Gillfab® 4117A

Overview

Gillfab® 4117A is a sandwich panel made with facings of fiberglass cloth reinforced epoxy laminate and Gillcore® HD 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

Availability

	For 0.010/0.010 Facings	For 0.020/0.020 Facings
Thickness, inch (mm)	0.140 (3.56) 0.205 (5.21) 0.260 (6.60) 0.390 (9.91) 0.520 (13.21) 0.640 (16.26) 0.770 (19.56) 1.020 (25.91)	0.280 (7.11) 0.400 (10.16) 0.530 (13.46) 0.660 (16.76) 0.780 (19.81) 1.030 (26.16)
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: Epoxy film

Core: Gillcore® HD honeycomb

Facings Reinforcement: Fiberglass cloth

Facings Resin System: Epoxy

Specifications

• FAR Part 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

Below values are typical of 4117A panels and should NOT be used as design values.

TGC Part Number			4117A Type III	4117A Type VI	4117A Type VIII	4117A Type IX	4117A Type X	4117A Type XI	4117A Type XII
Nominal Facing Thickness, inch (mm)			0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254)			0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)		0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254)
Panel Thickness, inch (mm)			0.260 (6.60)	0.520 (13.21)	0.140 (3.56)	0.280 (7.11)	0.400 (10.16)	0.770 (19.56)	1.020 (25.91)
Areal Weight, psf (kg/m²)			0.360 (1.76)	0.410 (2.00)	0.310 (1.51)	0.540 (2.64)	0.575 (2.81)	0.480 (2.35)	0.550 (2.69)
Long Beam Bending, lbs (N)	Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Ribbon	220 (1000)	190 (850)	135 (605)	345 (1535)	325 (1455)	290 (1295)	410 (1825)
Long Beam Bending, lbs (N)	Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Transverse	155 (695)	210 (950)	110 (495)	175 (795)	235 (1055)	310 (1385)	410 (1845)
Panel Shear	Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Ribbon	320 (1430)	490 (2190)	200 (905)	375 (1680)	455 (2040)	705 (3150)	855 (3805)
Panel Shear	Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Transverse	165 (740)	275 (1235)	110 (510)	190 (865)	230 (1040)	385 (1715)	495 (2210)
Drum Peel	Torque, in-lbf/3 in width (Nm/76mm width)		40 (5.00)
Flatwise Compression, PSI (MPa)			330 (2.95)
Flammability			Meet FAR 25.853 App F Part I (a)(1)(i)

TGC Part Number			4117A Type XIII	4117A Type XVI	4117A Type XVII	4117A Type XVIII	4117A Type XIX	4117A Type XX	4117A Type XXI
Nominal Facing Thickness, 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)	0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)	0.010/0.010 (0.254/0.254)
Panel Thickness, inch (mm)			0.780 (19.81)	0.390 (9.91)	0.530 (13.46)	0.660 (16.76)	0.640 (16.26)	1.030 (26.16)	0.205 (5.21)
Areal Weight, psf (kg/m²)			0.680 (3.32 )	0.375 (1.83)	0.610 (2.98)	0.645 (3.15)	0.445 (2.17)	0 .740 (3.62)	0.360 (1.76)
Long Beam Bending¹	Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Ribbon	575 (2560)	140 (635)	410 (1840)	506 (2265)	230 (1040)	740 (3295)	200 (905)
Long Beam Bending¹	Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Transverse	400 (1790)	160 (720)	300 (1350)	340 (1520)	260 (1165)	490 (2180)	125 (565)
Panel Shear²	Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Ribbon	770 (3435)	400 (1780)	585 (2610)	665 (2975)	600 (2680)	935 (4165)	270 (1200)
Panel Shear²	Ultimate Load, lbf (N)	Transverse	410 (1840)	215 (965)	305 (1360)	345 (1550)	340 (1515)	495 (2220)	140 (625)
Drum Peel³	Torque, in-lbf/3 in width (Nm/76mm width)		40 (5.00)
Flatwise Compression⁴, PSI (MPa)			330 (2.25)
Flammability			Meet FAR 25.853 App F Part I (a)(1)(i)

1 Long Beam Bending was tested per ASTM D7249 using 4-point bending configuration. For Types III, VIII, and IX, 12″ length
specimens were tested using 5″ loading span and 10″ support span. For Types VI, X, XI, and XII, 24″ length specimens were tested
using 10″ loading span and 20″ support span.

2 Panel Shear was tested per ASTM C393 using 3-point bending configuration. For Types III, VIII, and IX, 5″ length specimens were
tested using 3″ support span. For Types VI, X, XI, and XII, 6″ in length specimens were tested using 4″ support span.

3 Climbing Drum Peel was tested per ASTM D1781.

4 Flatwise Compression was tested per ASTM C365.

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® 4117A

Overview

Applications

Features

Availability

Construction

Specifications

Alternative Gill Products

Performance Properties, Typical

Health Precautions

Disclaimer

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