Aerospace
CHEMFILM® and NORFILM™ high performance films are used extensively in the modern aerospace industry; an industry that transports more people, further, faster and with ever improving fuel economy each year. Whether as process aids to facilitate structural composite molding or in mission critical turbine gasketing, Saint-Gobain products are there protecting and enabling the interconnected world of the 21st century and beyond. Step onto any commercial airliner on your next trans-oceanic trip; and while you may not see us, Saint-Gobain products are there turning your dream weekend getaway to Paris, into reality.
To learn more about composite molding applications, please view our white paper developed by IEEE GlobalSpec.
Comfort and efficiency through high performing engineered films. NORFILM™ Engineered Films provides high performance coatings and laminations on advanced substrates to create lightweight and strong insulation jacketing for modern aircraft and previous generation aircraft.
Zitex porous PTFE has the controlled density and mechanical properties to meet industry requirements for use in aircraft engine seal applications. The product is available in roll form and is produced to custom dimensional requirements up to a maximum thickness of 0.250 inch (6.35mm) and a maximum width of 7 inches (178mm). Custom cross sectional profiles are available through special quotation. The surface porosity of Zitex allows for the adhesive bonding of the product to substrate components. Chemical etching surface treatment is also available to facilitate enhanced adhesive bonding.
In order to improve fuel economy, current and next generation aircraft increasingly rely on composite structural components to replace standard metal parts throughout the aircraft. Up to 50% of next generation aircraft are made of these advanced composites. Saint-Gobain manufactures process films and tape that make composite molding structures possible.