High-Performance Metal Replacement Materials to Help Achieve Weight Reduction, Better Fuel Economy & Cost Savings
Victrex, the world’s leading manufacturer of VICTREX PEEK polymer, offers excellent, high-performance thermoplastics that allow engineers and designers to reach new levels of systems cost savings, differentiation, and quality. The polymer’s design and processing flexibility make it a great choice for aerospace applications.
VICTREX PEEK Polymers for Reliable Metal Replacement Solutions
VICTREX PEEK polymers may successfully replace metals such as aluminum, titanium, magnesium, bronze, corrosion-resistant (CRES) or stainless steel and specialty alloys because it offers a unique combination of mechanical, thermal and tribological properties, combined with excellent chemical resistance and electrical performance, for use in aircraft components including wing, engine and fuel systems. VICTREX PEEK polymers can be used as a matrix for thermoplastic composite prepregs made of carbon, glass or aramid continuous fibers.
Several VICTREX PEEK polymer grades and compounds are available to maximize mechanical properties and improve moldability. It is readily available in finished form such as stock shapes, injection and compression molded parts, films and coatings. Victrex has introduced APTIV™ Films and VICOTE® Coatings - based on VICTREX PEEK polymer - to optimize consistency in a range of product forms.
Quality Replacement Materials for Metals in Aerospace Applications
Aerospace engineers require lightweight materials that offer processing flexibility, reduce manufacturing costs, and provide durability in harsh environments. VICTREX PEEK polymer has successfully displaced metals, traditional thermoset composites and other plastics in a growing number of aerospace applications. It is exceptionally strong, lightweight, inherently flame retardant, and can be easily fabricated into tight tolerance parts.
VICTREX PEEK polymer has been specified in both commercial and military aircraft components for over twenty years. It has been officially qualified by many aircraft manufacturers globally. VICTREX PEEK-based products can be supplied to the military specification MIL-P-46183. VICTREX PEEK grades and APTIV films can meet increasingly stringent FAA regulatory standards including FAR 25.853 and 25.856(a) radiant panel tests. APTIV film is also a key component in new burn-through systems that meet FAR 25.856(b).
Metal Replacement Benefits for the Aerospace Industry:
- High temperature performance
- Weight reduction
- Fuel economy
- Noise reduction
- Vibration dampening
- Fatigue performance
- Wear resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Hydrolysis resistance
- Fire, smoke and toxicity performance
- Electrical properties
VICTREX PEEK Polymer Aerospace Successes:
VICTREX PEEK polymer has successfully been used on a wide range of aircrafts in both pressurized and unpressurized zones. Durability, flame retardant properties, low smoke and toxicity enhance interior applications and complementary systems. Chemical and ozone resistance, thermal properties and impact resistance contribute to its success in exterior applications.
Electric Wire Bundle and Tubing Clamps:
VICTREX PEEK polymer has been coupled with a proprietary silicone overmolding process from Amphenol PCD to create a new line of wiring and tubing clamps that deliver significant weight and cost savings on the new Boeing 787 aircraft.
Benefits of VICTREX PEEK:- Weight reduction of approximately 20% vs.stainless steel
- Part count is reduced by consolidation
- Completely non-corrosive and non-conductive
- Scalable design available in a range of sizes:
- 15 P-clamps, 20 Omega clamps
- Compatible with wire bundles or tubes from 6 mm to 50 mm diameter
- Chemical resistance
- Easy installation for lean manufacturing
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.
AEROSPACE BROCHURE
High temperature solutions for lightweight interior and exterior aerospace applications
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Product Innovations
A great material solution for designers and engineers, VICTREX PEEK polymer delivers versatility, reliability and performance
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