The 1/2" Balsa Core sheet consists of a core made from end grain balsa wood, sandwiched between two layers of carbon fiber. Each side has approximately 0.03 inches of carbon fiber, and the lay-up is quasi-isotropic, symmetrical, and balanced for optimal strength and stiffness. The balsa core provides high shear, tensile, and compressive strengths, while the carbon fiber faces deliver excellent rigidity and durability.
The 1/2" Balsa Core is available in the following sheet sizes: 6" x 6", 12" x 12", 12" x 24", 24" x 24", and 24" x 48". Each sheet features a gloss, matte, or texture finish on one side and a texture finish on the other side for bonding to other surfaces. For custom sizes or finishes, contact DragonPlate directly.
The 1/2" Balsa Core offers a very high strength-to-weight ratio, with end grain balsa providing high shear, tensile, and compressive strengths. For example, a 6" x 42" test sample weighing 1.80 lbs supported a 40 lb load over a 36" span (demonstrating relative stiffness, not the breaking point). The balsa core is also a renewable resource, with typical trees maturing to 90 feet in seven years.
The 1/2" Balsa Core sheets use a woven ply orientation of 0/90 and ±45 degrees. This quasi-isotropic lay-up ensures balanced mechanical properties and consistent performance in multiple directions.
Yes, with the purchase of a full sheet of 1/2" Balsa Core, DragonPlate offers two free linear saw cuts. For details or to request custom cuts, contact DragonPlate customer service.
You can download the full technical specifications for the 1/2" Balsa Core from the Carbon Fiber Balsa Core Specifications PDF provided on the product page.
Our carbon fiber balsa core laminate offers a very high strength and stiffness to weight ratio. End grain balsa provides exceptionally high shear, tensile and compressive strengths. Balsa is also a renewable resource, with typical balsa trees maturing to 90 feet in seven years. The lay-up design is quasi-isotropic, symmetrical, and balanced with approximately 0.03 inches of carbon on each side of the end grain balsa core. Available in gloss, matte or texture on one side and texture on other side for bonding to other surfaces.
Two free linear saw cuts with full sheet purchase. Contact us for details.
Carbon Fiber Balsa Core Specifications
| Test Material | 1/2" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core |
| Material Size | 6"x42" |
| Test Span | 36" |
| Material Weight | 0.90 Lbs./foot -1.80 Lbs. Total |
| Load Test Weight* | 40 Lbs. |
| * Load weight is not meant to show material breaking point. Demonstration to show relative stiffness only. |
SKU | DESCRIPTION | SHEET SIZE | CORE MATERIAL | PLY ORIENTATION | PRICE | ||
 FDPLBC.500G1212 | DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/2" x 12" x 12" | 12" x 12" | Balsa Wood | Woven 0/90 and ±45 | $128.10 | ||
 FDPLBC.500*0606 | DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/2" x 6" x 6" | 06" x 06" | Balsa Wood | Woven 0/90 and ±45 | $41.50 | ||
 FDPLBC.500G1224 | DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/2" x 12" x 24" | 12" x 24" | Balsa Wood | Woven 0/90 and ±45 | $244.10 | ||
 FDPLBC.500*2424 | DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/2" x 24" x 24" | 24" x 24" | Balsa Wood | Woven 0/90 and ±45 | $408.96 | ||
 FDPLBC.500*2448 | DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/2" x 24" x 48" | 24" x 48" | Balsa Wood | Woven 0/90 and ±45 | $740.03 |
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