A world leader in performance aerospace polymers, our lighter-than metal thermoplastics offer superior high temperature mechanical properties.

PBI Performance Products is a world leader in providing high-performance polymers used in the aerospace industry. For nose cones, leading edges, ablative heat shields — Celazole® U-60’s excellent high temperature mechanical properties make it an excellent candidate for aerospace applications. Celazole® forms a tough char in high yield (to 85%). Contact us to learn how Celazole® can be used in jet engine parts to reduce weight and improve performance.

Products

100%

Retains 100% tensile strength after being submerged in hydraulic fluid at 200°F for 30 days.

FUEL EFFICIENT

Lightweight Celazole® PBI can save airlines in fuel costs by acting as metal replacement.

HEAT RESISTANT

For nose cones, leading edges, ablative heat shields — Celazole® U-60’s excellent high temperature mechanical properties make it an excellent candidate for aerospace applications.

APPLICATIONS

Nose cone

Excellent mechanical properties at temperatures exceeding 400°F

Connectors

Retains 100% tensile strength after being submerged in hydraulic fluid at 200°F for 30 days

Gears and brackets

High strength, thermally stable and lighter than metal alternatives; unfilled, carbon or glass filled

Leading edges

32,000 psi (220 MPa) flexural strength in unfilled Celazole® U-60

Electrical insulation

Glass fiber reinforced TF-60V offers 1×10¹⁶ ohm-cm volume resistivity

Bearings and bushings

Self-lubricating, low coefficient of friction and superior wear resistance – even under load