PARIS AIR SHOW, Paris, June 21,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The promise of stronger, more
durable, lighter weight and less maintenance is a race car driver's
dream; and that's how UTC Aerospace Systems is helping shape the
wing of the future. The company is transferring knowledge used in
Formula One high-performance race cars to high-performance
actuation systems for commercial aerospace applications. In
advancing the industry, UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United
Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), established a Composite Centre of
Excellence in Banbury, United Kingdom—supporting the demand for
lighter, stronger and low maintenance actuation system components
that can be produced and delivered to customers in significantly
less time than traditional manufacturing.
As aircraft manufacturers transition from traditional metals and
alloys to composite materials, a host of related systems are being
put to the test to match new performance and manufacturing
specifications. For example, the composite actuation components
produced at the Centre of Excellence can result in up to 30 to 70
percent weight savings on large commercial aircraft.
"The Centre is home to equipment that utilizes new technologies
and an automated production line that can produce a fuel pipe in
less than four minutes and with only four weeks lead time," said
Edward Dryden, General Manager,
Composite Centre of Excellence, UTC Aerospace Systems. "In
addition, our close proximity to leading universities, research
centers, a hub of Formula One manufacturers and UTC Aerospace
Systems' Actuation Systems business in Wolverhampton gives us the
opportunity to tap into a great knowledge base and exceptional
talent pool."
The Centre is currently supplying composite fuel pipes and
isolators for the carbon wings of Airbus's A350XWB. In total, the
Centre supplies more than 300 fuel pipes and 20 isolators for the
wings.
"A key benefit of our composite fuel pipes and isolators is that
they help protect the wing from lightning strike damage," added
David Chard, Business Development
Director, Composite Centre of Excellence, UTC Aerospace Systems.
"And they are built to last the entire life of the aircraft. No
maintenance is required." In addition, the pipes and isolators
offer a weight savings at the aircraft level through the removal of
lightning shielding. UTC Aerospace Systems will display a composite
transmission shaft, fuel pipe and tie rod at the Paris Air
Show.
About CTG Composite Centre of Excellence
CTG, a UTC
Aerospace Systems unit, designs, develops and manufactures advanced
composite products and systems for the aerospace industry. CTG has
established an international reputation for its innovation, quality
and development of composite solutions across a wide business
spectrum, including composite pipes and isolators, transmission
shafts and structural aircraft tie rods and struts.
http://www.ctgltd.com/
About UTC Aerospace Systems
UTC Aerospace Systems is
one of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced
aerospace and defense products. UTC Aerospace Systems designs,
manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the
aerospace and defense industries, supporting a global customer base
with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service
facilities. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utcaerospacesystems.com or follow us on Twitter:
@utcaerosystems
About United Technologies Corporation
United
Technologies Corp., based in Farmington,
Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services
to the building and aerospace industries. By combining a passion
for science with precision engineering, the company is creating
smart, sustainable solutions the world needs. For more information
about the company, visit our website at www.utc.com or follow us on
Twitter: @UTC
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