lightweight, flame and corrosion resistant solutions for global aerospace industry
the global aerospace industry relies on the inherent flame resistance, lightweight strength and durability of dupont™ nomex® to help address the stringent safety standards and fuel efficiency requirements of commercial aircraft.
honeycomb composites made of nomex® can be found in a wide range of aerospace applications. from aircraft cabin floors, walls, ceilings, overhead bins and bulkheads to landing gear doors, leading and trailing edges on wings and helicopter rotor blades. nomex® provides a flame and corrosion resistant solution that is stiff, strong, and lightweight.
in many aerospace applications, such as engine nacelles and wing-to-body fairings, honeycomb composites made of nomex® have replaced heavier, weaker and corrosion-susceptible aluminum cores. this helps increase fuel efficiency and decrease maintenance costs.
nomex® fibers and fabrics are used in interior wall and seat coverings to help meet aircraft interior flammability requirements. building on a long history of delivering innovations to support the aerospace industry, dupont introduced nomex® xf high-temperature flame barrier in 2013. developed in response to customer needs for burn through-resistant aircraft insulation, this unique material is a key example of the dupont commitment to protecting commercial aircraft and their passengers.
aerospace, marine, & rail
dupont™ kevlar® and dupont™ nomex® help deliver durability, lightweight strength, stiffness, thermal and fire protection in aircraft, marine vessel and rail.
honeycomb composites
dupont™ nomex® and kevlar® honeycomb composites and dupont™ kevlar® fiber in other forms helps provide lightweight strength, stiffness, toughness, corrosion resistance and other attributes, which bring high value-in-use to industries such as mass transportation, construction, and marine shipping.
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