Performance Solutions
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Latest advances in nonwoven technology.

Edition 1: Spring, 2002
Edition 2:  Fall, 2002
Edition 3: Spring, 2003

NEW PRODUCTS
We were challenged to create composite materials specifically for the Aerospace Industry that are progressive and innovative.  They must meet and surpass the intense demands of the market.   THE RESULT: The Next Generations of Atvantage^® Composite Insulating Cores (CIC) and Composite Structural Cores (CSC).  Two new exciting products are CIC007 and CSC005.

We play an integral role in defining the future of nonwovens in the Aerospace Industry.  The company offers numerous products and innovative custom solutions for many aerospace applications, including:

• Composite insulating and structural cores  – for thermal insulation, vibration dampening, and acoustic attenuation

• flightdeck protection and aircraft armor – superior protection in an advanced lightweight, moldable material

• Windscreen and transparency maintenance – polishing & buffing pad materials in many styles utilizing a variety of fibers and fiber combinations including rayon, polyester, acrylic, and wool.

• Super absorbent, anti-microbial material – for containment of condensation and/or residual moisture 

• Super absorbent protection cloth – capable of neutralizing deadly forces including fire and tear gas

• Vibration pads and strain isolators – improves performance of aerospace products and materials by effectively absorbing and reducing vibrations and isolating strain.

• Printable materials – innovative printable materials with intense aesthetic appeal. Style: PRT009 is ideal for the process of digitally enhancing images for molded-in graphics.

• Seat Materials   – advanced fire retardant substrates (FRS) specific for seat structures and Texur^® Synthetic leather with superior abrasion resistance.

• Wiping materials – Powerful cleaning and buffing products.

   

Product offerings:

• AeroSorb - super absorbent, anti-microbial material

• Atvantage^® – composite structural core and composite insulating core

• Breather/Bleeder Cloths - for high performance composite processing

• FRS - fire retardant substrate

• Polishing Pad Materials - for polishing windscreens and transparencies, buffing composite and metal parts, and maintaining tools.

• Printable Materials - provides a stunning appearance for molded-in graphics

• ProTechtor^® - ballistic protection/blast containment

• SafeSorb - super absorbent protection cloth 

• Vibration Pads – for effective vibration absorption

• Wiping Materials – powerful cleaning and buffing products 

AeroSorb - super absorbent, anti-microbial material

AeroSorb's exceptional engineering and superior attributes, result in an ideal material for containment of condensation and/or residual moisture.  Super absorbent properties ensure entrapment and encapsulation of fluids and water vapors in confined spaces.  Features include:

• Super absorbent! – absorbs 20 times its weight
• Extremely light-weight
• Anti-microbial agents added
• Mildew free
• Minimized odors
• No off gassing
• Contains liquids - no leaching
• User friendly - easy to install and remove

Atvantage^® – Composite Structural Core and Composite Insulating Core

Engineered for specific end uses, Atvantage^® provides compressive strength, flame retardancy, acoustic attenuation, and thermal insulation, while achieving a balance between product performance, life, and cost.  Atvantage^® is available in a structural core and an insulating core.

Composite Structural Core (CSC): Mechanically interlocked in an isotropic array with chemical enhancements, CSC provides acoustic, thermal, and vibration attenuation while maintaining all structural properties… even in complex shapes including strength, stiffness, thickness, and uniformity.  By adjusting fiber blends and resins, CSC is engineered to be manufacturing compatible with your fabricating processes.

CSC can be used in many product designs, including those that must meet requirements for FAR 25.853, BAC-5564, and U.L. 94 HB Tests.  Applications range from military shelters, to amusement rides.  Although CSC is widely found in the aerospace and automotive industries, it is also popular in the medical and marine environments. CSC is engineered to meet the following performance criteria:

• Enhanced Bonding Strength - Homogeneous surface with multiple fiber bonding points.
• Acoustical Insulator - Absorbs and filters specific frequency ranges.
• Machinable - Does not distort when cut without skin.
• Unique Moldability - Retains thickness and compressive strength in radius.   No expansion or compression gaps.
• Simplistic Sealing Process - Seal edges with stiff resin only - no need to fill voids with putty.
• Increased Structural Strength - Engineered for specific applications while maintaining structural properties.
• Unique Z-axis Orientation – Provides increased stiffness, split strength, and comprehensive strength.
  

Products include:

• CSC001
• CSC002
• CSC004
• CSC005

CSC001 – an advanced composite made from high performance fibers. National Nonwovens works closely with customers to provide CSC001 in mediums that fit their manufacturing processes including:
Available in cured sheets up to five yards in length
Available in a wet moldable state
- Contained in an air tight environment (do not expose to UV light)
- Does not require refrigeration

CSC001 can be used in many product designs and meets tough industry standards.  Meets requirements for FAR 25.853/60 second vertical burn test, U.L. 94 Horizontal Burn Test and BAC-5564 crushed core MOP sandwich panel certifications, including:
            -  Flammability
            -  Heat Release
            -  Smoke Density Test
            -  Climbing Drum Peel Strength
            -  Long Beam Flexural Strength

3 point shear (load/cross head displacement):
            -  Transverse:  690 lbs/.15”
            -  Longitudinal: 565 lbs/.15”
            -  Flat wise tension:   264 lbs/.15”

CSC002 – a superiorly engineered, economical composite made from polyester fibers.  National Nonwovens works closely with customers to provide CSC002 in mediums that fit their manufacturing processes.

• Available in cured sheets up to five yards in length
• Available in rolled goods up to 90” wide
  

CSC004 — engineered from high performance fibers with chemical enhancements.  It can be used in many product designs and meets tough industry standards including requirements for FAR 25.853/60 second vertical burn test, U.L. 94 Horizontal Burn Test and BAC-5564 crushed core MOP sandwich panel certifications:
          -  Flammability
          -  Heat Release
          -  Smoke Density Test
          -  Climbing Drum Peel Strength
          -  Long Beam Flexural Strength

CSC004 is engineered to be manufacturing compatible with standard composite material processing methods and pre-preg systems. 

• Available in cured sheets up 122 inches in length
• Do not expose to UV Light
• No refrigeration required

CSC005 — meets the demanding aerospace challenge to be lighter and thinner.   It is designed for enhanced vibration and acoustical attenuation, and thermal insulation while providing structural properties.  It is manufacturing compatible with standard composite material processing methods and pre-preg systems.  We will work closely with you to provide CSC005 in mediums that fit your manufacturing processes. 

• Lightest and thinnest CSC material available
• Exceptional impact resistance: protects against impacts while providing excellent damage tolerance
• Available in a wet moldable state that is contained in an air tight environment without requiring refrigeration. 

 

Composite Insulating Core (CIC):  CIC’s superior design offers exceptional insulating properties where stability in high temperature environments is required.  CIC is a structured fiber array; constructed using advanced manufacturing techniques to be self-supporting without chemical or woven fabric enhancements.  CIC is compatible with your fabricating processes and can be used in many product designs, including those that must pass tough industry standards such as FAR 25.853, U.L 94 HB, and BAC-5564.

• CIC001 – lightweight, low density insulating batting.
• CIC002 & CIC006 – consistent Z-axis integrity provides uniform thickness and density.
• CIC003 – resilient with rapid compressive recovery ensuring surface uniformity.
• CIC004 – dense formidable construction yielding unique compressive strength
• CIC007 - excellent repellency against oil and water with superior dimensional stability

National Nonwovens offers six distinct styles for many unique applications, including:

CIC001 – pliable.  CIC001 is a lightweight, low density  insulating batting.

• Fills problematic and intricate voids
• Thermal and acoustical insulator
  

CIC002 & CIC006 – stable.  CIC002’s consistent Z-axis integrity provides uniform thickness and density.

• Enhanced dimensional stability while resisting shedding or linting
• Thermal and acoustical insulator for dimensions with exacting tolerances 
  

CIC003 – resilient.  CIC003 has rapid compressive recovery ensuring surface uniformity.

• Long life undeterred by environmental factors, i.e., heat, humidity, and usage
• Conforms to intricate spatial configurations
  

CIC004 – machinable.  CIC004 has a dense formidable construction yielding unique compressive strength.

• Maintains structural integrity during and after machining and unique structure forming
• Complex geometries possible 

CIC007 – enhanced.  CIC007 is an excellent repellent against oil and water with superior dimensional stability.

• Outstanding Velcro® compatibility for easy structural attachment
• Resist fiber release for optimum cleanliness

Breather/Bleeder Cloths

National Nonwovens’ provides premium breather cloths for composite processing.  The breather cloths’ unique composition enables volatile gas and resin to evaporate during curing.  Advanced design technology provides increased absorption, uniform thickness, and consistent permeability making these breather cloths and excellent choice for bleeder cloths.   Products include:

BRE001

• Super stable
• Lightweight
• Easy to handle - easy to lay-up and remove
• High permeability
• Reduces problems with air pockets
• Thermally stable at 350° F

BRE002

• Material is resilient, soft, and moldable
• Intense maximum use temperature with ranges reaching 400° F
• Flame retardant capabilities can be added

BRE003

• Material is extremely light with weights under 3 oz/yd2
• High permeability
• Thermally stable at 350° F

FRS - fire retardant substrates

National Nonwovens is the premier manufacturer of fire retardant materials specific for seat structures.  FRS provides optimum protection for a wide variety of applications including airplanes, automobiles, and school buses to name a few.  Product features include:

• Excellent flame barrier
• Extremely high strength
• High puncture resistance
• Excellent tear resistance

Polishing and Buffing Pad Materials

We offer an extensive array of superior materials for:

• Polishing windscreens and transparencies
• Buffing composite and metal parts
• Maintaining tools

We continually develop innovative processing methods utilizing a variety of fibers and fiber combinations including rayon, polyester, acrylic, and wool.  Our PhoenixFelt^® products played a key role in the development of national SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standards for wool felt products used in the Automotive Industry, and are now being utilized for Aerospace polishing applications. Our rayon, polyester, and acrylic pad materials are engineered with specific performance enhancements depending on your requirements.

Interlocked nonwoven construction will provide you with outstanding integrity and advanced uniformity for both disc and belt products, with the ability to accept any buffing compound. Take advantage of our superior technology.

PhoenixFelt^®

Rayon, Polyester, and Acrylic

PHX050: Wool PhoenixFelt^®

• Weight – 22.8 oz/yd2
• Thickness – .087 - .101 inch

PHX005: Wool PhoenixFelt^®

• Weight – 24.5 oz/yd2
• Thickness – .111 - .139 inch

IND003: 100% rayon

• Weight – 20.0 oz/yd2
• Thickness – .170 - .210 inch

WIP006: 50% rayon / 50% acrylic

• Weight – 6.5 oz/yd2
• Thickness – .085 - .115 inch

WIP007: 100% polyester

• Weight – 15.0 oz/yd2
• Thickness – .250 - .350 inch

WIP009: 50% rayon / 50% polyester

• Weight – 13.5 oz/yd2
• Thickness – .100 - .110 inch

ProTechtor^® - high performance nonwovens engineered for maximum protection  

ProTechtor^® is available in three innovative styles, CBS001, CBS002, CBS003, and CBS004.   Applications include:

• Protective Apparel - vests, gloves, chainsaw pants, helmets

• Armor - vehicle/body, aircraft - especially cockpit doors, shelters

• Blast Containment - explosive sheathings, high energy devices, engine/transmission, housings

• Fire Protection – turncoats, overcoats

IMPORTANT NOTICE:   ProTechtor^®  Style CBS002 , was qualified by an independent lab, H.P. White Laboratory, Inc.:

• U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular No. 25.795-2, FLIGHTDECK PENETRATION RESISTANCE, dated January 10, 2002
  
• NIJ Level IIIA — National Institute of Justice
  

•   9 mm FMJ 1430 +/- 30 feet per second

• .44 Magnum JHP 1430 +/- 30 feet per second

Utilizing advanced needling technology; ProTechtor^®  is designed and tested to withstand the toughest forces on its own merits.  It is mechanically interlocked for optimum dispersion, absorption and containment against harmful and deadly forces with numerous valuable features, including:

• Abrasion resistant
• Moldable
• Lightweight
• Flame retardant
• Thermal and acoustical insulator
• Easily installed and removed
• Maintains properties when cut into small sections
• Provides optimum dispersion, absorption & containment

SafeSorb - super absorbent protection cloth

A revolutionary nonwoven composite with extraordinary absorbent properties capable of neutralizing deadly forces including fire and tear gas.    Once charged with water, SafeSorb will act as a protective barrier, keeping people safe in a wide variety of situations including fire, heat, and terrorism.  Features include:

• Super Absorbent! – Absorbs 20 times its weight
• Chemical free
• Prevents exposure to fire and tear gas
• Charges with water
• User friendly - easy to store - easy to use
• Material is soft and non-threatening

Vibration pads and strain isolators

National Nonwovens’ vibration pads and strain isolators improve the performance of aerospace products and materials by effectively absorbing and reducing vibrations and isolating strain.  Product features include:

• Extremely soft
• Machineable and moldable
• Highly resilient