• CASE STUDY · AEROSPACE · NOV 2022

    TCI CrossFilm™ Utilized by NASA LOFTID Project in Mission That Could Help Humans One Day Land on Mars

    NASA handpicked TCI CrossFilm™ to serve as the gas barrier liner for LOFTID's inflatable aeroshell — maintaining nitrogen inflation pressure through the first-of-a-kind orbital re-entry.

    20+ yrsNASA R&D
    100% PTFEGas Barrier
    −425° to 600°FRated Range
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  • APPLICATIONS · COMPOSITE MOLDING

    Complete Composite Molding Process Materials for High-End Aerospace Manufacturing

    MR and VB films, PTFE coated bleeder cloth, TEXCOAT™ release fabrics and TEXTAPE™ tapes — all engineered for the most demanding composite molding temperatures and release requirements.

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  • CUSTOM SOLUTIONS · AEROSPACE

    Tailored Fluoropolymer Solutions Engineered to Your Aerospace Specification

    From custom laminates and tubes to fabricated components — TCI's engineering team works directly with aerospace procurement and design teams to deliver material solutions where standard products fall short.

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✓ NASA Mission Qualified
✓ ISO 9001:2015 Certified
✓ 40+ Years Manufacturing
✓ -425°F to 600°F Range
✓ Custom Fabrication

Aerospace

Advanced fluoropolymer materials engineered for the most demanding aerospace environments.

Composite Molding−

MR and VB films, PTFE coated bleeder cloth, release and breather fabrics for high-end composite molding applications.

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Custom Designs−

From custom laminates and tubes to fabricated components. TCI develops tailored solutions to meet the demanding requirements of aerospace applications.

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Inflatable Aeroshell−

CrossFilm™ PTFE film selected by NASA for HIAD technology. Corrosion-free, heat-sealable, unlimited shelf life.

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CAPABILITIES

Built on 40 Years of PTFE Manufacturing

Chemical Resistance

Inert against virtually all process chemicals and solvents. Corrosion-free for life.

Extreme Temperature

Certified from -425°F (-254°C) to 600°F (316°C) depending on thickness and material.

Non-Flammable

100% PTFE construction is non-flammable, contamination-free, and unlimited shelf life.

Custom Fabrication

Laminates, tubes, cut parts, coated fabrics — tailored to specification for your application.

Our Fluoropolymer Films

The broadest range of PTFE and fluoropolymer films available from a single manufacturer.

Cast Film — 100% pure PTFE film

Cast Film™

100% pure PTFE film, pin-hole free and stretchable in every direction without stress whitening.

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Cast Film 200 F — 2-mil PTFE core with thermally bondable FEP layer

Cast Film™ 200 F

A 2-mil PTFE core with a thermally bondable FEP layer — one pound covers 45 sq ft.

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PFA fluoropolymer film

PFA

The widest service range of any melt-process fluoropolymer: -425°F to 500°F continuous use.

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FEP fluoropolymer film

FEP

Four grades engineered for welding, molding, and dielectric performance up to 400°F.

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ETFE fluoropolymer film

ETFE

Over 90% light transmission with a continuous use range from -328°F to 330°F.

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Texcoat Edge Breather — PTFE coated fiberglass mesh

Texcoat™ Edge Breather

3-ply open-grid PTFE-coated fiberglass mesh built to pull air and volatiles out of the vacuum bag.

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Texcoat Porous — PTFE coated fiberglass

Texcoat™ Porous

PTFE-coated fiberglass that lets excess resin, volatiles, and trapped air escape during cure.

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Composite Molding Process

TCI offers a complete range of composite process molding materials and products for the high-end composite molding industry, including mold release (MR) and vacuum bagging (VB) films, PTFE coated fiberglass bleeder cloth, Edge Breathers, and breather fabrics. Our composite molding films are designed to withstand extreme temperatures while maintaining their release characteristics and are available in various colors for easy identification.

Cast PTFE Vacuum Bagging Films (VB)
Mold Release Films (MR)
TEXCOAT™ Bleeder Cloth & Release Fabrics
TEXTAPE™ PTFE / Fiberglass PSA Tapes
Laminate / Prepreg
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Composite molding process diagram

Ready to Specify TCI Materials for Your Aerospace Application?

Our engineering team works directly with aerospace procurement and design teams to match the right fluoropolymer material to your application.

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