Composites for Wind Energy

Structural Core Materials for the Wind Turbine Industry

Gurit is a technical leader in the development and manufacture of structural core materials. Cores in a sandwich construction are specified by designers and architects to increase stiffness and reduce the weight of a composite structure. Gurit has a range of core materials to fit any specification or manufacturing process.

PET Recycled Structural Foam

GURIT PRODUCTS/ PRODUCT PAGE	MAIN FEATURES	DATASHEETS
Gurit Kerdyn	Sustainable: Up to 100% recycled PET Recyclable Good compressive strength & * stiffness Superior thermal insulation and water resistance Low resin uptake (Lite version (coated PET) available for lower resin uptake) Excellent machining Good insulation properties Suitable for a wide range applications and composite manufacturing techniques	Gurit Kerdyn
Gurit Kerdyn FR	Sustainable: Up to 100% recycled PET Recyclable Good compressive strength & * stiffness Superior thermal insulation and water resistance Low resin uptake (Lite version (coated PET) available for lower resin uptake) Excellent machining Good insulation properties Suitable for a wide range applications and composite manufacturing techniques Fire resistant (Class E - EN13501)	Gurit Kerdyn FR
Gurit Kerdyn FR+ coming soon	latest Class C - EN13501 test and certification	Gurit Kerdyn FR +

Balsa Wood Core

GURIT PRODUCTS/ PRODUCT PAGE	MAIN FEATURES	DATASHEETS
Gurit Balsaflex™	High quality composite core material made from end-grain Balsa Exceptional shear and compressive strength Made from ecological and renewable resources Suitable for wind energy, marine, transportation, industrial, and any other application designed with the properties of Balsa Suitable for hand lay-up, vacuum bag and infusion processes Gurit® Balsaflex™ 150 is approved by DNV Gurit® Balsaflex™ Lite is new format also available	Gurit Balsaflex™

SAN Structural Foam

GURIT PRODUCTS/ PRODUCT PAGE	MAIN FEATURES	DATASHEETS
Gurit Corecell M	High performance foam, ideal for marine applications High shear strength and low density Compatible with prepreg processing High elongation for toughness	Gurit Corecell M
Gurit Corecell S	Sub-sea buoyancy foam	Gurit Corecell S210-S450 Gurit Corecell S1200/1800
Gurit Corecell I	Low resin absorption and good thermal stability in addition to the excellent handling and finishing.	Gurit Corecell I

PVC Structural Foam

GURIT PRODUCTS/ PRODUCT PAGE	MAIN FEATURES	DATASHEETS
Gurit PVC	All-purpose foam Suitable for all sandwich applications Superior strength & stiffness:weight ratio Outstanding chemical resistance	Gurit PVC
Gurit PVC HT	High temperature processing up to 140°C	Gurit PVC HT