We are one of the world's largest manufacturers of honeycomb panels.
Providing innovative solutions for the world’s most crucial industries.
An extensive collection of documents, here at your fingertips.
Collaborating across continents to provide innovative composite solutions.
Gillfab® 4523 is a high-strength sandwich panel composed of woven cloth and unidirectional fiberglass reinforced phenolic skins bonded to a Gillcore® HD meta-aramid honeycomb. Advanced design offers exceptional mechanical properties in accordance with Airbus BCC3 requirements.
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 of 144 (3,658) |
Width, inch (mm) | Maximum of 60 (1,524) |
Adhesive: Epoxy film
Core: Gillcore® HD meta-aramid honeycomb
Reinforcement: Unidirectional S2-glass fiber and woven fiberglass cloth
Resin System: Phenolic
Facing: Top: 0.060 inch (1.524 mm); Bottom: 0.025 inch (0.635 mm)
The following tests are run in accordance with 5360 M1M0005006 TY BCC3 (Airbus) specification test methods.
TGC Part Number | 4523 | |
---|---|---|
Weight, psf (kg/m2) | 1.19 (5.81) | |
Thickness, in (mm) | 0.50 (12.6) | |
Warpage, in/ft (mm/m) | 0 (0) | |
Impact strength, ft-lbs (N-m) | 21.0 (28.5) | |
L.B. flexural, ultimate x/-ks, lbs (N) | 966 (4297) | |
Deflection at 100 lbs (445N), in (mm) | 0.23 (5.8) | |
Drum peel, lbs/3″ width (N/76-mm width) | 96.8 (431) | |
Flammability (60 seconds vertical) | Self-extinguishing time, seconds | 4 |
Burn length, in (mm) | 0.890 (22.6) | |
Drip extinguish time, seconds | 0 | |
Smoke density | Upper side, DM | 60 |
Lower side, DM | 43 |
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.
The Gill Corporation
4056 Easy Street
El Monte, CA 91731-1087
USA
P +1 (626) 443-6094
E info@thegillcorp.com