Gillfab® 4036

Overview

Gillfab® 4036 is a lightweight sandwich panel made from thin epoxy-fiberglass reinforced facings bonded to aluminum honeycomb core.

Applications

Designed for use in interior applications such as wall partitions.

Features

• Very light-weight panel with thin facing skin
• Low smoke generation & fire resistant
• Good strength-to-weight ratio

Availability

4036-1254036-2504036-375
Thickness, inch 0.125 (3.18)0.250 (6.35)0.375 (9.53
Facing, face/back, inch (mm)0.005 / 0.005
(0.127 / 0.127)
0.005 / 0.005
(0.127 / 0.127)
0.005 / 0.005
(0.127 / 0.127)
Length, inch (mm)144 (3,657.6)
Width, inch (mm)48 (1,219.2)

Construction

Adhesive: Epoxy film
Core: Aluminum Honeycomb
Reinforcement: Fiberglass
Resin System: Epoxy

Specifications

• DFJ 7700253

Performance Properties, Typical

The following tests are conducted on Gillfab® 4036-375 panel in accordance with ASTM & The Gill Corporation internal test methods.

Test TypeResultsTest Method
Areal Weight, lb/ft2 (kg/m2)0.250 (1.22)ASTM C271
Thickness, inch (mm)0.373 (9.47)ASTM C366
Warpage, in (mm)0.240 (2.1)Maximum individual, per TGC-GTP 45
Long Beam Flexure, Ribbon, RTA
Ultimate Load, lbf (N)
82 (365)ASTM D7249
(4-Point Loading: 10 inches load span, 20 inches support span. Specimen size: 24 inches x 3 inches)
Deflection at 40 lbf, inch (mm)0.897 (23)
Long Beam Flexure, Transverse, RTA
Ultimate Load, lbf (N)
68 (302)ASTM D7249
(4-Point Loading: 10 inches load span, 20 inches support span. Specimen size: 24 inches x 3 inches)
Deflection at 40 lbf, inch (mm)0.892 (23)
Short Beam Shear, Ribbon, RTA
Ultimate Load, lbf (N)
513 (2,282)ASTM C393
(4-Point Bend: 4 inches load span, 5.6 inches support span. Specimen size: 8 inches x 3 inches)
Short Beam Shear, Transverse-RTA
Ultimate Load, lbf (N)
314 (1,397)ASTM C393
(4-Point Bend: 4 inches load span, 5.6 inches support span. Specimen size: 8 inches x 3 inches)
Stabilized Core Compression, RTA
Ultimate Load, lbf/in2 (MPa)
350 (2.4)ASTM C365
Climbing Drum Peel, Ribbon, RTA
n.lbf per 3 in. width (mm.kg per 76 mm width)
17 (8)ASTM D1781
Flammability-60 seconds Vertical
Self-extinguishing time, seconds
0FAR Part 25 Appendix F Part 1a (1)(i)
Burn length, inch (mm) 2.2 (56)
Drip extinguish time, second 0
Rate of Heat Release (OSU)
Maximum Heat Release, kW/m2
52FAR Part 25 Appendix F Part IV
Total Heat Release within 2 min., seconds37
Smoke Density (Flaming Mode)
Average Maximum Specific Optical Density (Dm) during 4-minute test, Average 4Dm
75FAR Part 25 Appendix F Part V

Figure shown reflects typical values and should not be used as design specifications.
RTA: Room Temperature Ambient

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