Struts and Booms

Key features

• Mechanical: zero-CTE, high stiffness, high tensile strength

• Thermal: thermally isolating or conductive

• Magnetic-clean on demand

• Temperature range: -196 °C/+160 °C

• Dimensions: from ø 10 mm up to ø 1650 mm possible, length up to 4 m

• Fitting materials: aluminum, titanium, INVAR, CFRP

• Bonding adhesives: high temperature, low temperature, or wide temperature range adhesives

• General tolerances: interfaces ± 0.15 mm

• Standard testing: dimensions, NDI, mechanical, electrical

• Cleanliness: ISO 8 conditions

Customization

• custom materials and designs available for specific applications or mission needs

• struts are customizable for mechanical, thermal, or electrical requirements

Flight heritage

EDRS-C, MTG, Hera, ExoMars, Erosita, EUCLID, JUICE, CIMR, CHIME, Aeolus, Sentinel 4