Supercritical Fluid Technologies’ SFT-100XW Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) system enables the extraction of fluids in a supercritical fluid media for laboratory analysis, teaching, and process development applications.

Supercritical Fluid Technologies’ SFT-100XW Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE) system enables the extraction of fluids in a supercritical fluid media for laboratory analysis, teaching, and process development applications. Dual sapphire syringe pump technology pressures the stainless steel vessel, which can contain fluids at pressures up to 10,000 psi. The device accommodates pressure vessels of up to 500 mL and may be configured to run with multiple vessels. Large processing vessels enable the user to extract very low levels of key components from materials or to process larger amounts of bulk material than would be possible with conventional, analytical scale SFE equipment. A preheater ensures consistent temperature of fluid delivered to the extraction vessel.

Linda Trego

A carbon composite tape made with Fortron polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) engineering thermoplastic from Ticona Engineering Polymers is adding strength and taking mass out of braided fabric preforms manufactured by A&P Technology for advanced aircraft interior applications.

A carbon composite tape made with Fortron polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) engineering thermoplastic from Ticona Engineering Polymers is adding strength and taking mass out of braided fabric preforms manufactured by A&P Technology Inc. for advanced aircraft interior applications. Fortron PPS can be molded in minutes, instead of the lengthier times required with a thermoset, making it suitable for use with rapid manufacturing processing. Fortron linear PPS is a semicrystalline polymer featuring performance up to 240°C; resistance to aircraft and automotive fuels, oils, solvents, and anti-icing agents; and good hardness, stiffness, and dimensional stability. In addition, its flame resistance meets flame, smoke, and toxicity requirements for aircraft interiors.

For more information, visit booth 1013 at SAE AeroTech 2009

Matt Monaghan

The RepairClave from Heatcon Composite Systems gives repair facilities the ability to perform positive pressure repairs without the investment of an autoclave.

The RepairClave from Heatcon Composite Systems gives repair facilities the ability to perform positive pressure repairs without the investment of an autoclave. Designed primarily for repair applications, the RepairClave keeps the system as simple as possible while still meeting required operational parameters. The first experimental unit was sized to accommodate the inboard flaps on the Boeing 737. Sizes of units already produced include a 10-ft x 36-in diameter prototype, a 30-ft x 36-in diameter system installed in South America, a 3-ft x 48-in diameter system used in the research of composite materials, and a 30-ft x 48-in diameter unit.

For more information, visit booth 1113 at SAE AeroTech 2009

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Matt Monaghan

Royal Adhesives and Sealants’ WS8031 lightweight manganese dioxide cured polysulfide aircraft sealant is the first sealant to be fully qualified to SAE International’s aerospace material AMS3281D type 3 Class B aircraft fuel tank sealant specification.

Royal Adhesives and Sealants’ WS8031 lightweight manganese dioxide cured polysulfide aircraft sealant is the first sealant to be fully qualified to SAE International’s aerospace material AMS3281D type 3 Class B aircraft fuel tank sealant specification. The sealant is a low-density material that features a specific gravity of less than 1.05 and offers a 35% weight savings over traditional aerospace sealants, without sacrificing performance. The material provides resistance to aviation gasoline and jet fuel as well as to chemicals and petroleum products common to the aircraft industry. It is said to offer excellent flexibility and bond strength to most metal substrates such as aluminum, stainless steel, steel, advanced composites, and many coatings under extremes of temperature, weathering, and stress.

Linda Trego