Superior Strength of Tecanyl VH2 in Aerospace
Maximum Protection with Tecanyl VH2 PPE
Polyphenylene plastics provide a strong and lightweight material for manufacturing aircraft, spacecraft, and rocket components. These plastics boast extremely high-temperature performance, resistance to wear and tear, and can withstand harsh environmental conditions. PPE is non-flammable, making it safe for use in fuel tanks, engines, and other combustible environments.
Tecanyl VH2 offers dimensional stability, allowing it to maintain its shape under heavy loads and vibration. This quality makes it ideal for use in aircraft cabins, including seats, galleys, doors, and windows. PPE's high mechanical and dielectric strength, along with low water absorption, make it suitable for various aerospace applications, such as diffusion pump fluids, high vacuum fluids, jet engine lubricants, heat transfer fluids, and polymer films. PPE plastics are recyclable, presenting an environmentally friendly choice for aerospace design.
Competitive Analysis
When compared to other commonly used materials in aerospace interiors, Tecanyl VH2 PPE stands out in several ways:
- Aluminum: While aluminum is lightweight and strong, it lacks the high-temperature performance and non-flammability of Tecanyl VH2. Aluminum can also corrode over time, Tecanyl VH2 is resistant to the same wear.
- Polycarbonate (PC): Polycarbonate is impact resistance but falls short in high-temperature environments. Tecanyl VH2 provides better dimensional stability and flame resistance
- Fiberglass: Fiberglass is strong and heat-resistant but is heavier and more brittle than Tecanyl VH2. Tecanyl VH2 is lightweight and durability under mechanical stress
Tecanyl VH2 Certification
Tecanyl VH2 is manufactured from a specially formulated polyphenylene ether plastic, with high tensile strength, and elongation. It is both flame retardant and smokeless, perfect for interior cabin applications like handrails, aircraft galleys, and the flight deck. The high-temperature aerospace materials flame and smoke characteristics adhere to multiple standards:
- FAR 25.853 Appendix F, Part 1, (a), 1, (i) (Air):
- Passes 60-second and 12-second vertical tests
- Passes FAA Smoke Density test
- Passes Toxicity – Draeger tube
- ASTM E162 (Rail):
- Flame Spread Index ~ 15
- ASTM E662 (Air/Rail):
- Ds @ 1.5 min 11-13 passes FAR 25.853
- Ds @ 4.0 min 20-40 passes FAR 25.853
- Ds @ 20 min 73-106 meets FRA requirements
FAQs and User Intent
What makes Tecanyl VH2 a top choice for aerospace interiors?
Tecanyl VH2’s dimensional stability, high tensile strength, flame retardancy, and resistance to deformation under load make it an ideal choice for aerospace interiors, especially for safety and durability in critical components.
Are PPE plastics environmentally friendly?
Yes, PPE plastics like Tecanyl VH2 are recyclable. Combined with their durability and resistance to harsh conditions, this makes it environmentally friendly choice for aerospace applications.
What are the certification standards Tecanyl VH2 meets?
Tecanyl VH2 meets several aerospace and rail standards, including FAR 25.853 for flame and smoke characteristics, ASTM E162 for flame spread, and ASTM E662 for smoke density
Glossary:
- Dimensional Stability: The ability of a material to maintain its original dimensions when subjected to changes in temperature and humidity.
- Dielectric Strength: The maximum electric field that a material can withstand without experiencing failure of its insulating properties.
- Elongation: The extent to which a material can be stretched or lengthened before breaking.
- Flame Retardant: A material that is resistant to catching fire and burning.
