WHICH COMPOSITE MATERIAL SHOULD YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR SPEEDBOAT/YACHT?(PART II)

October 07, 2023

composite materials

Composite materials, especially in ship hull structures, are mainly polymer-based composite materials. The structure can be divided into two types: laminates (fiber-reinforced composite materials) and sandwich structure composite materials, which include three aspects Important compounds: reinforcement, resin (i.e. matrix) and core material.

As a new type of functional structural material, it has the characteristics of lightweight, high specific strength and specific stiffness, good damping performance, fatigue resistance, creep resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, good wear resistance, low thermal expansion coefficient, and good X-ray transmittance. Characteristics, highly valued by the shipbuilding industry, especially in manufacturing high-quality hull structures, it has huge advantages. Therefore, it quickly became popular and widely used in the shipbuilding field. Today, due to the application of composite materials, the shipbuilding field has developed more rapidly!

Most manufacturers now choose plastic honeycomb panels as materials for boats and yachts. Because it has fireproof and moisture-proof properties, it has been tested by the National Fire Inspection Agency and has reached flame retardant level B1 or above, and there is no mildew, deformation, etc. in a humid environment. It has good weather resistance, corrosion resistance and pollution resistance, and is also easy to clean and maintain. The honeycomb structure itself is light in weight, has good rigidity and has high flatness. The interconnected honeycomb cores are evenly distributed and fixed on the entire board surface like countless I-beams, which are not easy to shear, making the board more stable and difficult to deform, and at the same time have excellent bending resistance and wind pressure resistance. Even oversized honeycomb panels can achieve good flatness. Because the air layer inside the honeycomb panel is divided into many closed spaces, the honeycomb core prevents airflow and makes sound waves and heat insulation difficult to propagate, so the sound insulation effect is good. It has good construction performance and is easy and fast to install. The raw material is polypropylene, which can be recycled and reused, saving resources and protecting the environment.

The FRP plastic honeycomb composite panels which are produced by Qingdao Achieving Honeycomb Panel Co., Ltd. have the following characteristics:

1. Lightweight, energy efficiency


Compared with traditional metal materials, composite honeycomb composite cruise ships are lighter in weight, which can reduce the buoyancy on the water surface and improve the speed and fuel efficiency of the cruise ship.

2. Corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance


Traditional metal cruise ships are vulnerable to seawater and oxidation, while plastic honeycomb composites have high corrosion resistance and perform well in Marine environments.

3. Large output and fast delivery


The automated assembly line operation of honeycomb panel manufacturing has been realized using self-developed equipment. Orders can be completed quickly and within a short period of time, with guaranteed delivery dates.

4. Small tolerance and high quality

As a factory, we have our own quality inspection department. Whether it is the control of the production process or the testing of finished products, we strictly control quality and tolerances based on customer requirements and data.

In addition to providing composite materials, the non-woven plastic honeycomb core produced by our company has been supplied to yacht manufacturers all year round. This panel can be composite with many surface materials to meet different designs of appearance and interior requirements. Besides, the honeycomb cellular structure has the functions of sound insulation, noise reduction and heat preservation. Ideal for the manufacture of lightweight boat hulls and interior cabinets, etc. Honeycomb core size, thickness and cell size can be customized. For more product information, please browse our product list or leave us a message.

                                                   Packaging for plastic honeycomb sheet

With the development of society, new requirements have been placed on ship speed whether ships are used in the military, rescue, or law enforcement. Especially in armed attacks, the weight of the ship must be reduced in order to achieve higher performance with the same power. payload, save fuel and reduce costs. While increasing the speed, it also improves the manoeuvrability of the ship. In recent years, advanced composite materials and lightweight structural technologies have developed into core technologies in the shipbuilding field.