FyreRoc® Inorganic Composite Products

Goodrich Corporation Engineered Polymer Products Division embarked in 1999 to develop a new material system that could meet the stringent requirements of MIL-STD-2031. This requirement was developed by the US Navy to protect sailors from flammable materials in enclosed spaces, namely aboard submarines. The FyreRoc® Material System is the result of this effort. The FyreRoc resin is an inorganic polymer based system containing no organic chemistry that would facilitate combustion or toxic off-gassing. It can be processed using conventional composite processing methods at 150°C/100 psi pressure. Initial product development focused on fire barrier applications. However, the material system has proven its ability to retain properties at temperatures approaching 700°C and more importantly, survive multiple severe thermal shock cycles. This has led to new product developments for exhaust ducts and ablative liners. http://www.epp.goodrich.com/fyreroc/

Don Hudson leads a team of engineers, scientists, and manufacturing technicians that are focused on the development and manufacturing of inorganic composite parts using Goodrich’s patented FyreRoc® material system. Don has earned a bachelor and masters degree in materials engineering and an MBA. He has 17 years of experience working in the composites development groups at GE Aircraft Engines, Rollerblade, and Goodrich.