Sealing Control SAINT-GOBAIN SEALS Aerospace Wear & Friction Control Industry Tolerance Control
JET ENGINES & AUXILIARY POWER UNITS (APU) High temperature and high speed: Sealing solutions for extreme conditions Temperatures up to 365 C (690 F) Compatibility with HPC/HTS oils (AS5780/MIL-PRF-23699) OmniSeal 103A Spring-Energized Seal for lubrication system OmniSeal Rotary Lip Seal (30 Series) for APU accessory connections Meldin 7021 Stator Vane Bushes For rotary applications: speed up to 60 m/s and beyond in special cases Excellent combination of wear resistance, mechanical properties and dimensional stability for polyimide components Lubrication Systems Internal and Accessory Gearboxes Low and High Pressure Compressor Low Pressure Turbine AIR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS OmniSeal and Meldin critical parts: Working at their best together Temperatures up to 365 C (690 F) Excellent thermal oxidative stability OmniSeal 103A Spring-Energized Seal Meldin 7022 Labyrinth Seal for bleed air Meldin 7001 OmniGasket for de-icing ducts Low coefficient of thermal expansion Wear resistance and low friction Bleed Air Valves Anti-Icing Systems De-icing Ducts LANDING GEARS Superior performance: HVOF-coated shafts Wide temperature range with cold storage (from -55 C /-67 F up to > 200 C/392 F ) OmniSeal RP Spring-Energized Seal for NLG Designed to fit standard AS4716 and MIL-G-5514 grooves Meldin 5330 Bearing for shock strut Wear resistance, peak pressure and constant friction solution no shrinkage at low temperature Precise fit Shock-Strut Assemblies Actuators Universal Joints
CRITICAL PARTS MAKING THE DIFFERENCE Meldin components for de-icing systems Rulon low-friction components OmniSeal seals for APUs OmniSeal seals for flight control actuators Meldin components for flap actuators OmniSeal high-temperature seals for static applications and highspeed seals for rotary applications Meldin bushings OmniSeal Rulon Meldin Filled PTFE ideal sealing solution Filled PTFE compound materials for wear and friction controls State-of-the-art polyimide thermoset material used in aerospace for decades Excellent chemical compatibility with all aerospace fluids High temperature resistance (up to 365 C/690 F) Replaces elastomer products when they reach their temperature, pressure or chemical limits Installation in closed or blind grooves are possible with specific procedure and tools Almost unlimited design capabilities with no specific tooling required For rotary shaft applications, can handle high speed (up to 60 m/s) Easier to install and replace than mechanical seals, requires much less space and allows easier integration Testing capabilities for pre-validation Choice of more than 1,000 formulations that enhance desired properties: Mechanical strength Wear resistance Low abrasion in dynamic applications High wear resistance at various temperatures, as in track liner applications for thrust reverser systems Exceptional chemical resistance to harsh environments Different manufacturing processes available to produce: Bearings Bushings Cup seals Piston rings Custom components High temperature/mechanical strength combinations, as in stator vane bushing applications in engine compressors High dielectric strength properties such as engine electrical harnesses Excellent thermal stability for precise components such as bearings or piston rings in bleed air or de-icing systems High wear and self-lubricating properties for applications such as abradable seals or landing gear bushings for jet engines Meldin material solutions are designed to customer specifications. Proven in the Past For more than 50 years, Saint-Gobain Seals has been supplying critical parts to the aerospace industry for use in commercial aircraft, military aircraft and launch vehicle applications. Our OmniSeal, Rulon and Meldin products made history aboard the Space Shuttle and Mars Rover Curiosity and are forming the future with the Space Launch System and the latest developments in commercial and military aircraft. As Saint-Gobain Seals understands the continuous push to improve flight in terms of safety, comfort, cost, maintenance, efficiency and power, we work closely with our customers to solve these complex issues so they can venture as high and as far as possible to meet tomorrow s challenges.... Prepared for the Future
FLIGHT CONTROLS Long life: A key requirement No compression set at low temperatures Dry running, good wear resistance, compact design solutions OmniSeal 400A Low Friction Spring- Energized Seal for electromechanical actuators Meldin 7021 Spring Retainer Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator (HSTA) Sealing capability against HVOF-coated hardware surfaces Low friction to limit size of the actuators and consumption of electrical power Primary and Secondary Control Actuators HELICOPTERS Excellent sealing performance: Rotary speed up to 60 m/s Dry running Long life OmniSeal Rotary Lip Seal (70 Series) OmniSeal Rotary Lip Seal (60 Series) Compatibility with engine and transmission oils in compliance with MIL-PRF-23699 and DOD-PRF-85734 Very tight leakage requirements Main Gearbox (MGB), Intermediate Gearbox (IGB), Auxiliary Gearbox (AGB) and Tail Rotor Gearbox (TGB) Rotorhead Seals SPACE Proven pedigree: From project Mercury up to Mars Exploration Program (MEP) and Space Launch System (SLS) Cryogenic temperatures (20 K) Chemical compatibility (LOX, LH2, hypergolic fluids) OmniSeal RACO Spring-Energized Seal for cryogenic applications Meldin 7021 Piston Ring Sizes up to 3m diameter Low friction and good mechanical properties Ground Equipment Structure and Tanks Propulsion Systems Payload
Critical Parts Protecting Core Aerospace Systems Through our decades of experience, Saint-Gobain Seals has built a foundation of meeting and exceeding the continuously increasing performance requirements of the aerospace industry for temperature (from cryogenic to extremely high), speed and chemical compatibility. We support customers not only with our products but with our people, who engineer, design, research and develop precise sealing solutions using the latest technology tools such as Finite Element Analysis. Our Core Competencies: Maintenance-free solutions Lightweight components Low friction materials Vibration control Noise reduction Excellent chemical resistance Low and high pressure sealing Low and high temperature resistance Products Main Features High-Performance Spring-Energized Seals Temperatures from -253 C to +365 C (-424 F to +690 F) Pressure: Vacuum up to 3,448 bar (50,000 psi) Low and controlled friction Broad chemical resistance Sealing Control High-Performance PTFE Rotary Lip Seals Temperatures from -53 C to +232 C (-65 F to +450 F) Shaft speed up to 60 m/s and beyond in special cases Pressures up to 35 bar (508 psi) Wear & Friction Control High-Performance PTFE Filled Compounds Temperatures from -268 C to +316 C (-450 F to +600 F) Low friction, high wear life and broad chemical resistance Tolerance Control High-Performance Thermoset Polyimide Materials Temperatures from cryogenic through +316 C (+600 F) intermittently up to +482 C (+900 F) Superior strength and rigidity combined with self-lubrication properties
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