Products for aviation and aerospace

motion plastics - as above the clouds, every gram counts

The aerospace industry encompasses many different areas: In addition to the aircraft themselves (such as aeroplanes, helicopters or drones/UAVs), it also includes the airport environment, including ground support (GSE) and space travel. The different segments have different requirements. Light weight, long service life, quiet operation and high robustness are among the most important requirements that our motion plastics fulfil. They also comply with the fire protection standard FAR 25.853. Our wide range of products offers cost-effective solutions in all segments – always in keeping with our motto: Tech up, cost down.

Areas of use

Aircraft

Passenger airplane on final approach over a runway.

Whether aircraft interiors or helicopter engines: Our products made of FAR-certified materials stand out due to their light weight and high level of safety.

Drones/UAVs

A drone hovers above an outstretched hand.

Whether fixed-wing aircraft or automated charging stations: We offer customised and individual systems for your drone application.

Airport & GSE

Airplane at an airport gate with a connected boarding bridge.

For passenger boarding bridges and de-icing vehicles, we will find reliable, cost-effective e-chain and bearing technology solutions for your airport infrastructure application.

Space travel

Space shuttle on the launch pad beside the illuminated launch structure at dusk.

In the Mars rover or a satellite ground station, our products made of high-performance polymers meet even the highest demands of space travel.

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Whitepaper on aerospace applications with open pages and technical illustrations.

Flammability of plastic in aircraft cabins: What standards and requirements apply?

Plastics used in aircraft interiors must meet stringent fire protection requirements. Here, there are general and industry-specific sets of rules as well as manufacturer-related specifications. Read the white paper to find out what they are and why designers have an easier time with engineered plastics.

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All product areas at a glance - igus sample box

Hold it in your hands in advance and see for yourself: The sample box offers you the opportunity to experience the diversity and performance of our solutions at first hand. With its compact size and a selected cross-section of our products, it is the ideal first step in developing new ideas.

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Success stories

Aircraft in a de-icing system with igus energy chains for safe cable routing.

e-chains in use at -40 degrees

To reduce time, delays and therefore costs of de-icing and washing aircraft, MSG Production AS developed a fully automated all-in-one concept. The Norwegian company relies entirely on the advantages of motion plastics from igus: E2 & E4 series energy chains ensure reliable cable guidance, and igubal pillow block bearings provide the mounting of the cleaning nozzles.

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Energy supply systems in GESTRA radar system

GESTRA is a radar-based system developed by the Fraunhofer institute that is used to search for and map space debris. The development partner AlpinaTec GmbH relies on compact e-chain systems from igus for the high-precision three-axis positioning system. They ensure a reliable energy supply and the smooth guidance of a wide variety of media cables in a confined space.

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Aerospace applications with igus components in various machines and aircraft.

More success stories

In this selection of more than 40 application examples, you can find out how our energy chains and bearing products are used in aviation and aerospace, where they fulfil different requirements. Here, it was necessary to overcome challenges such as high loads, extreme temperature differences, confined spaces or specifications requiring low weight.

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