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DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/4" x 24" x 24"

What is the DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/4" x 24" x 24"?

This product is a carbon fiber sandwich panel featuring a 1/4 inch thick balsa wood core, with overall dimensions of 24 inches by 24 inches. The panel combines lightweight balsa with high-strength carbon fiber skins, resulting in a material that offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio and stiffness for structural applications.

What are the key benefits of using a balsa core carbon fiber sandwich panel?

Balsa core panels provide a superior strength-to-weight ratio, making them ideal for applications where minimizing weight is critical without sacrificing structural integrity. The balsa core adds stiffness and impact resistance, while the carbon fiber skins offer durability and resistance to corrosion, temperature extremes, and UV exposure. These panels are commonly used in aerospace, robotics, marine, and industrial projects.

What typical applications are suitable for the DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core panel?

This panel is suitable for structural components in aerospace, robotics, marine, and industrial automation projects. Its lightweight and stiff construction makes it ideal for use in drone airframes, robot chassis, marine bulkheads, and custom enclosures where weight reduction and high performance are required.

Are technical resources available for integrating this panel into my project?

Yes, DragonPlate provides downloadable CAD models, detailed product catalogs, and technical guides such as The Ultimate Guide to Carbon Fiber Design and Application. These resources help with design, integration, and troubleshooting. CAD models for sandwich panels can be found at dragonplate.com/cad-models.

Can the DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core panel be customized?

DragonPlate offers custom fabrication services, including CNC cutting, custom sheet sizes, and specialized laminate schedules. If you require a panel with different dimensions or specific performance characteristics, you can request tailored solutions to meet your project needs. Learn more at dragonplate.com/custom-carbon-fiber-fabrication.

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DragonPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/4" x 24" x 24"

$358.66
SKU: FDPLBC.250*2424
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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.

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.

Products specifications
Sheet Size 24" x 24"
Core Material Balsa Wood
Ply Orientation Woven 0/90 and ±45
Max Temperature 140 F
Fiber Modulus Standard (33 Msi)
Composition CF (Woven) and Core
Approx. Weight 2.674 lb
Approx. Density 0.0045 lb/in2
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