Nomex Commercial Grade Honeycomb Core is a phenolic resin-impregnated bionic lightweight material, characterized by its lightness, strength, and safety. Through its unique honeycomb structure, it achieves exceptional strength at an extremely low weight, while offering top-tier flame resistance, outstanding corrosion resistance, and excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties.
Performance Parameters
The performance parameters of Nomex Commercial Grade Honeycomb Core at room temperature are as follows.
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Honeycomb Product Model |
Bare honeycomb plane compression(MPa) |
L-direction shear(MPa) |
direction shear(MPa) |
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Strength |
Strength |
Modulus |
Strength |
Modulus |
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Material - Core hole grid side length (mm) - Density(kg/m3) |
Core hole grid side length (inch) |
Typ |
Min |
Typ |
Min |
Typ |
Typ |
Min |
Typ |
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Hexagonal cell honeycomb (normal cell) |
CMAG-CNC1-1.83-48 |
1/8 |
1.93 |
1.56 |
1.26 |
0.89 |
40 |
0.62 |
0.44 |
23 |
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CMAG-CNC1-1.83-64 |
1/8 |
3.34 |
2.26 |
1.71 |
1.38 |
54 |
0.94 |
0.69 |
31 |
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CMAG-CNC1-1.83-80 |
1/8 |
4.57 |
3.49 |
2.12 |
1.71 |
71 |
1.38 |
0.81 |
36 |
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CMAG-CNC1-1.83-96 |
1/8 |
6.37 |
4.52 |
2.30 |
2.04 |
83 |
1.56 |
0.95 |
44 |
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CMAG-CNC1-2.75-32 |
3/16 |
0.79 |
0.59 |
0.60 |
0.45 |
30 |
0.32 |
0.23 |
14 |
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CMAG-CNC1-2.75-48 |
3/16 |
2.00 |
1.57 |
1.19 |
0.89 |
40 |
0.62 |
0.42 |
23 |
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CMAG-CNC1-2.75-64 |
3/16 |
3.28 |
2.29 |
1.49 |
1.38 |
52 |
1.05 |
0.71 |
32 |
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CMAG-CNC1-2.75-96 |
3/16 |
6.18 |
4.52 |
1.96 |
1.87 |
68 |
1.64 |
0.95 |
45 |
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CMAG-CNC1-3.67-48 |
1/4 |
2.22 |
1.81 |
1.23 |
1.06 |
42 |
0.74 |
0.63 |
30 |
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CMAG-CNC1-4.5-40 |
5/16 |
1.39 |
1.01 |
0.87 |
0.68 |
32 |
0.52 |
0.34 |
23 |
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Over expanded honeycomb |
CMAG-CNC1-2.75-32-OV |
3/16 |
0.76 |
0.61 |
0.45 |
0.28 |
15 |
0.47 |
0.31 |
24 |
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CMAG-CNC1-2.75-40-OV |
3/16 |
1.39 |
1.15 |
0.60 |
0.37 |
18 |
0.70 |
0.40 |
34 |
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CMAG-CNC1-2.75-48-OV |
3/16 |
2.06 |
1.62 |
0.75 |
0.46 |
22 |
0.89 |
0.48 |
40 |
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CMAG-CNC1-2.75-64-OV |
3/16 |
3.36 |
2.38 |
0.94 |
0.66 |
27 |
1.01 |
0.81 |
57 |
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Note: Within the CMAG honeycomb range, CNC1 denotes the meta-aramid (Also known as Nomex) paper (Commercial Grade) honeycomb grade used internally by CMAG. Alternative cell dimensions, densities and sizes may be provided to meet specific requirements.
Product Features
- Achieves structural lightweight whilst possessing exceptional shear strength and impact toughness.
- Meets the most stringent flame resistance, low smoke emission, and low toxicity safety standards.
- Exhibits outstanding moisture resistance, corrosion resistance, and fatigue resistance, withstanding high humidity or corrosive environments.
- Compared to metal and glass fibre materials, it combines excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties with favourable machinability.
Product Types:
Cell size 1.83 (or 2.0, mm);
Cell size 2.75 (or 3.0, mm);
- Cell size 3.67 (or 4.0, mm);
- Cell size 4.5 mm;
- Cell size 5.5 mm;
- Semi-cured or pre-formed;
- Flexible honeycomb;
- Microporous honeycomb core.
CMAG-CNC1-1.83-48
- 48: Density 48kg/ m³
- 1.83: Core hole grid side length: 1.83mm
- CNC1: Commercial grade aramid paper honeycomb
- CMAG: Jiaxing CMAG Composite Material Co., Ltd.
Advantages and Characteristics:

Very high shear strength, especially compared with foam core, which is more suitable for lightweight structures;
High toughness, high damage resistance compared to other honeycomb core;
Flame resistance, low smoke, low toxicity, and meets the strictest aviation standards for flame resistance and smoke toxicity;
Excellent creep and fatigue properties for long term use with strictest requirements;
Very high wet strength in high humidity environments; and easy processing to improve productivity;
Not be corroded by moisture or other contact media, and not react electrochemically with carbon fibre skins as metal honeycomb;
Compared with metal and glass fibre materials, it has better thermal and acoustic insulation performance under the same weight, and is more comfortable and energy-saving;
Compared with metal honeycomb, Nomex Commercial Grade Honeycomb core can be bent, more easily processed, and more convenient to operate.
Application Cases
Nomex Commercial Grade Honeycomb Core is extensively utilized in critical components across diverse transport vehicles:
- Automotive domain: Utilized in wall panels, flooring and partitions for caravans and mobile cabins, delivering both lightweight construction and thermal/acoustic insulation.
- Rail transport: Utilized in interior panelling, luggage racks, tray tables and washroom modules for high-speed train car.
- Marine Applications: Utilized in passenger ship bulkheads, flooring, and rowing boat hulls, delivering exceptional corrosion resistance and structural integrity.
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