443-6094.

Disclaimer

All recommendations, statements, values and technical data herein are based on tests The Gill Corporation believes to be reliable and correct, but accuracy and completeness of said tests are not guaranteed and are not to be construed as a warranty, either expressed or implied. Users shall rely on their own information and tests to determine suitability of the product for the intended use and assume all risks and liability resulting from their use of the product. The Gill Corporation’s sole responsibility shall be to replace that portion of the product that proves to be defective. The Gill Corporation will not be liable to the buyer or any third person for any injury, loss or damage directly or indirectly resulting from use of, or inability to use, the product. Recommendations or statements not contained in a written agreement signed by an officer of The Gill Corporation shall not be binding upon The Gill Corporation. Alcopan™, Alphex®, CGH® Dura-Core®, Gillfab®, Gillfloor®, Gilliner®, Gillite®, Gillfists®, GillVANA®, Higrid®, Hushgrid®, PAA-Core®, Plygrid®, Shapegrid®, Strikegrid®, Trussgrid® are registered trademarks of The Gill Corporation.

Gillcore® HA Honeycomb

Overview

Applications

Features

Availability

Construction

Specifications

Performance Properties, Typical

Health Precautions

Disclaimer

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