BUSHINGS
:
By adapting the fundamental ideas of Split Sleeve Cold Expansion
, FTI's bushing installation systems are a cost effective alternative
to traditional shrink or press fit bushing installation processes.
• Improve fatigue performance
of bushed hole • Highly migration and
rotation resistant
•
Reduce labor costs
•Eliminate satellite holes
•Improve fatigue life of
structure •Potential
weight savings
•Reduce installation time
FASTENERS
:
Unique method of installing innovative and cost effective
rivetless nut plates and blind fasteners in aircraft structures.
EXPANDED
FITTINGS :
A new way of thinking in aircraft design. Using cold expansion technology
to install aircraft fuel, gases, hydraulic, electrical, drain and
other aircraft fittings.
COLD EXPANSION:
Split Sleeve Cold Expansion is the backbone of FTI's products and
processes. This proven technology has been used on commercial and
military aircraft throughout the world since 1969.
• Improve fatigue performance
of hole by at least 3:1
• Add no weight to the structure
• Simple and easy to use with
one-sided operation
PRODUCTS IN COMPOSITES:
Installing fatigue and capability enhancing FTI products in composite
structures is the wave of the future. Many FTI products can now be used
for composite applications
• Improved fatigue performance • No structural damage or cracking • Simple and easy to use with
one-sided operation
As a pioneer of the cold expansion
process, FTI helped develop this technology back in 1969.
We have taken this foundation of creating a residual stress
field around a cold expanded hole to develop innovative
solutions that significantly reduce manufacturing and
maintenance flow-time and costs. This is accomplished
by creating components that are easier and faster to install
and by improving the way aircraft are assembled. LEARN MORE >>
