Strenght
High strength-to-weight ratio
The hexagonal cell structure distributes load evenly, delivering remarkable structural strength at a fraction of the weight of solid materials.
Lightweight, strong, sustainable
Paper Honeycomb Core
Paper honeycomb core is a lightweight, high-strength core material based on a hexagonal paper structure. It is used in industrial applications where strength, weight reduction, and sustainability must go hand in hand.
At Axxor, paper honeycomb core is a structural solution. It helps manufacturers improve performance while reducing environmental impact and total cost of ownership.
Looking for the right honeycomb core material?
Our specialists support you with expertise to define optimal specifications for your application, from development to scale.
Danny Klasens
Sales Manager
What is paper honeycomb core?
Paper honeycomb core is made by gluing sheets of paper together in a specific pattern. By bonding and cutting the paper in this way, a hexagonal structure is created when the material is expanded.
This hexagon pattern combines high strength with exceptional material efficiency, resulting in a strong, lightweight, and fully recyclable core material.
Applications
What is paper honeycomb core used for?
Honeycomb core is used as an internal structure in products and packaging where stability and strength are required without adding weight.
Typical applications include:
- Furniture components such as doors, panels, and tabletops
- Automotive interior parts
- Product and transport packaging
- Construction applications such as sandwich panels and partitions
The key benefits of honeycomb core material
Paper honeycomb core offers a unique combination of technical and environmental advantages. These benefits make honeycomb core an effective alternative to solid wood, EPS, plastics, and other traditional core materials.
High strength-to-weight ratio
Excellent compression and impact resistance
Impact resistance
Excellent compression and impact resistance
The hexagonal structure makes paper honeycomb core inherently resistant to compression and impact forces, maintaining its integrity even under demanding load conditions.
Lightweight and easy to handle
Lightweight
Lightweight and easy to handle
Paper honeycomb core is exceptionally light, reducing product weight and transport emissions while remaining easy to cut, process, and integrate into existing production lines.
Recyclable, and material-efficient
Sustainable
Recyclable, and material-efficient
Made from recycled and FSC-certified paper, paper honeycomb core is fully recyclable through standard waste streams and uses raw materials efficiently thanks to its hexagonal structure.
Looking for the right honeycomb core material?
Our specialists support you with expertise to define optimal specifications for your application, from development to scale.
Steven Boerrigter
Operations Manager
Sustainability at its core
Paper honeycomb core shows how smart structural design supports sustainability without compromising performance.
- Made from 100% FSC-certified paper at Axxor
- Efficient use of raw materials through the hexagonal structure
- Lightweight design reduces transport emissions
- Fully recyclable through standard paper waste streams
- Enables more sustainable product and packaging concepts
How is paper honeycomb core made?
Learn more about Our production processPaper honeycomb core is produced through a controlled manufacturing process in which paper sheets are bonded, cut, and processed into cores with specific cell sizes, densities, and dimensions.
Axxor’s in-house-developed production lines ensure consistent quality, scalability, and reliable supply from small batches to mass production.
Packaging
A fully recyclable, low-footprint protective solution that combines structural cushioning with seamless integration into existing production lines.
Furniture
A lightweight, easy-to-process core that simplifies production and delivers the structural integrity modern furniture demands.
Construction
A sustainable, cost-effective core solution for doors, panels, and partition systems, standardized in supply and built for reliable process integration.
Mobility
A lightweight structural core that maintains performance, reduces component weight, and supports compliance requirements.
Designed for your application
Paper honeycomb core can be engineered to match the exact requirements of a specific application