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How Polymer’s Lightweight Insulation Supports Sustainable Aerospace Design

The interior of an airplane stripped of all seats, walls, and insulation as it undergoes maintenance,

The interior of an airplane stripped of all seats, walls, and insulation as it undergoes maintenance,As environmental concerns increase, industries such as the aerospace industry work hard to find proper solutions that don’t cause further harm. From decreasing fuel consumption to lowering carbon emissions, our insulation solutions more than meet the task.

In fact, Polymer’s POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam (PHM) is the best choice for airplanes everywhere. Our product’s flexibility and heat resistance make it ideal for passenger comfort and environmental safety.

In this article, we will discuss the various features of our PHM foam and how that makes our product the best choice for meeting the latest environmental standards. We will also discuss the benefits this insulation foam has on the overall performance of aerospace design.

The Polymer Insulation Solution

Most aerospace companies need an insulation solution that can be used in various applications throughout the aircraft. We are talking fuselages, bulkheads, flooring, and general cabin uses.

By using foam, these companies can reduce acoustics and prevent all types of weather from entering the aircraft and causing irreversible damage. This molded foam ensures that the challenges are met with a product that is flexible in terms of shape and application.

That is why Polymer worked hard on our melamine foams to create the POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam. This foam is versatile and flexible and can withstand extreme temperatures, sounds, and vibrations. It also meets all the AS9100 Aerospace QMS Standards without any trouble.

Important POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam (PHM) Stats:

  • Density: 0.56 lbs/ft³
  • Temperature Range: continuous -300°F to +356°F; intermittent to +492°F
  • Thermal Conductivity: 0.24 BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F at 68°F
  • UL94 V-0 listed
  • Meets aircraft (FAA, BSS, etc.), HVAC, and transportation vehicle’s flame, smoke, and toxicity standards
  • Resilient to vibration and compression set (unlike solimide/polyimide foam and fiberglass)
  • Facings available: POLYTECH® Metalized PVF and PEEK films (Aircraft approved), Reinforced Aluminum Foil, and others
  • Fire-retardant and standard pressure-sensitive adhesives also available for easy installation

Working with us ensures that your aircraft will be durable, comfortable, safe, and up to code. But how does our particular product help meet the standards and challenges within the aerospace industry? Let’s talk about it.

Benefits of Implementing POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam in Your Aerospace Design

First and foremost, our POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam is uniquely designed to withstand any amount of water. In fact, the foam is so water-resistant that it can float indefinitely in water; water streams bead up on the surface and roll off. Making it ideal for aircraft that might encounter significant weather events or could potentially encounter large bodies of water.

Additionally, these specific foams and composites have a natural resistance to settling, which allows them to be used within frames and over stringers with little or no loss of thickness. This is a critical factor in acoustical and thermal performance. That is why many aircraft companies use our foam in the fuselage and bulkheads of their vehicles, giving them both acoustic and thermal insulation.

Another great application for our POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam is flooring within the aircraft’s cabin. Our acoustical insulation reduces noise transmission into the cabin while resisting water, mildew, and oils. The best benefit for the cabin is that this foam increases fuel efficiency throughout the aircraft. More fuel efficiency means your aircraft will decrease its carbon footprint, which is also important to remember.

Also, when applied to aircraft trim panels, our PHM foam can decrease the overall weight of the aircraft compared to other companies’ foam solutions. POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam is extremely durable and lightweight compared to other solutions on the market.

Our POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam is the perfect solution if you want to make your aircraft more environmentally friendly. It will save you money and headaches by cutting costs and increasing sustainability. The more durable the insulation, the less wear and tear your aircraft will experience.

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We all want to be sure we are leaving the environment better than we’ve done in the past. Now, more than ever, we want to help keep our environment safe from man-made issues. Therefore, we are becoming more and more aware of ways to reduce our fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Polymer has the perfect solution that can get you there the fastest. Our POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam is designed to be easily applied, flexible, and cost-efficient. Our aerospace experts work hand in hand with foam engineers to ensure that our products always provide the strongest benefits for our customers.

Therefore, we know our foam is the ideal solution for thermal and acoustical challenges while also helping aircraft move toward a more environmentally friendly future. Chat with one of our experts today to see if our POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam is the right fit for your company’s goals.

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