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    About Aluminum
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    Compare over 20 aluminum alloys to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Aluminum Honeycomb

    With a better strength-to-weight ratio, this aluminum honeycomb is a lightweight alternative to solid sheets. It absorbs sound, so it’s often installed near compressors and loud equipment to dampen noise.
    3000 Series Cores—Add your own panels for a custom build.
    3000 Series Panels—Ready to install, this honeycomb comes with panels already attached.
    5052 Panels with Carbon Fiber Face—Our premium option with the best strength-to-weight ratio. Choose this honeycomb when saving weight is critical, such as in automotive and aerospace applications.
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Honeycomb
    Cell Size
    Cell Wall
    Thk.
    Face
    Thk.
    Max. Load
    Cap., lb.
    Deflection
    @ lb. Load
    Each
    3000 Series Cores
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Aluminum Honeycomb, 3000 Series Cores.
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/2"0.003"00000000000000
    24"24"1/2"0.003"00000000000000
    24"48"1/2"0.003"00000000000000
     
    3/8" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    24"48"1/2"0.003"00000000000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/2"0.003"0000000000000
    24"24"1/2"0.003"00000000000000
    24"48"1/2"0.003"00000000000000
     
    3/4" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/2"0.003"0000000000000
    24"24"1/2"0.003"00000000000000
    24"48"1/2"0.003"00000000000000
     
    1" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    12"12"1"0.003"0000000000000
    24"24"1"0.003"00000000000000
    24"48"1"0.003"00000000000000
     
    1 1/4" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    24"24"1"0.003"00000000000000
     
    1 1/2" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    24"24"1"0.003"00000000000000
    24"48"1"0.003"00000000000000
     
    3000 Series Panels
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Aluminum Honeycomb, 3000 Series Panels.
     
    1/8" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"3/8"0.003"0.032"2500.1" @ 100 lb.0000000000000
    24"24"3/8"0.003"0.032"2500.4" @ 100 lb.00000000000000
    24"48"3/8"0.003"0.032"1252.8" @ 100 lb.00000000000000
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"3/8"0.003"0.032"5250.02" @ 100 lb.0000000000000
    24"24"3/8"0.003"0.032"5250.1" @ 100 lb.00000000000000
    24"48"3/8"0.003"0.032"2500.7" @ 100 lb.00000000000000
     
    3/8" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/4"0.003"0.032"8250.01" @ 100 lb.000000000000
    24"24"1/4"0.003"0.032"8250.04" @ 100 lb.0000000000000
    24"48"1/4"0.003"0.032"4000.3" @ 100 lb.0000000000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,1250.01" @ 100 lb.000000000000
    24"24"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,1250.02" @ 100 lb.0000000000000
    24"48"1/4"0.003"0.032"5500.2" @ 100 lb.0000000000000
     
    3/4" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,7250.005" @ 100 lb.000000000000
    24"24"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,7250.01" @ 100 lb.0000000000000
    24"48"1/4"0.003"0.032"8500.1" @ 100 lb.0000000000000
     
    1" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"3/4"0.003"0.032"2,1250.005" @ 100 lb.000000000000
    24"24"3/4"0.003"0.032"2,1250.01" @ 100 lb.0000000000000
    24"48"3/4"0.003"0.032"1,1250.04" @ 100 lb.0000000000000
     
    5052 Panels with Carbon Fiber Face
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aluminum. Aluminum Honeycomb, 5052 Panels with Carbon Fiber Face.
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated0000000000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated0000000000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated000000000000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated0000000000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated0000000000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated000000000000000
     
    3/4" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated0000000000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated0000000000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated000000000000000
     
    1" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated0000000000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated0000000000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated000000000000000
     

    Composite Fiber Aramid Honeycomb Panels

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aramid. Carbon Fiber Face.

    Carbon Fiber Face

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aramid. Fiberglass Face.

    Fiberglass Face

    With an aramid honeycomb core sandwiched between carbon fiber or fiberglass for rigidity, these panels are strong, but lightweight, and won’t conduct heat. Often used as wall panels in structural and insulating applications, they’re a lightweight alternative to solid composite and aluminum honeycomb panels.
    Carbon Fiber Face—Carbon-fiber-faced panels are stronger and more rigid than fiberglass-faced panels, so they resist deforming from bending, twisting, or buckling. They will, however, splinter from high-impact blows. These panels are lighter than fiberglass-faced panels. However, they conduct electricity, so don’t use them around electrical components.
    Fiberglass Face—Fiberglass-faced panels are often used around electrical components because they are good electrical insulators. They resist cracks from bumps and hits better than carbon-fiber-faced panels, but are not as strong or lightweight.
    12" × 12"
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Honeycomb
    Cell Size
    Face
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Yield
    Strength
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Each
    Carbon Fiber Face
    1/8"-0.03" to 0.03"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo000000000000000
    1/4"-0.03" to 0.03"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo00000000000000
    1/2"-0.06" to 0.06"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo00000000000000
     
    Fiberglass Face
    1/8"-0.03" to 0.03"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo00000000000000
    1/4"-0.03" to 0.03"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo00000000000000
    1/2"-0.06" to 0.06"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo00000000000000
     

    Flexible Aramid Honeycomb Cores

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Aramid. Flexible Aramid Honeycomb Cores.
    As a strong, lightweight, and buoyant alternative to solid panels, these aramid honeycomb cores are used to make interior wall panels and floor boards in marine, structural, and industrial applications. Compared to aluminum honeycomb cores, they're lightweight and more flexible, so you'll often find them lining boats and high-speed cars. However, they’re not as strong as aluminum cores. Aramid cores also resist flames, self-extinguish without melting or dripping, and are thermal and electrical insulators. Aramid is commonly known as Nomex.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Honeycomb
    Cell Size
    Compressive
    Strength, psi
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Yield
    Strength
    For Use
    Outdoors
    12" ×
    12"
    24" ×
    24"
    0.085"-0.006" to 0.006"0.125"300Orange-100 to 350Not RatedNo00000000
    000000
    000000
    0.21"-0.006" to 0.006"0.125"300Orange-100 to 350Not RatedNo0000000
    00000
    00000
    0.335"-0.006" to 0.006"0.125"300Orange-100 to 350Not RatedNo0000000
    00000
    000000
    0.46"-0.006" to 0.006"0.125"300Orange-100 to 350Not RatedNo0000000
    00000
    000000
     
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