Rubber used in aerospace and aviation
Rubber used in aerospace and aviation
There is an increasing demand for reliable and high-performance parts in the aerospace and aviation industry. These parts must withstand extreme weather conditions and chemicals. As a result, rubber products are becoming more popular for their durability and cost-effectiveness.
Various synthetic rubbers are chosen for their ability to withstand extreme chemical exposure to aerospace fluids such as engine lubrication oils, jet fuels, and rocket propellants, among others.
Rubber used for aerospace and aviation applications generally include:
Neoprene is an excellent general-purpose elastomer with high resilience and a low compression set. In addition, it offers reasonable oil, ozone, and water resistance. When choosing the rubber used for aerospace and aviation, however, neoprene isn’t suitable for applications containing phosphate esters, ketones, and brake fluids.
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer or EPDM offers outstanding weatherability properties and low gas permeability. As a rubber used for aerospace and aviation, it offers low resistance to petroleum oils and diester lubricants.
Silicone is a rubber used for aerospace and aviation and boasts the greatest total temperature range of elastomers. However, it has poor tensile strength and tends to tear.
Some of the characteristics rubber used for aerospace and aviation require include:
- A high endurance threshold under extreme stresses and temperatures
- No requirement for lubrication between parts
- Longevity with little if any maintenance
- Sound and shock absorption
Rubber used for aerospace and aviation is used in diverse applications, including:
- Bleed air valves and fittings
- Bumpers
- Extruded tubing and seals
- Firewall seals
- Hatch seals and covers
- HVAC seals and gaskets
- Hydraulic actuators
- Instrument panel seals and engine gaskets
- LED lighting gaskets
- Protective boots and bellows
- Rubber extrusions
- Thermal insulation
- Vent ducts
- Vibration dampening
- Window and door seals
Contact Delta Rubber for more details
Delta Rubber’s products are highly customisable to our customer’s needs and preferences. Our technical specialists take pride in designing and supplying safe, robust, and specialised rubber products.
We work hard to ensure that rubber used for aerospace and aviation meets or exceeds all the relevant industry specifications and standards. In addition, we manufacture custom rubber aircraft components in-house to provide each client with a premium product.
If you would like to learn more about our manufacturing capabilities, contact the team at Delta Rubber today. We look forward to partnering with you on your aerospace and aviation rubber product needs.