Densified Polyester Matrix Composite for Aerospace & Marine Interiors
SkyLite™: The Corian of the Skies
SkyLite™ is a densified polyester matrix composite engineered for precision machining via CNC routers, delivering exceptional performance for aerospace interior components. Fully compliant with AS9100D standards (certified since 2020), SkyLite™ meets rigorous demands for strength, thermal stability, and fire safety in commercial aircraft fuselages. When bonded to substrates (as typical in aircraft applications), SkyLite™ exhibits enhanced impact resistance and overall structural integrity.
| Property | Typical Result | Test |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 4,200 psi | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile Modulus | 1,000 x 10³ psi | ASTM D 638 |
| Tensile Elongation | 0.6% | ASTM D 638 |
| Flexural Strength | 6,700 psi (max load) | ASTM D 790 |
| Flexural Modulus | 984 x 10³ psi | ASTM D 790 |
| Hardness (Barcol) | 43–53 | ASTM D 2583 |
| Thermal Expansion (CTE) | 110 x 10⁻⁶ in./in./°C | ASTM D 696 (TMA) |
| Density | 1.60 g/cm³ | ASTM D 792 |
| Water Absorption (2 hr @ 212°F) | 0.16% gain | ASTM D 570 |
| Water Absorption (24 hr @ 73°F) | 0.03% gain | ASTM D 570 |
| Izod Impact (Notched, "E" Type) | 0.29 ft-lb/in. | ASTM D 256 |
| High-Speed Puncture (Dynatup Impact, Max Load) | 304 lb (Pass) | ASTM D 3763 |
| High-Speed Puncture (Energy to Max Load) | 4.73 in-lb (Pass) | ASTM D 3763 |
| Impact Resistance (Bonded to Aluminum Substrate) | Pass (250 mm drop, 1 kg weight; no cracks or flaking) | DIN EN ISO 6272-1 / RSP 120 |
| Edge Impact Resistance (Bottle Drop, Bonded to Substrate) | Pass at 50 cm (800 ml bottle, ~2.3 J; no cracking, delamination, or damage) | Custom Procedure (Safran) |
| Edge Impact Resistance (Laptop Drop, Bonded to Substrate) | Pass at 50 cm (~2 kg laptop, ~9.8 J; no cracking, delamination, or damage) | Custom Procedure (Safran) |
| Dry Abrasion Resistance | Pass (10,000 cycles; no damage to top layer) | Taber Linear Abraser Model 5750 / ISO 105-F09 / RSP 120 |
| Fungus and Bacteria Resistance | Does not support microbial growth | ASTM G 21 & G 22 |
| Fluids Susceptibility | Pass (3 cycles; no deleterious effects from 17 fluids including coffee, ethanol, ketchup) | RSP 120 - Spray Method |
| Color Stability | No change | ASTM G53/UVA 1,000 hrs. |
| Abrasion Resistance | 0.15 g | ASTM D 4060 |
| Flammability & Fire Safety (FAR 25.853 Compliance) | Pass – Fully Compliant | Title 14 CFR/JAR/CS Part 25 Appendix F |
| Heat Release | Pass—OSU 65/65 (Critical for low heat output in fire scenarios) | Part IV (g) [Amdt. 25-66] |
| Smoke Density | Pass (Low smoke emission to aid evacuation visibility) | Part V (b) [Amdt. 25-66] |
| Toxicity | Pass (Minimal toxic gas release for enhanced survivability) | Part V (b) [Amdt. 25-66] |
| Sixty Sec. Vertical | Pass (Limited flame propagation) | F.A.R. 25.853 (a) |