Plastic solutions that meet the high demands of the aerospace industry

At Ensinger we have many years of experience combining technical and commercial understanding, to meet the high demands on materials and solutions for the aerospace industry. Technical and high performance aerospace plastics contribute to making applications more efficient and competitive in many areas of industry.

The characteristics of Ensinger's high-performance and engineering plastic materials meet the technical requirements for many of the systems and subsystems used in today’s ultra-modern advanced composite aircraft. The advantages of using lower weight materials for producing fuel efficient and low emission aircraft are clear, but there may also be benefits gained from the longer service life of components. Additionally, our aerospace materials are not affected by corrosion in the aviation operating environment.

The impressive properties of high performance plastics include their low weight and high strength. Significant weight savings can be achieved by switching from aluminum or steel, since many of our high performance polymers have a density of around 1.3 g/cm3.  In comparison, aluminum has a density more than twice that at 2.7 g/cm3.

Working in close cooperation with many of the leading aerospace companies and system manufacturers, Ensinger's team has established an impressive track record over many years as an aerospace supplier, developing optimum high performance plastic solutions, approved for use in the aviation industry. Ensinger's experience in the industry includes working with the industry's preferred Tier 1 suppliers.

Ensinger supplies a vast range of airplane components that are used in aircraft landing gear systems. All of the aircraft manufacturers are seeking to benefit from the use of polymers where metal alloys were often previously used. We have a wide range of materials that are tested and approved in accordance with aerospace manufacturer's specific specifications. Furthermore, Ensinger's materials can be tested, certified and approved to meet your particular, high tech requirements – from raw material inspection through to final inspection of the machined or semi finished aerospace components.

As a supplier to the space industry, Ensinger plastics are specified for many applications. In satellites, parts are used for applications such as solar array deployment systems, cable insulating blocks and platform systems.

Ensinger materials undergo the specific testing required by the end user to meet their arduous requirements for aerospace supply. Typical requirements met by Ensinger materials supplied to the space industry are high strength under severe vibration, low/ultra-low outgassing in vacuum, and resistance to high radiation levels. Ensinger has experience working with companies such as Airbus Defense and Space as well as with several space institutes/universities.