SP-High Modulus Launches PVCell G-Foam to Marine Market

SP-High Modulus, the marine business of Gurit has today launched PVCell G-Foam aimed at the marine market.

the PVCell G-Foam is a closed cell, cross-linked PVC foam to enhance its core materials offering.

PVCell G-Foam provides high strength to weight ratio for all composite applications. Other key features include outstanding chemical resistance, low water absorption and excellent thermal insulation capabilities. It is compatible with most common resin systems including epoxy, polyester and vinylester.

PVCell G-Foam is available in a wide range of densities, which include G60, G80, G100, G130 and G200, with all standard cut patterns, and finishes possible. PVCell G-Foam has secured industry certification from Germanischer Lloyd (GL) (G60-G100), Det Norske Veritas (DNV), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and Registro Italiano Navale (RINA).

Graham Harvey, General Manager Marine at SP-High Modulus, says:

We are pleased to extend our core materials range for our marine customers with the addition of PVCell G-Foam. This joins the already successful Corecell product family and the versatile and renewable Balsaflex core

More information on this product can be found here and you can also download the material data sheet here