The Tricast range is highly versatile offering a variety of possible uses
Here at Trident, we manufacturer from basic raw materials so we are in a unique position to supply to a wide range of customers with bespoke requirements.
As we have a broad range of manufacturing capabilities we can create high-quality end products, bringing your ideas into reality.
We can assist with your project from start to finish, providing information on which of our materials would be best suited for your project, or we can simply supply your material requirements.
Tricast
Tricast is our range of rigid polyurethane (PU) foam sheets with the exception of Tricast 2T which is polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam.
The Tricast range is commonly used as a core material but is highly versatile offering a variety of possible uses. This range can be used as shaping media for models or GRP formers, insulation, floatation and even as a structural part of a composite.
Standard sheet sizes for all materials are 1220mm x 2440mm x thickness to order, maximum and minimum thickness vary by product density. Densities range from 32 kg/m3 to 96 kg/m3 each has a variety of physical properties, one of which could be suitable for your application.
We also offer a wide range of high-quality floral foam shapes and sizes for fresh, dried and artificial flower arrangements for all occasions. Please contact us for further details.
We have a range of standardised Finishing Options available that can cater for all your applications, we can also offer bespoke options at request.
* Click the materials tab above to see our Tricast range in detail.
Tricast 2
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Lowest density in this range - 32kg/m3
- Light material used in stringers and trapezoidal sections for boat builders, easily shaped
- Ideal core material to support weight of glass & resin but not load bearing
- Lightweight and basic core structural material suitable for hand laminating resins
- Superior buoyancy material for lightweight solid shapes
- Suitable for refrigeration, doors and panels
- Maximum block size 2440 x 1220mm @ up to 800mm high/deep
- Effective insulation properties
Tricast 3
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Density 48kg/m3
- Suitable for vacuum infused moulds of moderate pressure as well as hand lay up
- Strong thermal insulation properties, easy to carve and shape
- Suitable for refrigeration doors and panels
- Withstands the application of glass & resin at lamination stage
- Maximum block size 2440 x 1220mm @ up to 600mm high/deep
- Easy to carve and shape
- Lowest density for detailed sculpturing
Tricast 4
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Density 64kg/m3
- Doors and side impact panels, cabinets & thermally insulated panels
- Carving of profile shapes, good detail when carving complex profiles
- Available in scoreboard with or without scrim backing
- Withstands the application of glass & resin at lamination stage
- Maximum block size 2440 x 1220mm @ up to 450mm high/deep
- Lowest density used as a structural core
Tricast 5
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Density 80kg/m3
- Suitable for thicker floors & walkways
- Good for stiffening load bearing structural areas
- Available in scoreboard with or without scrim backing
- Good material choice for models and larger plug moulds
- Excellent surface finish when machined
- Maximum block size of 2440 x 1220mm @ up to 400mm high/deep
- Suitable for vacuum infused moulds
Tricast 6
- Polyurethane (PU)
- Highest density in this range - 96kg/m3
- Suitable for structural work
- High strength to weight ratio
- Good for stiffening load bearing structural areas
- Block size 2440 x 1220mm @ up to 310mm high
Tricast 2T
- Polyisocyanurate (PIR)
- Density 38kg/m3
- Highly flexible uses and easily shaped
- Class M1 B2 fire rating for flame retardancy
- Block size 2440 x 1220mm @ up to 800mm high
Floral Foam
- Low density dry foam brick for floral arrangements
- Various shapes can be made available on request, volume dependant
- Please contact us for further details
Tricast 2
- Construction – Insulation
- Marine – Stringers & trapezoidal sections
Tricast 3
- Construction – Insulation
- Marine – GRP mouldings
Tricast 4
- Construction – Insulation
- Marine – GRP mouldings, Bulkheads
- Moulding - Climbing holds
Tricast 5
- Construction – Thicker floors and walkways
- Moulding - Climbing holds
Tricast 6
- Marine – Boat decks
- Construction – Thicker floors and walkways
- Moulding - Climbing holds
Tricast 2T
- Construction – Insulation
- Marine – Buoyancy
- Theatrical & Film production – Stage sets & models, prop models
Floral Foam
- Floral only
Tricast 2
- Hand lay-up
- Hand laminating resins
Tricast 3
- Hand lay-up
- Vacuum Infusion, closed moulding
- GRP composite moulds
Tricast 4
- GRP composite moulds
- Vacuum infusion
- Hand lay-up
- Glass and resin lamination
- Carving
Tricast 5
- GRP composite moulds
- Vacuum infusion
- Hand lay, closed moulding
- Carving
Tricast 6
- Vacuum infusion
- GRP composite moulds
- Hand lay, closed moulding
- Prototyping
- Carving
Tricast 2T
- GRP composite moulds
- FR+ insulation
Floral Foam
- Can be cut, carved to shape
Tricast
Material Specifications
| Properties | Test Method | Tricast 2 | Tricast 2T | Tricast 3 | Tricast 4 | Tricast 5 | Tricast 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | ISO 845 | 32 kg/m3 | 35 kg/m3 | 48 kg/m3 | 64 kg/m3 | 80 kg/m3 | 96 kg/m3 |
| Thermal Conductivity | EN 12667 | 0.030 W/mK | 0.021 W/mK | 0.030 W/mK | 0.030 W/mK | 0.030 W/mK | 0.032 W/mK |
| Upper Temperature Limit | 70°C | 120°C | 70°C | 70°C | 90°C | 100°C | |
| Closed Cell Content | BS 4370 | 95 % | 90 % | 90 % | 95 % | 95 % | 95 % |
| Compressive Strength | ISO 844 | 170 kPa | >200 kPa | 350 kPa | 540 kPa | 720 kPa | 1050 kPa |
| Compressive Modulus | ISO 844 | 3900 kPa | >4500 kPa | 10600 kPa | 23600 kPa | 29000 kPa | 36000 kPa |
| Tensile Strength | ISO 1926 | 230 kPa | >175 kPa | 450 kPa | 555 kPa | 860 kPa | 1060 kPa |
| Tensile Modulus | ISO 1926 | 3250 kPa | >4500 kPa | 6250 kPa | 8900 kPa | 14450 kPa | 19000 kPa |
| Shear Strength | ISO 1922 | 220 kPa | 160 kPa | 375 kPa | 380 kPa | 450 kPa | 530 kPa |
| Shear Modulus | ISO 1922 | 1150 kPa | 2000 kPa | >2500 kPa | 3450 kPa | 6000 kPa | 6300 kPa |
| Cross Break Strength | BS 4370 | 245 kPa | 270 kPa | 540 kPa | 744 kPa | 1000 kPa | 1600 kPa |
Informational PDF's
Tricast 2
Tricast 3
Tricast 4
Tricast 5
Tricast 6
Tricast in Modelling
Explore Our Wide Range of Materials
Tancast is our range of polyurethane (PU) foam, Tancast can be easily machined enabling small prototypes to be made and can also be used in the model making industry.
Densities range from 128 kg/m3 to 320 kg/m3
each has a variety of physical properties, one of which could be suitable for your application.
Tripor is our range of a two-part liquid polyurethane foam system, designed for easy use by inexperienced operators with simple tools. Liquid components A and B when mixed, react to form a foam structure.
- Lightweight mouldings or castings where applications require a combination of physical strength characteristics and good thermal insulation
- Surface damage, cut errors and pattern changes are easily filled, rectified, and repaired
- Building insulation and refrigeration doors & panels
- Lightweight infill of fiberglass or plastic components
- Filling of large voids where the foams balanced flow behaviour leads to good cell structure and adhesion to a wide range of substrates
Trident Foams is proud to be the official UK distributor of the AIREX® and BALTEK® range of products.
The AIREX® range of products and their applications now benefits from Tridents logistical systems and all its cutting and shaping facilities which can be applied to the AIREX® materials.
There are several finishing options available for the AIREX® and BALTEK® products. View our ‘Finishing Options’ section.
PMI is a specially developed foam for use as a structural core which is ideal for vacuum infusion processing. PMI is utilized in the aerospace industry and can be used in the manufacture of sports equipment with resin injection processing to reduce the weight. With PMI it is possible to produce sandwich components in a single step (co-curing), resulting in reduced overall production time.
PVC offers optimal stiffness-to-weight ratio, excellent impact strength, thermal insulation, low resin absorption, water resistance, and high fatigue resistance. It also has great fire resistance and can self-extinguish. PVC is easy to work it can be rolled, cut etc. PVC can be applied to different industries such as Marine, Rail, Renewable energy, sports etc.
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