Gillfab® 5040

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Overview

Gillfab® 5040 is a commercial grade sandwich panel made from aluminum alloy facings bonded to end grain balsa wood core.

Applications

The panel is used in commercial aircraft for flooring, galley panels, cargo containers and bulkheads.

Features

  • Proven durability since 1962
  • Economical high performance aircraft flooring
  • Service temperature range: -50°F to 160°F (-46°C to 71°C)

Availability

Thickness inch (mm)0.125 (3.175)
0.250 (6.35)
0.280 (7.112)
0.320 (8.128)
0.325 (8.225)
0.375 (9.525)
0.400 (10.16)
0.410 (10.414)
0.437 (11.100)
0.500 (12.7)
0.535 (13.589)
0.580 (14.732)
0.610 (15.50)
0.625 (15.875)
0.673 (17.09)
0.750 (19.05)
1.00 (25.4)
1.50 (38.1)
3.125 (79.375)
Skin thickness,inch (mm)0.011/0.011 (0.280/0.280)
0.016/0.011 (0.406/0.280)
0.020/0.011 (0.508/0.280)
0.020/0.016 (0.508/0.406)
0.020/0.020 (0.508/0.508)
0.020/0.032 (0.508/0.813)
0.025/0.020 (0.635/0.508)
0.025/0.025 (0.635/0.635)
0.032/0.016 (0.813/0.406)
0.032/0.020 (0.813/0.508)
0.032/0.032 (0.813/0.813)
0.040/0.020 (1.016/0.508)
0.040/0.025 (1.016/0.635)
0.040/0.040 (1.016/1.016)
0.063/0.063 (1.60/1.60)
0.080/0.080 (2.032/2.032)
0.100/0.100 (2.54/2.54)
Width, inch (mm)Typical 48 (1,219), Maximum 72 (1,829)
Length, inch (mm)Typical 144 (3,658), Maximum 144 (3,658)

Construction

Adhesive: Elastomer adhesive

Core: End grain balsa wood

Facings: 2024-T3, 7075-T6 or 6061-T6 aluminum

Specifications

  • FAR 25.853 – fire resistance
  • Embraer MEP-02-011

Similar Gill Products

TGC Product No.Difference
Gillfab® 5007Similar construction with fiberglass facings.
Gillfab® 5041Similar construction with light-density balsa core.
Gillfab® 5042Similar construction with the additional option of epoxy film adhesive for bonding the facings to the core.
Gillfab® 5242Similar construction with the addition of fiberglass facings for semi-decorative aircraft interior surfaces.

Performance Properties, Typical

The following tests are run in accordance with MEP 02-011, and tests were done on 5040 with 0.020″/0.011″ 2024-T3 aluminum alloy facings.

TGC Part Number5040-2805040-400
Thickness, inch (mm)0.280 (7.11) 0.400 (10.16)
Weight, psf (kg/m2)0.717 (3.50) 0.786 (3.838)
Long Beam Bending, lbs (N)214 (952) 331 (1,472)
Deflection @ 100 lbs, inch (@ 445N, mm)0.682 (17.32) 0.310 (7.87)
Drum Peel, in-lbs/3″ width (N/76mm width)80 (356) 128 (569)
FlammabilityMeet FAR 25.853 App F Part I (a)(1)(i)

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

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