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BA 8983 VDA/50 Gauge Polyimide/Fiberglass 116

BA 8983 is a 50-gauge polyimide based product that is aluminized on one surface and reinforced on the other surface with a 116-glass fabric. BA 8983 is primarily used as an inner layer on an MLI blanket to resist tearing from handling or inner contact on the spacecraft bus itself. BA 8983 offers excellent physical, thermal, electrical and optical properties and complies with the requirements of ASTM D-5213. 


“THESE COMMODITIES ARE REGULATED UNDER EAR ECCN 1A003 AND CAN ONLY BE EXPORTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.” 1/21/16"

Applications:

  • Metal Plate Protecting
  • Storage Protecting

Properties:

Approved Specification(s):

ASTM D-5213, Meets NASA guidelines per ASTM E595-93 as follows: TML-WVR <1.0%; CVCM <0.1%.
Substrate/Carrier:

Polyimide