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Airframe and Engine Sealing Capabilities

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Airframe and Engine Sealing Capabilities

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Introduction
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is a prominent provider of sealing technology for the aerospace sector, offering a wide range of products and services aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of airframes and engines globally.
Manufacturing Facilities
The company operates four advanced airframe seal manufacturing facilities in Northborough (US), Cadley Hill (UK), Condé-sur-Noireau (France), and Shanghai (China), all equipped for high-volume production and certified with ISO 9001, AS/EN9100, and Nadcap.
Product Offerings
Trelleborg offers a diverse array of sealing products for modern aircraft, including engine pylon seals, thrust reverser seals, fire seals, and bleed air seals, designed to optimize aerodynamics, resist high temperatures, and prevent fire spread.
Aerodynamic Seals
The company specializes in aerodynamic seals like flap seals, slat aperture seals, and sharklet seals, which are essential for maintaining airflow efficiency and reducing drag, thus improving fuel efficiency.
Engine and Pylon Seals
Products such as Turel® Fireflex and Himod™ Engineered Plastic Components are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures and enhance fuel economy, used in components like thrust reverser doors and variable bleed valve doors.
Specialized Sealing Capabilities
Trelleborg provides specialized products like HiMod® flat gaskets, bonded seals, rotary seals, and Wills Rings® for high-temperature and high-pressure aerospace applications.
Engineering and Qualification
Advanced engineering techniques, including CAD tools and FEA modeling, are employed to design and qualify seals, with rapid prototyping through 3D printing to test fit and function early in development.
Testing Capabilities
Extensive in-house testing, including endurance and friction tests, ensures seals meet or exceed requirements, simulating real-world conditions to validate performance.
Conclusion
Committed to innovation, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions provides sealing solutions that meet the evolving needs of the aerospace industry, focusing on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Wear and Fire Testing
Seals undergo wear testing to prevent damage to aircraft skin, and fire seals exceed ISO 2685 and AC 20-135 standards, withstanding extreme temperatures for extended periods.
Research and Development
Eight R&D centers focus on developing materials for aerospace challenges, enhancing chemical compatibility, temperature capability, and reducing weight.
Manufacturing & Material Qualification
Materials are approved by major aerospace companies like Airbus and Boeing, complying with MIL and AMS specifications.
Services
Services include procurement and logistics streamlining, Direct Line Feed, automated replenishment, and training in sealing technology and installation.
Logistics & Shipping
Special delivery services ensure product availability, with systems like Seal Scan for automated stock replenishment and kitting options to reduce part count and costs.
Training and Support
Training courses enhance customer knowledge, reducing costs and improving installation success, supported by a global distribution network.
Online Tools
Digital tools for design engineers, such as the Aerospace Groove Selector and Unit Converter, are available online and via mobile apps.
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Airframe and Engine Sealing Capabilities Manufacturing Facilities for Airframe Sealing Products Situated around the world to support our customers, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has four upgraded and expanded, state-of-the-art airframe seal manufacturing facilities. Production sites have been moving from low volume single piece manufacturing to high quantity mass production that meets the market demands for parts and efficiency. The sites have numerous accreditations such as ISO 9001, AS/EN9100 and Nadcap, in addition to Airbus and Boeing certifications. Cadley Hill, UK Condé-sur-Noireau, France...

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TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is one of the world's leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision seals and bearings, and is market leading in polymer sealing technology for the aerospace segment, with products on vitually all modern aircraft platforms and 60 years experience in design of sealing systems. It supports the industry worldwide with products from its own manufacturing sites and a dedicated Aerospace Hub structure. COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMERS’ NEEDS LONG-TERM The aim of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is to facilitate customers in achieving...

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Airframe and Engine Sealing Capabilities Products for the Next Generation of Efficient Aircraft Trelleborg Sealing Solutions manufactures and supplies a wide range of products for airframes and engines to optimize the efficiency and safety of the next generation of efficient aircraft. Engine Pylon Seals Prevent ingress of contaminants and minimize aircraft surface gaps to maximize aerodynamic efficiency Thrust Reverser Seals Eliminate unnecessary loss of power during flight and resist high temperatures Bleed Air (KISS) Seals Fabricated tubes and bellows, including metal inserts if necessary,...

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Strakelet Seals Streamline the airflow around the horizontal stabilizer to increase aircraft efficiency Aileron Seals Provide effective sealing of the aileron for more precise handling of the aircraft Flap Seals Provide a flexible seal in the gap between the individual flap surfaces, and allows airflow smooth while remaining fully flexible at both low and high temperature Shroud Seals Keep dust and water out of the wheel brake assembly Effective Variable Bypass door seals increase engine efficiency significantly TRELLEBORG SEALING SOLUTIONS ˙ 5

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Airframe and Engine Sealing Capabilities Aerodynamic Seals: Turel®Aeroflex Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has long been involved in the design and supply of aerodynamic seals, such as trailing edge (flap) seal packages. Our capabilities include elastomer and composite parts, and seals with specific conductive properties, as well as aircraft and helicopter door and hatch seals. WING SEAL PACKAGE Trelleborg Sealing Solutions supplies hundreds of different parts for wings ensuring quality, precision and on-time delivery. Flap Seals Slat Aperture Seals The front and rear ends of the flap seals are...

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D-Type Available in many different designs, suited to the application Elevator Closure Seals Sharklet Seals This rigid composite rubber part contributes to aerodynamic efficiency and prevents installation damage. The aerodynamic design of this seal significantly reduces drag, increasing fuel efficiency and, helping aircraft designers achieve their goals. Strakelet Seals Conductive Cuffs Streamlines the airflow around the horizontal stabilizer to increase efficiency. Can be supplied with an anti-erosion surface coating. The conductive (EMI) cuff for helicopters is used in the cabin air systems...

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Airframe and Engine Sealing Capabilities Engine and Pylon Seals: Turel®Fireflex Trelleborg offers a wide product range suitable for use in and around aircraft engines. From thrust reverser door seals to VBV door seals, complexity, size and design depend heavily on the application. Typical requirements include fire resistance, media resistance, operation within a wide temperature range and long lasting flexibility. Blade Seals Specialty Elastomers Fan blade seals are located at the base of the fan blades and close the gap between the blade and the filler platform efficiently to improve the airflow...

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Flexible Hosing Allows connected tubing to expand and move during the engine's working cycle. Reinforced layers provide a service life that matches other engine components. Himod™ Engineered Plastic Components A wide range of highly advanced plastic materials are designed to have a high temperature capability up to +260 °C / +500 °F with low friction and high bearing load capacity. Compared to metal bearings, the advantages include vibration damping, lower weight, and soft wear particles that do not interfere with seal function. Duct Seals Flexible joints allow bleed air from the engine into...

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Airframe and Engine Sealing Capabilities Specialized Sealing Capabilities Trelleborg is rapidly expanding the product portfolio for aircraft and engine sealing, utilizing extensive engineering, seal design and polymer expertise to create products that reach beyond traditional sealing. Access Cover Plate Seals Designed to provide reliable long-term static sealing and easy self-supporting installation in the seal groove. They are resistant against the most common fluids, such as fuel, hydraulic oil and deicer. Diaphragms & Bellows With the correct combination of design, material & reinforcement,...

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SPECIALIZED SEALING CAPABILITIES Bonded Seals & Gaskets Clamp Blocks & Grommets Rotary Seals HiMod® Bearings High temperature capability (up to +260 °C / +500 °F) with low friction and high bearing load capacity. Compared to metal bearings the advantages include vibration damping, low weight, and soft wear particles that do not interfere with the seal function. Standard or customized Bonded Seals represent a combination of metal carrier and elastomer sealing lip directly vulcanized onto the metal part. These components ensure products are connected reliably and securely held. Custom made clamp...

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