Gillfab® 4034

Overview

Gillfab® 4034 is a light weight and high performance sandwich panel made from unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced epoxy facings bonded to aluminum core.

Applications

The panels are designed for use in aircraft cabin interior structures such as galleys, lavatories, bulkheads, partitions, storage compartments and electronic pocket doors.

Features

  • Light weight
  • High strength
  • Fire resistant
  • Economical alternative interior panel

Availability

Thickness, inch (mm)0.125 (3.18)
0.250 (6.35)
0.375 (9.53)
0.500 (12.70)
0.625 (15.88)
0.750 (19.05)
Facing thickness, face/back, inch (mm)0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254)
0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)
Width, inch (mm)Typical 48 (1,219), Maximum 60 (1,524)
Length, inch (mm)Typical 96 (2,438), Maximum 144 (3,658)

Construction

Adhesive: Epoxy film

Core: Aluminum 5052

Facings Reinforcement: Unidirectional carbon fiber with glass cloth overlay and underlay

Facings Resin System: Epoxy

Specifications

  • Dassault Falcon Jet Drawing No. 7700262 – interior applications FAR 25.853 – fire resistance

Performance Properties, Typical

The following tests are run in accordance with Dassault Dwg. 7700262.

TGCPart Number4034-500
Weight, psf (kg/m2)0.385 (1.88)*
Long Beam Bending, lbs (N) 503 (2,237)
Deflection @ 100 lbs, inch (@ 445N, mm)0.234 (5.94)
Panel Shear, lbs (N)L
W
240 (1,068)
139 (618)
Drum Peel, in-lbs/3″ width (N/76mm width)Face
Back
32 (142)
31 (138)
Stabilized Compression, psi (N/mm2)336 (2.32)
Warpage, in/ft (mm/m)0.04 (1.02)
FlammabilityMeet FAR 25.853 App F Part I

Test performed on a 0.500″ sample with 0.010″/0.010″ facings and 5052 aluminum core.
* Average = 0.437 psf, 2.13 kg/m2
Max = 0.458 psf, 2.23 kg/m2

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

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