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3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core Product Details

What is the 3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core laminate and what are its key features?

The 3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core laminate from DragonPlate is a sandwich panel featuring end grain balsa wood as the core, with approximately 0.03 inches of carbon fiber on each side. This design provides a very high strength and stiffness to weight ratio. The ply orientation is quasi-isotropic, symmetrical, and balanced, using woven 0/90 and ±45 carbon fiber. End grain balsa delivers exceptionally high shear, tensile, and compressive strengths, making it suitable for demanding structural applications. For detailed specifications, see the Carbon Fiber Balsa Core Specifications.

What sheet sizes and finishes are available for the 3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core?

The 3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core is available in three sheet sizes: 6" x 6", 24" x 24", and 24" x 48". Finishes include gloss, matte, or texture on one side, with texture on the other side for bonding to other surfaces. This allows for flexibility in both appearance and application.

What are the pricing options for the 3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core sheets?

Pricing for the 3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core sheets is as follows: 6" x 6" sheet is $41.50, 24" x 24" sheet is $383.96, and 24" x 48" sheet is $667.92. Each SKU is listed with its specific dimensions and price on the product page.

What are the performance metrics for the 3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core?

For a 6" x 42" test material, the weight is 0.74 lbs./ft² (1.48 lbs. total), and a load test weight of approximately 30 lbs. was used to demonstrate relative stiffness. Note that the load weight is not intended to show the material's breaking point, but rather to illustrate its stiffness. End grain balsa provides high shear, tensile, and compressive strengths, contributing to the panel's overall performance.

Is balsa wood a sustainable material for the core?

Yes, balsa wood is considered a renewable resource. Typical balsa trees mature to 90 feet in just seven years, making it an environmentally friendly choice for sandwich panel cores.

Are there any special offers or services included with a full sheet purchase?

With a full sheet purchase of the 3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core, DragonPlate offers two free linear saw cuts. For details or to request this service, contact DragonPlate directly.

Where can I find technical documentation for the 3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core?

Technical documentation, including specifications for the 3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core, is available for download at this link. Additional CAD models and guides can be accessed via the DragonPlate website.

3/8" Balsa Core

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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	3/8" Carbon Fiber Balsa Core
Material Size	6" X 42"
Test Span	36"
Material Weight	0.74 Lbs./foot² - 1.48Lbs. Total
Load Test Weight*	~30Lbs.

* Load weight is not meant to show material breaking point. Demonstration to show relative stiffness only.

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SKU	DESCRIPTION	SHEET SIZE	CORE MATERIAL	PLY ORIENTATION	PRICE
*FDPLBC.3750606**	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 3/8" x 6" x 6"	06" x 06"	Balsa Wood	Woven 0/90 and ±45	$41.50
*FDPLBC.3752424**	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 3/8" x 24" x 24"	24" x 24"	Balsa Wood	Woven 0/90 and ±45	$383.96
*FDPLBC.3752448**	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 3/8" x 24" x 48"	24" x 48"	Balsa Wood	Woven 0/90 and ±45	$667.92

Sku:	*FDPLBC.3750606**

Name:	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 3/8" x 6" x 6"
Sheet Size:	06" x 06"
Core Material:	Balsa Wood
Ply Orientation:	Woven 0/90 and ±45
Price:	$41.50

Sku:	*FDPLBC.3752424**

Name:	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 3/8" x 24" x 24"
Sheet Size:	24" x 24"
Core Material:	Balsa Wood
Ply Orientation:	Woven 0/90 and ±45
Price:	$383.96

Sku:	*FDPLBC.3752448**

Name:	DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 3/8" x 24" x 48"
Sheet Size:	24" x 48"
Core Material:	Balsa Wood
Ply Orientation:	Woven 0/90 and ±45
Price:	$667.92

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