Gillfab® 4037

Overview

Gillfab® 4037 is a sandwich panel made with facings of fiberglass cloth reinforced epoxy laminate and Dura-Core® II aluminum honeycomb core.

Applications

This panel is designed for use in business aircraft non-structural interiors.

Features

Lightweight, high strength construction
Good self-extinguishing characteristics
Good corrosion resistance

Availability

Thickness, inch (mm)	0.270 (6.86) 0.280 (7.11) 0.390 (9.91) 0.410 (10.41) 0.520 (13.21) 0.530 (13.46)
Facing, face/back, inch (mm)	0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254) 0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)
Length, inch (mm)	Typical 96 (2,438), Maximum 144 (3,658)
Width, inch (mm)	Typical 48 (1,219), Maximum 68 (1,727)

Construction

Adhesive: Modified epoxy

Core: Dura-Core® II aluminum honeycomb

Facings Reinforcement: 7581 fiberglass cloth

Facings Resin System: Epoxy

Specifications

FAR Part 25.853, 60 second vertical flammability test

Performance Properties, Typical

Below values are typical of 4037 panels and should NOT be used as design values.

TGC Part Number		4037 Type I	4037 Type II	4037 Type III
Thickness, inch (mm)		0.270 (6.86)	0.390 (9.91)	0.520 (13.21)
Nominal Facing Thickness¹, inch (mm)		0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254)
Areal Weight, PSF (kg/m²)		0.29 (1.42)	0.32 (1.56)	0.35 (1.71)
Long Beam Bending² Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Ribbon	215 (955)	130 (595)	195 (885)
Long Beam Bending² Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Transverse	190 (855)	115 (525)	190 (845)
Panel Shear³ Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Ribbon	345 (1540)	380 (1705)	525 (2340)
Panel Shear³ Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Transverse	230 (1040)	300 (1330)	370 (1655)
Climbing Drum Peel⁴ Torque, in-lbf/3 in width (N-m/76 mm width)	Ribbon	50 (5.65)
	Transverse	60 (6.75)
Flammability		Meets FAR 25.853 App. F Part I (a)(1)(i)

¹ Each facing includes two layers of 7581 fiberglass cloth. Different facing thicknesses are available upon request.
² Long Beam Bending was tested per ASTM D7249 using 4-point bending configuration. For Type I, 12″ length specimens were tested
using 5″ loading span and 10″ support span. For Types II and III, 24″ length specimens were tested using 10″ loading span and
20″ support span.
³ Panel Shear was tested per ASTM C393 using 3-point bending configuration. For Type I, 5″ length specimens were tested using
3″ support span. For Types II and III, 6″ in length specimens were tested using 4″ support span.
⁴ Climbing Drum Peel was tested per ASTM D1781.

TGC Part Number		4037 Type IV	4037 Type V	4037 Type VI
Thickness, inch (mm)		0.280 (7.11)	0.410 (10.41)	0.530 (13.46)
Nominal Facing Thickness¹, inch (mm)		0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)
Areal Weight, PSF (kg/m²)		0.49 (2.39)	0.52 (2.54)	0.55 (2.69)
Long Beam Bending² Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Ribbon	410 (1820)	300 (1330)	425 (1900)
Long Beam Bending² Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Transverse	250 (1110)	275 (1225)	380 (1690)
Panel Shear³ Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Ribbon	475 (2120)	550 (2445)	720 (3220)
Panel Shear³ Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Transverse	275 (1225)	300 (1330)	400 (1775)
Climbing Drum Peel⁴ Torque, in-lbf/3 in width (N-m/76 mm width)	Ribbon	20 (2.25)
	Transverse	30 (3.35)
Flammability		Meets FAR 25.853 App. F Part I (a)(1)(i)

¹ Each facing includes two layers of 7581 fiberglass cloth. Different facing thicknesses are available upon request.
² Long Beam Bending was tested per ASTM D7249 using 4-point bending configuration. For Type IV, 12″ length specimens were tested
using 5″ loading span and 10″ support span. For Types V and VI, 24″ length specimens were tested using 10″ loading span and
20″ support span.
³ Panel Shear was tested per ASTM C393 using 3-point bending configuration. For Type IV, 5″ length specimens were tested using
3″ support span. For Types V and VI, 6″ in length specimens were tested using 4″ support span.
⁴ Climbing Drum Peel was tested per ASTM D1781.

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.

Gillfab® 4037

Overview

Applications

Features

Availability

Construction

Specifications

Performance Properties, Typical

Health Precautions

Disclaimer

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