Gillfab® 1050

Overview

Gillfab® 1050 is a general purpose laminate made from fiberglass cloth reinforced epoxy resin. Gillfab® 1050 is available with a peel ply on both sides for ensuring a bondable
surface. Gillfab® 1050 comes in sheet form.

Applications

The laminate is designed for general aircraft purposes.

Features

  • Good impact strength
  • Remove peel ply just prior to use to ensure best surface bonding
  • Service temperature to 180°F (82°C)

Availability

Gillfab® 1050 (Sheet form)
Thickness, inch (mm)0.020 (0.51)
Other thickness available upon request
Length, inch (mm)Standard 144 (3,658)
Maximum 168 (4,267)
Width, inch (mm)Standard 48 (1,219)
Maximum 60 (1,524)

Construction

Resin: Epoxy

Reinforcement: Woven fiberglass cloth

Specifications

  • Proprietary – FAR 25.853 Flammability

Performance Properties, Typical

The following tests are run in accordance with the ASTMs shown.

TGC Part Number1050
Weight, psf (kg/m2)0.24 (1.2)
Tensile Strength, ksi (MPa) Warp55 (380)
Tensile Strength, ksi (MPa) Fill55 (380)
Water Absorption, %<1
60 Second Vertical FlammabilityPass

Figures shown reflect typical values and should not be used as design specifications.

Tension testing per ASTM D-638, Type 1.
Water Absorption per ASTM D570, dried one hour at 225°F followed by a 24 hour water soak.

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