Introducing NEW RoyalAero™ Product Line - R755

We engineered the RoyalAero™ line to excel in aerospace applications. It includes a family of solutions formulated to meet FAR flammability test requirements.

Spartech's Royalite® line of flame retardant sheet has been a customer favorite for 65 years thanks to its unique ability to balance toughness, aesthetics, and weatherability to meet standards across various industries. One industry where Royalite® truly soars is aerospace—requiring stringent adherence to FAR, MIL-SPEC, FAA, and ISO quality certifications for aviation safety and performance.

The Royalite® product line explicitly manufactured for use in aerospace applications is RoyalAero™. It stands up to even the strictest flammability and smoke tests while maintaining aesthetic appeal and supporting sustainable practices. This family of sheet products is lightweight but offers high impact strength, high tensile strength and stiffness, and excellent formability and ductility. It's also available in 0.040 in. – 0.375 in. thickness in both standard and custom colors.

"Royalite® has been around for more than 65 years," said Todd Whitney, Director of Transportation at Spartech. "Fifteen years ago, it was one of the only FR-rated products you saw going into aerospace, mass transit, and other fields.

As the aerospace market continues to grow and more people are flying daily—we're re-evaluating how to improve our product. Our latest addition to the RoyalAero™ line is R755, the FAR 25.853 (d) Part IV (<55kw/m2) flame retardant plastic sheet meeting the OSU 65/65 and smoke requirements."

R755 is the cornerstone of Spartech's RoyalAero™ offerings and meets stringent FAA guidelines and requirements listed in FAR 25.853 (d) Part V and FAR 25.853 (d) Part IV for commercial aircraft interior applications. It is a meticulously engineered product offering low smoke and flame-retardant properties, with the benefit of being available in a gauge as thin as 0.028".

"Royalite® R755 rounds out the RoyalAero™ line. We developed it to meet the more stringent requirements dealing with smoke generation, heat release, and bigger thermoformed or pressure-formed parts for commercial airlines—mainly in business and first-class seating," said Andy Baumler, Market Development Manager for Aerospace. "Even though parts in economy seating are smaller and can pass at Paragraph A, we're now seeing some airlines say, 'Let's just use a FAR 25.853 (d) Part IV (<55kw/m2)-compliant sheet all the way through.'"

Because of the sustainability initiatives of both commercial aircraft manufacturers and the airline companies they serve, it's important to note that the RoyalAero™ product line offers products that are 100% manufactured using post-industrial recycled material. A proven trim buy-back program provides complete circular recycling.

This innovative thermoplastic sheet is made in the USA, ensuring supply chain security. R755 is available in custom colors, sheet sizes, gauges, surface finishes, and functionalities such as static control and antimicrobial properties.

In addition to the RoyalAero™ R755 flame retardant sheet, the RoyalAero™ line includes an entire family of engineered solutions formulated to meet FAR flammability test requirements.

RoyalAero™: Aerospace Interior Applications

These products are used in seat backs, armrests, tray tables, window shrouds, wall panels, galley carts, lavatory components, cockpit interiors, and flight deck components. They offer lightweight performance, high impact strength, and mar and chemical resistance for lower operating costs. They meet FAR25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d) requirements.

Royalite® FR solutions: R12, R20, R52, R57, R60, R105, R503, R755

• Royalite® R52 (PVC/Acrylic) meets FAR25.853 paragraph (a) requirements and offers a warehouse program, excellent chemical resistance, and pressure forming.
• Royalite® R57 (PVC/ABS) also meets FAR25.853 paragraph (a) requirements, is 10% lighter in weight than PVC/Acrylic, handles higher heat (HDT is 175°), offers good impact and chemical resistance, and is an excellent pressure-forming material.
• Royalite® R60 (PVC/Acrylic) also meets FAR25.853 paragraph (a) requirements, but it is stiffer and better for deep draw applications. It has excellent chemical resistance and pressure-forming capabilities and can tolerate impact.
• Royalite(R) R755 (PVC/Acrylic) meets stringent FAA guidelines and requirements listed in FAR 25.853 (d) Part V and FAR 25.853 (d) Part IV for commercial aircraft interior applications. Available in gauges as thin as 0.028 inches.

Royalite® FR Sustainable Solutions: R552, R557 (both are 100% recycled material)

• Both products meet FAR25.853 paragraph (a) requirements, are higher heat (HDT is 175°), offer impact and chemical resistance, and are great for pressure forming. R557 is also 10% lighter weight than PVC/Acrylic.

Royalite® Luxury and Flooring Solutions

• For customers looking to increase the luxury factor on their interior seating, the Royalite® R105 solution is another good choice. It offers an aesthetically pleasing, luxury feel while meeting FAR25.853 paragraph (a) requirements.
• Regarding flooring needs, it's tough to beat Royalite® R503—a flexible, durable TPR solution with high impact strength and excellent formability that meets FAR25.853 paragraph (a) requirements.

RoyalAero™ is more than just a product line; it's a testament to Spartech's unwavering dedication to innovation. With more than 30 years of aerospace customer relationships, we're committed to creating safe, secure environments while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace plastics manufacturing. Please reach out if you'd like to learn more about how this product line can solve your aerospace product needs.