Components for aerospace engineering

In aerospace and related disciplines such as space observation, the reliability and robustness of the components used are particularly important. Our energy chains and cables are the result of over 60 years of experience with high-performance plastics. This is why they are used in space applications all over the world. Applications include space telescopes and rocket launch platforms, for example. Thanks to our engineering team and certified chainflex® cable, we also offer complete ready-to-connect systems, customised to your requirements.

With our dry-running bearing technology, high load capacities can be realised in adverse environments. Examples of applications include space exploration vehicles (e.g. Mars rovers) or model and prototype construction in research & development.

Two rovers and a robot arm for space applications in an assembly and test environment.

Advantages of igus® products:

Available individually with no minimum order quantity or as a complete solution from a single source
Materials for a wide range of environmental conditions
lubrication-free, low maintenance, predictable service life
Worldwide service 24/7, fast delivery and easy installation

Energy supply systems for telescopes and antennas

Telescope manufacturers around the world have been relying on energy chains, cables and complete solutions from igus® for over 20 years. In elevation, azimuth and GIR, they ensure a reliable energy supply for many years.

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Telescope with three e-chain solutions for cable and line guidance.

Two dome telescopes on a mountain summit under a clear sky.

Product samples for the aerospace industry

Hold it in your hands and see for yourself: Order the sample box with the most important products for all areas of aerospace. It contains: a low-profile guide system, plain bearings and a ball bearing, sliding foils for rotary table bearings, a spindle with lead screw nut, a bus cable, an e-chain® and a brochure with information on typical applications.

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igus sample box with aerospace products and part samples in a presentation package.

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Success stories

Robot head with cables above a lit build platform in the machine room.

3D printing in space

Transporting structural parts such as solar panels or satellite antennas into space is inefficient and expensive. The Munich student team AIMIS-FYT is working on producing such parts directly in space using 3D printing. The team has built a special 3D printer for experimental tests in zero gravity. The drive technology uses drylin® SAW-linear axis. They are lightweight and completely maintenance-free.

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Large blue circular machine with a spiral interior in a workshop.

energy supply in GESTRA radar system

GESTRA is a radar-based system from the Fraunhofer Institute for searching and mapping space debris. Development partner AlpinaTec GmbH relies on compact e-chain systems from igus® for the high-precision three-axis positioning system. They ensure a reliable energy supply and the clean guidance of a wide variety of media lines in a confined space.

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Aerospace applications with igus components in various machines and aircraft.

...and many more success stories

Discover in this selection of over 40 application examples how our energy chain and bearing products are used in the aerospace industry to fulfil a variety of requirements. Challenges such as high loads, extreme temperature differences, tight spaces or low weight requirements had to be overcome.

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