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Polymer replaces aluminum in aircraft applications
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Airbus Industries (www.airbus.com), a consortium of European aircraft manufacturers, has chosen VICTREX (www.victrex.com) PEEK polymer to replace aluminum in a variety of components including cable conduits, cable clips, and luggage rack retainers. According to the group, a 50% reduction in part weight and a cost savings of up to 75% can be realized. The polymer also exhibits excellent flame retardance with a V-O flammability rating down to 1.45 mm without the use of additives.
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