ThermHex
Polypropylene honeycomb panel
Innovative Polypropylene Honeycomb Core
ThermHex is a polypropylene honeycomb material which is used as a core material for sandwich panels and lightweight components.
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Benefits
The core material is used to manufacture lightweight but incredibly strong panels, making it ideal for a wide range of applications including automotive, truck bodies, shipbuilding, OEM, industrial equipment and caravan manufacturing
Can be ordered in standard and bespoke sizes exclusively from Panel Systems Ltd.
Manufactured to order in Sheffield, from stocked materials
Additional
information
ThermHex is an innovative polypropylene honeycomb core material primarily used in the production of lightweight sandwich panels and fibreglass components. At our two manufacturing plants in Sheffield, we have the latest 3 & 5 axis CNC equipment and offer customers the ability to manufacture bespoke sandwich panels with ThermHex as the core.
ThermHex can be ordered in standard and bespoke sizes exclusively from Panel Systems Ltd. ThermHex sheets are available in thicknesses from 3.5mm to 28mm with cell sizes from 3 mm to 9.6 mm. Standard thicknesses are: 3.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 20, 25 and 28 mm. ThermHex is available in the standard sheet size of 2500mm x 1200mm or can be cut to size, if required. Bespoke sheet sizes up to 7500mm long are available subject to minimum production quantities.
We can also bond the material to a range of facing materials, such as metals, plastics, timber and decorative laminate to offer benefits in terms of aesthetics, strength and lightness. This includes bonding with both polyurethane based adhesives. We have an extensive range of vacuum and platten presses for the manufacture of composite panels. Our fabrication capability includes three CNC routers, metal shearing and folding, aluminium welding and hot-wire foam cutting.
Technical
information
ThermHex is produced using an innovative, patented process which ensures rigidity in terms of its mechanical strength and stability. ThermHex sheets are resistant to chemicals and moisture and therefore offer durability and longevity. The material is 100% recyclable, as part of ensuring ethical and sustainable sourcing of materials.
ThermHex sheets are finished with a polypropylene barrier film. This film avoids the resins or adhesives to ingress into the open cells during converting and in this way assures stable mechanical properties in the finished part. At the same time, the quantity of resin / adhesive needed for processing is kept to a minimum. The second standard surface finish is a PET non-woven material, which enables easy bonding of various types of skin materials with all common adhesives.
ThermHex is produced at a standard density of 80kg/m3. For applications with lower requirements to compression strength, ThermHex offers a lighter core with a density of 60kg/m3.
Applications
ThermHex is a revolutionary material that has two very specific properties – being both lightweight and strong. Made from a Polypropylene (PP) honeycomb, it is suitable for a wide range of applications including automotive, truck bodies, the marine industry, OEM, industrial equipment, water jet cutting, caravan markets, plus many more.
Our friendly and knowledgeable team are on-hand to offer expert advice and help.
Tel: 0114 275 2881
Fax: 0114 278 6840
Sales: sales@panelsystems.co.uk
General: mail@panelsystems.co.uk
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For ThermHex enquiries, contact us on 01909 774 914. Alternatively, please submit your enquiry through to sales@panelsystems.co.uk.
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Get in touch to find out more about pricing, or to discuss your requirements in more detail.
Get in touch to find out more about pricing, or to discuss your requirements in more detail.
Call us on 0114 249 5626
