Motion plastics for aircraft interiors

The aerospace industry consists of many different areas: the aircraft itself and the airport surroundings including ground support Here, the various segments have different requirements.
For aircraft interior the key elements are:

Lightweight
Long service life
Quiet operation
Robustness
Maintenance-free
Corrosion-free

igus® products offer all of those attributes. As well as being lubrication free. many products comply with the FAR 25.853 fire protection standard, adding that additioanl safety aspect.
Our wide range of products offers cost-effective solutions in all segments, so a solution is never far away.

Would you like more information about the products used in the aerospace industry or do you need an individual consultation? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.

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aircraft interior

Selected motion plastics for aircraft interiors

drylin® W

drylin W

Dirt-resistant
Lightweight and quiet operation
Simple installation and maintenance-free

iglidur® JVSM

JVSM bearing

Clearance-free
iglidur® J material
Low co-efficient of friction

Belt drives

ZLN-40 linear system

Low-profile design, 27mm height
Vertical load from 30N
With NEMA stepper motors and EC/BLDC motors

drylin® N

drylin N

Low profile linear guide
Corrosion-resistant and hygienic
Quiet operation

PRT Slewing ring

PRT-04

Lightweight slewing ring bearings
ideal for small installation spaces
Available in sizes 20mm dia- 300mm

e-chains®

flame retardant e chain

With fire safety certification
igumind® G V0. NB V0
Flame retardant

iglidur® G bearings

iglidur g bearings

Wear resistant
Wide variety of sizes available.
Flange and sleeve options

Vertical burn materials

J250 vertical burn material

iglidur® X, GVO, H
Certificates available.
Available in bar form & bearings

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Specials/ Custom

custom parts

Help with the design
Help specifiying materials
No MOQ

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Free white paper

White paper on flammability of plastics in aircraft cabins

White paper

Flammability of plastics in aircraft cabins:

What standards and requirements apply?

Plastics used in aircraft interiors must meet stringent fire protection requirements. Here, there are general and industry-specific sets of rules as well as manufacturer-related specifications. Read the white paper to find out what they are and why designers have an easier time with engineered plastics.

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Use of igus® products in aircraft interiors

Partitions

Partitions

drylin® ZLN toothed belt axis

Height-adjustable head rests

Height-adjustable head rests

drylin® W profile guide

Adjustable armrests

Adjustable arm rest

iglidur® G plain bearings

Adjustable leg support/footrests

Adjustable leg support/footrests

drylin® T rail guides

Horizontal seat adjustment

Horizontal seat adjustment

e-chain® E2 micro

Table adjustment (economy class)

Table adjustment (economy class)

iglidur® J plain bearings

Table extension (Business Class)

Table extension (Business Class)

iglidur® JVSM plain bearings

Luggage compartment flap

Luggage compartment flap

iglidur® M250 plain bearings

TV monitors

TV monitors

igubal® pillow block bearings

Adjustments of screens

Adjustments of tablets, pads, smartphones

igubal® EGLM spherical bearings

Cabin doors

cabin doors

iglidur® J350 plain bearings

Rotating seat adjustment

Rotating seat adjustment

e-chain® ZF for rotary movement

Customer application examples

Aircraft at the Instytut Lotnictwa, Mirosław Delega, Warsaw

Reliable navigation

This aircraft uses numerous iglidur plain bearings, which are remarkable for their very low weight. Metallic bearings are out of the question as weight plays a major role in the air. Rotors and rudders have been equipped with lubrication-free bearings.

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Gliders in the air

Easy to fit

In this glider, various cables for control instruments are ideally guided by an energy chain. Despite the small installation space, the e-chain offers space for further cables. A great advantage is the opening system of the chain, by which individual cables can be easily replaced.

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Frequently asked questions

Are your linear rails available in 7000 grade aluminium?

Yes they are but on request. We also offer 2014 grade aluminium as a more cost effective alternative to 7000.

Do you offer specials for aircraft interiors?

A lot of the components that we provide to aircraft interiors and specials for aircraft interiors. We offer design support from the beginning of the project and over 50% of the projects we do for this industry are specials.

Are your materials vertical burn approved?

Yes, we have a range of bearing materials and stock materials that are vertical burn approved and certificated.

Further Aerospace industries

aircraft

Aviation

Dirt resistant
Low noise
Fire resistant

drones

Drones

Low weight
All weather use
Long service life