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Strengths and Weaknesses of Composite Thermoplastic Interconnect Systems

Strengths and Weaknesses of Composite Thermoplastic Interconnect Systems. Composite Thermoplastic. A Combination of High-Tech Materials with Superior Performance Compared to Metal Materials. Composite: Particle and fiber additives suspended in a Polymer resin.

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Strengths and Weaknesses of Composite Thermoplastic Interconnect Systems

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  1. Strengths and Weaknesses of Composite Thermoplastic Interconnect Systems

  2. Composite Thermoplastic A Combination of High-Tech Materials with Superior Performance Compared to Metal Materials • Composite: Particle and fiber additives suspended in a Polymer resin. • Polymer: Shapeable chemicals formed into complex molecular chains with specific attributes. • Thermoplastic: engineering plastic with extremely high-performance ratings.

  3. Advantages of Composites Weight Reduction and Corrosion Protection • Reduced Weight • Unlimited Corrosion Protection • Inherent shock and vibration dampening • Reduced magnetic and acousticsignatures (stealth) • Cadmium free • Flame resistant, chemical resistant andhigh-temperature tolerant • Dimensionally stable • Accepts “selective” plating for EMI/RFI grounding

  4. Why Exactly is Composite Thermoplastic Lighter Than Metal? Its “Specific Gravity” or “Density” is Less

  5. Why Exactly is Composite Thermoplastic So Corrosion Resistant? It is Not Subject to Oxidation or any Other Form of Corrosion

  6. Materials Science Amorphous Versus Semi-Crystalline Thermoplastics • Amorphous: Random molecular orientation • High Strength • Stiff • Good dimensional stability • Semi-Crystalline: Ordered (crystalline) molecular structure • Excellent wear resistance • High heat resistance • Resistance to caustic chemicals

  7. Disadvantages of (Small) Composite Thermoplastic Parts Used in Interconnect Systems • Inappropriate for Applications Subject to Direct Lightning Strike such as Exposed Airframe Antennas • Not Recommended for Extremely High-Heat Applications such as Jet Engine Sensors • Poor Dissipater of Internally Generated Heat (“Thermos” Effect) • Correct Holding Tools Must Be Used In Assembly Process to Avoid Coupling Nut Damage

  8. Proven Performance Applications Composites are perfectly suited for new connector and accessory design-ins for the next generation of high-performance systems • Glenair Composites Approved at: • Augusta-Westlands (IT) • Airbus (EU) • Aermacchi (IT) • BAE Systems (UK) • Boeing (US) • Bombardier (CA) • Embraer (Brazil) • Military and Industry Approvals (M85049, FAA, NAVSEA, UK MOD)

  9. Selective Plating: The Glenair Approach to EMI Grounding and Product Durability Selective Plating Maintains an Effective Ground Path While Eliminating Surface Scratches and Other Damage Shown: Series 447 Composite Band-in-a-Can Backshell

  10. Conductive Drop-In Elements Another key to maintaining the ground path while minimizing maintenance • Multi-function drop-ins add flexibility and functionality to standard composite accessory designs • Drop-ins shift electrical grounding role from the (plated) surface material to a protected internal pathway

  11. Spotlight on Popular Composite Solutions:MIL-DTL-38999 Type (Environmental) Mil/Aerospace Fiber Optic Connection System

  12. Spotlight on Popular Composite Solutions: Composite Swing-Arm Strain-Relief Light Weight - Corrosion Free - Three-in-One • Straight, 45° and 90° • Integrated EMI/RFI Shield Sock • Inspection Window • Self-Locking Coupling Nut • Optional Composite Braid (319-065) • Brown or Black Material • Electroless Nickel Shield Termination and Interface • No-Braid Version (627-122) • Available Backshell Holding Tool

  13. Spotlight on Popular Composite Solutions:Environmental and EMI/RFI Backshells Tested, Qualified, Tooled and Stocked Catalog Offerings Series 360 Non-Environmental Strain-Relief Backshell Series 370 Environmental Strain-Relief Backshell Series 377 Fiber Optic Backshells Series 380 EMI/RFI Non-Environmental Backshell

  14. Spotlight on Popular Composite Solutions: RFI/EMI Braided Shielding Nickel Plated AmberStrand Composite Shielding Offers Unique Solution to Electromagnetic Compatibility • Expandable, flexible, high-strength, conductive, elastic composite material • Provides abrasion resistance andEMI shielding at a fraction of the weight of metal braid

  15. Spotlight on Popular Composite Solutions: EMI/RFI Shielded Junction Boxes Tested, Qualified, Tooled and Stocked Catalog Offerings Series 140 Composite EMI/RFI Junction Boxes

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