Aerospace & Aircraft
In aerospace and aviation, thermal management tools protect sensitive technological systems and ensure flight safety despite harsh environmental conditions. Products like heat shields and insulation blankets keep mission-critical components within a safe operating temperature range, making them essential aspects of any mission or flight.
At OCTI, we deliver high-performance thermal management products designed for reliability under rigorous operating conditions. Below, you can learn more about the role thermal management tools play in the aerospace and aircraft industry and the solutions we offer.
Thermal Management Solutions in Aerospace and Aircraft Industry
Reliability is essential within aerospace and aircraft systems. In this demanding field, thermal management tools can mean the difference between a successful mission and catastrophic failure. Solutions from OCTI can help you achieve improved protection, with easy setup and minimal added weight.
Benefits of Thermal Management Solutions in Aerospace and Aircraft Industry
With quality thermal management products from OCTI, you can achieve precision temperature control and independently maintain temperatures below the maximum limit. Our solutions not only reduce failure rates but are also fast and easy to install. Depending on the product you choose, you can expect benefits such as:
Minimal noise
Sealed solutions
High heat load lifting capabilities
Door and wall mounting capabilities, with minimal required cabinet space.
Insulation Blankets
OCTI is an industry leader in custom-engineered removable thermal insulation blankets and covers. We build our solutions from a variety of high-performance materials to meet application-specific demands, including rigid metal coverings and soft, flexible blankets. Our insulation blankets are manufactured using state-of-the-art technology to ensure a perfect fit for even the most challenging configurations.
We offer virtually limitless options for material selection and insulating capabilities. Our engineering and design team will closely collaborate with you to ensure your exact criteria are met. Prior to production, you’ll review and approve 3D designs of your product.
Heat Shields
Heat shields are used extensively throughout the aerospace and aviation industries. They are typically made from lightweight materials that are able to withstand high temperatures without losing structural integrity. OCTI has a long history of heat shield insulation manufacturing. Our products are flexible yet resilient, ensuring long-lasting protection. We custom-design heat shields in a wide range of thicknesses to solve even the biggest performance challenges.
Metal Shielding
Metal shielding products provide the highest level of insulation durability. Our team uses advanced manufacturing techniques to create smooth-edged welded seams for enhanced safety. Metal encapsulated insulation and coverings are suitable for the most extreme operating conditions. Our experienced engineers collaborate with you closely throughout the entire process. Along with our advanced 3D design modeling capabilities, we ensure a precision fit every time.
Types
Many types of thermal management systems are used throughout the aerospace and aviation industries. Due to the complex nature of the equipment and electronic systems used within these fields, multiple thermal management products are often required to achieve full protection. Some of the most common types include:
- Liquid cooling and heating systems
- Vapor cycle systems that use refrigerants
- Convective heat systems that are added to an aircraft device
- Forced, high-speed airflow ventilation systems
- Thermoelectric and peltier devices
In addition to these solutions, large-scale applications sometimes use conductive heat sinks. However, these are often too large, heavy, and ineffective for use in aviation or aerospace vehicles. At OCTI, we manufacture soft and rigid insulating materials that reliably support many thermal management systems.
Applications
In aerospace and aviation, the size and weight of every aircraft component is critical. This can pose a challenge for thermal management products, which must not only endure significant temperature fluctuations and rigorous operating requirements, but also fit within limited space environments. Innovative, system-level products are needed to achieve reliability under these demanding conditions.
Thermal management tools are used throughout everything from military vehicles and commercial aircraft to spacecraft, satellites, and other types of aerospace equipment. Within these diverse applications, thermal management products solve challenges such as:
- Enduring altitude and direction changes
- Accommodating wide temperature ranges
- Enabling large-magnitude acceleration
- Providing effective battery thermal management
- Resisting vibrations, shock, and sustained maneuvers
