Aerospace Simplified Blog

Sprockets are versatile components that find use in a wide variety of applications, ranging from bicycles to agriculture equipment and tracked vehicles. Although the operating principle remains the same amongst all variants, sprockets can be explicitly manufactured to be compatible with the system in question. In general, sprockets can be classified as being Type A, B, C, or D. This classification system helps broadly categorize sprockets by similar functions, but does very little to describe the particular applications in which each may be used. Therefore, this blog will detail the sixteen most common sprocket types, helping customers choose which is most appropriate for their needs.

When you are working with an exhaust system or another similar assembly that takes advantage of interconnected parts, it can be quite useful to understand how attachment is being done so that any replacement or repair is conducted properly. In many cases, exhaust systems will either utilize exhaust clamps or welding to keep parts together, and understanding the difference between both methods is important as they serve varying roles and present different pros and cons. As such, we will discuss exhaust clamps and welds in this blog, allowing you to better make a decision based on your application or situation.

Within an HVAC system or device involving the flow of air, it can be very beneficial to have control over the free flow of air for various processes. Dampers and louvres are two common components that are found within such systems, both of which permit management over airflow for different purposes. Despite sharing similarities in their use of exterior frames, horizontal blades, and wall placement, each component plays a different role in the overall operations of ventilation systems. In this blog, we will provide a brief overview of dampers and louvres, allowing you to better understand the purposes they serve for HVAC systems and similar apparatuses as well as how they differ from one another.

A deicing boot is an important component involved in removing ice from the exterior of an aircraft. It is a type of ice deterrent system that enables mechanical deicing while an aircraft is in flight. Deicing boots are typically installed on the outer edge of a wing, where the likelihood to accumulate ice is much greater. A buildup of ice can significantly impair the aerodynamics of an aircraft, leading to safety risks.

One of the most dangerous things that can happen to your aircraft is icing. The frozen water and sleet that form on the exterior of your aircraft can be disastrous, so it’s crucial to use de-icing equipment and know which equipment you should use. Pneumatic de-ice boots, weeping wings, bleed air heated surfaces, electrically heated surfaces, and electro-mechanical expulsion is all helpful tools in de-icing your aircraft.

Engine baffles have a powerful responsibility in securing that the engine is accurately cooled. Engine baffles and cowls are created to produce an air seal linking the top and bottom of the engine. The air seal’s responsibility is to ensure that the cooling air is precisely conducted through the engine, oil cooler, and engine section to undertake the correct cooling of the engine.