Polyimide Foam with Rubber Adhesive
Aerospace-Grade Polyimide Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Foam with Rubber PSA
Polyimide Foam with Rubber Adhesive (PMD360) is a lightweight, non-wicking, thermal and acoustic insulation foam with a density of 0.44 lb/ft³ per ASTM D3574 (Test A) / ISO 845, available in 1/2″ thickness with a single-sided rubber PSA (SLM360) on a 60# densified kraft backing. Peel adhesion is 96 oz/inch per PSTC-101. Maximum continuous use temperature of the foam is 400°F; maximum continuous use temperature of the rubber adhesive is 180°F. The foam meets Boeing BMS 8-300, Boeing (Douglas) DMS 2330, Bombardier BAMS 544-006, Hamilton Sundstrand HS 14190, Lockheed Martin LAC 23-4831, and ASTM C1482, and passes FAR 25.856 (a). The rubber adhesive meets requirements of GM3622, Chrysler MS-CC211, and Delphi SD2-324.
Key Properties
- Peel Adhesion: 96 oz/inch (PSTC-101)
- Maximum Continuous Use Temperature (Foam): 400°F
- Smoke Developed Index Flaming & Non-Flaming Modes: <5 (ASTM E662)
- Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC), 1 in: 0.75 (ASTM C423, ASTM E795, Mounting A)
- Offgassing/Outgassing TMI: <1.0% (ASTM E595)
- Density: 0.44 lb/ft³ (ASTM D3574 Test A, ISO 845)
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Physical Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Thickness | 1/2″ | — |
| Color | Light Yellow | — |
| Material / Substrate | Polyimide Foam | — |
| Density | 0.44 lb/ft³ | ASTM D3574 (Test A), ISO 845 |
| Backing/Carrier | 60# densified kraft | — |
Adhesion Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Adhesive System | Permanent Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Side | Single Sided Adhesive | — |
| Adhesive Type | Rubber (SLM360) | — |
| Peel Adhesion | 96 oz/inch | PSTC-101 |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Maximum Continuous Use Temperature | 400°F | — |
| Maximum Continuous Use Temperature, Rubber Adhesive | 180°F | — |
| Minimum Continuous Use Temperature, Rubber Adhesive | -10°F | — |
| Thermal Conductivity @ 75°F | 0.32 btu/(h·ft²·°F) | ASTM C518 |
Flame & Fire Performance
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Smoke Developed Index Flaming & Non-Flaming Modes | <5 | ASTM E662 |
| FAR 25.856 (a) — FAA Radiant Panel | Pass | — |
| Flame Retardant | Yes | — |
Acoustic Properties
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC), 1 in | 0.75 | ASTM C423, ASTM E795, Mounting A |
Outgassing
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| Offgassing/Outgassing TMI | <1.0% | ASTM E595 |
| Offgasing/Outgassing CVCM | <0.1% | ASTM E595 |
Regulatory / Compliance Data
| Property | Value | Test Method |
| ASTM C1482 | Yes | — |
| Boeing BMS 8-300 | Yes | — |
| Boeing (Douglas) DMS 2330 | Yes | — |
| Bombardier BAMS 544-006 | Yes | — |
| Hamilton Sundstrand HS 14190 | Yes | — |
| Lockheed Martin LAC 23-4831 | Yes | — |
Compliance
- FAR 25.856 (a) — Compliant (FAA Radiant Panel, Pass)
- ASTM C1482 — Compliant (Yes)
- Boeing BMS 8-300 — Compliant (Yes)
- Boeing (Douglas) DMS 2330 — Compliant (Yes)
- Bombardier BAMS 544-006 — Compliant (Yes)
- Hamilton Sundstrand HS 14190 — Compliant (Yes)
- Lockheed Martin LAC 23-4831 — Compliant (Yes)
- Rubber Adhesive (SLM360) — Meets GM3622, Chrysler MS-CC211, Delphi SD2-324
- Aircraft fuselage, under-floor, and ECS duct thermal and acoustic insulation requiring FAR 25.856 (a) compliance and full aerospace specification qualification with factory-applied rubber PSA for field installation bonding
- Aerospace equipment and structure insulation requiring the polyimide foam specification suite with a PSA rated for bonding to foams, plastics, metals, and composite materials
- Oven and vent duct insulation requiring a maximum continuous use temperature of 400°F with single-sided adhesive application capability up to 180°F at the adhesive layer
- Sound damping and acoustic absorption applications requiring NRC = 0.75 with field-installable adhesive bonding to panel and structural surfaces
- Aerospace and industrial programs requiring the base polyimide foam compliance suite plus an adhesive layer that meets automotive PSA specifications GM3622, Chrysler MS-CC211, and Delphi SD2-324
Common industries: Aerospace, aircraft manufacturing, defense, industrial ovens, HVAC.
PMD360 Polyimide Foam with Rubber Adhesive combines the PMD base polyimide foam with a rubber PSA (SLM360) on a 60# densified kraft backing, providing a single-sided adhesive configuration for bonding the foam to aircraft structures, duct surfaces, and equipment in aerospace applications.
The rubber PSA is designed for difficult bonding applications with excellent quick stick and shear properties for permanent bonding on foams, plastics, metals, and composite materials subjected to a broad range of temperatures. The rubber adhesive meets adhesive requirements of GM3622, Chrysler MS-CC211, and Delphi SD2-324 — automotive specifications that provide qualification benchmarks for adhesive performance, not foam performance.
The polyimide foam properties are identical to the PMD base grade: 0.44 lb/ft³ density, maximum continuous use temperature of 400°F, smoke developed index <5, NRC 0.75, outgassing TMI <1.0% and CVCM <0.1% per ASTM E595, thermal conductivity 0.32 btu/(h·ft²·°F), FAR 25.856 (a) pass, and the full aerospace specification suite (BMS 8-300, DMS 2330, BAMS 544-006, HS 14190, LAC 23-4831, ASTM C1482).
The rubber adhesive has a separate temperature range: maximum continuous use temperature of 180°F and minimum continuous use temperature of -10°F — constraints that apply to the adhesive layer, not the foam itself. No tensile strength, Mullen bursting strength, or FMVSS-302 data appear on this TDS; those properties are present only on the PMD360AF TDS.
Compliant with FAR 25.856 (a) (FAA Radiant Panel, Pass), ASTM C1482 (Yes), Boeing BMS 8-300 (Yes), Boeing (Douglas) DMS 2330 (Yes), Bombardier BAMS 544-006 (Yes), Hamilton Sundstrand HS 14190 (Yes), and Lockheed Martin LAC 23-4831 (Yes). Rubber adhesive meets GM3622, Chrysler MS-CC211, and Delphi SD2-324.
What differentiates PMD360 from the PMD base foam and the PMD360AF grade?
PMD360 adds a rubber PSA (SLM360) on a 60# densified kraft backing to the base PMD foam, enabling direct adhesive bonding during installation without separate adhesive application. PMD360AF adds both the rubber PSA and an aluminum foil facing — the aluminum foil adds FMVSS-302, FMVSS-302 pass, tensile strength (20 lb/in), Mullen bursting strength (40 psi minimum), and additional cold weather flexibility data not listed on the PMD360 TDS. PMD360 does not carry those properties. All three grades share the same polyimide foam core specifications.
Why is peel adhesion important for a rubber PSA polyimide foam used in aerospace insulation bonding?
In aircraft insulation installation, the PSA must bond reliably to the substrate in a single step during aircraft assembly or MRO. Peel adhesion of 96 oz/inch per PSTC-101 confirms that the SLM360 rubber adhesive provides adequate holding power for permanent bonding to the range of aerospace substrates (foams, plastics, metals, composites) described in the product features. Insufficient peel adhesion in an aircraft insulation blanket can lead to delamination or separation under the vibration, thermal cycling, and pressure differentials of flight service.
What are the temperature limits for PMD360?
The polyimide foam maximum continuous use temperature is 400°F. The rubber adhesive has a separate temperature range: maximum continuous use temperature of 180°F and minimum continuous use temperature of -10°F, as listed on the TDS.
Is PMD360 suitable for regulated aerospace environments?
Yes. PMD360 passes FAR 25.856 (a) and meets Boeing BMS 8-300, Boeing (Douglas) DMS 2330, Bombardier BAMS 544-006, Hamilton Sundstrand HS 14190, Lockheed Martin LAC 23-4831, and ASTM C1482, as listed on the TDS. The rubber adhesive meets GM3622, Chrysler MS-CC211, and Delphi SD2-324.
How should PMD360 be specified?
Specify grade (PMD360), thickness (1/2"), color (Light Yellow), adhesive type (Rubber SLM360, single sided, 60# densified kraft backing), applicable compliance requirements (FAR 25.856(a), Boeing BMS 8-300, Boeing Douglas DMS 2330, Bombardier BAMS 544-006, Hamilton Sundstrand HS 14190, Lockheed Martin LAC 23-4831, ASTM C1482), dimensional tolerances, and finished format (sheet or die-cut component). Note the separate adhesive temperature limits (-10°F to 180°F) when evaluating for application temperature exposure.
