https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Polystrand Thermoplastic Composite Panel Application _ Install Guide.pdf
USES & APPLICATIONS
FOAM CORE PANELS
5 lb/ft3 8 lb/ft3
80 kg/m3 130 kg/m3
Panel Thickness
0.5 inch 0.75 inch 1.0 inch 0.5 inch 0.75 inch 1.0 inch
13mm 19mm 25mm 13mm 19mm 25mm
Facesheet Configuration 5848 Quad-Ply 5848 Quad-Ply
Property Test Method Unit
Areal
Weight Calculated lb/ft2
kg/m2
0.83
4.05
0.93
4.54
1.04
5.08
0.96
4.69
1.13
5.52
1.31
6.40
Flexural
Strength
ASTM
104
0.72
112
0.77
102
0.70
168
1.16
171
1.18
172
1.19
Flexural
Modulus
ASTM
834,000
5,750
605,000
4,171
375,000
2,586
889,000
6,129
672,000
4,633
481,000
3,316
Flexural
Rigidity
ASTM
lb*in2
kN*mm2
33,000
95,000
64,000
183,000
100,000
286,000
42,000
120,000
71,000
203,000
126,000
361,000
TRUCK & RV
• Ceilings
• Cabinetry
• Load floors
• Sidewalls
• Aerodynamic
components
BUILDING &
CONSTRUCTION
• Modular panels for
temporary structures
• Garage & industrial
doors
• Walls & flooring
RAIL
• Doors
• Flooring
• Interior panels
MARINE
• Stringers
• Bulkheads
• Ceilings & decking
• Doors & cabinetry
HONEYCOMB CORE PANELS
5 lb/ft3
80 kg/m3
Panel Thickness
0.5 inch 1.0 inch
13mm 25mm
Facesheet Configuration 6536 X-Ply 6536 Tri-Ply 6536 X-Ply 6536 Tri-Ply
Property Test Method Unit
Areal
Weight Calculated lb/ft2
kg/m2
0.49
2.39
0.63
3.08
0.63
3.08
0.8
3.91
Flexural
Strength
ASTM
33
0.23
82
0.57
46
0.32
97
0.67
Flexural
Modulus
ASTM
418,000
2,882
693,000
4,778
265,000
1,827
368,000
2,537
Flexural
Rigidity
ASTM
lb*in2
kN*mm2
15,000
43,000
27,000
77,000
41,000
117,000
75,000
215,000
SUPPORT SPAN DEFLECTION
Meets performance required for marine applications
Predictive deflection in various load cases.
Example: Deflection for 24 inch panel = Chart value *[12 / 24]
Performance Comparison
Hammerhead Panels and Marine Plywood
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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CUTTING & DRILLING
Recommended blade: Industrial fine cut-off saw blade, 10" x 80 teeth 38° ATB grind with 5/8" bore,
PTFE coating
Recommended router bits: 3/8" diameter, 4 flute TiAlN (titanium aluminum nitride) coated carbide bit
PANEL SHAPING
• Determine bend angle
• Cut relief
• Heat core to softening point
• Bend, hold, and cool
• Glue joint for added strength
FINISHING
Gel coat finish is possible with minimal surface preparation.
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BREAK
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
420 lbs
191 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
2 in
370 lbs
168 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
332 lbs
151 kg
984 lbs
446 kg
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core
1298 lbs
589 kg
Hammerhead with
5 lb/ft3 (80 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA 501 lbs
227 kg
Hammerhead with
7 lb/ft3 (115 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus MA420
Adhesive
NA 839 lbs
381 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
NA 1156 lbs
524 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/ft3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530 lbs
694 kg
Hammerhead with
8 lb/in3 (135 kg/m3)
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471 lbs
667 kg
Mixed Conditions
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 LORD 2281 psi
15.73 MPa
184 psi
1.27 MPa
Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 ACRALOCK 2211 psi
15.24 MPa
78 psi
0.54 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 psi
14.97 MPa
262 psi
1.81 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 ACRALOCK 2102 psi
14.49 MPa
138 psi
0.95 MPa Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 LORD 2047 psi
14.11 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:1 ACRALOCK 1966 psi
13.56 MPa
68 psi
0.47 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotch-Weld 8010 3M 1907 psi
13.15 MPa
61 psi
0.42 MPa Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 psi
13.00 MPa
432 psi
2.98 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 psi
12.91 MPa
281 psi
1.94 MPa Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:1 ACRALOCK 1779 psi
12.27 MPa
127 psi
0.88 MPa Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 LORD 1716 psi
11.83 MPa
190 psi
1.31 MPa
Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 LORD 1535 psi
10.58 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa Adhesive
2k Methacrylate PolyFuse Icon
Containment
1610 psi
11.10 MPa
98 psi
0.68 MPa Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk
C010817 ACRALOCK 724 psi
4.99 MPa
58 psi
0.40 MPa Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 ACRALOCK 722 psi
4.98 MPa
44 psi
0.30 MPa Cohesive
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix Loctite 508 psi
3.50 MPa
81 psi
0.56 MPa Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 psi
2.35 MPa
198 psi
1.37 MPa Adhesive
NOT RECOMMENDED
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond
ADHESIVE SELECTION
Brand names of the adhesives are owned by the respective manufacturers.