FIA FT3-1999 is the most commonly used fuel cell specification within the motor racing industry.
To meet with the physical demands of this
specification, together with the need to suit
all race team budgets, ATL manufactures its
FT3 810-C approved cells from ballistic Nylon fabric, rather than Kevlar. This fabric is coated and impregnated using a similar proprietary synthetic elastomer as per our FT3.5 and FT5 bladder cells and feautres the same blend of Lightweight, High Strength and High Flexibility.
For applications where weight saving or ultra flexibility is essential we can offer cells manufactured from our 826-A or 891-B materials. Super-light, ultra-thin, yet very tough
they exceed all FIA FT3
specs and carry a full FIA approval for crash resistance and
explosion suppression.
They are constructed from a special weave of Kevlar
aramid fabric, and measuring just a mere 0.7mm. Cells manufactured from these fabrics can result in a weight saving of over 50%!
Fuel Cells made from our 826-A and 891-B materials offer greater fuel capacity within the same size container, are easier to install through small access
openings and into tight cavities.
plus they trim precious pounds from your race car!
ATL FT-3 fuel bladders can be custom made to suit your sketch, pattern or to fit within an existing fuel tank... ideal for historic racers who want to retain originality.
Minimum FIA Requirements FT3-1999 From 1/1/99 |
Physical Property |
Imperial |
Metric |
Tensile Strength |
450 lb |
2.00 KN |
Tear Strength |
50 lb |
0.25 KN |
Puncture Strength |
175 lb |
0.78 KN |
Seam Strength |
450 lb |
2.00 KN |
See some examples of our Cells made from our FT3 materials below.
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