ZOTEK® F OSU
High-performance foams
Lighter, cleaner, more efficient foams offering unique advantages in a host of aviation and aerospace applications
The world’s lightest closed cell crosslinked foams
ZOTEK® F OSU aviation and aerospace grades
Push the boundaries in lightweight aircraft and spacecraft interiors with ZOTEK® F OSU high-performance foams for aviation and aerospace. Combining outstanding Fire, Smoke and Toxicity (FST) properties with exceptional processing versatility, ZOTEK® F is produced from high grade polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) polymer and offers weight savings of up to 70% compared to traditional materials.
Approved for use in aviation and space applications
Excellent flammability performance
Resistant to a wide range of chemicals and cleaning processes
Thermally stable up to 160ºC / 320ºF
High dielectric strength.
UV- and nuclear radiation-resistant
Seating
Seat shells, soft touch trim, armrests:
ZOTEK® F is a key component in aviation seating. Its outstanding versatility means that it can be formed into complex shapes with ease and bonded with other materials to produce any number of luxurious, lightweight finishes
ZOTEK® F is a key component in aviation seating. Its outstanding versatility means that it can be formed into complex shapes with ease and bonded with other materials to produce any number of luxurious, lightweight finishes
Environmental Control System
ZOTEK® F is the material of choice for aviation OEMs manufacturing ECS ducting, thanks to its processing versatility. It meets exacting industry standards and delivers impressive weight, noise and cost reductions in ECS applications.
Window seals
Deriving from Zotefoams’ unique manufacturing process, the strength, durability and consistency of ZOTEK® F produces exceptional high-performance in window seal applications and can be formed to the desired shape using a variety of methods.
Soft touch trim
ZOTEK® F is at the forefront of developments in seating applications, enabling interior design teams to achieve unique levels of luxury and individuality using this lightest, safest material.
Composite panels
The perfect lightweight sandwich material: complies with stringent aviation industry standards.
Close outs and finishes
Luxury with a purpose: address NVH and insulation issues with close outs produced from ZOTEK® F and finishes à la carte.
Carpet underlay
Walking on air: Zotefoams’ closed cell foams are expanded using pure nitrogen – which makes up 78% of the air we breathe.
Introducing
ZOTEK® F OSU XR
Our strongest, lightest semi-structural material for aerospace interiors
ZOTEK® F OSU XR is an extra-rigid, lightweight closed cell crosslinked foam produced from high grade PVDF polymer. Developed to help reduce the carbon footprint of air travel, ZOTEK® F OSU XR promises exceptional weight savings when replacing traditional choices
Weight
savings
of up to
70%
savings
of up to
70%
ZOTEK® F Aviation Grades
Aviation interior grades
Kg/m3
exhibit exceptionally low heat release
ZOTEK® F OSU F
30
ZOTEK® F OSU SR
38
ZOTEK® F OSU R
74
ZOTEK® F OSU XR
120 & 150
General aviation grades
Kg/m3
meeting stringent radiant heat panel requirement
ZOTEK® F 30
30
BMS 8-371D Type 1 grade 2 & AIMS04-14-009 A
ZOTEK® F 38 HT
38
BMS 8-371D Type 1 grade 2.5 & AIMS04-14-009 B
ZOTEK® F 74 HT
74
ZOTEK® F Aerospace grades
Kg/m3
Tested to NASA-STD-6001B
ZOTEK® F 30
30
BMS 8-371D Type 1 grade 2 & AIMS04-14-009 A
ZOTEK® F 40 HT
40
BMS 8-371D Type 1 grade 2.5 & AIMS04-14-009 B
ZOTEK® F 75 HT
75
ZOTEK® F flammability credentials
Test
FAR
Airbus
Boeing
Vertical (12s)
FAR/CS 25.853 (b) App F Pt I (a), (1), (ii)
AITM2-0002B
BSS 7230 F2
Vertical (60s)
FAR/CS 25.853 (a) App F Pt I (a), (1), (i)
AITM2-0002A
BSS7230 F1
Heat Release
FAR/CS 25.853 (d) App F Pt IV
AITM2-0006
BSS 7322
Smoke Density (Flaming & Non-Flaming)
FAR/CS 25.853 (d) App F Pt V
AITM2-0007
BSS 7238
Radiant Heat Panel
FAR 25.856 (a) App F Pt VI
AITM2-0053
BSS 7365
ZOTEK® F flammability credentials
Vertical (12s) Test
FAR
Airbus
Boeing
FAR/CS 25.853 (b) App F Pt I (a), (1), (ii)
AITM2-0002B
BSS 7230 F2
Vertical (60s) Test
FAR
Airbus
Boeing
FAR/CS 25.853 (a) App F Pt I (a), (1), (i)
AITM2-0002A
BSS7230 F1
Heat Release Test
FAR
Airbus
Boeing
FAR/CS 25.853 (d) App F Pt IV
AITM2-0006
BSS 7322
Smoke Density (Flaming & Non-Flaming) Test
FAR
Airbus
Boeing
FAR/CS 25.853 (d) App F Pt V
AITM2-0007
BSS 7238
Radiant Heat Panel Test
FAR
Airbus
Boeing
FAR 25.856 (a) App F Pt VI
AITM2-0053
BSS 7365
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