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Stringers
Bulkheads,
Decking and
Transoms
Doors and
Cabinetry
Ceilings
and Hatches
MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
Superior strength-to-weight ratio
PROPERTY TEST
METHOD
PANEL THICKNESS
.50" .75" 1.00" 1.50"
Core Density (lb/ft3) ISO 845 5.3 8.4 5.3 8.4 5.3 8.4 5.3 8.4
Flexural Rigidity (lb-in2) ASTM D7249 38,379 39,390 80,699 74,158 147,890 140,081 342,866 363,009
Panel Weight (lb/ft2) Calculated 0.93 1.07 1.03 1.25 1.14 1.42 1.35 1.77
Core Shear Yield (psi) ASTM C393 60 138 61 139 57 131 52 99
Max Load (lbs) ASTM C393 246 482 362 704 423 833 558 1,031
Core Shear ULT (psi) ASTM C393 81 159 81 153 70 138 62 113
Face Bend Stress (psi) ASTM C393 6,430 12,582 6,355 12,109 5,511 10,860 4,899 8,916
USES &
APPLICATIONS
SUPPORT SPAN DEFLECTION
Meets performance required for marine applications
Predictive deflection in various load cases.
MARINE PLYWOOD
Hammerhead™ panels are three times lighter than marine plywood
MOISTURE ABSORPTION % weight change due to water absorption for selected
composites and marine plywood
10000
60000
110000
160000
210000
260000
310000
360000
0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5
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Panel Thickness - in
Hammerhead™ 5.3lb/in^3 Core Density Hammerhead™ 8.4lb/in^3 Core Density Plywood
— Hammerhead™ 5.3 lb/ft3 Core Density
— Hammerhead™ 8.4 lb/ft3 Core Density
— Marine Plywood
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10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
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70%
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Immersion Time - Days
.50" Hammerhead™ .75" Hammerhead™ 1" Hammerhead™ 1.50" Hammerhead™
.50" marine plywood .75" marine plywood 1" marine plywood
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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
FORMING
Apply localized 400˚F heat at a length proportional to the panel thickness (see equation below)
and bend to shape.
Heat Length =
π
2 * Thickness
Radius = S
B
S
T = 400°F
B S
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TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS
BREAK
STRENGTH (LBS)
PETG Skins
with Plywood Core
1 in
1.5 in
2 in
2400
2820
2748
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 665
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 1084
Marine Plywood 2 in 770
Glass/Epoxy with
Plywood Core 2 in 1055
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core 2 in 919
L-Bracket Installation
BREAK
STRENGTH (LBS)
PETG Skins
with Plywood Core 2 in 2375
Marine Plywood 2 in 770
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core 2 in 797
U-Channel Installation
N
O
T
AB
BREAK STRENGTH
(LBS)
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 420
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 332
Marine Plywood 2 in 984
Glass/Polyester with
Balsa Core 2 in 1298
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 501
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 1156
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/in3
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471
Mixed Conditions
ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab
testing installations except where noted.
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