A leading UK main distributor of standard and bespoke
fasteners for international aerospace and other industries.
A leading UK main distributor of standard and bespoke
fasteners for international aerospace and other industries.
Aerospace Grade Fasteners: Enhancing Safety and Performance in the Aerospace Industry Aerospace grade fasteners play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability and performance of aerospace applications. These specialised fasteners, manufactured to stringent standards, provide secure connections to withstand the demanding conditions of the aviation and aerospace industries, such as the wide range of temperatures, from extremely cold conditions at high altitudes to the intense heat generated by atmospheric re-entry. In the assembly of rocket engines, for example, whether used in space-bound rockets or satellite launch vehicles, fasteners securely connect various components of the engine, such as the combustion chamber, nozzle and turbopump, to ensure that the engine remains structurally sound and can withstand the high pressures, vibrations and
Fasteners for the Maritime Industry Maritime fasteners are a crucial component in the construction and maintenance of ships, boats, offshore energy systems and other maritime industries. These fasteners are designed to withstand the harsh conditions of saltwater, wind and waves, while also providing the necessary strength and durability to keep vessels and structures secure. When it comes to choosing the best maritime fasteners, there are several factors to consider, including the choice of materials, corrosion resistance and quality. Fastener Materials One of the most popular materials used in the production of maritime fasteners is stainless steel – a high-quality material that offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it an ideal choice for use in saltwater environments. Stainless steel has excellent corrosion
The Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk is a twin-tail, single-engine, advanced pilot training aircraft designed to replace the United States Air Force’s (USAF) ageing fleet of T-38 Talon trainers. A joint venture between two leading aerospace companies, Boeing and Saab, the USAF selected the T-7A Red Hawk in 2018 as the next-generation trainer aircraft. The T-7 was designed and developed in St. Louis, Missouri, where the Boeing Defense, Space & Security facility was located. The aircraft was built with a modern, open architecture that allows for future upgrades and modifications to be easily integrated into the system. The aircraft’s advanced jet trainer capabilities, coupled with its digital engineering and flight test capabilities, make it a revolutionary aircraft that will change the
The Lockheed Martin X 59 QueSST is an American experimental supersonic aircraft being built for NASA’s Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator project. QueSST stands for ‘Quiet SuperSonic Technology’, and the X-59 will feature innovative technology to fly – quietly – faster than the speed of sound. Supersonic aircrafts currently produces a loud sonic boom, heard on the ground as a disruptive and unsettling noise. With the X-59, NASA plans to change this. When the aircraft flies overhead, people on the ground will hear nothing more than a quiet thump – no more than the slamming of a car door. Peter Coen of NASA’s Langley Research Center explains, “The X-59 aircraft is equipped with unique shaping and supersonic technologies. A long slender nose,
The space industry has a reputation for being a key player in the global fight against climate change. We try assessing the Carbon Footprint of Satellite & Rocket Launches.
The onset of the Ukraine-Russia conflict has brought attention to the strategic importance of commercial Synthetic-Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery for modern warfare.
While optical satellites fail to perform at night or when the sky is clouded, SAR technology can deliver reliable data at any time of the day irrespective of adverse weather conditions.
Welcome to our comprehensive overview of the UK space manufacturing sector in 2022.
What’s happening in UK space operations this year? We take a look at some of the big developments coming our way.
If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to the UK Space Industry in 2022, then this it it.
