Sicomin Introduces MaxCore

Sicomin is redefining engineered sandwich construction through the introduction of MaxCore. To be launched at JEC World 2019, MaxCore is a new concept of sandwich core particularly suitable for infusion processes. Fiber reinforcements are inserted in multiple orientations and are responsible for 100% of the mechanical properties of the core. With a unique patented manufacturing process, Sicomin is able to place these reinforcement fiber with precise fiber angles and positions within the core. MaxCore’s patented fiber insertion method can be applied to kits in which fiber orientations are engineered within each panel to incorporate openings, such as windows and doors, and to provide additional local reinforcement. MaxCore is also compatible with a variety of manufacturing processes and can be used with epoxy, polyester, and vinylester resin systems. Its unique fiber insertion technique can be applied with a variety of materials, including aramid, carbon, basalt, natural, thermoplastics, and glass fiber. Sicomin will showcase several MaxCore panels at its booth G43 in Hall 6 at JEC World 2019 from 12 to 14 March. Technology on display will include: • Panels infused with Sicomin’s Epoxy infusion SR 8100 and Infugreen 810 with 4mm glass tows at 70% fiber content in weight. • A 50mm fire retardant panel infused with Sicomin’s intumescent SR 1125 epoxy, with inserted 4mm glass tows providing a 63% fiber content in weight. • A flax fiber reinforced panel produced with Infugreen 810 (38% carbon content from bio-based sources), 50mm PET core, hybrid flax & E-glass skins and a bio-based epoxy gelcoat. For identifying growth opportunities in the global glass fiber market, please visit http://www.lucintel.com/glass_fiber_market_2017_2022.aspx