Oratex6000

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Oratex6000

Material:

Polyester fabric (plain weave) with color UV-protection-coating


Weight of the coated fabric: : 140 ~160g/m² (0.459 ~0.524 oz/ft²  (dependent on color)

Tensile strength lengthwise:  1300 ~ 1600 N / 50 mm

Tensile strength crosswise: 1100 ~ 1400 N / 50 mm

Breaking extension lengthwise: 12 ~ 20 %

Breaking extension crosswise: 12 ~ 20 %

Tear propagation load lengthwise: 26 - 32 N

Tear propagation load crosswise: 28 - 34 N

Burst strength: >1000 kPa (> 145 Psi)

Burst elevation: >15 mm (>0.59 in)

Air permeability: Airtight (0.0 mm/s)

Shrinkage lengthwise: 9- 13 %

Shrinkage crosswise: 8 - 12 %

Inflammability / Burning behavior: incombustible, will melt, not burn Fusion point: 250 °C (or 482°F) Burst strength: >1000 kPa (>145Psi) Burst elevation: >15 mm (>0.59 in) More characteristics: Fuel-resistant. Oil-resistant. UV-resistant. Waterproof. Paint, if desired 

Incredible advantages:

  • Airworthy straight from the delivery roll: lt needs no paints, dope, coatings


  • Cost reduction about 50% as installed, compared to hired-out legacy systems


  • Resistant against UV and ageing, non-destructive testing for Continued Airworthiness

 

  • On average 40lbs empty weight savings on two-seater airplanes in comparison to conventional covering products

 

  • Extremely durable against mechanical impacts, will never crack or ringworm


  • Fire resistant, will melt, not burn


  • Cuts aircraft covering time in half

 

  • Glue holds over 100 pounds per square inch in shear load test


  • Solvent free work environment


  • In service since 2004. Legal for Pipers, Maules, Stinsons, Citabrias, T-crafts, and many more


  • Hail proof and immune to bird pecking, easy field-repairs if ever damaged. Can be used to repair traditional spray-painted coverings, too

Oratex6000 is the most durable of our product line. It's the best choice for backcountry flying and any marine use.

 MTOW max. 6000 kg / 13228 lbs


Order your sample today:

Sample swatches are $1 apiece, or all 13 colors for $10

Sample kits are $28 for the first kit, $15 for additional kits.

The kits include a 2'x3' sample piece and a 1.7 oz bottle of adhesive.

All prices excluding shipping and handling