Flexible Shafts in Aerospace Applications
We provide specialized shaft coupling designs & manufacturing for use in spacecraft and aircraft.
Offering superior quality couplings we provide custom designs catering to the business requirements.
The main purpose of the thrust reverser actuation system is to aid in slowing down the aircraft after landing. Flexible shaft assemblies supplied by S. S. White, transmit power to actuators, enabling the control of thrust reversers in both pneumatic and electrically powered systems and synchronized actuators in hydraulically actuated systems.
Flaps and slats are crucial aerodynamic features for aircraft, particularly during takeoff and landing. Both surfaces employ two linear actuators connected to a centralized transmission system, ensuring reliable control. S.S. White flexible shafts drive these actuators, enabling the extension and retraction of both flaps and slats.
Canopy actuation is essential for opening and closing the canopy of aircraft, facilitating pilot entry, maintenance access, and cockpit security. Flexible shafts transmit motion from actuators to the canopy mechanism, offering versatility, durability, and precise control.
In large jet aircraft, cargo doors are essential for efficient loading and unloading. They're operated by diverse actuation systems, often employing flexible shafts for power transmission. Flexible shafts excel at transmitting power over long distances and around obstacles, allowing the motor to be placed remotely from the actuator, optimizing aircraft component layout and accessibility.
Other Applications
- Rudder Control
- Valve Manual Override – Nacelle Anti-icing
- Valve Manual Override – Air Turbine Starter
- Hydraulic Accumulator – Pressure Gauge Indicator
- Landing Gear Wheel
- Speed Transducer
- Flight Crew Pedal
- Position Adjustment
- Manual Override – Weapons Bay Doors
Certifications
AS9100 Rev. D Third-Party Certified
ISO9001 Third-Party Certified
ISO13485 Third-Party Certified