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Types of Honeycomb Panels

Honeycomb panels are sturdy and lightweight building materials that are common for use with ships. The panels get their name from its hexagonal interior that is pretty similar to honeycombs. Honeycomb panels have a core that is composed of hollow cells that are sandwiched between two thin faces in order to create an air space between the faces. These cells are usually hexagonal or arranged in columns. Honeycomb panels are used for flat or curved panels that depend on how the panels are used and the high specific strength that is needed for these panels.

Advantages of Different Materials for Honeycomb Panels

Honeycomb panels can be made from different materials. These materials include porcelain or stone on the surface or cosmetic face and there are several advantages of honeycomb panels. However, the primary benefit is the overall strength of the panel. In general, hexagonal shapes like honeycombs create structures that will distribute all force evenly. Which makes the structures of the hexagonal shape mutually supportive. With these mutually supportive inner structures, honeycomb panels can withstand high winds and shocks. Other common benefits of honeycomb panels include the ability to pack more structure cells in a space due to the strong hexagonal shape. The panels are lightweight since they need fewer materials despite having more area. Thus, the panels are easy to transport and offer easy installation.

Overall, honeycomb panels are the affordable and smart choice, since they offer a lighter weight of the panels, while also enabling the user to reduce packaging and shipping costs. Honeycomb panels are commonly found in many different materials, including the following:

Aluminum Honeycombs

Advantages

Aluminum honeycomb panels have a high strength to weight ratio. These panels have a mixture of cell shapes that are geometrically paired with foil thickness and cell size. As honeycomb panels, the aluminum materials are in block forms that are not expanded and stretched to form sheets. The benefits of an aluminum honeycomb panel is how strong and flexible they are in use. Aluminum honeycomb panels are corrosion resistant, offer elevated temperature performance, and are resistant to fire. These panels will not absorb moisture and therefore are resistant to the growth of fungus. Lastly, honeycomb panels can be easily machined and formed. At Advanced Structures, we offer custom manufacturing of lightweight honeycomb panels.

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Disadvantages

Aluminum honeycomb panels should be used with caution is near saltwater environments, as the saltwater can corrode aluminum honeycomb panels over time. These panels should also be used carefully near carbon skins, since they can cause corrosion to the panels with conductivity aggravating this problem. Lastly, aluminum honeycomb panels have no mechanical memory. So, if a cored laminate impacts an aluminum honeycomb, then the panels will deform irreversibly.

Nomex Honeycombs

Advantages

Nomex honeycombs are created from Nomex paper, which is a type of paper that is created from meta-aramid papers infused with thermosetting phenolic resin. What does this all mean, though? Well, in short that the Nomex honeycomb panels have advanced strength with fire-resistant properties. These panels are often used in aircraft interior panels. The Nomex panels have low density, solid stability, and mechanical strength, as well as a high strength to weight ratio. On top of that, they are easy and flexile to process corrosion resistance and have great thermal insulation. Lastly, Nomex honeycombs are useful for being formable into 3-D shapes. At the end of the day, Nomex honeycombs are a great choice for the US Navy or US Coast Guard.

Disadvantages

The biggest downside of Nomex honeycombs is the price. They are more expensive than other types.

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Thermoplastic Honeycombs

Advantages

Thermoplastic honeycomb panels are lightweight and easy to recycle when finished. A thermoplastic honeycomb panel comes in several types and varying properties that depend on the type. The common thermoplastic panels include Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC), Polypropylene and Polyethylene. Each come with their own features and benefits.

Disadvantages

These panels have a difficulty with maintaining a good interface bond between the honeycomb and the panel skin. This can lead to a degradation of the building cladding or other structures.

Stainless Steel Honeycombs

Advantages

Stainless steel honeycombs are some of the strongest honeycomb panels available on the market, which makes them perfect for extreme environments and striking facades.

Disadvantages

Stainless steel honeycombs are not completely corrosion resistant in saltwater environments and they can be heavier than the other types of materials available.

Kevlar Honeycomb Core

A Kevlar honeycomb panel is manufactured infusing Para-aramid papers with heat-resistant phenolic resins. One of the bigger advantages of Kevlar is that it is stronger than Nomex and has better resistance to material fatigue and abrasion. It is also a solid insulator for electricity and heat, while improving corrosion resistance overall.

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Advanced Structures Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of honeycomb panels for the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Get all of the advantages of honeycomb panels when you turn to Advanced Structures Corporation for manufacturing. Reach out to us today to get a free quote.

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