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Gillfab® 4037 is a sandwich panel made with facings of fiberglass cloth reinforced epoxy laminate and Dura-Core® II aluminum honeycomb core.
This panel is designed for use in business aircraft non-structural interiors.
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) |
Adhesive: Modified epoxy
Core: Dura-Core® II aluminum honeycomb
Facings Reinforcement: 7581 fiberglass cloth
Facings Resin System: Epoxy
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 | |
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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) |
Transverse | 190 (855) | 115 (525) | 190 (845) | |
Panel Shear3 Ultimate Load, lbf (N) | Ribbon | 345 (1540) | 380 (1705) | 525 (2340) |
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 | |
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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) |
Transverse | 250 (1110) | 275 (1225) | 380 (1690) | |
Panel Shear3 Ultimate Load, lbf (N) | Ribbon | 475 (2120) | 550 (2445) | 720 (3220) |
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.
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.
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