What Are The Uses Of Sandwich Panels?

Sandwich panels, as the word suggests is a combination of different materials that can be broadly divided in to two parts – the face and the core. In the past, the use of sandwich panels has mostly been restricted to the aeronautical field, cold storages and marine structures. But with the invention of new composites, sandwich panels are rapidly making their way into the building industry. An important aspect for building is that the panels have to be lightweight and less expensive. Hence the best alternative for metal face was the cement composite face. The use of composites has significantly improved the performance of the panels in many respects.

Modern construction technology is focusing mainly on the use of composite materials to reduce the overall weight and at the same time cost. The face and the core are generally composed of different materials. The materials are combined in such a way that the overall panel can resist loads trough composite action.

Advantages of sandwich panels:

1. Design and style flexibility with variety of colour finishes

2. Reliable robust mechanical performance

3. Outstanding non combustible and acoustic performance

4. Fast installation and easy handling

5. No thermal bridges and good thermal insulation qualities

6. Panels can be installed vertically or horizontally

7. Crane assembly, hence no scaffolding necessary

One of the vital reasons for which the sandwich panels have an edge over a single panel of same material and weight as the face, Is the increase in the bending stiffness. Hence they can carry a sufficiently large amount of load without any increase in the self-weight. The core is generally made up of material, which has got low density, but is stiff enough to resist shear so that the faces do not slide over each other during bending. Another very important aspect is the insulation property of such panels.

The core material provides a very good means of insulation for the panel. Hence these panels are suitable for building applications. During actual construction of sandwich panel special attention is given towards the bond between the core and the face. Materials are chosen in such a way that proper bonding could be ensured for sandwich action to take place.

Panelsystems.co.uk made high-class steel-faced sandwich panels using a core of stone wool. They're also providing Composite panels,sandwich panels and Cladding to complete material for your home.

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