{"id":801,"date":"2023-02-24T13:38:12","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T13:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rptechnologies.yourbetasite.co.uk\/?page_id=801"},"modified":"2024-04-23T09:02:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T08:02:31","slug":"aerospace-components-and-their-materials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rptechnologies.co.uk\/aerospace-components-and-their-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Aerospace Components and Their Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Some Common Types of Components in the Aerospace Sector<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of plastic injection moulded components which can be manufactured for the aerospace industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These components must be reliable, safe, hardwearing, and functionally effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few examples of the types of plastic components which we have helped to produce over the years. Some of them are for internal spaces and some for external:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Window Reveals, Shades and Dust Panes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partitions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dashboard enclosures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat exchangers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manifolds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel nozzles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each component must be subject to rigorous testing and development prior to approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Commonly Used Materials in the Aerospace Sector<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many important things to consider when choosing an appropriate material for the manufacture of aerospace components.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of plastics, the right grade of material must be taken into consideration. Important factors include weight (which is important as it has implications for safety and fuel consumption), safety, and durability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some commonly used plastics in the aerospace sector include PAI, ECTFE, PTFE, PEEK, PPSU, and PVC-Acrylic. Plastics weigh less than metal, they don\u2019t rust, and they are easy to fabricate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many plastic materials that are also fully Flame, Smoke, Toxicity and Heat Release compliant. Plastics also offer a broad range of design flexibility in terms of colour, texture, and pattern options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed below are some of the key advantages of these types of plastics. They are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rust-free<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to fabricate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemically resistant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact resistant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-corrosive<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the main plastics widely employed in the aerospace sector:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Polyetheretherketone<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly resistant and can withstand water, temperature, radiation, and steam without risk of degradation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polyetheretherketone can be used in seating and for internal cabin features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has excellent thermal mechanical properties, including low flammability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Thermosetting Polyimide<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermosetting Polyimide has high resistance to chemicals and exhibits excellent mechanical properties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be used in insulators and electrical spacers for threaded nuts and other components.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Polyamide-imide (PAI)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAI is resistant to most chemicals and radiation at room temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is flame retardant and doesn\u2019t omit smoke when burning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAI also has tremendous molecular strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCTFE is resistant to chemicals and fire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also has low moisture absorption and can tolerate extreme temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PTFE is an electrical insulator and is often used for insulating cables in aircraft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is highly resistant and has low flammability.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some Common Types of Components in the Aerospace Sector There are a variety of plastic injection moulded components which can be manufactured for the aerospace industry. 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