Gillfab® 5433F

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Overview

Gillfab® 5433F is a hybrid laminate made from aluminum facings bonded to a woven and unidirectional fiberglass reinforced epoxy laminate.

Applications

The laminate is designed for use as a cargo compartment flooring panel in high traffic areas such as the cargo compartment door area and in bulk cargo areas.

Features

  • Dent, puncture, and abrasion resistant
  • High strength
  • Fire resistant
  • Recommended service temperature range: up to 160°F (71°C)

Availability

Thickness, inch (mm)0.058 (1.47)
Length, inch (mm)Typical 96 (2,438)
Maximum 144 (3,658)
Width, inch (mm)Typical 48 (1,219)
Facings (face/back), inch (mm)0.016/0.020 (0.406/0.508) and 0.020/0.016 (0.508/0.406)

Construction

Reinforcement: Epoxy woven and unidirectional fiberglass reinforced laminate

Facing: Aluminum Alloy 2024-T3

Specifications

  • FAR 25.853 and 25.855 Appendix F Part I

Performance Properties, Typical

TGC Part Number5433F1
Thickness, inch (mm)0.054 (1.37)
Weight, psf (kg/m2)0.72 (3.51)
Impact Strength2, ft-lbs (N-m)31 (42.0)
Tensile Strength3, ksi (MPa)Longitudinal86 (593)
Long transverse96 (662)
Roller Peel Strength4, lbs/inch (N/25mm)Face side37 (165)
Water absorption5, %0
FlammabilityMeets requirement of 25.853 & 855 Part I and III

Table shown reflects typical values and should not be used as design specifications.
1 – Test based on 5433F laminates with 0.016”/0.020” facings.
2 – Impact Strength was tested and calculated per ASTM D5420 using a modified dart
and specimen test frame.
3 – Tensile Strength was tested and calculated per ASTM B557.
4 – Roller Peel Strength was tested and calculated per ASTM D3167.
5 – Water absorption was tested calculated per ASTM D570.

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