Solef® 80 000 Series Expanded PVDF is ideally suited for aircraft applications such as ducting, where complex pipe manifolds can be replaced by single shot molded foam parts.
Thanks to the inherent advantages of a high performance fire-retardant, lightweight insulating foam, a complete air system can be replaced, easily connected together and simply maintained.

The molding technology allows for extremely complex systems to be molded in one shot using aluminum tooling for cost effective manufacture.

Solef® 80 000 series expanded PVDF passes the stringent demands of the aircraft industry for resistance to flame, heat release and radiant panel tests, meeting the specifications of both FAR and AITM regulations.

Fluorolink® PFPE is the ideal treatment for seating or other interior components where enhanced stain repellency and easy care are desired. Stains can be avoided by simply blotting the surface with an absorbent cloth or paper towel. Because of the water repellency properties of Fluorolink® PFPE as well as its excellent stain repellency, mild washing conditions ensure soil removal.

Fluorolink® PFPEs are water based dispersion systems, PFOA-free that will not degrade to PFOA. Fluorolink® PFPE can be easily formulated with several finishing auxiliaries such as crosslinking agents, extenders and suitable hydrogenated resins.

Solef® 80 000 Series Expanded PVDF is ideally suited for aircraft applications such as seating or other applications where gently yielding surfaces or structures are required.

Thanks to the inherent advantages of a high performance fire-retardant, lightweight and resilient foam, complex non load bearing structures can be manufactured.

Solef® 80 000 Series Expanded PVDF passes the stringent demands of the aircraft industry for resistance to flame, heat release and radiant panel tests, meeting the specifications of both FAR and AITM regulations.

Super-Tough Radel® PPSU for Aircraft Interiors

Radel® PPSU is a versatile, super-tough plastic that meets existing and emerging safety requirements for structural and decorative aircraft interior components, and is compliant with stringent FAA regulations requiring low heat release, low smoke generation and low toxic emissions.

Key Features

• Exceptional toughness and impact strength
• Meets OSU 65/65 and FAR 25.853 (a and d)
• Molded-in colors eliminate painting
• Resistant to aggressive cleaning agents
• High flow grades for thin-walled components
• Lower cost paintable grades available

Featherweight Airline Trolley Reduces Carbon Footprint

AeroCat – a Netherlands-based specialty manufacturer, delivers the airline industry’s first recyclable catering trolley with a virtually all-plastic design.

Radel® PPSU Replaces Aluminum to Create a Lighter, Lower Cost, Greener Solution

The goal was to engineer a state-of-the-art design that could: Reduce weight; Lower operational cost; Enhance the trolley's green characteristics.

The key to achieving these goals was to switch from traditional aluminum to a modern, recyclable, lightweight material that could meet stringent aircraft requirements.

The solution? Radel® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)

Radel® PPSU offers significant weight advantages and has the flow characteristics required to meet the unique manufacturing requirements. Plus Radel PPSU is one of the few plastics that meets all FAA flame, smoke and toxicity requirements while also resisting aggressive cleaning agents.

The Tigris trolley debuted at the 2009 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, featuring a 25% reduction in weight versus typical aluminum units. The full size Tigris weighs in at only 17kg (37 lbs), a weight savings of almost 4.5kg (10lbs). A smaller model is available that weighs only 10KG (22 lbs).