The new AIREX T90.150 exhibits largely improved mechanical properties over the previous product. Damage tolerance has been raised three-fold from 2.5% to 8%, shear strength has been increased by over 20%, while the product’s density is reduced by 3%.
According to 3A Composites Core Materials, other features of AIREX T90 products include excellent fire resistance, high temperature performance, exceptional fatigue resistance and recyclability.
3A Composites Core Materials reports that the new AIREX T90.150 has already been certified according to FST standards like NF, DIN, and FAR. Tests have also shown that the new core material can comply with CEN TS 45 545 rail standard given the appropriate sandwich design.
3A Composites Core Materials produces the AIREX® and BALTEK® core material products. It is part of 3A Composites, a division of Schweiter Technologies AG, Switzerland.