INTERNATIONALEN MATERIAL SELECTOR TUBE SELECTOR 0LIST DATASHEETS DOWNLOADS WEBINARS LOGIN CONTACT PLASTIC SOLUTIONS INDUSTRIES COMPANY PRESS Lightweight. Safe. Plastics. Give your application wings On this Page: BENEFITS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS PARTS STOCK SHAPES AEROSTRUCTURE INTERIORS CASE STUDIES EVENTS CONTACT FAQS Plastic solutions that meet the high demands of the aerospace industry At Ensinger we have many years of experience combining technical and commercial understanding, to meet the high demands on materials and solutions for the aerospace industry. Technical and high performance aerospace plastics contribute to making applications more efficient and competitive in many areas of industry. The characteristics of Ensinger's high-performance and engineering plastic materials meet the technical requirements for many of the systems and subsystems used in today’s ultra-modern advanced composite aircraft. The advantages of using lower weight materials for producing fuel efficient and low emission aircraft are clear, but there may also be benefits gained from the longer service life of components. Additionally, our aerospace materials are not affected by corrosion in the aviation operating environment. The impressive properties of high performance plastics include their low weight and high strength. Significant weight savings can be achieved by switching from aluminum/steel, as many of our high performance polymers have a density of around 1.3 g/cm3 – in comparison, aluminium which has a density of 2.7 g/cm3. Aircraft material solutions Working in close cooperation with many of the leading aerospace companies and system manufacturers, Ensinger's team has established an impressive track record over many years as an aerospace supplier, developing optimum high performance plastic solutions, approved for use in the aviation industry. Ensinger's experience in the industry includes working with the industry's preferred Tier 1 suppliers. Ensinger supplies a vast range of airplane components that are used in aircraft landing gear systems. All of the aircraft manufacturers have chosen to benefit from the use of polymers where alloys were previously used, to a significant extent. We have a wide range of materials that are tested and approved in accordance with aerospace customer’s specifications. Furthermore, Ensinger's materials can be tested, certified and approved to meet your specific, exacting requirements – from raw material inspection through to final inspection of the machined or semi finished aerospace components. Solutions for the space industry As a supplier to the space industry, Ensinger plastics are specified for many applications. In satellites, parts are used for applications such as solar array deployment systems, cable insulating blocks and platform systems. Ensinger materials undergo the specific testing required by the end user to meet their arduous requirements for aerospace supply. Typical requirements met by Ensinger materials supplied to the space industry are high strength under severe vibration, low/ultra-low outgassing in vacuum, and resistance to high radiation levels. Ensinger has experience working with companies such as Airbus Defense and Space as well as with several space institutes/universities. BENEFITS FOR AEROSPACE Quality Global expertise Lasting solutions A range to meet your needs AS/EN 9100 expertise at your disposal Ensinger operates four machining plants that are certified according to AS/EN 9100: in France, Great Britain, China and USA. These have approvals for various machining processes from leading companies in the aerospace industry. In addition, common materials such as PEEK, PA, POM, PEI, are specified by well-known OEM and Tier-1 suppliers. SOLUTIONS FOR AEROSPACE Plastics for aircraft interior applications Our portfolio of aerospace plastics contains materials that meet fire behaviour standards in accordance with FAR 25.853. Our plastics are constantly tested for flammability, smoke and toxicity. Many materials are suitable for cabin interior applications. DETAILS Strong materials When selecting aerospace plastics, specific strength is a key indicator for high mechanical performance materials. This determines the tensile strength of a material relative to its density and indicates the strength-to-weight ratio. DETAILS Radiation resistant plastics Depending on their field of application, plastics may come into contact with different types of radiation. Applications such as outer plane covers or satellite parts are examples of applications where radiation resistance is important. DETAILS Electrically insulating materials For aerospace plastics used in propulsion elements, control units or landing gears, good electrically insulating properties are essential. DETAILS Conductive plastics Dissipation of electrostatic charge is essential for aerospace applications where highly sensitive electronic components are present. DETAILS Heat resistant plastics Many aerospace plastic applications require thermally resistant materials, which at the same time have a good resistance to ageing. DETAILS Low outgassing plastics Outgassing characteristics are very important when choosing materials in space applications where they will be subjected to a vacuum. DETAILS FINISHED AND SEMI-FINISHED PARTS FOR AEROSPACE Finished parts Injection moulding Profiles and tubes Composites Additive manufacturing Sintered plastics The complex machined parts for aerospace are produced in four Ensinger branches. They comply with precise standards concerning tolerances and surface finish. The companies in France, Great Britain, China and USA are certified according to AS/EN 9100. DETAILS ON THE INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE FOR FINISHED PARTS STOCK SHAPES FOR AEROSPACE Machinable plastics which are being used in aircrafts and aerospace must satisfy the detailed requirements of end customers and system suppliers in order to minimise the risks. Different requirements for the materials, like thermal and mechanical properites, density or flammability, apply to different areas of applications. Material specifications are thus developed individually. Many of our materials are validated by leading aircraft manufacturers: PEEK with 30% glass fibre PEEK with 30% carbon fibre PA12 PA6 PA66 GF30 POM-C PEEK PVX PPS GF40 PPS PVX TECAPEEK natural Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) - TECAPEEK natural is a high performance, high temperature, semi-crystalline thermoplastic manufactured by Ensinger... TECAMID 6 FRT natural TECAMID 6 FRT is PA 6 that has been modified for inherent flame resistance. This nylon combines good wear and sliding properties with high strength… TECAMID 66 natural Polyamide 66 has good rigidity, hardness, abrasion resistance and thermal dimensional stability. In addition, nylon 66 has outstanding wear resistance and low frictional … TECAFORM AD natural POM-H is a homopolymer acetal that is manufactured by Ensinger under the tradename TECAFORM AD natural. This homopolymer acetal has exceptional sliding characteristics and good wear resistance properties. ALL AEROSPACE MATERIALS APPLICATIONS IN AEROSTRUCTURE Lightweight aerospace materials solutions to get carbon free Thermoplastics offer lightweight solutions wherever applications demand good mechanical properties combined with resistance against stress and chemicals, oils and greases. Ensinger offers thermoplastic polymers with these properties as compounds, rods, tubes and plates or as finished parts. Electrical bracket in the structure area made from TECAMID 66 GF35 natural. Very stiff Good heat deflection temperature Resistant to many oils, greases and fuels Good wear properties Very good strength High dimensional stability Lube spool made from TECAFORM AD black Delrin was selected because of the excellent properties: Light weight Good chemical resistance to aviation oils, greases and fuels Excellent corrosion resistance Good strength Good machinability Long service life Steering cylinder made from TECAPEEK PVX black Steering Cylinder in an landing gear system Light weight Inherent flame retardant Good heat deflection temperature Very good chemical resistance Good slide and wear properties High creep resistance APPLICATIONS IN INTERIORS FAR 25.853 tested and flame resistant aircraft plastics Lighting, seats, galleys or cockpit equipment: Ensinger plastics has a large portfolio to meet the requirements asked for in aircraft interior applications. The materials are "ready for use" and thus new designs or design improvements are possible for all kinds of aircrafts. FAR TESTED PLASTICS AEROSPACE CASE STUDIES THERMAL SPACER made of TECASINT With Bepi Colombo to Mercury Ensingers TECASINT material is part of Europe's first mission to Mercury with BepiColombo. The spacecraft for the mission are dependent on the function of the thermal control system (TCS), which keeps all the spacecraft's component systems within an acceptable temperature range during every phase of the mission. One part of the TCS is a thermal spacer, which functions as a barrier to high temperatures and radiation. This thermal spacer is a ring shaped plate made of TECASINT. DETAILS HEAT SINK made of thermally conductive PPS LED heat sink made from thermally conductive PPS LED chips must be placed on a heat sink, which is often made of Aluminium. Replacing the aluminium heat sinks with thermally conductive plastic profiles reduces weight and life cycle costs. Plastic profiles don't need corrosion protection and no grounding. DETAILS GREASER PLUG made of TECAFORM AD natural Cost-efficient greasing of your landing gear Aircraft landing gear supports the entire weight of an aircraft during landing and ground operations. All of the articulating struts and rods in the landing gear require lubrication to ensure safe operation. Grease is retained in each of these articulating struts and rods by the greaser plug made of TECAFORM AD (POM-H) from Ensinger. DETAILS ELECTRIC BRAKING SYSTEM made of TECAPEEK PVX Safe braking with modified PEEK In modern passenger aircraft, the use of electric braking systems is considered to reduce maintenance and improve reliability.The engineering challenges to manufacturing these new systems require the Polymers used to have greater wear and load-bearing properties. These properties are met by TECAPEEK PVX. DETAILS MOUNTINGS FOR ELECTRICAL PLUG-IN CONNECTIONS made from a pre-preg glass fibre and PEI matrix Mountings for electrical plug-in connections Lightweight and high-strength materials have become indispensable for high-end applications in the aviation industry. A pre-preg approved for the aviation industry with glass fibre and a PEI matrix (polyether imide) was chosen for as a substitute to metal for mountings for electrical plug-in connections. DETAILS VISIT US AT FAIRS AND EVENTS Date Event Booth Place Country 16. - 19. November 2021 Formnext 12. 1-F68 Frankfurt am Main Germany 08. - 10. March 2022 JEC World G48 Paris-Nord France 14. - 16. June 2022 AIX 6F113 Hamburg Germany CONTACT You can reach us by our contact form, by email at aerospace@ensingerplastics.com or by phone +49 7032 819 643. TO CONTACT FORM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON AEROSPACE PLASTIC MATERIAL Does Ensinger provide materials with specific fire behaviour? What is the meaning of risk classification to Class I, II and III, and what impact does it have? Do regulations exist for semi-finished part and component suppliers? What is the difference between the FAA and the EASA? Which statutory regulations are we equipped to adhere to? Does a duty to notify exist on the part of the customer in the event of statutory changes? Where can I find the relevant information? DOWNLOADS Stock shapes: Plastics used in aerospace technology The aerospace industry places high demands on materials. The impressive properties of high-performance plastics include their low weight and fire behaviour. 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