APTIV film enables greater design flexibility and weight savings when compared to PVF film
APTIV film Markets & Applications
- Aircraft insulation systems
- Formable aircraft components
- Solar cell component handling system
- Printing substrates for labels
- Electronics
- RFID tags
- Automotive sensors
- Industrial and electrical insulation
- Oil and gas protective systems
- Alternative energy – capacitors and batteries
- Chemical processing
- Adhesive tapes
High Temperature Performance PEEK Film Delivers Flexibility with Weight & Cost Savings
APTIV film, made with VICTREX PEEK polymer, has a unique combination of properties that deliver high temperature performance, mechanical strength, chemical resistance, electrical insulation, wear and abrasion resistance in a tough, versatile film format.
APTIV film is available in a broad range of product grade thicknesses, from a thin film of 6 microns to thick film up to 750 microns, providing greater design flexibility than widely used PVF film. APTIV PEEK-based thin film makes it possible to use thinner substrates without compromising mechanical performance, creating a weight saving, cost effective solution that offers durability in harsh environments.
Benefits of APTIV PEEK-based film vs PVF film
- Continuous Use temperature up to 200°C, nearly twice as high as PVF film
- Lower specific gravity (1.26-1.30) compared to PVF film (1.38-1.72)
- Improved dielectric breakdown strength
- Lower coefficient of thermal expansion
- Flame resistant without use of flame retardants
- Improved chemical resistance against aggressive chemicals & solvents
- Higher modulus
- Halogen free
- Excellent wear and barrier properties
- Very low toxicity of products of combustion
- High purity with low extractables
- Outstanding downstream conversion flexibility
APTIV film Aircraft Insulation System Successes:
To meet new FAA fuselage “burn-through” barrier requirements, set to be employed September 1, 2009, commercial aircraft producers and insulation manufacturers are actively developing new lightweight thermal acoustic blanket (TAB) insulation systems constructed with APTIV™ PEEK-based covering film.
“The APTIV covering film provides an insulation solution that meets the FAA’s new performance requirements while giving the airlines a lighter weight solution versus traditional PVF covering films,” said John Getz, Commercial Manager of the APTIV Films business. “Victrex is pleased to support this new application area and we are well prepared to meet increasing material demand now and in the future.”
APTIV based cover-film laminates meet FAA FAR 25.856(a) radiant panel testing which mandates the improved resistance to flame propagation for thermal and acoustic insulation blankets. In addition, APTIV films can be laminated to specialized burn-through barrier systems that meet FAA FAR 25.856(b).
Key Benefits for the Aerospace Industry:
- High temperature performance
- Weight reduction
- Improved Fuel economy
- Fatigue performance
- Wear resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Hydrolysis resistance
- Fire, smoke and toxicity performance
The Victrex team continues to stay focused and passionate about its deep expertise in Peek Polymer, and continues to expand our product offering through the development of unique polymers, proprietary blends, and high performance compounds.
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An effective way to achieve improved product performance, functionality & reduces systems cost, APTIV film can be the PEEK film solution for you.
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