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Space Grade LEO ◾ High Modulus ◾ 48" x 96" x 1.054"
STRATOpanelLEO honeycomb core sandwich panels are specifically designed as a readily available space flight ready panel that can be made to order in short lead time. The face skins are STRATOplateLEO plate, which use HR40 carbon fiber (57 Msi) with NB321 high temperature epoxy resin in a quasi-isotropic layup. Perforated aluminum honeycomb core and NB301 film adhesive are then combined to tune bending stiffness. These panels are ideal for spacecraft back-up structures (BUS) or similar spacecraft components requiring high stiffness and ultra-low weight. Designed specifically for Low Earth Orbit (LEO), the maximum suggested use temperature is 225°F (107°C). Full traceability is maintained to material lots, cure cycle detail, and buy-up coupon testing. Skins are oven cured individually and sandwich panels are then vacuum bag/oven consolidated. Still not exactly what you’re looking for? Check out our full lineup of STRATOpanels or Contact us for a custom quote.
Each space grade order includes a certificate package with dimensional inspection, material certificates, traceability, and a statement of verification. All panels are serialized and traceable. Additional options include full traveler verification (copies of out-time tracking, ply angle and cure verifications), flatwise tension testing and long beam flexure testing on the sandwich panel, and resin content testing (up to three tests per face skin available) and short beam shear testing on the skins.
Mitsubishi HR40 high modulus fiber.
Newport 321 epoxy resin.
Newport 301 film adhesive.
P/N | 22Z002103-27-1-UR-3.1-0.125-P-1.000-V |
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Application | Space & Stable Structures |
Built To Order | Yes |
Core Thickness | 1.0 |
Finish | Matte / Matte |
Materials | High Modulus Carbon |
Panel Thickness | 1.054 |
Plate / Panel Size | 48" x 96" / 1219.2mm x 2438.4mm |
Skin Thickness | 0.027 |
Weight | 23.63 |
Length: ± 0.125"
Width: ± 0.125"
Skin Thickness (ea.): ± 10%
Core Thickness: ± 0.010"
Flatness: 0.040" (0.010/12.0x12.0)