Technical Materials For Aerospace Engineering
The Aerospace industry demands the highest performing, most reliable technical materials to protect their electronic assemblies.
Aerospace applications are normally of high tolerances and to a demanding finish of completed parts. The materials often used are of high performance in their range due to the demanding environment of Aircraft applications.
At Materials Direct we offer a wide range of high-quality materials and services to the Aerospace sector.
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Commonly Sourced Materials in Aerospace Engineering
The most commonplace materials in Aerospace include: High performance Thermal interface materials, RFI pads, environmental gaskets, LED light shaping films and light-weighting / vibration damping materials
Typically the high thermally conductive materials in the TIM (thermal Interface materials) range are selected. The prices are therefore usually higher meaning the scrap rates need to be low and quality high for the parts.
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Thermal Interface Materials
Electronics used in aerospace applications are becoming increasingly smaller, more powerful, and more complex, making them much hotter.
Thermal Interface materials allow design engineers to create better designs with more complete thermal management, starting at the device level.
View Product RangeTapes & Adhesives
We supply the global aerospace industry with our durable line of tapes.
They can be used for a wide variety of applications including installation, repair, insulating, reinforcement, bonding, chemical and paint masking, and erosion protection.
View Product RangeSealing Gaskets
We offer a wide range of sealing gasket materials, custom cut to meet a wide range of applications.
Seals are some of the most important components of an aircraft, used in countless applications throughout a plane.
View Product RangeLED Optical Materials
LED lighting is gaining popularity in the aerospace industry as they deliver low maintenance, reliable illumination with long life, and low power consumption.
We offer a range of materials that help you to enhance the performance and durability of your LED lighting assemblies.
View Product RangeEMI / RFI Shielding
Aerospace engineers use EMI / RFI shielding to protect aircrafts against Electromagnetic and radio interferenceand ensure the safety and protection of mission-critical systems.
A wide range of our technical materials deliver high-quality EMI / RFI shielding to your applications or can be specially coated to do so.
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A part of an aircraft’s safe operations, it is important that its sensitive electrical components are protected both from interference, short circuits, and from heat.
Materials Direct offers an extensive range of electrical insulation materials suitable for aerospace applications.
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T-Pad 1500™ – A0 – 0.23mm | Universal Science™
SKU: 93449Select options- Electrically insulating and moderate thermal performance properties
- Thermal conductivity = 1.5 W/mK
- Requires mounting pressure via spring, metal clip or clamp
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UniPhase 4000™ COB – 0.25mm | Universal Science™
SKU: 93448Select options- Silicon Free with Low thermal resistance
- Highly reliable and consistent thermal interface for demanding applications such as LED COB
- Non-reinforced film
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T-Pad 1500™ – A1 – 0.23mm | Universal Science™
SKU: 93450Select options- Electrically insulating and moderate thermal performance properties
- Thermal conductivity = 1.5 W/mK
- Requires mounting pressure via spring, metal clip or clamp
- A1 – Adhesive layer on one side
Custom Cut Materials
We are able to offer a “First Article Inspection” report for new designs before we start full production should it be required. This will give assurance that the design parameters have been met entirely before converting high volumes of expensive materials.
Materials Direct is approaching this market in a way that is easy to order and specify in Electronics across all industries. Customers who need a certain brand of material that does not appear on the site can apply for us to add this stock to the site’s portfolio based on potential usage.
Instant Quotes – Purchasing Made Easy
The main problem for design engineers and purchasing has been until now the quick supply of parts as often the custom pad is one of the last items to be specified in the design of an Electronic assembly.
Materials Direct not only provides an instant quote but gives the buyer the offer of uploading their custom design for it to be manufactured within 24hours if the material is in stock.
Custom Cutting To Meet Your Specification
Materials Direct Offers A Wide Range of Services
Coating & Laminating
For creating hybrid materials that meet your specification. Improve strength, stability or add additional properties to materials.
Rotary Die Cutting
The ideal cutting method for large quantity orders; delivering fast and accurate conversion of materials into custom parts and shapes.
Die Cutting
An accurate and repeatable method of cutting materials into bespoke shapes and designs. Ideal for high-volume orders.
Laser Cutting
A fast, tool free processing of materials. Highly accurate, cost effective and often the best choice for separating parts from sheet materials
Plotter Cutting
Allows for converting a wide range of materials including foams, rubbers, TIMs, metal-filled fabrics, and more.
CNC Routing
High quality and consistent cutting of hard materials such as wood, composites, aluminum, steel, plastics, glass, and more.
Trusted Supplier in the Aerospace Sector
Materials Direct Supplies Technical Materials to World-Famous Brands Within the Aerospace Industry
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We Provide Technical Materials from Trusted Brands
The Aerospace industry demands high-quality, high-performing technical materials. Therefore Materials Direct only sources from trusted Brands.
'Having the ability to be supplied with precision cut materials for prototypes within 2 days has been excellent!’
Engineer, Rolls Royce
'We have the need for small to medium batch sizes of various technical materials and Materials Direct have been highly responsive to our urgent needs'
Buyer, Eaton Aerospace
‘We have had to change our designs in the development stages three times. Materials Direct did not charge for these changes as the sizes stayed the same. Excellent!’
Design Engineer, Philips
‘Precision and high quality of parts received have been consistently to a high standard.’
Quality Manager, GEC
Buying online with Materials Direct has proven to be more efficient in time and deliveries, especially when scheduling future orders.
Buyer, Selectronic
Very fast reply, very good order following and delivery in 24H. to recap a very good experience with Materials Direct for a very urgent need. I recommend a lot.
Marien Chevennement
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sectors
Each sector has its own unique requirements and specifications. Materials Direct works to ensure that each sector we supply to, receives the highest quality and best-performing products in relation to their industry and specific need.
Aerospace
The Aerospace industry demands the highest performing, most reliable technical materials to protect their electronic assemblies.
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Automotive / EV
Automotive applications range from Engine management systems to motor drive controllers and custom-made gaskets and pads.
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Industrial
Industrial electronics are robust, have long lifetimes, are cost-sensitive, and suitable for use within difficult environments.
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LED Lighting
Sufficient thermal management in LED lighting can preserve longevity, increase reliability and optimise performance.
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Military
Materials used in military applications need to be of the highest quality and performance, often very rugged to very exacting standards.
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Power
Coupling discreet heat-generating semiconductors to heatsinks remains commonplace in power supply assemblies.
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