Gillfab® 4117

Overview

Gillfab® 4117 is a sandwich panel made with facings of fiberglass cloth reinforced epoxy laminate and Gillcore® HD meta-aramid honeycomb core.

Applications

The panel is designed for use in commercial aircraft nonstructural interiors and galley areas.

Features

Lightweight, high strength construction
Good self-extinguishing characteristics
Good corrosion resistance
Service temperature range: -60°F to 180°F (-51°C to 80°C)

Availability

Thickness, inch (mm)	0.125 (3.18) 0.250 (6.35) 0.344 (8.74) 0.375 (9.53) 0.400 (10.16) 0.500 (12.70) 0.625 (15.88) 0.720 (18.29) 0.750 (19.05) 1.00 (25.40)
Facing, face/back, inch (mm)	0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254) 0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508) 0.030/0.030 (0.762/0.762)
Length, inch (mm)	Typical 96 (2,438), Maximum 144 (3,658)
Width, inch (mm)	Typical 48 (1,219), Maximum 68 (1,727)
Honeycomb	Gillcore® HD meta-aramid light-density honeycomb

Construction

Adhesive: Epoxy film

Core: Gillcore® HD honeycomb

Facings Reinforcement: Fiberglass cloth

Facings Resin System: Epoxy

Specifications

Embraer MEP – 15-017 Type I, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII
FAR 25.853, 60 second vertical flammability test

Alternative Gill Products

TGC Product No.	Difference
Gillfab® 5071	Panel made from Gillcore® HD core and fiberglass cloth reinforced with phenolic resin with low smoke generation. The panel has superior strength to weight ratio for aircraft interior applications.
Gillfab® 4122A	Panel made from Gillcore® HD core and fiberglass cloth reinforced with phenolic resin with low smoke generation. Good strength to weight ratio for aircraft interior application.

Performance Properties, Typical

The following tests are run in accordance with MEP15-017 specification requirements.

TGC Part Number		4117 IX	4117 XI	4117 XII	4117 XIII	4117 XIV
Panel Weight, psf (kg/m²)		0.537 (2.62)	0.454 (2.22)	0.819 (4.00)	0.649 (3.17)	0.718 (3.51)
Panel Thickness, inch (mm)		0.242 (6.15)	0.745 (18.92)	0.995 (25.27)	0.741 (18.82)	0.746 (18.95)
Skin Thickness, face/back, inch (mm)		0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)	0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254)	0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254)	0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)	0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)
Flatwise compression, psi (Mpa)		491 (3.39)	302 (2.08)	286 (1.97)	298 (2.05)	622 (4.29)
Plate Shear Strength, lbs (N)	Ribbon	278 (1,236)	164 (730)	144 (641)	161 (716)	229 (1,019)
Plate Shear Strength, lbs (N)	Transverse	135 (601)	78 (347)	71 (316)	79 (351)	133 (592)
Long Beam Bending, lbs (N)	Ribbon	339 (1,508)	253 (1,125)	341 (1,516)	556 (2,473)	574 (2,553)
Long Beam Bending, lbs (N)	Transverse	186 (827)	281 (1,250)	349 (1,552)	348 (1,548)	586 (2,607)
Short Beam Flexure, lbs (N)	Ribbon	360 (1,601)	253 (1,125)	790 (3,514)	708 (3,149)	105 (467)
Short Beam Flexure, lbs (N)	Transverse	197 (876)	351 (1,561)	435 (1,935)	350 (1,557)	588 (2,616)
Drum Peel, in-lbs/3″ width (N-m/76mm width)		76 (8.59)	76 (8.59)	56 (6.33)	54 (6.10)	49 (5.54)
Flammability		Meet FAR 25.853 App F Part I (a)(1)(i)

TGC Part Number		4117 XV	4117 XVI	4117 XVII	4117 XVIII	4117 XIX
Panel Weight, psf (kg/m²)		0.582 (2.84)	0.341 (1.66)	0.574 (2.80)	0.599 (2.92)	0.419 (2.05)
Panel Thickness, inch (mm)		0.488 (12.40)	0.374 (9.50)	0.494 (12.55)	0.619 (15.72)	0.622 (15.80)
Skin Thickness, face/back, inch (mm)		0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)	0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254)	0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)	0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)	0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254)
Flatwise compression, psi (Mpa)		604 (4.18)	352 (2.43)	307 (2.12)	290 (2.00)	283 (1.95)
Plate Shear Strength, lbs (N)	Ribbon	235 (1,045)	227 (1,010)	175 (778)	170 (756)	177 (787)
	Transverse	124 (552)	104 (463)	82 (365)	81 (360)	81 (360)
Long Beam Bending, lbs (N)	Ribbon	316 (1,406)	115 (512)	355 (1,579)	466 (2,073)	251 (1,116)
	Transverse	353 (1,570)	114 (507)	249 (1,108)	288 (1,281)	233 (1,036)
Short Beam Flexure, lbs (N)	Ribbon	659 (2,931)	391 (1,739)	515 (2,291)	666 (2,962)	573 (2,549)
	Transverse	365 (1,624)	218 (970)	267 (1,188)	293 (1,303)	293 (1,303)
Drum Peel, in-lbs/3″ width (N-m/76mm width)		54 (6.10)	54 (6.10)	42 (4.75)	54 (6.10)	53 (5.99)
Flammability		Meet FAR 25.853 App F Part I (a)(1)(i)

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

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® 4117

Overview

Applications

Features

Availability

Construction

Specifications

Alternative Gill Products

Performance Properties, Typical

Health Precautions

Disclaimer

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