AN-54W

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AN-54W

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.

FILM SPECIFICATIONS
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. 

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