Aerospace Defense and Space Solutions

Aerospace
Defense and Space
Solutions
High-performance polymer components for next-generation aerospace technology.
ACCELERATE PERFORMANCE
WEIGHT REDUCTION
Replace heavy metals with performance plastics such
as PEEK. This extruded resin has one of the highest
strength-to-weight ratios of any thermoplastic.
Available in Convoluted, Spiral Wrap, Heat Shrink,
Insulated Wire, Extruded Tubing and more.
TEMPERATURE EXTREMES
ECA is the insulator of choice for advancing designs
due to its excellent electrical properties at elevated
temperatures (300°C/572°F).
RADIATION
PEEK and PVDF are excellent material choices for space
components or other applications where radiation
resistance is needed to enhance performance.
REDUCE FRICTION
Through the extrusion of micro-structured channels
along the tube, Engineered Surface tubing decreases
friction and strain on fiber optics when used as sheathing.
MIL-SPEC GUIDE
ASTM D 3295
PTFE Tubing, Beading,
Spiral Wrap & Monofilament
AMS 3653, 3654 & 3655
PTFE Wire Gauge Tubing
MIL-I-22129
PTFE Standard Wall Tubing
ASTM D 3296
FEP Tubing
AMS-DTL-23053/12
PTFE Heat Shrink
AMS-DTL-23053/11
FEP Heat Shrink
AS81914/1-6
PTFE, FEP & ETFE
Convoluted Tubing
FIBER OPTICS - 1
SHEATHING
Our extrusions hold machine grade tolerances (~0.001”)
on plastic tubing used in fiber optics. FEP, PTFE, THV,
PEEK, ECA or ETFE are typical extruded performance
resins utilized for fiber optics. Fillers, such as glass, can
be introduced to increase the robustness of items while
maintaining the smooth bore of the furcation tubing.
Annealing options to reduce the coefficient of thermal
expansion in plastics at high temperature ranges are
available. Convoluted products can act as a conduit
for the delicate fibers and Aeos® ePTFE tubing can be
delivered as a sheathing that will maximize flexibility
whilst reducing vibration impact and chafing.
COATED OPTICAL FIBER
We provide specialty coated optical fibers that are
resilient in harsh operating environments. These
coatings protect against abrasion, chemicals, radiation
and extreme temperatures up to 300° C. We offer an
array of optical fiber coating options in PEEK, PFA,
ETFE, ECA (300°C), PVDF and more.
COMPOSITE FORMING - 2
FEP LAY-FLAT®
HEAT SHRINK
HEAT SHRINK RELEASE AIDS –
FEP, ETFE, PEEK and PTFE are approved contact resins
for composites. We make Sub-Lite-Wall®(~0.004”)
heat shrinks that offer seamless coverings to forming
mandrels or bladders that expand with heat and
pressure for composite manufacturing. Our innovative
heat shrinks replace labor intensive film or tape, thus
saving manpower and time, while still producing an
improved surface finish on the end composite part.
WIRE HARNESS - 3
MOTOR/MAGNET WINDING - 4
PEEK Insulated Wire has excellent dielectric properties
This product is an expandable, highly flexible wrap for of more than 3000 v/mil with thermal endurance up to
harnessing and insulating wires, cable, hoses, bundles, 500°F/260°C and abrasion resistance. These products
and more.
are commonly utilized in motor winding applications as a
seamless wire insulation that drives motor performance.
CONVOLUTED TUBING
Round, solid, stranded, square, hexagon and rectangle
Commonly referred to as flexible conduit, convoluted profiles are all available wire coating options for PEEK.
tubing is used for housing multiple wires to prevent We extrude over many conductors, including: copper,
chafing. The extrusion can be drilled with holes that act silver-plated, and nickel-plated materials. PEEKshrink®
as drain passages, marked with part numbers, or slit to is a product often relied upon to splice wires together.
easily wrap and protect wires. AS81914 certification or
special sizing is available upon request.
Additional wire coatings in PTFE, PFA, ETFE, ECA or
FEP are available for designs. We also have the ability
HEAT SHRINK
to manufacture custom extrusions over wire to increase
Heat shrink tubing provides a state-of-the-art method insulation needs in creative ways.
for the application of a tight, protective covering to
items subjected to extreme heat, corrosion, shock,
moisture, and other adverse environmental conditions.
We manufacture high-performance heat shrink tubing
from a variety of polymer resins, including PTFE
(M23053/12) FEP, (M23053/11) PFA, PEEK, ETFE, PTFE/ TUBING
Zeus can customize the tolerances or wall thickness on
FEP Dual-Shrink® and ECA.
all materials upon request to increase burst pressure.
DRAWN FIBER
Our performance tubing offerings are chemically inert
PEEK, PFA, FEP, ECTFE, PVDF, and ETFE are excellent to typical aerospace fluids such as JP fuels, Skydrol, Debraiding fibers which increase chafe resistance while icing and Anti-icing fluids and Salt Spray.
minimizing weight. Tensile elongation and shrinkage can
FILLERS
be customized for braiding applications.
Carbon is a filler for PTFE and melt extruded resins
CUSTOM EXTRUSIONS
that increases static dissipation. We can also introduce
Spline shapes are used to center wiring, reduce vibration other unique fillers and customize percentages to suit
impact and allow air/moisture passage. Other specialized your needs. Dual-layered or homogeneous extrusions
shapes provide isolation of wires in multiple lumens or are available upon request.
geometries.
SPIRAL WRAP
FLUID MANAGEMENT - 5
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TS 16949
- 50 YEARS OF INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS Zeus delivers precision polymer solutions that transform businesses, markets and
lives. We have dedicated 50 years to building partnerships, products and services.
Headquartered in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Zeus employs
approximately 1,300 people and operates multiple facilities
around the world.
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