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CEL Components Srl
About us
International leader in sandwich panels and honeycomb production.
EMPOWERING LIGHTNESS is not just a company motto, but a way of thinking. CEL Components, founded in 1992 as a consultancy company, was immediately fascinated by the mechanical properties of sandwich materials that can be used in numerous sectors and for a plethora of applications.
Over the years CEL Components experimented, developed, applied, produced honeycomb and sandwich panels. Keywords for CEL Components: flexibility, reliability and excellent delivery times.
CEL Components is considered a reliable manufacturer and supplier of outstanding sandwich panels, honeycombs and high-performance products, with excellent technical knowhow and skills. Over the years, the company selected high qualified raw material suppliers and developed a modern production department and an organized logistics.
The presence of a dynamic team made of trained operators and sales staff allows CEL Components to be a reliable partner for customers who wish to develop customized products, even for particular and ambitious projects.
Product quality, competitive prices and an efficient risk management are among the primary goals of a new business strategy oriented at satisfying every customer’s request.
In order to achieve these goals, CEL implemented an organizational and managerial restructuring process according to the model proposed by the UNI EN ISO 9001 standard. In compliance with ISO standards, CEL aims at obtaining ISO 14001 certification in 2022 and ISO 45001.
CEL Components intends to achieve and maintain these certifications in order to guarantee customers satisfaction, high safety standards for its workers, voluntary compliance with environmental protection regulations.
PCS Ltd. have exclusive rights over CEL Components products in the UK and Ireland and represent CEL directly.
Products & services
PMI Foam – High-performance structural core
PMI (Polymethacrylimide) foam is a high-performance closed-cell structural core developed for lightweight composite structures requiring exceptional mechanical properties, thermal stability and dimensional accuracy. Available in a wide range of densities, PMI foam combines outstanding compressive strength, high stiffness and low weight, making it the preferred solution for demanding applications in aerospace, motorsport, automotive, marine, defence and high-performance sports equipment. Its optimized cell structure ensures an excellent balance between low resin absorption and strong skin-to-core adhesion, making it particularly suitable for vacuum infusion, prepreg, vacuum bagging, autoclave, RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding) and VARTM (Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Moulding) processes. PMI foam also enables one-shot sandwich manufacturing (co-curing), reducing production time and improving process efficiency. The material can be easily thermoformed or CNC machined to produce complex geometries and ready-to-use core kits tailored to specific project requirements. Available in different densities to meet a wide range of structural and manufacturing needs.
Aluminium Honeycomb – Lightweight structural core material
Aluminium honeycomb is an ultra-lightweight core material designed to provide high stiffness, excellent compression and shear resistance, and outstanding weight reduction in sandwich composite structures. Its cellular structure ensures an optimal stiffness-to-weight ratio, dimensional stability and flatness. It is corrosion-resistant, mould-resistant, recyclable and offers excellent fire reaction performance, making it suitable for demanding applications in transportation, marine, industrial and architectural sectors. Available in different cell sizes, foil thicknesses and densities, aluminium honeycomb can be supplied in blocks, unexpanded or expanded sheets, and cut to customer specifications for integration into a wide range of manufacturing processes. Aluminium honeycomb is primarily used as a core material for lightweight sandwich panels, where it provides outstanding stiffness with minimal weight. The final applications depend on the panel construction and can range from transportation and marine to architecture and industrial equipment. As a standalone material, aluminium honeycomb is also used for laser cutting tables, laminar airflow systems and energy-absorbing structures such as crash absorbers. Certifications - FTP Code 2010 – IMO MED Module B & D - UNI EN 13501-1 – Class A1 - NF P 92-501:1995 – M0
Nomex® Honeycomb – Ultra-lightweight aramid core
Nomex® honeycomb is a non-metallic structural core manufactured from aramid paper impregnated with phenolic resin. It offers an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, excellent stiffness and high fatigue resistance, making it an ideal solution for high-performance composite structures. Its excellent electrical insulation properties, together with its resistance to corrosion and moisture, make Nomex® honeycomb particularly suitable for demanding environments where durability and reliability are essential. Available in both commercial (SC2) and aerospace (SC1) grades, it is compatible with a wide range of composite manufacturing processes and can be supplied in different cell sizes and densities to meet specific design requirements. Typical applications include aerospace, defence, railway, marine, automotive and other high-performance industrial sectors.
Compocel® AL – Fire certified lightweight sandwich panel
Compocel® AL is a lightweight aluminium sandwich panel manufactured with an aluminium honeycomb core bonded to aluminium skins. Thanks to its excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio, high mechanical performance and corrosion resistance, it is an ideal solution for applications where weight reduction and structural strength are essential. Fully recyclable, Compocel® AL is available in a wide range of configurations, with different panel thicknesses, aluminium skin thicknesses and honeycomb cell sizes to meet specific project requirements. The panel is available untreated, primed, with SurTec® 650 surface treatment or painted with a wide range of RAL colour options. It can be customized with edging, shaping, perforation and other machining operations to simplify integration into the final application. A certified version is available for projects requiring compliance with international fire performance standards. Certifications * FTP Code 2010 - IMO MED Module B & D and C-Class Divisions * UNI EN 13501-1 – Class A2 * UNI EN 45545-2 – HL3 (Requirements R1, R2 and R10)
Compocel® ALF – Fire-certified aluminium sandwich panel with PET foam core
Compocel® ALF is a lightweight sandwich panel featuring a PET foam core bonded to aluminium skins. It combines excellent stiffness, low weight and high mechanical performance, making it an ideal solution for demanding transportation and industrial applications. The PET foam core provides excellent dimensional stability, good thermal insulation and high compression resistance, while the aluminium skins ensure durability and ease of machining. The panel can be customized in different thicknesses and configurations to meet specific project requirements. A certified version is available for applications requiring compliance with international reaction to fire standards. Certifications - IMO MED Module B & D - UNI EN 45545-2 – HL3 (Requirements R1, R2 and R7)
Carbonstep® A – Carbon fibre sandwich panel
Carbonstep® A is a lightweight sandwich panel featuring an aluminium honeycomb core bonded to carbon fibre skins. Designed for high-performance applications, the panel maximizes the structural performance-to-weight ratio, delivering high stiffness and mechanical strength with a significant reduction in mass. The combination of an aluminium honeycomb core and carbon fibre skins results in an extremely lightweight yet robust structure, optimizing the efficiency of the finished component. The carbon skins also provide thermal and electrical conductivity, expanding the range of applications in advanced technical and functional fields. Carbonstep A is suitable for applications where weight reduction and structural performance optimization are primary design requirements. It can be used in advanced industrial sectors, transportation, marine, automotive and special technical applications. In addition to its structural function, the panel can also be used as a visible element, enhancing the distinctive technical aesthetics of carbon fibre.
Carbonstep® N – Carbon fibre sandwich panel with Nomex® honeycomb core
Carbonstep® N is a lightweight sandwich panel featuring a Nomex® honeycomb core bonded to carbon fibre skins. Designed for applications where minimum weight and maximum structural performance are essential, it delivers an outstanding stiffness-to-weight ratio and excellent mechanical properties. The combination of carbon fibre skins and a Nomex® honeycomb core provides exceptional weight reduction, high dimensional stability and excellent fatigue resistance. The Nomex® core also offers excellent thermal and electrical insulation, making the panel suitable for demanding applications where lightweight and insulating properties are required. The panel can be easily machined and customized in different thicknesses and configurations to meet specific project requirements. Typical applications include aerospace, motorsport, automotive, marine, defence and other high-performance engineering sectors.
Alustep® F – Fire-certified fibreglass sandwich panel
Alustep® F is a lightweight sandwich panel featuring an aluminium honeycomb core bonded to fibreglass skins impregnated with phenolic resin. It combines excellent stiffness, low weight and outstanding fire performance, making it an ideal solution for lightweight structures in demanding transportation and marine applications. The combination of aluminium honeycomb and phenolic fibreglass skins provides excellent corrosion resistance, dimensional stability and durability, while ensuring reliable mechanical performance. The panel can be easily machined and customized to meet specific project requirements. A certified version is available for applications requiring compliance with international fire performance standards. Certifications - IMO MED Module B & D - UNI EN 45545-2 – HL3 (Requirement R10) - UNI EN 45545-2 – HL2 (Requirements R1 and R2)
Alustep® FN – Fire-certified Nomex® honeycomb sandwich panel
Alustep® FN is a lightweight sandwich panel featuring a Nomex® honeycomb core bonded to fibreglass skins impregnated with phenolic resin. It combines outstanding stiffness, excellent weight reduction and certified fire performance, making it an ideal solution for demanding transportation and marine applications. The combination of Nomex® honeycomb and phenolic fibreglass skins provides high mechanical performance, dimensional stability and excellent resistance to corrosion and moisture. The panel can be easily machined and customized to meet specific project requirements. A certified version is available for applications requiring compliance with international reaction to fire standards. Certifications - IMO MED Module B & D - UNI EN 45545-2 – HL2 (Requirements R1 and R2) - UNI EN 45545-2 – HL3 (Requirement R10)
Alustep® 300 Light – Ultra-lightweight fibreglass sandwich panel
Alustep® 300 Light is the lightest sandwich panel in the Alustep® range, featuring an aluminium honeycomb core bonded to fibreglass skins impregnated with epoxy resin. It is designed for applications where maximum weight reduction is essential without compromising structural performance. The panel combines excellent stiffness, dimensional stability and corrosion resistance with an outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for lightweight structures across transportation, industrial and architectural applications. Available in different thicknesses, Alustep® 300 Light can be easily machined and customized to meet specific project requirements.
Alustep® 500 – Fibreglass sandwich panel
Alustep® 500 is a lightweight sandwich panel featuring an aluminium honeycomb core bonded to fibreglass skins impregnated with epoxy resin. It is specifically designed for the reinforcement and lightweighting of natural stone, including marble, granite, engineered stone and mosaics. By significantly reducing the weight and thickness of stone slabs while maintaining high mechanical performance, Alustep® 500 helps simplify handling, transportation and installation, resulting in lower material, logistics and installation costs. The aluminium honeycomb core provides excellent stiffness, dimensional stability and durability, making Alustep® 500 an ideal solution for architectural, interior design and transportation applications. Available in different thicknesses and customizable through machining operations to meet specific project requirements.
Alustep® HFR – Fire-certified fibreglass sandwich panel
Alustep® HFR is a lightweight sandwich panel featuring an aluminium honeycomb core bonded to fibreglass skins. Designed for applications requiring high mechanical performance and certified fire performance, it is the most robust panel in the Alustep® range. The combination of aluminium honeycomb and fibreglass skins provides excellent stiffness, dimensional stability and corrosion resistance while maintaining a low overall weight. The panel can be easily machined and customized to meet specific project requirements. Its certified version is particularly suitable for demanding marine and transportation applications requiring compliance with international reaction to fire standards. Certifications - IMO MED Module B & D - US Coast Guard (USCG)