Evaluation of Polyimide Flexible Foam,

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Abstract:

A 0.5 pcf polyimide flexible foam developed by Solar Turbines International, Division of International Harvester Corp., was evaluated for cushioning and flammability characteristics. The results showed that the dynamic cushioning characteristics were equivalent to 0.5 polyurethane foam at 72 degrees F, superior at -40 degrees F and the foam has improved reuseability. When exposed to a flame of a bunsen burner the polyimide foam was considered non-burning, with little smoke emission or odor. Author

Author(s):
Robbins, W. Paul
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE PACKAGING EVALUATION AGENCY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Pagination:
0010

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PTPT-80-6
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4_Logistics
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES, *FOAM, *POLYIMIDE RESINS, TEST AND EVALUATION, EMISSION, SMOKE, HEAT RESISTANT PLASTICS, POLYURETHANE RESINS, DOORS, BURNERS, FLAMMABILITY, CUSHIONING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Plastics
Keyword(s):
Bunsen burners, LPN AFPEA 79 P7 105
Report Date:
1980 Mar 01