Balsa core material QX+

Product description bCores® QX+ is a structural core suitable for composite applications. The core is made of balsa plywood orientated in 4 different directions (quadri-axial), which significantly improves mechanical properties, especially fatigue and long-term shear properties in length direction. The sidewalls are reinforced with 320 kg/m3 dense Pachaco wood. The combination ensures the best weight to solidity ratio, with exceptionally high compression strength and stiffness, which guarantees good bending properties of the core. The patented bCores® QX+ construction delivers constant quality and density. Processing guidelines  The QX+ core can be used in any classical manufacturing method (contact molding (hand/spray), vacuum infusion, resin infusion / injection (VARTM / RTM), adhesive bonding, Pre-preg processing, compression molding (GMT, SMC)).  Compatible with most standard resins.  Processing temperatures up to 150°C and manufacturing pressure up to 15 bards can be used.  Please consider our process guidelines.