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Gillfab® 4223 is a high-strength sandwich panel composed of woven cloth fiberglass reinforced phenolic skins bonded to a Gillcore® HD meta-aramid aramid honeycomb. Designed to meet the Airbus BCC2 requirements without the application of an aluminum sheet to the top surface.
Floor panels for bulk cargo compartments in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321/A330/A340/A300/A310/A300-600.
Thickness, inch (mm) | 0.496 (12.6) |
Length, inch (mm) | Maximum 144 (3,658) |
Width, inch (mm) | Maximum 72 (1,829) |
Adhesive: Epoxy film
Core: Gillcore® HD meta-aramid honeycomb
Reinforcement: Woven fiberglass cloth
Resin System: Phenolic
Facing: Top: 0.050 inch (1.27 mm); Bottom: 0.020 inch (0.508 mm)
The following tests are run in accordance with 5360 M1M0005006 TY BCC2 (Airbus) specification test methods.
TGC Part Number | 4223 | |
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Weight, psf (kg/m2) | 1.01 (4.93) | |
Thickness, in (mm) | 0.50 (12.6) | |
Warpage, in/ft (mm/m) | 0 (0) | |
Impact strength, ft-lbs (N-m) | 13.6 (18.4) | |
L.B. flexural, ultimate x/-ks, lbs (N) | 955 (4248) | |
Deflection at 100 lbs (445N), in (mm) | 0.28 (7.1) | |
Drum peel, lbs/3″ width (N/76-mm width) | 79.1 (352) | |
Flammability (60 seconds vertical) | Self-extinguishing time, seconds | 4 |
Burn length, in (mm) | 0.875 (22.2) | |
Drip extinguish time, seconds | 0 |
Figures shown reflect typical values and should not be used as design specifications.
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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