ALS-5
A thin, highly flexible aluminized fiberglass heat shielding material; shields up to 350°F (177°C).
- Fiberglass cloth with reflective aluminum surface on one side
- Fire retardant and SAE tested for automotive applications
- Meets Mil-C-24929A
Material Specification No. 1214
Details
The ALS-5 material is lightweight yet provides exceptional heat shielding in high-temperature conditions.
The ALS-5 material is highly flexible due to being only 0.006” thick, and engineered for smaller diameter components. The aluminized fiberglass cloth is intended for applications that are exposed to continuous temperatures as high as 350°F (177°C), with handling short bursts of temperatures as high as 572°F (300°C). The ALS-5 pairs well with an adhesive, high-temperature zipper, or Kevlar thread closure to provide complete, 360-degree heat shielding or custom components that need partial protection. ALS-5 works perfectly for automotive applications such as under-the-hood wiring because of the high-temperature capabilities, lightweight composition, and meeting the SAE J2302 requirements for Thermal Effectiveness.
Specifications
| Break Strength | 100 lbs/min (warp) | 50 lbs/min (fill) |
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| Tear Strength | 2.0 lbs/min (warp) | 2.0 lbs/min (fill) |
| Shelf Life | 60 months |
| Material Thickness | 0.006" |
| Radiant Reflectivity | 10 seconds; Mil-C-24929A |
| Material Weight | 5.3 oz/sq-yd; ASTM D5041 |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -58 ° F (-50 ° C ) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 350 ° F (177 ° C ) |
| Flexibility | Best |
Available Attributes
| Material Color | Aluminum |
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Specifications subject to change without notice. All statements and technical information contained herein are based on tests we believe to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed under all circumstances. Before using Zippertubing® products, the user shall determine suitability for the intended use, and user assumes all responsibility for improper selection. Published attenuation values of Zippertubing® shielding have been verified by laboratory testing of the respective shielding materials. Actual installed attenuation values may differ due to installation techniques and final assembly operation parameters which are beyond the control of Zippertubing®. Actual attenuation values can only be determined by the end user testing the completed assembly. U.S. and International Patents and patents pending. © 2021 The Zippertubing® Company, Chandler, Arizona.
Engineering Team
The collective expertise of our in-house engineering team can provide you with endless ways to solve your component issues and create a solution — everything from conceptualizing to final product.
Tim Mead
Director of Operations
Tim earned his Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He has experience in the chemical processing industry optimizing throughput and efficiencies as well as experience in the aerospace and space industries where he worked on materials selection, design and processing for avionics, radar and satellite orientation systems. Tim is responsible for manufacturing operations and new process development.
Scott Yee
Engineer Manager
Scott earned his Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. He has experience in systems program management, aerospace systems, optical components, optical systems, semiconductor processing equipment, testing and R&D product development. Scott is currently responsible for overseeing design concepts, new product development and improvement of existing product lines.
Matt Hesselbacher
Principal Engineer
Matt earned his Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. He has many years of experience in the aerospace industry designing electrical subsystems and cable harnesses for missiles and satellite launch systems. Matt is currently responsible for product training, EMI shielding design, new product development, and legacy product support.
Jonathan Speirs
Senior Production Engineer
Jonathan earned his Bachelors of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. He has experience designing products, fixtures, gauges, and other manufacturing aids to ensure streamlined processing of material through each phase of production. Jonathan is currently involved in new product development, manufacturing support, and automotive tooling & fixture design.
Madison Lenschow
Design Engineer
Madison earned her Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. She has experience developing and testing mobility systems and prototype electro-mechanical systems. Madison is responsible for new product development, field support for product installations, and general product training.
Taylor Black
Material Engineer
Taylor earned his Bachelors of Science in Polymer Science & Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. He has experience developing various material compounds and optimizing their performance characteristics by adjusting process parameters and incorporating additives. Taylor is responsible for new product and materials testing as well as material and process refinement based on industry specific requirements.
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Tim Mead
Director of Operations
Tim earned his Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He has experience in the chemical processing industry optimizing throughput and efficiencies as well as experience in the aerospace and space industries where he worked on materials selection, design and processing for avionics, radar and satellite orientation systems. Tim is responsible for manufacturing operations and new process development.
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Scott Yee
Engineer Manager
Scott earned his Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. He has experience in systems program management, aerospace systems, optical components, optical systems, semiconductor processing equipment, testing and R&D product development. Scott is currently responsible for overseeing design concepts, new product development and improvement of existing product lines.
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Matt Hesselbacher
Principal Engineer
Matt earned his Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. He has many years of experience in the aerospace industry designing electrical subsystems and cable harnesses for missiles and satellite launch systems. Matt is currently responsible for product training, EMI shielding design, new product development, and legacy product support.
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Jonathan Speirs
Senior Production Engineer
Jonathan earned his Bachelors of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. He has experience designing products, fixtures, gauges, and other manufacturing aids to ensure streamlined processing of material through each phase of production. Jonathan is currently involved in new product development, manufacturing support, and automotive tooling & fixture design.
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Madison Lenschow
Design Engineer
Madison earned her Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. She has experience developing and testing mobility systems and prototype electro-mechanical systems. Madison is responsible for new product development, field support for product installations, and general product training.
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Taylor Black
Material Engineer
Taylor earned his Bachelors of Science in Polymer Science & Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. He has experience developing various material compounds and optimizing their performance characteristics by adjusting process parameters and incorporating additives. Taylor is responsible for new product and materials testing as well as material and process refinement based on industry specific requirements.
