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Acoustic foam for noise reduction from Polymer Technologies
Acoustic foam for noise reduction from Polymer Technologies
Acoustic foam for noise reduction from Polymer Technologies
Acoustic foam for noise reduction from Polymer Technologies

Looking for a way to increase the durability and boost the thermal or acoustical control properties of a material? Our line of POLYTECH® film facings can help provide you with the ideal solution to meet your application requirements.

Check out our selection of film facing materials below.

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TUFFYLM® Film (BU, WU, NU, GU)

TUFFYLM® Urethane Film is a tough, abrasion resistant Polyurethane film that resists punctures and tears. It also exhibits good resistance to chemicals and moisture.

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  • Tensile Strength (psi) M/mm2 ASTM D882-64: 7000 (48)
  • Tear Strength (lb/in) N/mm: 620 (108)
  • Service Temperature: 40°F to + 300°F

POLYTECH® RAF Foil Facing

POLYTECH® RAF Foil Facing is an aluminum foil facing reinforced with a glass fiber and thermally fused to an aluminized backing. It is excellent for reflecting radiant heat in 400°F and below applications.

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  • Weight: 2.4 oz/syd ± 10%
  • Thickness: *.0015"
  • Temperature Range: -40°F to +300°F
  • Corrosion Resistance: No Corrosion after 20 days
  • Flame Resistance:
    • Flame Out: 2 Seconds
    • Afterglow: 2 seconds
    • Charlength: 2.0 inches
    • Flame Spread: 5
    • Smoke Developed: 0

POLYTECH® XRV Facing

POLYTECH® XRV Facing is a strong, attractive, abrasion-resistant reinforced vinyl material that is offered as a protective/decorative facing on various foams. When installed, it is microporous, which enhances its acoustical absorption properties and at the same time resists penetration of liquids. It is stable up to temperatures of 180°F.

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  • Colors: Black (B), 383 Green, Grey (G)
  • Thickness: 3 Mils
  • Width (in.): 54
  • Length (yd.): 125
  • Tear Strength (lbs.) MD: 12
  • Adhesion (lbs. /2’’ strip): 10

POLYTECH® Metalized & Clear Mylar® (Polyester)

POLYTECH® Metalized and Clear Mylar® (Polyester) are general purpose polyester films.

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  • Thickness: 0.001"
  • Tensile Strength (psi) N/mm2 : 25000 (172)
  • Elongation %: 120
  • Tear Strength, (lb/in) N/mm: 1300 (228)
  • Service Temperature °F (°C): 300 (150)

POLYTECH® ALV Pure Aluminum Foil

POLYTECH® ALV Pure Aluminum Foil is a solid 2mil aluminum foil film used where heat is a major concern.

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  • Weight: 0.034 lbs/sqft
  • Thickness: 0.002"
  • Tensile Strength: 300 lbs/in
  • Tear Strength: 80 lbs/in
  • Temperature Range: -65°F to 800°F
  • Sheer Adhesion (PSTC-7): 4.4 psi (1/2 x 1/2’’ x 2lbs) RT: Greater than 500 Hours

POLYDAMP® Protective Fabric (H3304)

POLYDAMP® Protective Fabric (H3304) is a lightweight, fiberglass fabric coated with an advanced, fire-retardant polymer coating. This material is used as an extremely durable, lightweight, fire-retardant protective fabric for a variety of industries including aircraft.

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  • Puncture Resistance: 6lbs minimum
  • Breaking Strength: 110 lbs/in minimum (warp and fill)
  • Low Temperature Flexibility: -65°F without cracking or crazing
  • High Temperature Resistance: 400°F without embrittlement, deterioration, or tackiness
  • High Flame, Smoke, and Toxicity Resistance

POLYDAMP® Mass Fabrics

POLYDAMP® Mass Fabrics are acoustical barriers typically used with aircraft thermal and acoustical insulation, like Polydamp® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam (PHM), to increase transmission loss in aircraft fuselage applications. These materials are lightweight to reduce the cost of operations, durable to increase longevity, and flexible for quick installation. H3320 with PHM is Boeing approved under BMS 8-385 Type 2, Grade 1.

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  • Weight: 20 oz/yd2
  • Thickness: 0.016"
  • Lightweight polymer coated fabric
  • Extremely durable
  • Acoustical barrier to increase transmission loss
  • Meets all aircraft flame, smoke and toxicity requirements
  • Meets fire-safety FAR 25.856 radiant panel

POLYDAMP® RMEKL1 Covering Film

POLYDAMP® RMEKL1 Covering Film is a scrim reinforced, metalized polyetheretherketone (PEEK) film with flame retardant heat activated adhesive. This film is suitable for covering aircraft thermal, acoustic insulation, including POLYDAMP® Ultra-Lite Hydrophobic Melamine Foam. This covering film meets FAR 25.856a, 25.853 and 25.855 specifications.

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  • Weight: 1.0 oz/yd2 maximum
  • Thickness: 0.0005" nominal
  • Tear-resistant, lightweight material
  • Heat activated adhesive
  • High flame, smoke, and toxicity resistance

POLYTECH® Reinforced & Metalized PEEK Film Facings (RMEKL5)

POLYTECH® Reinforced and Metalized PEEK Film Facings (RMEKL5) is an extremely lightweight, tough, tear-resistant film that exhibits excellent resistance to acids, bases, oxidizing agents, hydrocarbons, salts, and steam. It is insoluble in all common solvents. It acts as an ideal film facing for demanding applications and aircraft applications. 

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  • Thickness: 0.001"
  • Tensile Strength MPa (psi): 17,400 (120)
  • Puncture Strength, KJ/m: 40
  • Tear Strength, N/mm: 6.3
  • Service Temperature °C (°F): >200 (392)
  • Fire Resistance Properties: When combined with certain insulation materials, it will meet Class A requirements for smoke and flame

POLYTECH® Polyimide Film

POLYTECH® Polyimide Film is a heat-resistant film that retains its physical properties over a wide temperature range.

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  • Thickness: 0.001"
  • Ultimate Tensile Strength (MD): 33,500
  •  Stress to Produce (MD) 5% Elongation: 10,000
  • Ultimate Elongation (MD) %: 72
  • Tear Strength (MD) – Propagating: 7
  • Tear Strength (MD) – Initial: 729
  • Temperature Range: -450°F to +750°F

POLYTECH® Black Polyester Film Facing (BPF)

POLYTECH® Black Polyester Film Facing (BPF) is a two-ply film consisting of a 1⁄2 mil polyester film laminated to a 3/10mil aluminum foil using a non-combustible adhesive.

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  • Weight: 1.30 oz/sqft (+/- 10%)
  • Thickness: 0.0012" Typical
  • Temperature Resistance: -20°F to +300°F
  • Tensile Strength: 10 lbs/in (in both directions)
  • Tear Strength: 0.705 oz (in both directions)
  • Burst Strength: 30 PSI
  • Flame Resistance:
    • Charlength: 2" Max
    • Afterglow: 1 second max
    • Flame Out: 1 second max

Most Polymer Film Facings are available with our proprietary micro-perforations, which further enhance the acoustical attenuation characteristics.

POLYDAMP® MTL6 Covering Film

POLYDAMP® MTL6 Covering Film is suitable for applications covering aircraft thermal, acoustic insulation, including the POLYDAMP® Hydrophobic Melamine Foam. This covering film is Boeing approved under BMS8-385, Type IV, Grade I specifications.

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  • Weight: 1.30 oz/yd2
  • Thickness: 0.0005"
  • Extreme durability
  • Lightweight material
  • High flame, smoke, and toxicity resistance
  • Fire-retardant coating

Custom Film Facing Materials Available

A complex problem can require an out-of-the-box custom solution. If you need a custom POLYTECH® film facing material to boost the thermal, acoustic, or vibration control properties of a material we can help.

Contact us today and we will work with you to develop a custom film facing material to suit your needs.

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