Metalized polyester films are primarily used as the inner layers of a spacecraft MLI blanket.
They act as reflector layers against thermal radiation conditions experienced in space.
Reasons to Choose Aluminized Polyester Film
- Minimizes the heat flow transfer to and from a spacecraft
- Used for low to moderate temperature applications
- Proven spacefilight heritage
Material Properties :
- Typical outside surface α / ϵ value: 3.5
- Operating Temperature: -250°C to 120°C
- Thickness Range: 6.4 - 127 μm
- Product Types: Single Sided Aluminized Polyester Film / Double Sided Aluminized Polyester Film (DAM)
- Products are available with various perforation patterns
Metalized Polyester Film Applications :
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Satellite MLI
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Payload Fairing
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Infatable Structures
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Propellant Tanks ( Fuel Tanks MLI PET )