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Lightening the Load

Today more than ever, manufacturers are replacing metal with lightweight structural plastics to help meet stringent weight budgets in order to reduce fuel consumption and lower operating costs. These remarkably strong materials are also used to improve performance and lower production costs.

Torlon polyamide-imide has the highest strength and stiffness of any thermoplastic up to 275°C combined with superior resistance to chemicals, creep and wear. BMS qualified.

KetaSpire PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is an easy-to-mold polymer offering outstanding chemical resistance and mechanical performance up to 300°C.

AvaSpire modified PEEK grades are novel PEEK-based formulations with unique advantages that bridge price and performance gaps.

PrimoSpire self-reinforced polyphenylene is the world’s stiffest and strongest unreinforced polymer with a remarkable combination of surface hardness, chemical resistance and inherent flame-retardant properties.

Radel polyphenylsulfone delivers exceptional toughness, chemical and flame resistance and ease of processing. BMS qualified.

 Typical Applications

  • Engine shrouds
  • Thrust washers
  • Bearings
  • Clip nuts
  • Air return grilles
  • ECS ducting and spuds
  • Fluid propulsion systems

 

 

Typical Applications

Passenger service units
Window reveals and

 

   

TECHNICAL LITERATURE

DESIGN AND PROCESSING GUIDES
KetaSpire Molding Guide
Radel Design Guide
Sulfone Polymers Processing Guide
Torlon Design Guide
Torlon Molding Guide
DATASHEETS
Injection Molding Grades
AvaSpire 750 GF 40: 40% glass fiber
KetaSpire 880 GF30: 30% glass fiber
PrimoSpire 250: self-reinforced polyphenylene
Radel R-7120: 20% glass fiber
Torlon 4203L: Unfilled
Torlon 5030: 30% glass fiber
Torlon 7130: 30% carbon fiber
Extrusion Grades
Torlon 4203: Unfilled
Torlon 5030: 30% glass fiber
Torlon 7130: 30% carbon fiber
TECHNICAL BULLETINS
Thermoforming Radel R-7700 Sheet
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Aircraft Brochure - Visionary Plastics
FAA Regulations
More Freedom – KetaSpire / AvaSpire PEEK
More Remarkable – PrimoSpire SRP
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




      
  
  
  

  
  
  
  


   
  
  
  
  
   



 
     


  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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