Structural PVC Foam Core Rigid Close Cell PVC Foam for Yacht and Wind Turbine Nacelle Covers

Product Description

Structural PVC Foam core Rigid Close Cell PVC Foam for Yacht and Wind Turbine Nacelle Covers
 

Product Description

 

has good specific stiffness, specific strength. Compression, tensile, shear and bending strengths are excellent.PVC foam core also has good dimensional stability and easy to process, suitable for a variety of processes. It is an ideal core material for lightweight & high-strength composite sandwich structures.It provides excellent fatigue resistance, impact resistance and very low water absorption. Heat and sound insulation are also very good.



Features:
High performance weight ratio, good impact resistance
Resistance to many chemicals, almost no water absorption
Low flammability, self-extinguishing from fire
Suitable for a variety of composite molding methods: Vacuum infusion, spray up, hand lay-up, vacuum bagging
Good impact strength
Low resin absorption
Good sound & thermal insulation
 

Product Parameters

 

Item	Standard	Unit		P48	P60	P80	P100	P130	P200	P250
Density	ISO 845	Kg/m3	Average	48	60	80	100	130	200	250
			Tolerance	43-55	-6,+9	±10	±10	±15	±20	±30
Compression Strength	ASTM D1621	MPa	Average	0.60	0.9	1.4	2.0	3.0	4.8	6.2
			Minimum	(0.50)	(0.7)	(1.15)	(1.65)	(2.4)	(4.2)	(NA)
Compression Modulus	ASTM D 1621	MPa	Average	48	70	90	135	170	240	300
			Minimum	(35)	(60)	(80)	(115)	(145)	(200)	(NA)
Tensile Strength	ASTM D 1623	MPa	Average	0.95	1.8	2.5	3.5	4.8	7.1	9.2
			Minimum	(0.8)	(1.5)	(2.2)	(2.5)	(3.5)	(6.3)	(NA)
Tensile	ASTM D 1623	MPa	Average	35	75	95	130	175	250	320
Modulus			Minimum	(28)	(57)	(85)	(105)	(135)	(210)	(NA)
Shear	ASTM C 273	MPa	Average	0.55	0.76	1.15	1.6	2.2	3.5	4.5
Strength			Minimum	(0.50)	(0.63)	(0.95)	(1.4)	(1.9)	(3.2)	(NA)
Shear	ASTM C 273	MPa	Average	16	20	27	35	50	85	104
Modulus			Minimum	(14)	(16)	(23)	(28)	(40)	(75)	(NA)
Shear Elongation	ASTM C 273	%	Average Minimum	10 (8)	20 (10)	30 (15)	40 (25)	40 (30)	40 (30)	40 (NA)
	Width	mm	±5	1270	1120	1010	940	840	740	700
Standard
	Length	mm	±5	2730	2350	2160	2040	1880	1600	1500
Size
	Thickness	mm	±0.5	5~80	5~70	3~65	3~60	3~50	3~40	3~40

 

 

About JLON Composite

Changzhou JLON Composite Co., Ltd. is a professional enterprise specializing in the research, development, production, and sales of composite materials. Headquartered in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, the company is committed to providing high-performance composite materials and related supporting products to customers worldwide, serving as a reliable one-stop supplier in the composites industry.

JLON offers a wide range of composite material products, including glass fiber, carbon fiber, core materials, resins, and related auxiliary materials. These products are widely used in industries such as construction, marine, automotive, wind energy, pipes and tanks, pultruded profiles, and sports equipment. With stable product quality, a well-established supply chain system, and competitive pricing, JLON's products have been exported to many countries and regions around the world, earning the long-term trust of numerous customers.
 

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has good specific stiffness, specific strength. Compression, tensile, shear and bending strengths are excellent. PET foam core also has good dimensional stability and easy to process, suitable for a variety of processes. It is an ideal core material for lightweight & high-strength composite sandwich structures.It provides excellent fatigue resistance, impact resistance and very low water absorption. Heat and sound insulation are also very good.


Features:
High exothermic peak tempertaure resistance, up to 180C
High performance weight ratio, good impact resistance
Resistance to many chemicals, almost no water absorption
Low flammability, self-extinguishing from fire
Suitable for a variety of composite molding methods: Vacuum infusion, spray up, hand lay-up, vacuum bagging
Good impact strength
Low resin absorption
Good sound & thermal insulation

Specification:

Item	Standard	Unit		P80	P100	P120	P150	P200	P250
Density	ISO 845	Kg/m3	Average	80	100	120	150	200	250
			Tolerance	-6,+9	±10	±10	±15	±20	±30
Compression	ASTM D1621	MPa	Average	0.85	1.2	1.8	2.4	3.9	5.2
Strength			Minimum	-0.8	-1.1	-1.55	-2.2	-3.4	-4.8
Compression Modulus	ASTM D 1621	MPa	Average	73	100	115	140	200	235
			Minimum	-65	-90	-105	-125	-170	-210
Tensile Strength	ASTM D 1623	MPa	Average	1.4	1.8	2.2	2.5	3.2	4
			Minimum	-1.3	-1.6	-1.9	-2.2	-2.6	-3.6
Tensile	ASTM D 1623	MPa	Average	90	110	120	160	210	275
Modulus			Minimum	-80	-100	-105	-130	-180	-250
Shear	ASTM C 273	MPa	Average	0.55	0.8	0.9	1.25	1.7	2.05
Strength			Minimum	-0.45	-0.75	-0.8	-1.05	-1.5	-1.8
Shear	ASTM C 273	MPa	Average	13.5	23	27	35	51	70
Modulus			Minimum	-12.5	-21	-23	-30	-47	-65

 Core is a new construction material, which is made of PP based on honeycomb bionic principles. Compared with traditional materials, it has these remarkable advantages like light-weight, high compressive strength, environmentally friendly, waterproof, moisture-proof and corrosion resistant etc. Moreover, it can be attached with various of face materials (such as FRP,wood grain sheet, aluminum sheet, stainless steel sheet, marble sheet, rubber sheet etc.) . Therefore, it can extensively replace traditional materials, and it can be widely used in these areas like van, high-speed train, aerospace, yachting, home furnishing and mobile architecture etc.



Structure:
reinforce woven fabric skin + pp honeycomb core + reinforce woven fabric skin.

Skin:
standard skin: 0.7mm, special skin: 1.0mm, 1.4mm.

Core density:
80kgs/m3(standard core), 100kgs/m3, 120kgs/m3.

Core thickness:
very flexible, from 10mm to 70mm.

Surface:
Painted white one side(standard paint color),
Unpainted 
Black 
Some special color paints are available, such as green, orange, red, blue etc.

Dimension:
Max length for export: 11900mm
Max width for export: 2500mm
Thickness range: from 12mm to 70mm.

Features:
Light and Strong
Green and Environment Friendly
Waterproof
Corrosion Resistant
Sound Isolation

Specifications:

ITEM	10mm Holycore	15mm Holycore
Cell core diameter(mm)	8	8
Density(kg/cb.m)	80	80
Compressive strength(MPa)	1.90	1.85
Modulus of compression(MPa)	50.8	50.4
Shear strength(MPa)	0.58	0.55
Modulus of shearing(MPa)	25	25

 

Application

 

FAQ

FAQ 1: What is a structured closed cell PVC foam board used for in wind turbine nacelle covers?

Answer:
Structured closed cell PVC foam board is used as a lightweight core material in wind turbine nacelle covers. It provides high stiffness-to-weight ratio, excellent structural support, and helps reduce overall nacelle weight while maintaining mechanical strength and durability.
 

FAQ 2: Why is closed cell PVC foam preferred for nacelle cover applications?

Answer:
Closed cell PVC foam offers low water absorption, good fatigue resistance, and stable mechanical properties under harsh outdoor conditions. These features make it ideal for long-term exposure to moisture, temperature variations, and wind loads typical in wind turbine environments.
 

FAQ 3: Is the PVC foam board compatible with common composite manufacturing processes?

Answer:
Yes. Structured closed cell PVC foam boards are compatible with hand lay-up, vacuum infusion, RTM, and prepreg processes. The foam structure allows good resin flow while maintaining dimensional stability during curing.
 

FAQ 4: Can the PVC foam board be customized for different nacelle designs?

Answer:
Absolutely. The PVC foam board can be supplied in various densities, thicknesses, sheet sizes, and surface finishes. It can also be thermoformed or CNC-machined to meet complex nacelle cover geometries.
 

FAQ 5: How does PVC foam board contribute to the service life of wind turbine nacelle covers?

Answer:
By combining lightweight structure with high mechanical strength and excellent environmental resistance, PVC foam boards help improve fatigue performance and reduce maintenance requirements, thereby extending the service life of wind turbine nacelle covers.

Customer Reviews

 

• The PVC foam core is lightweight yet very strong. I used it for yacht panels, and it provided excellent rigidity and smooth surfaces for finishing.

• This rigid close cell PVC foam worked perfectly for wind turbine nacelle covers. It is easy to cut, shape, and laminate, and the finished parts are durable and dimensionally stable.

• I am very satisfied with this PVC foam for structural applications. It is consistent in density, easy to handle, and bonds well with resin systems, making assembly straightforward and reliable.