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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 taking off

Aircraft

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.

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Drone taking off

Drones/UAVs

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

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Aeroplane maintenance at the airport

Airport & GSE

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.

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Rocket launching site

Space travel

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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white paper and sample box

White paper aerospace

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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Aviation and aerospace sample box

Product samples for the aviation and aerospace industry

Hold them in your hands before purchase and get to know them: Order the sample box with the most important products for all areas of aviation and aerospace. It contains a low-profile guide system, plain bearings and a ball bearing, liners for slewing ring bearings, a lead screw with nut, a bus cable, an e-chain and a brochure with information on typical applications.

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Success stories

De-icing and washing system from MSG Production AS

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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GESTRA radar system

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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Overview of aerospace applications

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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