GoCompare FliteStrand™ Reinforcemts

High-performance fiber value innovation that will meet the stringent Fitness-for-Use (FFU) requirements of the aerospace market

Overview - Aerospace Reinforcements

Overview

FliteStrand™ Reinforcement is designed to make lighter and/or stronger structures for aircraft flooring, control surfaces, and other components at an affordable cost.

Practical Benefits of FliteStrand™ Reinforcements

  • Up to 20% part weight reduction for improved fuel efficiency
  • Up to 20% stiffer and 30% stronger for interior and exterior components that requires better impact and fatigue performance

To see how FliteStrand™ Reinforcements can improve composite armor performance and affordability, scroll through the graphs and charts below.

Typical Stress-Strain Curves of Fiber

Glass Fiber Tensile Behavior

GLARE Fiber Metal Laminate for fuselage requires higher modulus glass