| Baltek Corp. is currently in the process of introducing 3 new products: density select material, AL-600/10 and DecoLite panels, that reduce weight and cost. Creep results on typical core materials have shown that only end-grain balsa (EGB) and 9.0 lb. Nomex honeycomb were capable of continuous operation at 160 F (71 degree C). In reverse bending fatigue studies, EGB has a fatigue limit 2-2.4 times that of the PVC foams. Finally, while EGB by itself is a ASTM E-84 Class 2 material, with the proper skins and resin system, it can easily meet Class 1 requirements. |
