Xycomp® 5175

Xycomp® 5175

Aerospace, Defense, Energy, Industrial Operations, Life Sciences

Xycomp® DLF™ is a lightweight thermoplastic composite developed to replace complex-shape metallic components for aerospace applications, and provides value in other demanding environments like defense, space, industrial and more. With outstanding fatigue, vibration, and impact resistance, it typically provides a 35-50% weight savings to help reduce emissions and fuel burn while providing exceptional performance. Xycomp® DLF™ is produced from aerospace-grade, carbon fiber-reinforced, unidirectional prepreg tape which is chopped into flakes, resulting in high fiber content (70% by weight), longer fibers (0.5 in./13 mm or greater), and a high degree of material control.

Features & Benefits

Weight reduction (35-50% compared to metals)
Part consolidation
Excellent thermal stability & impact performance
Chemical and environmental resistance
Excellent Fire Smoke Toxicity (FST) properties

Typically used to replacement for complex shaped-metallic components. However, not limited to only metal replacement. Requires unique tooling, capable of producing high volume components (typically 100’s to 1000’s) Possible to use “prototype” tool for quicker prototype turnaround time Pedigree, proven solution for Aerospace applications, with over 200,000 parts in flight.

Applications

Brackets
Fairings
Ribs
Housings
Enclosures
Airflow structures
Vents
Covers
Engine externals

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