Metal Boss Seals For Fuel & Hydraulic AS5202 Fittings
Category
Critical Applications
3 min
Description
In space applications, standard fittings are specifically used to tackle several high-end connections and extreme conditions for fuel and hydraulic ports. In particular, AS5202 ports and fittings are installed in not only spacecraft and aircraft but are also valued in nuclear and industrial applications.
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Launch Vehicle Combustion Chamber
Category
Leakage Requirement
2 min
Description
The combustion chamber in a rocket engine is a main critical part since this area creates the thrust needed to propel the rocket or spacecraft. In order to function properly, this chamber needs to endure extreme temperatures and pressures as well as intense vibrations.
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Satellite Solar Panel Array Deployment System
Category
Precision Machining
2 min
Description
What provides energy to satellites? A common answer is the sun! Most satellites are equipped with solar panels that convert solar energy into electricity to power the intricate systems onboard. These panels can achieve about 34% efficiency versus the 15 to 20% from most commercial solar panels.
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Launch Vehicle Engine Turbopump
Category
Special Sizes & Shapes
3 min
Description
A launch vehicle uses a turbopump that is driven by a hot gas turbine. Due to high levels of horsepower, RPM, flow rates and pressures in this system, specific design features, materials, and fabrication methods must be used to ensure high performance as well as space flight levels of reliability. For static sealing applications in this area, metal seals are used to prevent leakage of a fluid through a joint that has no relative motion of the mating surfaces.
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Weather Satellite Calibration Instrument
Category
Leakage Requirement
3 min
Description
There are a variety of satellites, each with a specific function and supporting a specific aspect of our daily life. It can be used to enhance navigation, GPS or internet communication; to monitor tides; or to forecast weather. In order to link with each function, a satellite carries instrumentation that needs to operate for many years since maintenance is not possible on a satellite. Instrumentation also needs to be protected from the outside atmosphere, all of which are possibly detrimental, as well as internal corrosive fluids and substances that are carried by the satellite for its other functions (such as hypergolic fuels that power its thrusters).
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Satellite Structural Bracket Connector
Category
Critical Applications
3 min
Description
A critical part of a satellite is its structural subsystem, which is designed to survive launch loads and protect the operation of other subsystems. Structures are often classified into primary and secondary components, the latter includes struts and brackets that are used in different configurations as needed. Several satellite elements in static or relative movement are linked together by structural bracket connectors that are fixed securely to the satellite body. Similar to many “flying vehicles,” satellites are designed with materials as light and compact as possible, especially in small and nanosatellites.
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