Fortron PPS for Thermoplastic Composites - Celanese

A330/340 Family: Common Aileron

A318 240 Parts per Airframe
A319
A320
A321
A330-200
A330-300

A340-300

A340-500

A340-600

A380-800

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Airbus A340 500/600 Aileron

Thermoplastic Composite Parts

Edge Ribs

Main Ribs

Leading Edge Edge Rib
Ribs, Angles & Panels
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Airbus A340 500/600
Thermoplastic Composite Components

Part Description: Panel of the Pylon Forward
Second Structure – 22 per
Aircraft

Dimensions: L = 700 – 1400 mm
W = 200 – 400 mm
Thickness 2.8 mm
Double-Curvature Shape

Material: PPS / Carbon Fiber
Bronze Mesh Top-layer for EMI
Shielding

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Leading Edge Airbus A380

► 8 assemblies / wing
► Wing length: 26 meters
► 16 segments, 52-meter length
► 400 kg total weight

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Weight Reduction – The Vision
Fortron® PPS in Aircraft Interior

46% Lighter Seat Parts Due to
Metal Substitution

Aluminum 280 g
Fortron 150 g

Product innovations for Composites

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Weight Reduction – The Vision
Linear PPS for Aircraft Interiors

►Fortron® PPS is the prime candidate for several
aircraft interior efforts

►Applications include seat frames,
brackets, beams, ducts

►Lower cost vs. PEI and PEKK

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240 CETEX® Parts in Ailerons

Common Aileron for
A330-340 Family

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