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Product Features

• Up to 80% reduced weight when compared to conventional panels of particleboard, MDF and plywood - MORE
• Rigid face materials provide ability to use conventional methods of construction - MORE
• Variety of edging options include edgebanding, edge capture, edge insert, miter fold, outer edge band and inside post - MORE
• Foamkore panels are available in nominal panel size of 32” x 48” x ¾”. Optional custom sizes and thickness are available upon request - MORE
• Core qualifies as a Class A material - MORE
• Numerous standard face materials available upon request - MORE

	PLACE YOUR ORDER: (L: = Length | W: = Width | T: = Thickness in Inches) Available Foamkore Products Foamkore w/.080 Hardboard Face Foamkore: L: 31 1/2, W: 48, T: 3/4 Price: $21.41 Foamkore: L: 31 1/2, W: 48, T: 1 Price: $24.32 Foamkore: L: 31 1/2, W: 48, T: 1 1/2 Price: $31.47 Foamkore w/1/8" Lauan Plywood Face Foamkore: L: 31 1/2, W: 48, T: 3/4 Price: $30.23 Foamkore: L: 31 1/2, W: 48, T: 1 Price: $33.78 Foamkore: L: 31 1/2, W: 48, T: 1 1/2 Price: $40.99 Foamkore w/1/8" Poplar Plywood Face Foamkore: L: 31 1/2, W: 48, T: 3/4 Price: $34.87 Foamkore: L: 31 1/2, W: 48, T: 1 Price: $37.85 Foamkore: L: 31 1/2, W: 48, T: 1 1/2 Price: $45.38

Product Description

Greatly Reduced Weight

Foamkore is a balanced constructed foam core panel that provides a structural product with greatly reduced weight. It consists of a polystyrene foam core and thin face material. The product is constructed by capturing a lightweight polystyrene core with high density face panels to provide a strong lightweight panel with structural integrity. This uses the sandwich panel construction method which incorporates the use of thinner outer panels bonded to a thicker core to achieve an overall stronger composite panel.

Rigid Face Materials

The rigid face materials used in the Foamkore product provide the ability to use conventional attachment methods. The use of glue, staples, nails, screws and other similar fasteners will allow the panel to be physically and structurally attached to other materials. The reduced weight will allow the panel to be used where heavier panels would be prohibited. Anywhere weight is a concern is a good area to use Foamkore. Lightweight panels can also reduce certain liabilities.

Many Edge Treatments Are Possible

• Edgeband
• Outer Edge Band
• Edge Capture
• Edge Insert
• Miter Fold
• Inside Corner Post

View the Foamkore Technical Guide for more information on Edge Treatments and applications.

Produce Very Stable Panels

Foamkore is available in a thickness range from ¾” up to 3”. The use of different face materials provides the ability to produce very stable panels in about any thickness that is required.

Class A Qualification

The polystyrene core has been tested using the ASTM – E84 method and results obtained of 5-10 Flame Spread and 60-200 Smoke Development which puts it in a Class A qualification. However the addition of the face material must be taken into consideration for overall fire rating.

Add Moisture Resistance, Laminating Methods and Conditioning and Storage paragraphs from the FK tech brochure.

Moisture Resistance

In most applications, Foamkore is a moisture resistant material. The core material provides an outstanding moisture resistance to water. The face panels are laminated with moisture resistant glue leaving only the face susceptible to moisture. In tests, all the plywood face materials have performed extremely well.

Laminating Methods

Most face materials can be easily adhered to the Foamkore panels. The use of contact adhesive is advisable where possible. It is possible to cold or hot press material but minimum pressure should be used. A pressure of 10-15psi is usually suitable for these applications. An actual test should be used to determine what is best suited for the material you may want to laminate. Also, it is important to remember that Foamkore is a balanced and constructed panel and the need to keep it stable may require equal material to be applied to both sides.

Conditioning and Storage

Proper storage is extremely important with Foamkore. The balanced constructed panel should be stored on a flat uniform surface away from direct contact with the floor to allow for air circulation. A cover sheet is recommended to maintain uniform moisture levels. Some weight is desired to keep the cover sheet tight during storage. If panels must be stored in a vertical position make sure this is done without excessive weight to either side.

Product Options

Foamkore is available in the following face materials

Standard face materials include .080 Hardboard, 1/16” Fiberboard, 1/8” poplar plywood, 1/8” lauan plywood, 3/16” and ¼” birch plywood. Other face materials options may be possible.

PLEASE NOTE: Foam color depends on availability.

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Applications

For a Variety of Uses
Shelving, partitions, ceiling panels, wall systems, signage, displays, theater props, swing doors, elevators, kiosks, movable food carts, table tops, furtniture, cabinets, motor homes, boats, and more.

Foamkore Technical Guide
Learn all there is to know about our Foamkore products.