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Gillfab® 4109 is a low smoke flooring panel made from unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced phenolic facings bonded to Gillcore® HD meta-aramid honeycomb.
Designed for use as flooring in cabin compartments of commercial aircraft.
Type 1/Grade M | Type 2/Grade L | |
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Thickness, inch (mm) | 0.250 (6.35) 0.390 (9.91) 0.400 (10.16) | 0.250 (6.35) 0.390 (9.91) 0.400 (10.16) |
Facing, face/back, inch (mm) | 0.014/0.014 (0.356/0.356) | 0.014/0.014 (0.356/0.356) |
Length, inch (mm) | Typical 96 (2,438), Maximum 144 (3,658) | |
Width, inch (mm) | Typical 48 (1,219), Maximum 60 (1,524) | |
Honeycomb | Medium-density Gillcore® HD meta-aramid honeycomb | Light-density Gillcore® HD meta-aramid honeycomb |
Adhesive: Epoxy film
Core: Light and medium-density Gillcore® HD honeycomb
Facings Reinforcement: Unidirectional carbon fiber
Facings Resin System: Phenolic
TGC Product No. | Difference |
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Gillfab® 4004 | Panel made from Gillcore® HD core and unidirectional fiberglass reinforced with phenolic resin. An economical alternative of Gillfab 4109. |
Gillfab® 4009 | Panel made from Gillcore® HD core and unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced with epoxy resin. Higher mechanical strength and higher in smoke generation. |
Gillfab® 4509 | Panel made from Gillcore® HD core and unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced with phenolic resin. The panel uses phenolic film adhesive in place of epoxy adhesive. |
The following tests are run in accordance with DAC 7954400 specification requirements.
TGC Part Number | 4109 Ty 1/Gr M | 4109 Ty 2/GR L |
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Panel Weight, psf (kg/m2) | 0.513 (2.50) | 0.416 (2.03) |
Panel Thickness, inch (mm) | 0.385 (9.78) | 0.390 (9.91) |
Impact Resistance, in-lbs (N-m) | 41 (4.63) | N/A |
Panel Compression, psi (Mpa) | 2,027 (13.98) | N/A |
Long Beam Bending, lbs (N) | 553 (2,460) | 432 (1,922) |
Deflection at 100 lbs, inch (mm) | 0.24 (6.10) | N/A |
Drum Peel, in-lbs/3″ width (N-m/76mm width) | 43 (4.86) | 44 (4.97) |
Flammability | Meet FAR 25.853 App F Part I (a)(1)(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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