I-Core Composites, LLC
802 23
rd
Street SW, PO Box 1675, Cullman, AL 35056-1675 USA
Ph (256) 739-6627 / Fax (256) 739-4334 / www.ICoreComposites.com
EG Balsa PRODUCTS are engineered end-grain balsa panels, which exhibit superior mechanical
properties and offer exceptional value compared to other core materials. Produced in the United
States, each high quality panel is manufactured to precision thickness with a natural or ARMOR
coated surface. Panels are available in a range of densities for all molding applications to include
open molding, vacuum bagging, resin infusion, RTM and numerous others.
Available 3/16 (4.75mm) to 4 + (101.6mm)
Special / Precision thicknesses available
Panels size: 24 x 48 , square within 1/16
Variety of standard & special densities
Rigid or contourable panels
Knife-cut technology on contourable
products
Available with grooves and/or perforations
Products are vacuum-packed in plastic bags
and heat sealed for maximum protection.
ARMOR is a proprietary coating applied to the
surface of all EG Balsa products. ARMOR is
environmentally friendly and does not
degrade.
Benefits of ARMOR Coating:
Product identifier green color helps identify the
balsa as ARMOR coated.
Inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold & fungi.
Reduces resin uptake
Compatible with virtually all resin systems
Achieves excellent laminate bond strength
Unit Lite Grade Ultra
Nominal
Density
ASTM C271 lb/ft
3
7 10 15
Shear
Strength
ASTM C273 psi 260 433 680
Shear
Modulus
ASTM C273 psi 13,800 24,800 43,500
Compressive
Strength
ASTM C365 psi 1,100 1,940 3,340
Tensile
Strength
ASTM C297 psi 914 2,000 3,020
The reported data, derived from laboratory testing, shall not be taken as minimum guaranteed values. They refer to the nominal density. They are believed to be correct. No warranty
is made on the basis of these data. Customers should verify the data needed for the specific application, performing the necessary tests on the product. No warranty is released for
any particular application. I-Core Composites, LLC may update this document without notice.