HANDLING, EXPOSURE AND PERFORMANCE / FIELD NOTE 33

Galvanic Isolation at Honeycomb Panel Connections

Dissimilar metals in contact can create corrosion concerns where moisture is present. The detail should identify not only the panel alloy but also fasteners, brackets and any isolation system.

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Review checkpoints: Metal pair → Isolation layer → Drainage
Review checkpoints: Metal pair → Isolation layer → Drainage.

What to check on your project

Show the material pair and environmental exposure on the fixing section. Ask for an isolation detail that remains effective after drilling and installation. Check whether drainage prevents persistent wetting at the connection.

Further technical reading

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