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Gillfab® 4009 is a light weight, high strength sandwich panel made with uni-directional carbon fiber reinforced epoxy facings bonded to Gillcore® HD meta-aramid honeycomb.
The panel is designed for use as medium duty structural panels in aircraft, where light weight and rigidity are primary considerations, such as underseats, galleys, flooring, and bulkheads.
Thickness, inch (mm) | 0.400 (10) |
Length and Width, inch (mm) | Typical 48 x 120 (1,219 x 3,048) Maximum 65 x 144 (1,651 x 3,658) |
Facing thickness, face/back, inch, (mm) | Typical 0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254), also available in 0.015/0.015 (0.381/0.381), 0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508) and 0.035/0.035 (0.890/0.890) |
Adhesive: Epoxy
Core: Meta-aramid
Facings Reinforcement: Unidirectional carbon fiber
Facings Resin System: Epoxy
The following tests are run in accordance with Embraer MEP 15-030, based on based on Gillfab® 4009 with 0.010″/0.010″(0.254 mm/0.254 mm) facings.
TGC Part Number | 4009-400 |
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Weight, psf (kg/m2) | 0.39 (1.90) |
Climbing Drum Peel, Face/Bottom, in-lbs/3″ width (N/76mm width) | 41/41 (182/182) |
Long Beam Flexure Strength, L-direction, lbf (N) Deflection @ 100 lbs, inch (@445N, mm) Facing stress, ksi (Mpa) | 282 (1,253) 0.412 (10.5) 59 (410) |
Long Beam Flexure Strength, W-direction, lbf (N) Deflection @ 100 lbs, inch (@445N, mm) Facing stress, ksi (Mpa) | 272 (1,212) 0.398 (10.1) 58 (399) |
Short Beam flexure Strength, L-direction, lbf (N) Core Shear Stress, psi (Mpa) | 580 (2,581) 245 (1.69) |
Short Beam flexure Strength, W-direction, lbf (N) Core Shear Stress, psi (Mpa) | 325 (1,443) 138 (0.95) |
Flatwise Compression, psi (Mpa) | 625 (4.31) |
Flammability | Meet requirements of FAR 25.853 Appendix F Part I |
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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