APICAL World -- Real World Applications
Aircraft & Aerospace
APICAL Polyimide film is used as the material of choice in wire and cable insulation in commercial and military aircraft, space vehicles, satellites, and missiles. FEP- or PTFE -- coated or laminated, narrow-width APICAL Polyimide tapes produce insulation that offers superior heat-sealability, and improved abrasion and cut-through resistance, combined with excellent dielectric and thermal properties.
Particularly important to commercial aircraft manufacturers is the virtually smokeless characteristics of APICAL Polyimide when exposed to flame -- it is UL -94VO rated. APICAL Polyimide is also certified to meet all requirements of military specifications MIL-P-46112B and MIL-W-81381. It has a UL Thermal Index for continuous operation of 200°C-240°C, but still retains most of its electrical integrity when exposed for brief periods to temperature as high as 400°C.
The lightweight, mechanical toughness and extraordinary thermal cycling range of APICAL Polyimide help ensure dependable electrical and electronic operation from take-off to landing. That makes APICAL Polyimide -- the best polyimide film -- the right choice for aircraft and aerospace.
APICAL Polyimide film is used as the material of choice in wire and cable insulation in commercial and military aircraft, space vehicles, satellites, and missiles. FEP- or PTFE -- coated or laminated, narrow-width APICAL Polyimide tapes produce insulation that offers superior heat-sealability, and improved abrasion and cut-through resistance, combined with excellent dielectric and thermal properties.
