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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"9635K111000000
    24"24"1/2"0.003"9635K112000000
    24"48"1/2"0.003"9635K113000000
     
    3/8" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    24"48"1/2"0.003"9635K213000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/2"0.003"9635K31100000
    24"24"1/2"0.003"9635K312000000
    24"48"1/2"0.003"9635K313000000
     
    3/4" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/2"0.003"9635K41100000
    24"24"1/2"0.003"9635K412000000
    24"48"1/2"0.003"9635K413000000
     
    1" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    12"12"1"0.003"9635K51100000
    24"24"1"0.003"9635K512000000
    24"48"1"0.003"9635K513000000
     
    1 1/4" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    24"24"1"0.003"9635K612000000
     
    1 1/2" Thick (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    24"24"1"0.003"9635K712000000
    24"48"1"0.003"9635K713000000
     
    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.8458K11100000
    24"24"3/8"0.003"0.032"2500.4" @ 100 lb.8458K113000000
    24"48"3/8"0.003"0.032"1252.8" @ 100 lb.8458K115000000
     
    1/4" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"3/8"0.003"0.032"5250.02" @ 100 lb.8458K11200000
    24"24"3/8"0.003"0.032"5250.1" @ 100 lb.8458K114000000
    24"48"3/8"0.003"0.032"2500.7" @ 100 lb.8458K116000000
     
    3/8" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/4"0.003"0.032"8250.01" @ 100 lb.8458K6300000
    24"24"1/4"0.003"0.032"8250.04" @ 100 lb.8458K73000000
    24"48"1/4"0.003"0.032"4000.3" @ 100 lb.8458K83000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,1250.01" @ 100 lb.8458K6400000
    24"24"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,1250.02" @ 100 lb.8458K74000000
    24"48"1/4"0.003"0.032"5500.2" @ 100 lb.8458K84000000
     
    3/4" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,7250.005" @ 100 lb.8458K6500000
    24"24"1/4"0.003"0.032"1,7250.01" @ 100 lb.8458K75000000
    24"48"1/4"0.003"0.032"8500.1" @ 100 lb.8458K85000000
     
    1" Thick (-0.020" to 0.020" Tolerance)
    12"12"3/4"0.003"0.032"2,1250.005" @ 100 lb.8458K6600000
    24"24"3/4"0.003"0.032"2,1250.01" @ 100 lb.8458K76000000
    24"48"3/4"0.003"0.032"1,1250.04" @ 100 lb.8458K86000000
     
    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 Rated5689N11000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N12000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N1300000000
     
    1/2" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N15000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N16000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N1700000000
     
    3/4" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N19000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N21000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N2200000000
     
    1" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    12"12"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N24000000
    24"24"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N25000000
    24"48"1/8"0.003"0.02"Not RatedNot Rated5689N2600000000
     

    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 RatedNo6174N1160000000
    1/4"-0.03" to 0.03"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo6174N111000000
    1/2"-0.06" to 0.06"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo6174N122000000
     
    Fiberglass Face
    1/8"-0.03" to 0.03"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo6175N116000000
    1/4"-0.03" to 0.03"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo6175N111000000
    1/2"-0.06" to 0.06"0.125"Black-100 to 250Not RatedNo6175N122000000
     

    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 RatedNo7733N111
    000000
    000000
    0.21"-0.006" to 0.006"0.125"300Orange-100 to 350Not RatedNo7733N12
    00000
    00000
    0.335"-0.006" to 0.006"0.125"300Orange-100 to 350Not RatedNo7733N13
    00000
    000000
    0.46"-0.006" to 0.006"0.125"300Orange-100 to 350Not RatedNo7733N14
    00000
    000000
     
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