ProBalsa
End Grain Balsa Core
Specifications
Thickness Thickness Sq m. Sq ft. Sheets
PROPERTIES
(mm) (inches) /carton /carton /carton
• Excellent shear strength and
6.3mm 1/4” 35.67 384 48
modulus
9.5mm 3/8” 24.53 264 33
• Very high compressive strength
12.7mm 1/2” 17.84 192 24
and modulus
15.8mm 5/8” 14.86 160 20 • Good fatigue properties
19.0mm 3/4” 11.89 128 16
• High thermal and sound insulation
properties
25.4mm 1” 8.92 96 12
• Low fire hazard, smoke and toxic
31.8mm 1
1
/4” 7.43 80 10
gas generation
38.1mm 1
1
/2” 5.95 64 8
• Excellent resin and process
44.5mm 1
3
/4” 5.20 56 7 compatibility
50.8mm 2” 4.46 48 6
CLASSIFICATIONS
Sheet Dimensions and tolerances:
ProBalsa core materials are approved
Length 1220mm (±4mm) Width 610mm (± 4mm) Thickness 6.3 - 50.8 (± 0.5mm)
by all major classification societies
PROBALSA – STANDARD including American Bureau of
ProBalsa Standard density provides an excellent combination of high strength and low weight.
Shipping, Lloyd’s Register of
It is available in plain sheets or grid scored (flexible) sheets for compound curves.
The Nominal Density is 155kg/m
3
.
Shipping, Det Norske Veritas and
Germanifcher Lloyd.
Balsa - Foam Comparisons
Compressive Modulus Compressive Strength
APPLICATIONS
Balsa Foam Balsa Foam
ProBalsa is most suitable for
dynamically loaded structures where
performance and efficiency are
Shear Strength Tensile Strength
paramount. ProBalsa has a history of
proven success in a wide variety of
applications including:
• Marine
• Rail and road transportation
• Industrial
• Aerospace
Balsa Foam Balsa Foam • Industrial storage containers
ProBalsa Composite Mouldings offer:
l Exceptional strength, l Strong Impact and fatigue l Tremendous bonding and
Rigidity and stiffness resistance adhesive qualities
l Vibration cushioning
l Reduced GRP laminate costs
l Excellent flexural,
Sheer, bond and cleavage
l Superior sound and thermal
insulation
l High temperature resistance
l High strength to weight ratio l Positive flotation l Reduced condensation
Balsa Sales Ltd.
Unit 14 Telford Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Tel: +44 (0) 1255 423601
Essex CO15 4LP, United Kingdom Fax: +44 (0) 1255 435426
www.balsasales.co.uk info@balsasales.co.uk
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