Divinycell PY PET Structural Foam Core

Divinycell PL230 PET Structural Foam Core

SKU PL230PL010 In stock
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$150.39

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Technical data

Specifications

Density i Nominal; density range 220-240 kg/m³ per ISO 845. Diab TDS rev 11 (06/2025).
230 kg/m³
Sheet size i Plain sheet; 1220 × 1220 mm GS also available. Diab TDS rev 11 (06/2025).
2440 × 1220 mm
Compressive strength (ASTM D1621) i Nominal at +23°C; min guaranteed 3.7 MPa. Diab TDS rev 11 (06/2025).
4.5 MPa
Compressive modulus (ASTM D1621) i Nominal at +23°C; min guaranteed 210 MPa. Diab TDS rev 11 (06/2025).
245 MPa
Tensile strength (ASTM D1623) i Nominal at +23°C; min guaranteed 3.2 MPa. Diab TDS rev 11 (06/2025).
3.6 MPa
Tensile modulus (ASTM D1623) i Nominal at +23°C; min guaranteed 220 MPa. Diab TDS rev 11 (06/2025).
270 MPa
Shear strength (ISO 1922) i Perpendicular to weld lines (2-3); nominal, min guaranteed 2.2 MPa. Parallel (1-3) nominal 2.6 MPa. Diab TDS rev 11 (06/2025).
2.5 MPa
Shear modulus (ISO 1922) i Perpendicular to weld lines (2-3); nominal, min guaranteed 58 MPa. Parallel (1-3) nominal 76 MPa. Diab TDS rev 11 (06/2025).
66 MPa
Shear strain (ISO 1922) i Nominal per ISO 1922. Diab TDS rev 11 (06/2025).
10%
Thermal conductivity (ASTM C177) i Measured at +25°C per ASTM C177. Diab TDS rev 11 (06/2025).
0.046 W/(m·K)
Overview

About this product

Divinycell PL230 PET Structural Foam Core for Demanding Composite Structures

Divinycell PL230 is a high density PET structural foam core developed for composite sandwich construction where improved compressive performance and higher load handling are required. It is well suited to demanding marine, transport and industrial composite applications where increased core density is needed over lighter PET grades.

The closed cell PET foam structure helps minimise resin uptake while supporting efficient processing in composite manufacturing methods such as vacuum infusion, prepreg and bonded panel construction. Divinycell PL230 is commonly selected for higher load areas, reinforcement zones and structural composite parts where improved compression resistance is important.

Divinycell PL230 also offers strong dimensional stability, good moisture resistance and reliable machining performance, making it a practical option for precision cut composite panels and engineered sandwich structures.

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Common questions.

What is Divinycell PL230 used for?

Divinycell PL230 is the high-density grade of the PET core range, suited to high-strength demands and local inserts where greater compressive and shear strength and good screw retention are required.

How is PL230 different from PL100?

PL230 has a higher density (230 versus 100 kg per cubic metre) and substantially higher compressive, tensile and shear strength, making it the choice for highly loaded core areas, while PL100 suits lighter, general core use.

Does Divinycell PL230 have good screw retention?

Yes. The higher-density PL230 grade provides very good screw retention, which is why it is often chosen for local inserts and hardware mounting points in composite structures.

What moulding processes suit Divinycell PL?

Divinycell PL is suitable for vacuum infusion, pre-preg and hot-press moulding, with ultra-low resin absorption and good shear strain across the range.