Greene Tweed features thermoplastic composite aerospace brackets

Greene Tweed (Kulpsville, Pa., U.S.), a global manufacturer of high-performance seals, thermoplastics, composites and engineered components, highlights the availability of Xycomp DLF high-performance thermoplastic composite aerospace brackets, which can endure the substantial demands of aerospace environments while offering significant weight savings over metallic parts. Reported to be between 35-60% lighter than competitive metallic components, the brackets are an optimal replacement for metal materials.  

Greene Tweed’s proprietary compression molding system provides high-performance solutions with increased part complexity. The aerospace brackets — which are used to join structural elements together — provide support and hold essential components firmly in place. They can now be produced in complex-contour shapes for near-net, intricate geometry with molded-in features such as bushings or attachment points.  

The material meets fire, smoke and toxicity (FST) safety requirements for interior aerospace parts, and offers resistance to aerospace solvents, high temperatures and high vibrations for extended component life. In addition, Xycomp DLF brackets can be recycled upon removal from an aircraft.