News & Technical Guides on Honeycomb Panels

How to Choose a Honeycomb Panel Manufacturer: 10-Point Checklist

How to Choose a Honeycomb Panel Manufacturer: 10-Point Checklist In short Ten checks that separate a real manufacturer from a trader: factory, core production, certification, project record, capacity, MOQ, technical support, QC, pricing transparency and references. A core producer is the giveaway: honeycomb core requires foil expansion lines, not just a press. Capacity should be expressed in lines and square…

Honeycomb Panel Certifications: ISO, ASTM, EN & Hurricane Testing Explained

Honeycomb Panel Certifications: ISO, ASTM, EN & Hurricane Testing Explained In short Certifications only mean something when the standard, the report number and the tested build are all stated. Stone honeycomb panel: EN 13501-1:2018 A2-s1,d0 — report SDFS2002000643FF (SGS-CSTC, 39 mm build). Aluminium honeycomb panel: GB 8624-2006 A2-s1,d0,t0 — report 202110132 (National Fire Building Materials Quality Supervision & Test Center,…

Lightweight Panels for High-Rise Buildings: Engineering Guide

Lightweight Panels for High-Rise Buildings: Engineering Guide In short Facade weight cascades through the whole structure: heavier cladding means bigger columns, more piles, more rebar and bigger cranes. Aluminium honeycomb panels weigh 5–12 kg/m² and stone honeycomb 15–25 kg/m², against 40–80 kg/m² for solid stone. Because the panels are large and light, the substructure and the lifting equipment shrink with…