3A Composites’ Thermoplastic Rigid Foam Wins Airbus Qualification
3A Composites has won qualification from Airbus for its AIREX® R82.80 rigid high performance core, which is well-suited for aerospace sandwich applications. Composites for Aerospace Industry AIREX® R82.80 receives Airbus prerequisite due to: Outstanding fire resistance, Exceeding most stringent flammability and smoke density, Exceeding heat release and toxic gas emission requirements such as FAR 25’853. AIREX® R82.80 follows lower density than AIREX® R82.60 in obtaining Airbus qualification. Eric Gauthier, President of Global Key Accounts at 3A Composites Core Materials said: “We are excited to continue expanding our relationship with Airbus and delivering solutions to the aerospace industry”. Properties of AIREX® R82 Thermoplastic rigid foam Exhibits outstanding strength and stiffness to weight ratios High impact resistance Excellent dielectric properties Very low moisture absorption All of these make AIREX® R82 an exceptional thermoformable core material for