Gillfab® 5065

Overview

Gillfab® 5065 is an aircraft grade sandwich panel made from unidirectional fiberglass reinforced epoxy facings bonded to aluminum honeycomb core.

Applications

The panel is used for cargo flooring panels in freighter aircraft.

Features

  • High impact strength
  • High strength-to-weight ratio
  • Low smoke generation
  • Economical alternative to panels using aramid honeycomb
  • Service temperature range: -90°F to 180°F (-68°C to 82°C)

Availability

Thickness, inch (mm)0.300 (7.62) and 0.400 (10.16)
Facing thickness, face/back, inch (mm)0.030/0.015 (0.762/0.381)
Width, inch (mm)Typical 48 (1,219)
Maximum 60 (1,524)
Length, inch (mm)Typical 96 (2,438)
Maximum 144 (3,658)

Construction

Adhesive: Epoxy film

Core: 5052 aluminum core

Facings Reinforcement: Unidirectional fiberglass

Facings Resin System: Epoxy

Specifications

  • McDonnell Douglas BZZ 7002 Ty IV, V

Performance Properties, Typical

The following tests are run in accordance with BZZ7002 specification requirements.

TGC Part Number5065-3005065-400
Weight, psf (kg/m2)0.706 (3.45)0.756 (3.69)
Long Beam Bending, lbs (N)N/A589 (2,620)
Deflection @ 100 lbs, inch (@ 445N, mm)0.896 (22.76)0.450 (11.43)
Panel shear, lbs (N)860 (3,826)1,127 (5,013)
Drum Peel, in-lbs/3″ width (N/76mm width), face40 (178)55 (245)
Core Compression, psi (N/mm2)1,758 (12.12)1,542 (10.63)
Insert Shear, lbs (N)*1,696 (7,544)1,579 (7,023)
In-Plane Shear, lbs/in (N/mm)580 (102)595 (104)
Impact, in-lbs (Nm)120 (13.56)133 (15.03)
Warpage, in/ft<0.025<0.025
Indentation821To be tested
FlammabilityMeets FAR 25.853 & 855 App F Part I

*5L5107A3

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

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