Fire-Resistant Plastics suit aerospace applications.
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Offering weight savings up to 60% compared to aluminum, High Performance Plastics meet required agency certifications for use in aerospace applications. Inherent flame resistance meets requirements of UL 94-V0 and fire behavior standards in accordance with FAR 25.853. Additional benefits include chemical and petrochemical resistance, as well as low smoke and toxicity characteristics. Material options that provide self lubrication help minimize or eliminate need for repeated maintenance.
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Light Weight, Fire Resistant Ensinger High Performance Plastics Ideal for Aerospace Applications
Ensinger, Inc., a leading manufacturer of plastic stock shapes, offers high performance plastics that meet required agency certifications for use in aerospace applications. These high performance plastics are lighter weight than typical metal materials and exhibit excellent fire resistance. Weight savings of up to 60% compared to aluminum result in increased energy efficiency. Inherent flame resistance is present in available materials that meet the requirements of UL 94-V0 and fire behavior standards in accordance with FAR 25.853. Ensinger can offer complete documentation and traceability for all materials and manufacturing processes.
Ensinger plastics provide engineers with greater freedom in component design which results in reduced production and installation costs. They offer chemical and petrochemical resistance, as well as low smoke and toxicity characteristics. Material options that provide self lubrication help reduce or eliminate the need for repeated maintenance. All of these benefits allow for improved processing over most metals and other materials.
For more information call 1-800-243-3221, Fax 724-746-9209, e-mail sales@ensinger-ind.com, or visit www.ensinger-inc.com.
