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Gillfab® 4004B is a low smoke sandwich panel made from unidirectional fiberglass reinforced phenolic facings bonded to Gillcore® HD meta-aramid honeycomb core.
The panel is designed for use as flooring in the cargo areas of large commercial aircraft. The panel could be used as a low smoke, aircraft grade panel for galleys, flooring, and bulkheads. Three types of panels are available for high, medium and low strength applications.
4004B Ty I | 4004B Ty II | 4004B Ty II | |
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Thickness, inch (mm) | 0.280 (7.11) 0.405 (10.29) | 0.280 (7.11) 0.405 (10.29) 0.780 (19.81) | 0.280 (7.11) 0.405 (10.29) |
Facings thickness, face/back, inch (mm) | 0.015/0.015 (0.381/0.381) | ||
Core Type | High-density Gillcore® HD meta-aramid | Medium-density Gillcore® HD meta-aramid | Light-density Gillcore® HD meta-aramid |
Length, inch (mm) | Typical 96 (2,438), Maximum 144 (3,658) | ||
Width, inch (mm) | Typical 48 (1,219), Maximum 60 (1,524) |
Adhesive: Epoxy
Core: Gillcore® HD meta-aramid
Facings Reinforcement: Unidirectional glass fiber
Facings Resin System: Phenolic
TGC Product No. | Difference |
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Gillfab® 4004A | Thicker skin on the face side. For use as passenger flooring in high load areas. |
The following tests are run in accordance with MAT 006 specification requirements.
TGC Part Number | 4004B Ty II | 4004B Ty III |
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Thickness, inch (mm) | 0.281 (7.14) | 0.406 (10.31) |
Weight, psf (kg/m2) | 0.470 (2.29) | 0.450 (2.20) |
Long Beam Bending stress, psi (MPa) | 52,873 (365) | 39,666 (273) |
Deflection @ 170 lbs, inch (@756N, mm) | 1.68 (42.67) | 0.73 (18.54) |
Short Beam Shear Strength, psi (Mpa) | 400 (2.76) | 191 (1.32) |
Drum Peel, in-lbs/3″ width (N/76mm width), face/back | 30 (133) | 30 (133) |
Flammability | Meet FAR 25.853 Part III |
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.
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.
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