In the transportation industry, honeycomb composite panels will take 2,900 pounds out of a 53’ commercial trailer, increasing fuel efficiency by 1.2%. On cruise ship balcony panels, a honeycomb composite panel will reduce vessel weight by tons, making the vessel safer and more fuel-efficient. In working boats, such as fast ferries, bulkheads made from honeycomb composite panels offer strength and durability in addition to significant weight savings. The owners of super yachts expect high performance levels and honeycomb core panels are used for bulkheads, doors, furniture components, sound abatement, and decking.
Passenger and lightweight rail car doors will use Bellcomb honeycomb panels to reduce the weight of these complex assemblies. Today’s economy has created a significant increase in the ridership of public transportation and these operators are using Bellcomb honeycomb panels wherever they can to reduce weight.
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