The use of plastics in the aerospace industry continues to increase each year to make components lighter, more chemical resistant, and more economical than metals that were more heavily utilized in the past.
Applications
- Landing gear components
- Good insulators
- Wall panels and compartments
- Trays and tray tables
- Pipes and tubing
- Fasteners
- Wiring conduits
- Bushings and bearings
- Seals
Benefits
- Lightweight
- Reduced maintenance
- Design flexibility (colors, textures)
- Corrosion resistant
- Chemical and impact resistant
- Good insulator
- Easily fabricated
- Flame, smoke and toxicity resistant