POLYVANTIS, a leading multi-material sheet and film solutions supplier, will present its comprehensive product portfolio for aircraft interiors and glazing solutions at the Aircraft Interiors Expo. POLYVANTIS offers a wide range of films, sheets, and semi-finished products made from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), polyetherimide (PEI), and polycarbonate (PC) that meet the high demands placed on materials for the aviation industry. POLYVANTIS serves its global customer base with the renowned brands EUROPLEX®, LEXAN™ PC film and sheet, and PLEXIGLAS® PMMA semi-finished products under one roof.
“For decades, customers have relied on our brands for innovative material technologies, applications, and manufacturing processes to support the aircraft interiors industry,” said Peter Chedd, Director, Mass Transportation, Europe at POLYVANTIS. “We are proud to leverage our robust history and introduce our combined expertise as POLYVANTIS. Through products like ULTEM™ sheet and LEXAN™ F8000HR sheet, we push the boundaries of what’s possible for the aviation industry.”
POLYVANTIS offers the aviation industry a one-stop solution for various cabin applications, including seatbacks, armrests, magazine holders, tray tables, galley interiors, luggage racks, personal service units, and lighting. Through its expansive portfolio, POLYVANTIS is pleased to offer the largest compliant thermoplastic offering around the globe, meeting both OSU and FST.
LEXAN™ F8000HR Sheet – Lightweight Thermoplastic Sheet Meets OSU & FST Requirements
Adding to its robust portfolio, POLYVANTIS will introduce a new thermoplastic sheet product unlike anything else on the aircraft interiors market: LEXAN™ F8000HR Sheet. Based on LEXAN™ PC sheet technology and reinforced with glass fibers, LEXAN™ F8000HR sheet offers unrivaled performance, and value compared to other fully FST-compliant aircraft interior materials. This new sheet meets OSU (CS 25.853) and FST (FAR 25.853 (d) + App.F Part IV) requirements, making it an ideal choice for applications required to meet stringent fire resistance standards. LEXAN™ F8000HR sheet also exhibits exceptional thermoforming capabilities and boasts a lighter weight than other OSU-compliant materials.
ULTEM™ 1668A Sheet - Engineered for Multilayer Excellence
POLYVANTIS is proud to reintroduce ULTEM 1668A sheet to its portfolio. ULTEM 1668A sheet is an extruded polyetherimide sheet specifically designed for aircraft interiors applications. With a legacy spanning over 30 years, ULTEM sheet materials are relied upon for some of the most strenuous applications in aviation. ULTEM 1668A sheet is used in engineered applications requiring a multilayer approach for demanding interior applications due to its tremendous strength and compliance with common flame resistance, anti-smoke, and anti-toxicity standards. The sheet is lightweight, opaque, and fully compliant with OSU 65/65 heat release criteria, and FAA NBS smoke and flammability testing criteria.
Also featured at the show, POLYVANTIS proudly showcase the following products for the industry:
- EUROPLEX® PPSU Sheet for large components in aircraft interiors.
- EUROPLEX® F Polycarbonate Sheets - Easy to form and ideal for aviation lighting.
- LEXAN™ Opaque FST-Compliant Sheets - Lightweight solutions for aircraft interiors.
- LEXAN™ 55/55 Compliant Sheets reinforced with glass fibers for improved stiffness.
- ULTEM™ 65/65 Compliant Sheets - Engineered for multilayer excellence.
- PLEXIGLAS® Aviation Grades: high-performance for glazing and transparent applications.
- PLEXIGLAS® Stretched Acrylic Sheets: superior impact resistance and performance.