PLEXIGLAS® and EUROPLEX® for Aviation

Made for mile-high requirements

Whether ultralight aircraft, helicopters or large commercial aircraft: materials in aircraft construction must withstand the highest stresses. They must offer extreme design freedom, withstand temperature fluctuations - and weigh as little as possible. One of the main challenges: Reducing fuel consumption through weight savings without compromising safety.

As the world leader in acrylic technology and sheet manufacturing facilities, PLEXIGLAS® and EUROPLEX® come together to meet the aircraft transparencies and the aircraft interior needs of the aviation markets. PLEXIGLAS® has a full line of sheet products that can meet the many needs of helicopter, general aviation, commercial aircraft and military aircraft windows and transparencies. EUROPLEX® high performance sheet products meet many of the most constringent requirement for aircraft interiors.

EUROPLEX® for aviation interior

Customised solutions for every application

EUROPLEX® PPSU

Ideal for large-area interior fittings: The opaque panels are suitable for cladding elements in wall, door and ceiling areas and are available in many colours.

Excellent fire safety: In addition to the FST requirements according to FAR 25.853 and ABD 0031, the OSU Heat Release Test (FAR 25.853 (d)) is also fulfilled.

High heat resistance: The material has excellent mechanical properties in continuous use up to 190 °C.

EUROPLEX® F

For a wide range of interior applications: The crystal-clear or opaque material is available in over 100 colors and can be easily processed into moulded parts, e.g. for aircraft seats, using the vacuum thermoforming process.

High fire resistance: The sheets meet the FST requirements according to FAR 25.853 and ABD 0031 and weigh only 1.2 g/cm³.

Low specific weight: The density of the material is only 1.2 g/cm³.

PLEXIGLAS® for aircraft glazing

Made for mile-high requirements

Whether ultralight aircraft, a helicopter or huge commercial aircraft: materials in aircraft construction must withstand the highest stresses. They have to withstand extreme temperature changes, protect against intense UV radiation, be weather-resistant and robust - and weigh as little as possible. One of the main challenges: Reducing fuel consumption through weight savings without compromising safety.

Aircraft transparencies were one of the first applications for PLEXIGLAS® sheets due to its lightweight, resistance to thermal shock, and excellent optical clarity and mechanical properties.

As a result, PLEXIGLAS® acrylic sheets have been used extensively in aircraft transparencies for many years.

Properties and Applications

Cast aviation grade sheets are used for glazing, edge-lit-panels, wing-tip lenses, and other transparent applications. PLEXIGLAS® aviation grade sheets possess the following properties:

Excellent light transmission and brilliance
Outstanding weather resistance
100 % recycling ability
Ease of fabrication
High surface hardness
Light weight – half the weight of glass
11 times more shatter resistant than glass

Sales range - Specialized materials that are reliable and durable Grades

The aviation acrylic sheet products include: PLEXIGLAS® GS 249 aviation grade, which is a cross-linked acrylic sheet. PLEXIGLAS® GS 249 meets AECMA 4365. Furthermore it is qualified by the US Navy to meet Military Specification MIL-PRF-8184 as a Type I, Class 2 material.

As such, it is also acceptable for Type II and Class 1 applications. PLEXIGLAS® GS 245 aviation acrylic sheet meets AECMA 4364 and is qualified by the US Navy to Military Specification MIL-PRF-5425.

PLEXIGLAS® Stretched is qualified to AECMA 4366 as well as MIL-P-25690.

In support of POLYVANTIS' full line of aviation acrylics, we offer our customers competent application- specific advice, custom-tailored solutions, and compliance with all relevant standards and specifications.

Brochure

Worldwide availability, certified quality

PLEXIGLAS® Aviation products are delivered worldwide according to your requirements; our global organization copes with every logistical challenge. With our sheets, you will receive a factory test certificate on request, showing all the material properties relevant to you. Clear labelling ensures 100% traceability back to the raw material. If you require specially marked products, please contact us.

PLEXIGLAS® for aviation

Always at your side:

Our technical support

We do not see ourselves simply as a manufacturer of high-quality PLEXIGLAS® Aerospace semi-finished products, but rather as a partner for the development of technically sophisticated system solutions.

Our experts work with you to develop innovations and advise you on tool design and product approval. The range of services includes, among other things, material tests in accordance with current DIN and ASTM standards and fire tests in our in-house fire laboratory. We look forward to working with you.

PLEXIGLAS® inspires

PLEXIGLAS® for aviation

When every second counts

When rescue helicopters take off, a few seconds can make all the difference. Whether they’re responding to a car accident in a city center, flying on a rescue mission in the mountains, or battling strong winds at sea—the extreme conditions place very high demands on the material.

Contact

If you have any questions about PLEXIGLAS® for Aviation, we will be happy to advise you. Please send us your request using the form below. We will contact you as soon as possible.

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