Cork

Cork is a natural, semi rigid, renewable material that has now applications in the composites industry. Its excellent fire, smoke and toxicity characteristics and natural sound insulation make it a great solution for wind turbine nacelles and marine, rail, automotive and light aircraft construction.

The main advantages of cork are:

• Excellent impact absorption
• Reduced thermal conductivity
• Environmentally friendly
• Commercially competitive
• No water absorption
• Excellent conformability
• Process friendly