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.