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Evonik products
in flight
ALBIDUR® CALIDUR®
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COMPIMIDE® EUROPLEX® NANOPOX®
COMPIMIDE® bismaleimide resin family EUROPLEX® Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) Evonik is the leading manufacturer of
represents a full range of thermosetting extruded sheets are utilized to create surface-modified silica nanoparticles in
matrix resins and specialties developed endless design and décor possibilities for epoxy resins. They are used in many fiber-
for the production of high-performance aircraft cabin components. Both opaque reinforced composites and structural
composites, mostly for aerospace applica- and transparent sheets meet the strict adhesives for aerospace applications.
tions. Heat resistant COMPIMIDE® bis- FST (Flame/Smoke/Tox) requirement Modulus and strength are significantly
maleimide matrix resins are characterized according to FAR 25.853 and ABD 0031, improved. Compressive strength is in-
by their high glass transition temperature and OSU Heat Release Test [FAR 25.853 (d)]. creased and, most important, fatigue
(Tg), thus offering excellent performance Along with its flammability properties, it performance is significantly higher –
in hot and wet conditions, retention of offers high chemical and impact resistance. thus enhancing service life.
mechanical properties up to 250°C, supe-
PPSU can be processed with customary The NANOPOX® products are concen-
rior flame and radiation resistance, low
forming equipment for everything from trates of nanosilica in epoxy resins.
smoke and toxicant emissions, and easy
window shades and seating to large scale Due to their small size and the absence
processing.
components such as side wall dividers for of larger aggregates, the nanoparticles
Typical processing techniques include galleys and lavatories. can easily penetrate all fiber structures
prepregging (from the melt, solution, or without comprising the impregnation by
suspension), resin transfer molding (RTM), increased viscosities. All state-of-the-art
filament winding, compression molding, process technologies like resin infusion,
powder coating, and pultrusion. The RTM, VARTM etc. can be applied.
COMPIMIDE® bismaleimide product Nevertheless these products are suitable
group comprises bismaleimide monomers, for prepreg manufacturing as well.
toughening modifiers, and formulated
bismaleimide resins.
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PLEXIGLAS® P84® ROHACELL®
PLEXIGLAS® is an acrylic sheet based P84® Polyimide (PI) is a high performance ROHACELL® Polymethacrylimide (PMI)
on methacrylate chemistry (PMMA) for polymer combining excellent physical structural foam has been used in fiber-
military and commercial aircraft glazing/ properties with high temperature and composite technology for more than 40
transparencies. It’s weatherable, half the chemical resistance. As solution in polar years. It increases stiffness of composite
weight of glass and offers outstanding aprotic solvents, it can be used to make structures and provides extremely robust
impact resistance. PLEXIGLAS® is manu- anti-friction coatings or insulating layers and durable composites compatible with
factured using equipment reserved for avia- for aerospace electronics due to its low all common thermoset and thermoplastic
tion acrylic products and is subjected to the dielectric constant or high dielectric polymers. ROHACELL® delivers excellent
most rigorous optical inspection in the in- strength. In fiber form, P84® is typically mechanical properties over a wide tempe-
dustry. Our aviation grade sheets are also used for applications ranging from pro- rature range, even at low densities and
the largest in the industry (2 m x 3 m) and tective clothing for pilots to aerospace high temperature resistance up to 220°C.
deliver superior optical quality and thick- insulation and sealing materials. It has unique compressive creep behavior
ness tolerance in monolithic production. and dynamic strength and cell sizes that can
P84 NT® Polyimide (PI) powder offers
be selected for each processing method. It
PLEXIGLAS® is U.S. Navy QPL’d MIL PRF 8184, high temperature stability to 350°C,
will not add unnecessary weight since this
Mil PRF 5425, and meets the LP-391, as chemical resistance, high mechanical
100 percent-closed-cell foam uptakes resin
well as all other worldwide required speci- strength, low friction coefficient and mini-
only in the exposed cut cells at the surface.
fications like AECMA, DTD or DIN 65321. mal abrasion. Using sintering technology,
Versatile, the foam can be CNC milled or
The material can be easily cut, sawed, it can be cost efficiently manufactured
thermoformed into complex geometries.
machined, thermoformed and cemented. into near-net-shape components on the
All foam combined with common resin
Evonik Industries is a worldwide manufacturer of PMMA plane or the engine. Compounds with
systems is suitable for autoclave, press,
products sold under the PLEXIGLAS® trademark on the solid lubricants are used in tribologically
European, Asian, African and Australian continents and vacuum infusion, RTM and VARTM.
under the ACRYLITE® trademark in the Americas. demanding applications often found in
aerospace environments.
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VESTAKEEP® PEEK polymer Additionally, VESTAKEEP® is available as VESTOSINT®
a specially formulated ultra fine powder for
VESTAKEEP® Polyether ether ketone VESTOSINT® Polyamide 12 (PA 12) are
use in Additive Manufacturing (Selective
(PEEK) is a high-performance thermo- ultra fine powders for Additive Manufac-
Laser Sintering). Selective Laser Sintering
plastic polymer ideal for manufacturing turing. VESTOSINT® provides dependable
is layer-based manufacturing that does not
long-lasting components for use in the quality and repeatability of processing.
use molds or tools to create parts. Improved
toughest conditions. Tight tolerance parts It offers mechanical properties that enable
design freedom, part consolidation, metal
can be produced via traditional molding complex geometry for optimum design
replacement and cost reduction are possible.
and extrusion to withstand high tempera- freedom, part consolidation and simplified
High temperature VESTAKEEP® is the solu-
ture, chemical and conductive environ- logistics. Ultra-flexible grades offer eight
tion for hot air ducting, clips and brackets in
ments. Thanks to higher ductility and times the flexibility and five times the ten-
a wide variety of commercial and military
molecular weight, mechanical advantages sile strength versus competitive grades.
applications.
such as higher elongation at break, higher
impact strength and lower notch sensitivity
VESTAMID®
can be achieved across elevated tempera-
ture ranges. This is a clear advantage in Specialty VESTAMID® heat stabilized
both fabrication and longevity. Inherent Polyamide 12 (PA12) compounds contain
flammability properties and robust perform- a non-migrating flame retardant, free of
ance make it an ideal choice for aerospace halogens and phosphorous. In compliance
applications. with the flammability requirements of
FAR 25.853 and ABD0031, they are espe-
VESTAKEEP® is also used as a resin matrix
cially suited for aircraft interior parts.
for thermoplastic composite unidirectional
Airframe OEMs have achieved significant
fiber tapes and fabric prepregs. Excellent
weight savings by replacing phenolic
fatigue, impact, and creep behavior are
materials with these compounds. They
achievable for continuous use at elevated
can be used for extrusion and injection
temperatures to 250°C. Its lower weight
molding.
combined with high mechanical strength
make it a suitable replacement of traditional
thermosets and metals.
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Helicopter
applications ALBIDUR®, ALBIPOX®, NANOPOX® exterior PLEXIGLAS® exterior
VESTAKEEP® exterior
EUROPLEX® interior
22 Secondary structures/flooring
10 Cockpit instrument panels
11 Doors, walls and ceilings
VESTAKEEP® interior
VESTAMID® interior
VESTOSINT® interior
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Aircraft
applications ALBIDUR®, ALBIPOX®, NANOPOX® exterior P84® NT powder exterior
CALIDUR®
PLEXIGLAS® interior
51 Cargo container
52 Secondary structure 26 Dust covers
53 Air ducts
COMPIMIDE® bismaleimides
structural applications
9 Engine cowling/doors
10 Flap fairings 41
11 Radome
12 Leading edge
13 Nacelle
10 32
14 Engine inner fixed structures:
thrust reverser/soundproof panels/ducting
12 43
EUROPLEX® interior
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15 Cockpit instrument panels 45
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16 Cabin lighting covers
17 Window shades and dust covers
18 Galleys, partitions, lavatories, sidewalls,
seats and tray tables 19
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ROHACELL® exterior VESTAKEEP® exterior VESTAMID® interior
ROHACELL® interior
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Evonik products
in space
COMPIMIDE®
ROHACELL®
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Contacts
CALIDUR® PLEXIGLAS®
Kirsten Alting Roland Mickal
Paul-Baumann-Straße 1 Kirschenallee
45772 Marl 64293 Darmstadt
Germany Germany
phone +49 2365 49-2259 phone +49 6151 18-3788
kirsten.alting@evonik.com roland.mickal@evonik.com
www.evonik.com/composites www.plexiglas.net
COMPIMIDE® P84®
Tim Pohlmann Dieter Danzer
Rodenbacher Chaussee 4 Werkstrasse 3
63457 Hanau-Wolfgang 4860 Lenzing
Germany Austria
phone +49 6181 59-8755 phone +43 7672 701-2867
tim.pohlmann@evonik.com dieter.danzer@evonik.com
www.evonik.com/composites www.p84.com
EUROPLEX® ROHACELL®
Martin Rußmann Uwe Lang
Kirschenallee Kirschenallee
64293 Darmstadt 64293 Darmstadt
Germany Germany
phone +49 6151 18-4047 phone +49 6151 18-3570
martin.russmann@evonik.com uwe.lang@evonik.com
www.evonik.com/europlex-sheets www.rohacell.com
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ALBIDUR®, ALBIPOX®, COMPIMIDE®, EUROPLEX®,
NANOPOX®, PLEXIGLAS®, P84®, ROHACELL®,
VESTAKEEP®, VESTAMID® and VESTOSINT® are
registered trademarks of Evonik Industries or its
subsidiaries.
Evonik Industries is a worldwide manufacturer
of PMMA products sold under the PLEXIGLAS®
trademark on the European, Asian, African and
Australian continents and under the ACRYLITE®
trademark in the Americas.
Evonik Industries AG
Paul-Baumann-Straße 1
45764 Marl
Germany
phone +49 2365 49-9878
fax +49 2365 49-809878
www.evonik.com
www.evonik.com/composites
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