High Performance Materials for Aerospace & Defense Engineering
CS Hyde specializes in delivering top-tier adhesive tapes, polymer films, fabrics, and silicone solutions, all tailored to meet the critical standards of aerospace and defense applications. Beyond supplying premium materials, our advanced converting services ensure precision cutting, laminating, and custom fabrication, providing you with material solutions that can be integrated seamlessly into your aerospace design. Explore a full spectrum of material options and converting solutions designed to enhance performance and create compatability for aerospace applications, manufacturing, and engineering.
Aerospace Tapes
CS Hyde aerospace tapes are engineered to deliver superior performance in extreme environments. We supply a variety of tapes including polymer film tapes, glass cloth tapes, PTFE coated fiberglass and silicone gasket tapes. A variety of our tape products meet ASTM, Mil-Spec, and OEM approval.
Features:
- Thermal Resistance: Capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, making them suitable for both high and low-temperature applications.
- Electrical Insulation: Providing reliable insulation properties for sensitive electrical components.
- Structural Integrity: Ensuring secure bonding of structural components under dynamic loads.
- Surface Protection: Barrier layers for abrasion and wear resistance of dissimilar materials.
Types of Tape:
- Polymer Film Tapes: PTFE made with Teflon® Fluoropolymers, Kapton® Polyimide, UHMW
- High-Temp Masking Tapes: PET Masking Tape, D-Wrap, Silicone Coated Fiberglass
- Fabric Tapes: PTFE Coated Fiberglass, Silicone Coated Fiberglass, Kevlar® Aramid Tapes
- Adhesive Transfer Tapes: Double sided adhesive tapes, 3M® Transfer Adhesives
- Custom Film Tapes: Thick Guage PTFE, Nylon®, Acetal®, PEEK, ULTEM®
Ideal For:
- Aircraft and spacecraft assembly
- Coil and wire harness wrapping
- High-temperature insulation
- Surface protection during manufacturing
- High Temperature Masking
Polymer Films
Our polymer films are derived from premiere manufactured resins and designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern aerospace and defense engineering.
Features:
- High Mechanical Strength: Ensuring durability and resistance to physical stress.
- Optical Clarity: Offering superior visibility and transparency for advanced display applications or UV permeability for solar power applications.
- Thermal Resistance: Capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, making them suitable for both high and low-temperature applications.
- Electrical Insulation: Die-electric polymers films are used in the aerospace industry to insulate and protect electrical wires, cables, and other components.
- Chemical Resistance: Protecting components from corrosive environments or resistance to jet fuel or other chemicals.
Types of Polymer Films:
- PEEK Polyetheretherketone
- Kapton® Polyimide- HN, FN, CR, MT, FPC, XC
- PTFE made with Teflon® Fluoropolymers- Film, Rod, Sheet, Bar
- FEP & PFA
- Nylon (Polyamide)
- Mylar®
- TPX® Polymethylpentene
- ULTEM® PEI
Applications Include:
- Advanced avionics displays
- Protective coatings for aerospace parts
- High-performance insulation layers
- Composite Material Production
Industrial Fabrics
Our industrial fabrics are engineered for applications requiring high durability and performance under extreme conditions.
Properties
- High Abrasion Resistance: Ensuring longevity and reliability in harsh environments.
- High Heat Resitance: Temperature resistance up to 500°F
- Customizable Weaves and Coatings: Different weaves of fiberglass and PTFE coating weights for specific application requirements.
Types of Fabric:
- Fabric Types: Woven, Non-woven, PTFE Coated, Silicone Coated, Laminate
- Grades: Standard, Premium, Mechanical, Tear & Crease Resistant, Anti-Static
- Substrates: Woven Fiberglass, Kevlar®, Kevlar® Aramid
Applications:
- Reinforcement of composite materials
- Release fabrics for composite molding
- Protective covers and barriers
- Advanced industrial applications
Silicone Rubber
Our silicone rubber sheeting is engineered to deliver high performance in demanding applications.
Specifications:
- A-A-59588
- AMS
- MIL-DTL,
- BMS (Boeing Material Specifications)
- USP Class VI
- ISO 10993
- FDA 21 CFR 177.2600
- BfR/BgVV
Features:
- Sealing and Gasketing: Providing excellent sealing capabilities and resistance to leakage.
- Electrical Insulation: Ensuring safe operation of electrical components in challenging environments.
- Vibration Dampening: Reducing noise and vibration for enhanced system performance
Silicone Types:
- Solid Silicone Sheet
- Fluorosilicone
- Silicone Sponge
- Silicone Foam
- Silicone Strip n Stick®
Grades:
- Fiberglass Reinforced
- Flame Retardant
- Electronically Conductive (ECD)
- Thermally Conductive (TCD)
- Low Compression Set
Applications:
- Aerospace gaskets and seals
- Defense equipment insulation
- Vibration and shock pads
Aerospace Die Cutting Services
Our aerospace die cutting services offer precision and flexibility for producing complex parts and components.
Aerospace die cutting specialists
- Custom Die Cutting: Tailored to your exact specifications, ensuring precise dimensions and shapes.
- High Tolerance Cutting: Achieving tight tolerances and clean edges for critical aerospace applications.
- Material Versatility: Capable of cutting various aerospace materials including adhesive tapes, polymer films, industrials fabrics, and silicone.
Technical Specifications:
- Tolerances: ± .015 in (Tighter tolerance available upon request)
- Cutting Methods: Steel rule die, Rotary die, Die-less Knife Cutting
- Material Thickness: Up to .75″ (19mm)
Ideal For:
- Precision parts for aerospace assemblies
- Custom gaskets and seals
- Die Cut Washers, Circles, Squares
- Complex geometries and patterns for advanced components
