Composition
Nidafont panels use a lightweight sandwich construction that combines glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) with a honeycomb polypropylene core. This provides a balance of stiffness, dimensional stability and weight efficiency suited to commercial vehicle bodywork.
Layer structure from exterior to interior:
- Gelcoat RAL 9010
- Glass-reinforced polyester resin
- Extruded polypropylene honeycomb core
- Glass-reinforced polyester resin
- White gelcoat
Mechanical properties
Test methodologies and detailed performance data are available on request.
| Thicknesses | mm | 17 mm | 30 mm |
| Maximum length | mm | 15000 | 15000 |
| Maximum width | mm | 2450 | 2450 |
| Glass weight | g/m2 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Weight | Kg/m2 | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| K value | W/m2 0C | 2.7 | 1.9 |
These panels conform to AFNOR NF T-57-950-1, which defines performance requirements for sandwich panels used in commercial vehicle construction.
Options
- Colour-impregnated exterior gelcoat
- Film protection
- Cut-outs manufactured to your specifications
FAQs
What is the benefit of a polypropylene honeycomb core?
Honeycomb polypropylene provides high stiffness at a low weight. Compared with solid-core alternatives, it helps reduce overall body mass while maintaining structural performance.
Are Nidafont panels suitable for vehicle sidewalls and bulkheads?
Yes. Their lightweight construction and GRP skins make them well suited to general commercial vehicle wall and lining applications, depending on load requirements and build design.
Can cut-outs be supplied to bespoke sizes?
Panels can be manufactured with cut-outs to customer-supplied drawings, allowing integration of doors, hatches or service apertures.
Do the panels offer thermal performance?
The polypropylene honeycomb core contributes to moderate thermal resistance. The indicative K values for 17 mm and 30 mm panels are 2.7 and 1.9 W/m2°C respectively.
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