ORCOFILM® AN-54W is a heat-sealable metalized polyvinyl fluoride film reinforced on one side with nylon yarns. ORCOFILM® AN-54W is a strong, durable insulation
covering film used in fabrication of thermal/acoustic aircraft insulation blankets. This film meets the NASA-KSC requirements for plastic films for
spacecraft packaging and other spacecraft ground handling needs. | PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | SPECIFICATION |
|---|
COLOR | | Dull Gray |
|---|
WEIGHT | Fed Std 191, Method 5041 | 1.4 oz/sq yd, max
47 g/sq m, max |
|---|
PERMEANCE | ASTM E96A (24 hours) | 1 English perm, max
(gr/sq.ft/hr/in Hg)
|
|---|
HEAT SEALABILITY | Fed Std 191, Method 5950; ASTM D 1876 Thermal Impulse: Warp, Fill and Bias Ultrasonic: Warp and Fill Bias | 3.0 lbs/inch, min
2.5 lbs/inch, min
2.0 lbs/inch, min |
|---|
FLAMMABILITY FILM ONLY | DMS 1511; BSS 7357; BSS 7230; FAR Part 25 App. F Part I: Vertical Burn test (12 secs)
| Pass |
|---|
FLAMMABILITY, RADIANT PANEL TEST | FAR Part 25 App. F Part VI | Pass |
|---|
SPECIFICATIONS | FAR 25.853, FAR 25.855, FAR 25.856 (a);
BMS8-377 Type 1 and 2, Class 1; BMS8-360 Type 1 and 2, Class 1;
DMS 2450C Type 2; GP105EB4;
DMS 2315 Type 3;
NASA-KSC KTI-5212 Group 2, Subgroup A
| |
|---|
PACKAGING | Standard roll lengths
Standard width | 350 yards (320 m) and 50 yards (45.7 m)
52" ± 1" (1320 mm ± 25 mm) |
|---|
| FABRICATION AND REPAIR METHODS |
|---|
| Method | Recommendations |
|---|
Heat Sealing | Can be heat sealed yarn-side to yarn-side by impulse, ultrasonic and hand iron methods. Heat setting: 300°F - 350°F (150°C - 175°C)
|
|---|
Taping | Orcotape® OT-157TN is recommended for sealing, local reinforcement and repairs. |
|---|
Note: To the best of our knowledge, information in the document is accurate. However, ORCON Aerospace does not assume liability for the accuracy or completeness
of the information provided. ORCOFILM is a registered trademark of ORCON Aerospace. This revision replaces all previous revisions. Revised 08/2014. |
