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igus® Ltd.
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The aerospace industry consists of many different areas: the air vessel itself (e.g. aeroplane, helicopter or drone/UAV), the airport surroundings including ground support (GSE) as well as aerospace. Here, the various segments have different requirements. Lightweight, a long service life, quiet operation and high strength are just a few of the most important specifications. With our wide range of products of motion plastics we offer cost-effective solutions in all segments - always according to the motto: Tech up and Cost down.
Whether aeroplane interior or helicopter drive unit: our products made of FAR-certified materials stand out due to their low weight and high security.
Whether fixed wing aircraft or automated charging stations: we offer customised and individual systems for your drone application.
Whether passenger boarding bridge or de-icing vehicle: we will find reliable and cost-effective e-chain and bearing technology solutions for your application in airport infrastructure.
Whether a Mars rover or satellite ground station: our products made of high-performance polymers withstand even the highest demands of aerospace.
Our innovations 2020 for the aerospace industry
Tech up, Cost down - for example, with metal-free telescopic guides: lubrication-free, quiet and up to 70 % lighter than steel competitors.
You can find more information on these and further product innovations on our Overview page and at our 400m 2 trade show stand. You can either explore it virtually, on your own or together with our industry expert. Make an appointment now for a guided virtual tour with individual consultation:
Curious about more innovations?
Find the innovation overview and the virtual trade show stand here
See for yourself the quality of our motion plastics
Order the sample box with products and further information about our drylin® W linear modular kit. The box contains profile rails, a carriage and linear housings, different liners, a trapezoidal spindle with lead screw nut and a drive wheel with toothed belt.
This aircraft uses numerous iglidur plain bearings, which impress by their very low weight. Metallic bearings are out of the question as weight plays a major role in the air. Rotors and rudders have been equipped with lubrication-free bearings.
In this glider, various cables for control instruments are ideally guided by an energy chain. Despite the small installation space, the e-chain offers space for further cables. A great advantage is the opening system of the chain, by which individual cables can be easily replaced.
Hydraulic work platforms in a hangar for an Airbus 380 have been fitted with igus e-chains. The problem is the high altitude, which makes the supply of energy and compressed air difficult. The energy chains in zig-zag shape remedy the situation and work safely over the entire travel.
Before igus products were used in this application, hoses and cables were used without guidance on the vehicle. Energy chains, control cables and pneumatic hoses were used in order to approach the aircraft to be refuelled.
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