Dunlop Aerospace

Dunlop Aerospace manufactures carbon-carbon composite materials (C-C) primarily for use as friction discs in aircraft brakes but also for non-aviation friction applications including train brakes, brakes and clutches for Formula 1 and other racing applications. Since the mid 1980's, Dunlop Aerospace has worked closely with fusion projects in Europe and North America to develop and manufacture carbon-carbon composites.

C-C has been supplied for plasma facing components for first wall and divertor applications where the properties required are similar to those needed in aircraft friction, namely the ability to transfer large heat fluxes, retention of strength at elevated temperatures and low density. The composites have been manufactured as fusion tiles, high temperature furnace furniture, furnace heating elements and heat sinks for satellite electronic systems.

“The commercial challenge of competitive tendering for contracts and meeting the demands of fusion has resulted in many benefits. Changes in production engineering practice have lead to increased efficiency and reduced costs across our core business products. Meeting the demands on materials performance has given an improved understanding of how changes to the production process affect our final product. New materials with improved thermal properties have been developed to meet the challenges presented by next generation of fusion machines such as ITER and we look forward to a continued association with fusion in the future,” John Whelan, Director, Dunlop Aerospace.

For further information on Dunlop Aerospace please visit: www.dunlop-aerospace.com

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