Composite Plates & Sandwich Panels - What's the Difference?

Likely the second most common question we get asked. So what is the difference between a solid carbon fiber plate and a sandwich panel made from carbon fiber? Check out this short video to learn the difference and why you might want a sandwich panel over a solid composite plate. Note that this applies to a whole family of materials, not just carbon fiber or fiberglass. Conceptually, even the bridge you drive over in your car is built leaning on these same concepts. Learn more here: www.rockwestcomposites.com/bl...

[@onyiboemmanuel6060]

Thanks for helping me to eliminate all time confusion.

[@NH-ld1bn]

I love your videos! They are so helpful, thank you for making them :)

[@RockWestComposites]

Glad you like them!

[@TAMUStudent22]

Great video, it was actually super useful in my study of materials

[@RockWestComposites]

Thanks for the feedback. We really appreciate it.

[@mwinner101]

Awesome stuff. 👍

[@RockWestComposites]

Thanks 👍

[@mhdfebriansyahsitanggang4964]

thanks for explain sandwich

[@belamrisamir8833]

formidable explication claire et net merci beaucoup.....

[@RockWestComposites]

Merci pour le compliment.

[@JohnCHansen01]

At 2:38 in this video a graphic is shown that identifies stiffness and weight and how it changes as a function of thickness of the core. What is the unit of measure that would apply to the stiffness?

[@Bobbysheresomewhere]

Im looking for something I can mount to the top of my canoe, to use as a casting deck. It must be able to hold two adults, so about 300 lbs across a max span of 38" and 8-10' long. I would also like to be able to cut holes in it, attach a lid for underneath storage access. While being as light as possible.
What would you suggest and at what cost are we talking?

[@jackoneil3933]

Thanks for the excelent primer on panels vs plates. Do you offer inexpensive, lightweight composite panels suitable for use as enclosure wall panels?

[@RockWestComposites]

We definitely do - www.rockwestcomposites.com/glass-skin-foam-core-sandwich-panels

[@jackoneil3933]

@@RockWestComposites Thanks, I called and left a message a couple of weeks ago, is there a good time and number to reach someone about products and applications

[@ExploreComposites]

That fat plate is a monster! How was that made? Can you press-mold full 4x8 sheets?

[@RockWestComposites]

A serious monster! It was made in a press. We are not currently set up to press 4' x 8' sheets however we infuse 4' x 10' sheets every day. We have partners however that can press up to 10'ers. Shoot us a request via email. [e-mail] and we'll follow-up there!

[@kupavr2307]

why am i watching this

[@RockWestComposites]

Only you can answer that ;-)