FRP Polypropylene (PP) Honeycomb Core Sandwich Panel for Trailers

FRP polypropylene (PP) honeycomb core sandwich panels are a type of panel that is commonly used in the construction of trailers and other types of vehicles like dry van. These panels are made from a combination of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and a polypropylene honeycomb core (PP honeycomb), and are known for their high rigidity durability, and lightweight properties.

Why do we use FRP Polypropylene (PP) Honeycomb Core Sandwich Panel for Trailers

One of the main benefits of using polypropylene honeycomb core frp panels for trailers is their strength and durability. The combination of the FRP outer layers and the polypropylene honeycomb core creates a panel that is able to withstand a wide range of stresses and impacts, making it suitable for use in the construction of trailers and other vehicles that may be subjected to rough handling or harsh environmental conditions. The frp face sheets offer corrosive resistance, weather resistance, moisture resistance, UV resistance, anti-scratch and not easy to damp property; And the polypropylene (PP) honeycomb core contribute the high strength, anti-damping, impact resistance and good elasticity.

In addition to their strength and durability, FRP honeycomb sandwich panel is also known for its lightweight property. The polypropylene honeycomb core is much lighter than other types of cores, such as plywood board or wood beam, which means that pp honeycomb panel is able to provide the necessary strength and support without adding excess weight to the trailers. This can help to improve the fuel efficiency and performance of the trailers, as well as making it easier to handle and transport. Especially under current trend of vehicle development, EV are becoming more demanded. Thus weight saving of the vehicle itself is important, by using pp honeycomb sandwich panel we can perfectly achieve a good balance of energy saving and keeping high strength trailer body.

Another advantage of using FRP panel for trailers with polypropylene honeycomb core is their versatility. These panels are available in a wide range of sizes and thicknesses, making it easy to find the right panel for your specific needs. It’s available in big size panel, width can be big up to 2.2meters, and length around 6meters. That means the trailer body made with frp honeycomb sandwich panel will need less joints between panel to panel and less backing material. They can also be easily cut and shaped to fit a variety of different trailer designs and configurations, making them a highly adaptable and flexible choice. The trailer bodies will look flat, smooth and neat.

When compared to other types of panels, such as aluminium sheets or steel sheets, polypropylene honeycomb core frp panel is generally lighter in weight than aluminium or steel panels, which can help to improve the fuel efficiency and performance of the trailer. And more resistant to outside force impact, making it more durable to use trailer body.

FRP face sheets are available in many colors and patterns, below are some references.

What should we pay attention to when using FRP Polypropylene (PP) Honeycomb Core Sandwich Panel for Trailers?

Due to the polypropylene (pp) honeycomb core is a hollow structure, we will suggest the frame of the trailers to be made with proper design of aluminum extrusions and then the frp pp honeycomb sandwich panel will be insert into those extrusions for installing. Traditional way of using screws or bolts to install single layer aluminum sheets might not work properly on honeycomb panels.

Overall, FRP polypropylene honeycomb core sandwich panels are a reliable and effective choice for use in the construction of trailers and other types of vehicles. They are strong, durable, lightweight, and versatile, making them a popular choice for many manufacturers and designers. Whether you are looking to build a small utility trailer or a large commercial vehicle, FRP polypropylene honeycomb core sandwich panels are a reliable and effective choice that can help you achieve the performance and durability you need.