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Motion plastics for aviation and aerospace

The aerospace industry consists of many different areas: the aircraft itself and the airport surroundings including ground support  Here, the various segments have different requirements.
For aircraft interior the key elements are: 
  • Lightweight  
  • Long service life
  • Quiet operation
  • Robustness
  • Maintenance-free
  • Corrosion-free
igus® products offer all of those attributes. As well as being lubrication free. many products comply with the FAR 25.853 fire protection standard, adding that additioanl safety aspect. 
Our wide range of products offers cost-effective solutions in all segments, so a solution is never far away.

Would you like more information about the products used in the aerospace industry or do you need an individual consultation? Our experts will be happy to get in touch with you.
 
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Areas of use

Aircraft

Whether airplane interior or helicopter engine: our products made of FAR-certified materials stand out due to their low weight and high security.

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Drones/UAVs

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

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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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Space technology

Whether a Mars rover or satellite ground station: our products made of high-performance polymers withstand even the highest demands of space.

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e-chains with fire safety certificate for aircraft interiors
Quiet telescopic rail with prism preload
Lightweight slewing ring bearings for small installation spaces

Customer application examples

Which iglidur plastics meet aviation and aerospace fire protection and flammability requirements? What are drone-in-a-box systems, and why are our motion plastics the ideal components for them? The igus blog has interesting answers to questions about igus products in the aerospace industry.
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