PCT High Impact Polystyrene PepCore TM. Honeycomb Product Bulletin

PCT High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) PepCore TM. Honeycomb is a unique, closed-cell structural core material consisting of a high quality,  High Impact Polystyrene thermoplastic material. The honeycomb has been used successfully in numerous transportation, architectural, commercial, construction and industrial applications throughout the world. Facing materials that have been used with PCT HIPS PepCore TM are plywood, MDF, aluminum, cold rolled and galvanized steel, ABS, HIPS, PVC, polycarbonate, Plexiglas, FRP, high-pressure laminate and numerous solid surface materials. Various adhesives such as neoprene based contact adhesives, epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane and methacrylate materials have been used to laminate specific facings to the honeycomb. Converting from conventional core materials to PCT HIPS PepCore TM only requires tools that are commonly used in woodworking operations.
 
Performance Feature Characteristics
·        High Strength to Weight Ratio   
·        Exceptional Flexural Rigidity
·        Impact Resistant
·        Moisture Resistant
·        Fungi Resistant
·        Dimensionally Stable
·        Thermoformable
·        Recyclable

Market Applications
·        Tractor Trailer, RV and EMS sidewalls, floors, ceilings, doors and cabinetry.
·        Furniture, workstations, partitions, tables and countertops. Thin limestone, marble and 
       granite composite floor, wall and ceiling panels.
·        Enclosures, facades, curtain walls, exhibit booths and signage.
·        Stadium flooring, portable stage floors and shipping containers.
·        Concrete forms and fill.

Availability
Standard Sheet Sizes – 4’ x 8’ and 4’ x 10’, special sizes available upon reques.
Standard Thicknesses – 0.25-3.00”, 0.75” cell diameter.

Typical Properties

The information contained herein is based upon research and analysis conducted under controlled conditions. While it is assumed to be accurate, it does not provide an adequate basis for specification purposes. Furthermore, there is no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the use of the products described.

PCT Polycarbonate PepCore TM. Honeycomb Product Bulletin

PCT Polycarbonate PepCore TM. Honeycomb is a unique, closed-cell structural core material consisting of a high quality, Polycarbonate thermoplastic material. The honeycomb has been used successfully in numerous transportation, architectural, marine, commercial, construction and industrial applications throughout the world. Facing materials that have been used successfully with PCT Polycarbonate PepCore TM are plywood, MDF, aluminum, cold rolled and galvanized steel, ABS, HIPS, PVC, polycarbonate, Plexiglas, FRP, high-pressure laminate, natural stone and numerous solid surface materials. Various adhesives such as neoprene based contact adhesives, epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane and methacrylate materials have been used to laminate specific facings to the honeycomb. Converting from conventional core materials to PCT Polycarbonate PepCore TM only requires tools that are commonly used in woodworking operations. The honeycomb is available in thicknesses ranging from 0.25-3.00 inches and in standard sheet sizes of 4’x 8’ and 4’ x 10’. Special sheet sizes under 4' x 10’ are available upon special request.

Typical Properties

PCT Polypropylene PepCore TM. Honeycomb Product Bulletin

PCT Polypropylene PepCore TM. Honeycomb is a structural core material consisting of a high quality, Polypropylene thermoplastic material. The honeycomb may be used in transportation, architectural, marine, commercial, construction and industrial applications where light weight, rigidity, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, impact resistance, good temperature capabilities and moisture resistance properties are required. The honeycomb may be used with or without facing materials depending on the specific application. Facing materials that may be used with PCT Polypropylene PepCore TM are polypropylene, plywood, MDF, aluminum, cold rolled and galvanized steel, polycarbonate, Plexiglas, FRP and high pressure laminate materials. PCT Polypropylene PepCore TM may be bonded to Polypropylene faces using either ultrasonic or thermal welding processes. Various adhesives such as neoprene based contact adhesives, epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane and methacrylate materials have been used to laminate specific facings to the honeycomb. Before using the adhesives mentioned to bond faces to PCT Polypropylene PepCore TM, the surfaces of the core should be corona treated prior to application of adhesives.  Converting from conventional core materials to PCT Polypropylene PepCore TM only requires tools that are commonly used in woodworking operations. 

Typical Properties

The information contained herein is based upon research and analysis conducted under controlled conditions. While it is assumed to be accurate, it does not provide an adequate basis for specification purposes. Furthermore, there is no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the use of the products described.

Market Applications

• Tractor Trailer, RV and EMS sidewalls, floors, ceilings, doors and cabinetry.
• Furniture, workstations, partitions, tables and countertops.
• Enclosures, facades, curtain walls, exhibit booths and signage.
• Stadium flooring, portable stage floors and shipping containers.
• Ice overfloors and dasher boards.
• Self Transportable Mobile Storage Containers.
• Retail fixture and display panels.