CRTM™ Composite Sandwich Panels
Strong, Lightweight, Structural
CRTM™ (continuous resin transfer molding) panels are thermoset composite sandwich panels with tailored, multi-axial fiber reinforcements, high-fiber volume and very low void content. These custom-engineered products are available with a wide variety of core materials, including end-grain balsa, foam or engineered woods and laminate face-sheets with continuous fiberglass and/or carbon fiber reinforced polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy or custom resins.
Panels are custom engineered to meet customer needs by varying core thicknesses to affect stiffness, core materials to affect weight, fiber to modify the stiffness-weight ratio, and resin material to affect strength.
Impact
- Improved thermal insulation
- Reduced component complexity compared to metal
- Unlimited continuous lengths with widths of up to 108 inches
- Vibration damping and acoustic insulation
- Designed for applications needing a high stiffness-to-weight ratio
- More consistent quality throughout the panel than pultrusion
- Better control of fiber alignment and resin kinetics
Resources
Overview: Avient Advanced Composites
Explore our broad portfolio of composite technologies
Design Guide: Composite Sandwich Panels
Panel material selection and design considerations – get the Design Guide
| Panel Thickness (in) | Areal Weight (lbs/sq ft) |
|---|---|
| 0.54" | 1.2 |
| 0.75" | 1.4 |
| 2.24" | 3.1 |
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Composites Overview | Product/Service Overview | Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes | View |
| Composite Sandwich Panels | Processing & Design Guides | Your comprehensive resource for material selection and design considerations of composite sandwich panels | View |
| Door Panel for Rail Car Manufacturer | Case Study (Snapshot) | CRTM™ Composite Sandwich Panels reduced component complexity compared to metal for door panel on rail car | View |
| Glasforms CRTM | Product/Service Overview | Product description, value solution, key characteristics, markets and applications of Glasforms™ CRTM™ Continuous Resin Transfer Molding Sandwich Panels | View |
| Smart Materials™ Advanced Composites for Demanding Applications - eBook | eBook | Take a comprehensive look at composite materials to help you identify the best solution for your needs | View |
| Webinar: Composite Sandwich Panels | Webinar | Explore Design & Material Selection of Composite Panels for Structural Components | View |
Infographic: Advanced Composites for Demanding Applications
Highlights of some key benefits of advanced composites and trends shaping the market