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Data Sheets:
Solimide® AC-530
Solimide® AC-530-AIMS
Solimide® AC-530-MMS-BMS
Solimide® AC-550
Solimide® HT-340
Solimide® TA-301
Solimide® TA-301-DODI
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Polyimide Foam - Solimide
Polyimide Foam, Solimide®, was developed by NASA to provide a lightweight foam that had both fire-resistant and possesses acoustical properties. Solimide® polyimide foams can be shaped for easy installation and laminated with barrier film. In applications where weight is a consideration, polyimide foam boards only weigh about one-sixth of glass board with equivalent insulating qualities. In transportation applications, such weight reductions improve energy efficiency remarkably. The U.S. Navy saved 50 tons per cruiser by using polyimide foam hull boards in acoustical and interior insulating applications. In another example, Polyimide foam blankets are also used to reduce weight in commercial aircraft insulation applications. Over 350 pounds in weight was saved by one carrier in a retrofit with polyimide foam in a Boeing 747. That may not sound like much, but over the life of the plane, it was a significant savings in fuel. The foam offers uncommon properties as an insulation material. Polyimide, Solimide®, foam is commonly used in military applications and is also known as MIL-T-24708. Service temperatures range from -300ºF to 500ºF (-184ºC to 260ºC). Polyimides are remarkably resistant to standard solvents, oils, and fuels. While costs of polyimide, Solimide®, are higher than traditional insulating materials in critical applications
SOLIMIDE® foams are available in 7 grades:
Aerospace Grades:
AC-530-AIMS (07/27/2006)
AC-530-MMS-BMS (07/27/2006)
AC-550 (07/27/2006)
Industrial Grades:
TA-301 (07/27/2006)
HT-340 (07/27/2006)
AC-530 (07/27/2006)
Marine Grade:
TA-301-DODI (07/27/2006)
When requesting a quote, please specify the grade.
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Features of Solimide Polyimide Foams:FLAME RESISTANT - Inherently fire resistant, SOLIMIDE foams emit virtually no smoke or incapacitating toxic by products when exposed to open flame.
LIGHT WEIGHT - SOLIMIDE polyimide foams are extremely lightweight. This translates into fuel savings and extra payload capacity.
WIDE TEMPERATURE OPERATING RANGE - SOLIMIDE polyimide foams remain functional when exposed to extremes of cold and heat that would degrade competitive polymer foams. The foams maintain their flexibility even at cryogenic temperatures.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY - This non-fibrous insulation requires no special handling.
ACOUSTICAL / THERMAL PERFORMANCE - SOLIMIDE polyimide foams offer excellent acoustic absorption and good thermal insulating properties.
PRODUCTIVITY - SOLIMIDE - foam products are more cost effective to handle and install than fibrous insulation. They are light, easy to cut and fit, and readily adapt to fabrication with other materials.
DURABLE - SOLIMIDE - foams show significantly greater resistance to damage than traditional insulating products. They maintain their integrity after long-term usage in a vibrating environment and when exposed to extremes of cold and heat that would degrade other products. Polyimide foams also have a high degree of chemical stability and are resistant to hydrocarbons, alcohols and non-concentrated acids.
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