Gillfloor® 4518

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Overview

Gillfloor® 4518 is a light weight aircraft flooring panel made from unidirectional and woven fiberglass reinforced modified epoxy facings bonded to Gillcore® para-aramid honeycomb core.

Applications

Versatile aircraft flooring panels suitable for passenger compartment underseat, aisles and cargo area.

Features

  • Fatigue and corrosion resistant
  • High impact strength
  • High strength-to-weight ratio
  • Low smoke generation
  • Service temperature range: to 180°F (82°C)

Availability

4518 Ty X4518 Ty XI
Thickness, inch (mm)0.400 (10)
Facing, face/back, inch (mm)0.016/0.011 (0.406/0.280)
Length and width, inch (mm)Typical 48 x 144 (1,219 x 3,658)
HoneycombGillcore® HK low-densityGillcore® HK medium-density

Construction

Adhesive: Epoxy

Core: Para-aramid

Facings Reinforcement: Unidirectional and woven fiberglass

Facings Resin System: Epoxy

Specifications

  • Boeing Specification BMS 4-17: Types X & XI
  • FAR 25.853 – fire resistant

Alternative GillFloor Products

TGC Product No.ApplicationAlternative Gill Product
Gillfloor® 4518 Ty XCargo areaGillfloor® 4417 Ty I/ epoxy fiberglass facings bonded to low-density Gillcore® HD meta-aramid core
Gillfloor® 4709 Ty III/ epoxy graphite facings bonded to low-density Gillcore® HD meta-aramid core
Gillfloor® 4809 Ty VI/ epoxy graphite facings bonded to low-density Gillcore® HK para-aramid core
Gillfloor® 5424 Ty I/ epoxy fiberglass facings bonded to aluminum core
Gillfloor® 4518 Ty XICargo areaGillfloor® 4417 Ty II/ epoxy fiberglass facings bonded to medium-density Gillcore® HDmeta-aramid core
Gillfloor® 4709 Ty II/ epoxy graphite facings bonded to medium-density Gillcore® HD meta-aramid core
Gillfloor® 4809 Ty VII/ epoxy graphite facings bonded to medium-density Gillcore® HK para-aramid core
Gillfloor® 5424 Ty II/ epoxy fiberglass facings bonded to aluminum core

Performance Properties, Typical

The following tests are run in accordance with BMS 4-17 specification requirements.

TGC Part Number4518 Ty X4518 Ty XI’
Weight, psf (kg/m2)0.46 (2.25)0.55 (2.69)
Long Beam Bending, lbs (N)310 (1,380)328 (1,460)
Deflection @ 100 lb, inch (@ 445N, mm)0.80 (20)0.78 (20)
Panel Shear, lbs (N)541 (2,406)900 (4,000)
Drum Peel, in-lbs/3″ width (N/76mm width)29 (130)34 (150)
Core Compression, psi (N/mm2)991 (6.83)2,180 (15.03)
In-Plane Shear, lbs/in (N/mm)364 (64)339 (60)
Insert Shear, lb (N)1,372 (6,103)1,465 (6,517)
Impact Strength, in-lbs (Nm)64 (7.23)62 (7.00)
Warpage, in/ft (mm/m)<0.08 (<0.001)<0.08 (<0.001)
Roller Cart, cycles, lb/wheel (N/wheel)No depression at:
80k @98 (436)
No depression at:
120k @ 120 (534)
35k @ 158 (700)
FlammabilityMeets FAR 25.853 & 855 Appendix F Part I

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

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