Gillfab® 1368A/E

Overview

Gillfab® series laminates are high strength, low FST grade liners constructed using woven E- and/or S-glass cloth with a modified phenolic resin system and an optional 1 mil white Polyvinyl Fluoride (PVF) film overlay on the face and/or back side for surface reflectivity and uniform appearance.

Applications

Cargo liners for cargo compartment, bulkhead facings and blowout panels for aircraft. Also used as backing material for non-textile floor mats used in wet areas of cabin interior (without PVF film overlay).

Features

  • High impact strength
  • Fire resistant
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Low moisture absorption
  • Low smoke and toxicity generation
  • Service temperature -40°F to 220°F (-40°C to 110°C)

Availability

Gillfab® 1368A/E
1-Sided PVF Film
Thickness inch (mm)0.013 (0.330)
0.020 (0.508)
0.030 (0.762)
0.040 (1.016)
0.050 (1.270)
0.070 (1.778)
LengthStandard 144 inch (3,658 mm)
Maximum 168 inch (4,267 mm)
WidthStandard 48 inch (1,219 mm)
Maximum 72 inch (1,829 mm)
SidesGillfab® 1368AGillfab® 1368EAvailable Upon Request
ColorFace side1 mil White PVF Film1 mil White PVF FilmGranite Grey, Misty Beige, Amber
ColorFace sideAmber1 mil White PVF FilmGranite Grey, Misty Beige, Amber

Construction

Reinforcement: Woven fiberglass cloth

Resin System: Phenolic

Surface Finish: 1 mil white PVF film overlay for standard applications

Specifications

Gillfab® 1368A

  • Boeing BMS 8-223, Class 2, Grade B, Types 13 through 70
  • McDonnell Douglas DMS 2419 Classes 1 and 2, Types 13 through 90
  • CDM010-09 Class 2, Grade B
  • TPS 3511
  • FAR 25.853 and 25.855 Appendix F Parts I and III

Gillfab® 1368E

  • Boeing BMS 8-223, Class 2, Grade A, Types 13 through 70
  • CDM010-09 Class 2, Grade A
  • FAR 25.853 and 25.855 Appendix F Parts I and III

Alternative Gillfab® 1368 Products

Gillfab® 1368 series are high strength, high impact and fire resistant fiberglass reinforced phenolic laminates for aircraft cargo liner applications.

TGC Product No.Difference
Gillfab® 1368AHigh strength, high impact, low FST, fiberglass reinforced phenolic laminate for aircraft cargo liner applications.
Gillfab® 1368BThinner and lighter than 1368A.
Gillfab® 1367C1368A construction in roll form.
Gillfab® 1368E1368A with 1mil white PVF film bonded to both faces of the laminate.
Gillfab® 1368GExtremely thin, lightweight and superior impact strength to corresponding types.
Gillfab® 1367M1368B construction in roll form.

Performance Properties, Typical

TGC Part Number1368A0131368A0201368A0301368A0401368A0501368A070
Thickness, inch (mm)0.013 (0.33)0.020 (0.51)0.030 (0.76)0.040 (1.02)0.050 (1.27)0.070 (1.78)
Weight, psf (kg/m²)0.12 (0.59)0.20 (0.98)0.29 (1.42)0.37 (1.80)0.44 (2.15)0.65 (3.17)
Impact Strength¹, ft·lbf (N·m)10 (14)17 (23)19 (26)24 (33)27 (37)36 (49)
Edge Bearing², kpsi (mpa)Warp
40 (276)
Fill42 (290)
Climbing Drum Peel³, lbf/3 inch width (N/76 mm width)Warp
30 (133)
Fill33 (147)
Double Point Edge Bearing² lbf (N)Warp
345 (1530)
N/A
Fill338 (1500)N/A
Overlay Film Peel⁴ lb/in (N/mm)2.9 (0.51) – No PVF Film Separation
FlammabilityMeets requirements of FAR 25.853 & 855 Appendix F Part I & III

Figures shown reflect typical values and should not be used as design specifications.
¹ – Calculated per ASTM D5420 using a modified dart and specimen test frame.
² – Tested per ASTM D953 using a modified test fixture.
³ – Tested per ASTM D1781.
⁴ – Tested using a modified ASTM D3330 using a standard tape to peel PVF film overlay.

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