Polymers For High Load Solutions In Aircraft Construction

Polymers for high load solutions in aircraft construction

07-Nov-16

Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products' (EPP) polymer solutions in Aerospace industry are dedicated to metal-to-plastics conversion. As a further development to the broad existing portfolio, and to address the market trend for mechanically higher loaded plastic solutions, Quadrant is now launching a special range of polymers being suitable for use in structural aircraft construction: Quadrant's HLS-Series: Composite Materials for High Load Solutions. These are special carbon fibre reinforced composite materials [Ketron® CC PEEK, Duratron® CC PEI, Techtron® CC PPS and KyronMAX™], available in various thicknesses and geometries, offering endless design opportunities to engineers.

Frank Johänning, Global Market Manager for Aerospace at Quadrant EPP comments: "These materials achieve metal like mechanical characteristics by offering all advantages of thermoplastic polymers like corrosion resistance and recyclability. The market has been waiting for this development. It offers a higher level of functional integration of advanced engineering polymers in aircraft."

Quadrant's materials are accredited to the most important globally stringent certifications and approvals, such as AS9100C, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OEM approvals and JAR/FAR 25.853. Fire, smoke and toxicity (FST) resistant materials complete the portfolio. In addition, Quadrant combines extensive engineering expertise and in-depth application knowledge across a wide range of components in bearing, wear and gear functions for key aircraft sub-assemblies, including interiors, propulsion, systems and structures.

Johänning emphasizes: "By focusing on constant innovation we keep pace with the developments and requirements of the evolving and dynamic global Aerospace market. The Airtec show offers a great opportunity to demonstrate how our innovative advanced polymers help to increase safety and reliability and improve productivity."