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CONNECT WITH A 3M EXPERTYour challenges, solved.
3M has a long successful history in supplying products for aerospace engines. Find a solution to your toughest challenges below or contact a 3M Expert to discuss your unique requirements.
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Fuel Efficiency
In response to pressures to reduce engine noise, emissions and fuel consumption, engines are being designed to run hotter – increasing demand for super heat-resistant materials. These materials must have reliable performance at the extreme temperatures generated during the intended lifecycle and a variety of conditions undergone by aircraft engines.
Making an engine more aerodynamic can also have a significant impact on fuel consumption. Airframers and engine makers can improve fuel efficiency by around 1 percent by covering surfaces with drag reduction films. The savings in fuel efficiency, although small in percentage terms, are significant in money terms for customers in a competitive market.
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Drag Reduction FilmsOur Drag Reduction Film is based on the microreplication technology that 3M has utilised effectively in several industrial applications. Our films can be customised to reduce friction without adding significant weight or complexity and is based on our proven core set of erosion coating solutions.
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3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Fibers and TextilesWith benefits such as strength, creep resistance, design freedom, and an ability to withstand higher temperatures, Ox-Ox Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) parts made with 3M Nextel can be used to create the next generation of more efficient, lighter weight, quieter engines.
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3M™ Silicon Nitride Electrical Insulator3M™ Silicon Nitride Electrical Insulator At 60% lighter than steel, 3M Silicon Nitride is a lightweight, high-strength ceramic material used as an alternative to stainless steel, super alloys, tungsten carbide, Al2O3, and ZrO2. With properties such as thermal shock resistance and high fracture toughness, this material is ideal for jet engine igniters, bearings, bushings, seal rings, wear plates and other components in both aircraft engines and hydraulic systems.
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Production efficiency
The aerospace industry is typically at the forefront in adopting new techniques that dramatically increase throughput. Manufacturing speed is not the only important factor. Transportation, supply chain, handling and regulatory all need to be considered when developing products so they perform and are easy to adopt.
Many of our structural adhesives and void fillers have been designed to dispense in bulk or via automated equipment, which increases through-put and reduces mix ratio errors, waste and rework. Our new generation films have been designed to cure out of the autoclave which avoids a common bottleneck while reducing investment and operational cost.
Wherever possible, we are ahead of compliance legislation (e.g. non-chromated primers) and design products that don’t need to be stored and transported in a frozen state.
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3M™ Nextel™ Ceramic Fibers and Textiles3M™ Nextel™ ceramic fibers are used to reinforce Ox-Ox Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) for exhaust components and heat shields. At one-third the density of traditional materials such as nickel alloys or less than two-thirds density of titanium, CMCs made with 3M™ Nextel™ offer new design possibilities within engines as they can be shaped into complex structures, while maintaining high temperature capabilities.
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3M™ Void Fillers3M low-density void-filling compounds can be used to fill cavities and perform as fan track abradable in engine applications.
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Structural Adhesive Films and Pastes3M structural adhesives are designed for high pre-bond humidity performance, fracture toughness and peel strength on metals and composites, with flexible cure cycles. Additionally, these films are used to bond 3M Cocure films to composite engine components.
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Core spliceCore Splice Structural Adhesive Films 3M core splice adhesive films are low density structural adhesives that expand to a high strength, low density foam with heat. They are generally used to splice honeycomb cores of differing cell sizes as well as other vertical bonding applications. Promoted products:
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Abrasives - Bristle DiscsScotch-Brite™ Radial Bristle Discs provide more surface contact than wire brushes and maintains abrasive property throughout the life of the disc. Perfect for general deburring and grinding, fuel line weld blending and cleaning, Scotch-Brite™ Radial Bristle Discs are built to cut fast and handle intense heat and stress applications.
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- Scotch-Brite™ Radial Bristle Disc
- Scotch-Brite™ Roloc™ Radial Bristle Disc
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Abrasives - Roloc Discs3M™ Roloc™ Discs’ small size makes them nimble and maneuverable, so operators can get in, over and around intricate parts. Durable and strong, 3M™ Roloc™ Discs are great for general deburring and grinding, thermal spray removal, and fuel line weld blending and cleaning.
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- 3M™ Cubitron™ II Roloc™ Durable Edge Disc 947A
- 3M™ Roloc™ Diamond Cloth Disc 674W
- 3M™ Cubitron™ II Roloc™ Durable Edge Disc 984F
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Abrasive Wheels3M abrasive wheels cover a broad spectrum of applications, from general deburring and grinding, to CNC parts and thermal spray removal. Our wheels are optimal for automated polishing and come in a variety of shapes and sizes ideal for light blending and deburring of smaller work pieces.
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- 3M™ Trizact™ Diamond Polishing Wheel 685DC
- Scotch-Brite™ EXL Unitized Mounted Point
- Scotch-Brite™ Deburr and Finish PRO Unitized Wheel
- Scotch Brite™ Roloc™ Deburr & Finish PRO Unitized Wheel
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Fuel Efficiency
While aircraft engines are now safer and more reliable than they have ever been, failures can still happen. According to data conducted by the industry, system component failure within the powerplant is the third-leading cause of aviation accidents.
Many 3M solutions are designed to enable safe engine designs. From keeping heat and flame in, to preventing leaks of engine fluids, and strengthening bolted connections, our products are designed to help enable the engine to operate safety.
Our wide range of tested solutions means 3M can be your trusted safety partner.
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3M™ Nextel ceramic fibers and textilesFirewalls, fan cowls, engine struts and other jet engine components need to withstand a great deal of stress from high temperatures, punishing vibration and – above all – the threat of flame. 3M Nextel 312 & 440 ceramic textiles can help meet industry requirements including the flame barrier test (no flame propagation) per ISO 2685 and FAR 25.856(a).
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3M™ Friction Shims3M™ Friction Shims can be used to increase the coefficient of friction up to 5x higher in bolted connections for improved torque transfer or protection against slippage in shear force connections. These custom sized, diamond encrusted shims allow you to improve the safety of your assemblies without the need for larger components.
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3M maintains partnerships with every major aircraft OEM in the world. Find your spec today.
3M is constantly working to meet the evolving challenges of aerospace industry professionals worldwide. If you need help finding an existing solution or would like to talk about specific ideas you’re working on, get in touch with us, or find a distributor.
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