The EconomyPlate™ 1/2" Balsa Core is a carbon fiber sandwich laminate featuring a 0°/90° orientation of carbon fiber face sheets on each side of a 0.5" thick end-grain balsa wood core. This design delivers a high strength and stiffness to weight ratio, making it suitable for structural applications where lightweight and durability are critical.
The EconomyPlate™ 1/2" Balsa Core is available in three sizes:
• 6" x 6" ($38.26)
• 24" x 24" ($246.08)
• 24" x 48" ($412.16)
Each sheet features a texture finish on both sides for optimal bonding. (Source: DragonPlate product page, June 2024)
Two face sheet thickness options are available: 0.010" and 0.030". Both sides of the sheet have a textured finish, designed to facilitate strong bonding to other surfaces.
End-grain balsa provides exceptionally high shear, tensile, and compressive strengths, contributing to the overall strength-to-weight ratio of the laminate. Balsa is also a renewable resource, with trees typically maturing to 90 feet in seven years, making it an environmentally friendly core material.
Yes, two free linear saw cuts are included with the purchase of a full sheet. For additional customization or details, customers can contact DragonPlate directly. (Source: DragonPlate product page, June 2024)
The lay-up design uses a 0°/90° orientation of carbon fiber on each side of the balsa core, enhancing the structural integrity and stiffness of the laminate.
Yes, DragonPlate provides downloadable CAD models and technical documentation for its products, which can assist in integrating EconomyPlate™ 1/2" Balsa Core into your designs. For more information, visit the CAD models page or contact DragonPlate.
Our EconomyPlate™ 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 0°/90° orientation of carbon fiber on each side of a .5" Balsa core center. Two face sheet thickness options of .010" or .030" are available. Face sheet finish is texture on both sides for bonding to other surfaces.
Two free linear saw cuts with full sheet purchase. Contact us for details.
SKU | DESCRIPTION | FINISH | SHEET SIZE | CORE MATERIAL | PRICE | ||
 FEPLBC.5-_kT0606 | EconomyPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/2" x 6" x 6" | Texture/Texture | 06" x 06" | Balsa Wood | $38.26 | ||
 FEPLBC.5-_kT2424 | EconomyPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/2" x 24" x 24" | Texture/Texture | 24" x 24" | Balsa Wood | $246.08 | ||
 FEPLBC.5-_kT2448 | EconomyPlate Carbon Fiber Balsa Core ~ 1/2" x 24" x 48" | Texture/Texture | 24" x 48" | Balsa Wood | $412.16 |
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