Stainless Steel Honeycomb

Spot welded stainless steel honeycomb is a structural core material made from precision-formed stainless steel foil, shaped into a hexagonal cellular geometry. It offers a unique combination of high strength, thermal and corrosion resistance, dimensional stability, and durability, particularly in demanding or harsh environments. Unlike lightweight alternatives such as aluminium or polymer cores, stainless steel honeycomb is specifically suited to applications where mechanical performance, fire safety, or environmental resistance are paramount.

Key Applications

• Laminar Flow Control
  The uniform, straight-through geometry of stainless steel honeycomb allows it to be used effectively as a flow straightener in wind tunnels, ventilation systems, jet engine test cells, and other aerodynamic testing environments. The structure suppresses turbulence and organises airflow into a consistent, laminar stream with minimal pressure drop — critical for accurate measurement and control of fluid dynamics.

• Water Jet Cutting Beds
  Stainless steel honeycomb is widely used as a cutting bed in pure water jet cutting systems. It supports workpieces while allowing water to pass through freely. Its durability, corrosion resistance, and ability to maintain structural integrity under high-velocity jet impact make it ideal for this high-wear environment.

• Aerospace and Defence
  Used in nacelle structures, thermal barriers, fireproof bulkheads, and blast-resistant sandwich panels, where fire safety, impact resistance, and structural performance at elevated temperatures are critical.

• Power Generation and Energy
  Employed in gas turbine engines, nuclear containment systems, and heat exchangers for its high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, and dimensional stability under thermal cycling.

• Marine and Offshore
  Applied in panels and structural elements exposed to saltwater, such as ship interiors, offshore platforms, and fire-rated marine partitions.