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Developments in: - Low Smoke Fire Resistant Floor Coverings - Low Smoke Fire Resistant Interior Repair Compounds. j. Background. Wool – Naturally flame retardant and used to meet stricter OEM FST requirements. Used extensively outside USA
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Developments in: - Low Smoke Fire Resistant Floor Coverings - Low Smoke Fire Resistant Interior Repair Compounds j
Background • Wool – Naturally flame retardant and used to meet stricter OEM FST requirements. • Used extensively outside USA • Conventional Nylon – Brominated Flame retardants – meets FAA standards. • Used extensively in USA • Summary: • Wool – Good FST Performance – Poor Operational Performance. • Meets OEM FST requirements • Nylon – Excellent Operational Performance – High smoke and toxic gases. • Up to 5x ware improvement • AkroBak Nylon – The best features of wool and Nylon Low Smoke Fire Resistant Floor Coverings: AkroBak® Nylon Carpet j
Comparative Data: FST Requirements FAA : OEM Low Smoke Fire Resistant Floor Coverings AkroBak® Nylon Carpet j
Vertical Burn : Summary of Results Length Direction Width Direction Low Smoke Fire Resistant Floor Coverings AkroBak® Nylon Carpet j
Comparative Data: Smoke Density LIMIT Low Smoke Fire Resistant Floor Coverings AkroBak® Nylon Carpet j
Comparative Data: Toxicity Maximum Allowable 3500 150 100 150 100 100 Actual Akrobak results 100 25 0 0 15 30 Low Smoke Fire Resistant Floor Coverings AkroBak® Nylon Carpet j
‘In service Durability’ Testing performed, summary of results Static propensity – BSS 7311: Leather/Rubber 0.5kV, Composition : 0.6kV - Requirement < 2.5kV Dimensional Stability (4’x10’ Sample) – BSS 7310: Length: -0.5%, Width 0% - Requirement < 5% Vetterman Drum Test (22,000 revolutions): Rating 3.3 (Moderate Change) - Requirement N/A Hexapod Tumbler – ASTM D-5252, 12,000 cycles: Rating 3 (Moderate Change) - Requirement N/A Ultimate performance indicator - in service experience: 3x improvement in longevity over traditional FST compliant carpeting Low Smoke Fire Resistant Floor Coverings AkroBak® Nylon Carpet j
CONCLUSION • AkroBak Nylon Carpet • Superior resistance to soiling and staining. • Superior durability and maintainability. • Low weight. • Total cost of ownership • Meets the highest FST standards • Does not contain Bromine compounds and is therefore compliant with current and • Impending legislation. • Visit us at http://www.akrofire.com Low Smoke Fire Resistant Floor Coverings AkroBak® Nylon Carpet j
AF444 SpeedFill • AF444 SpeedFill was developed to provide a universal filling and repair compound that would meet: • OSU Heat Release • Vertical Burn • Smoke Density • Cure characteristics such that the material can be used effectively during ‘change around’ operations. Low Smoke Fire Resistant Interior Repair Compounds AF444 SpeedFill j
Basic Properties • FAR 25.853 OSU Heat Release Average: 12 Peak: 45 • ASTM E662 Smoke Density (flaming mode) 127 • Vertical Burn 12 second & 60 second • Compressive Strength 6360 psi / 44MPa • Density 1.16g/cm3 /72lb/ft3 Low Smoke Fire Resistant Interior Repair Compounds AF444 SpeedFill j
Handling • Mixing: 2 pack system, Part A & B, 2% Part B • Application: Trowel / Spatula • Shaping After 10 to 20 minutes • Cure 30 to 40 minutes Applications • Sandwich Panel core repair: (Airbus approved for cargo liner repairs) • Interior panel repair Low Smoke Fire Resistant Interior Repair Compounds AF444 SpeedFill j