End Grain Balsa Wood Sheets
End grain balsa comes from ecuador papua new guinea and australia any section sizes are possible.
End grain balsa wood sheets. Dimensions are 24 w x 24 l. This structural balsa wood core material is easy to bond when using any type of resin or adhesive. End grain balsa wood core. End grain balsa is the most widely used core material and is best suited for dynamic structures where performance and efficiency are key.
Additionally this structural balsa wood core material is easy to bond when using any type of resin or adhesive. Balsasud core is approved by dnv gl and lloyd s register. End grain balsa wood core. Coated with a thin resin film to enhance bond with epoxy ve and polyester resin systems.
Density is 9 5 lbs. Wind turbine blades marine hulls and decks bulkheads superstructures floors and interiors chemical storage tanks transit vehicles applications which specify high structural requirements. End grain balsa is a structural core with properties that make it ideal for sandwich construction. It is compatible with all types of manufacturing processes from wet lamination to prepreg construction.
Sheets are constructed from small individual blocks of end grain balsa wood each bonded to a light scrim fabric that holds blocks together during lamination. Our end grain balsa wood core material has remarkable physical properties starting with its outstanding strength to weight ratios high shear and compression strength. Balsa grain classifications explained balsa sheets larger than 4 inches in width may be laminated from 2 or more balsa sections. Grain classification if needed is 100 extra.
Balsa can vary between 3 foam weight 40 oak weight for pounds per cubic foot lbs cuft but the most common densities are 8 16 pounds per cubic foot. We are the only importer of large section. Pack of 2 sheets. Our trees are sourced from sustainable farms where the climate allows the tree to grow to its full height within 3 6 years.
Non laminated sheets 6 inches or larger are 100 extra and are very rare. Balsa core probalsa contoured probalsa plus is a coated contourable endgrain balsa wood for use in marine and boatbuilding applications. Balsa is not affected by styrene or long resin gel times making it well suited for infusion applications. Our end grain balsa wood core material has remarkable physical properties starting with its outstanding strength to weight ratios high shear and compression strength.
If you need a non laminated balsa sheet let us know in the order notes below.