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Aviation

Taking flight around the world, Omniseal Solutions has been privileged to serve the main aircraft and engine programs for civil and general aviation industries. Our partners have benefited from our global production footprint, with a reliable supply chain and excellence in quality. Our co-development model relies on direct communication between engineer to engineer, supported by proprietary simulation and real environment testing.  We have demonstrated to our customers a reduction of cost of development and aerosystem improvement in sealing, lightweight, friction, and wear resistance from aggressive temperature, chemicals, load, and speed.

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Applications

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Traditional/Hydrogen & Hybrid Engine Internals
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LP & HP Compressor

Prevent compressed air, gas or oil from escaping while blocking contaminants. Improve lifespan with self-lubricating, wear-resistant, and low-friction materials.

Low Pressure Turbine (LPT)

Provide consistent contact and sealing control in dynamic, high-deflection, or low-load conditions. Minimize leakages especially during critical flight phases like climbing and cruising.

High Pressure Turbine (HPT)

Reduce leakage and fatigue in harsh environments. Improve engine efficiency and durability by reducing fuel consumption and CO2 and NOx emissions. 

Combustion Chamber

Meet stringent aerospace requirements using custom metal seals with specific geometries and materials. Prevent air ingestion and fuel leakage.

Lubrication & Fuel System

Resist jet fuel, oils, and high heat through gaskets. Handle dynamic applications for high deflection, low load, and high pressure/vacuum sealing: pumps, valves, and actuators.

Accessory Gearboxes

Withstand high rotational shaft speeds, vibration and temperatures to seal oil within gearbox, essential for lubrication and cooling. Minimize friction and wear and prevent misalignment.

Bleed Air Systems

Ensure reliability in extreme heat (up to 1200°F/650°C) and pressure in high-stress areas: valves, ducts, and flexible joints. Resist performance issues from engine vibration.

Engine Control Systems

Maintain integrity in extreme thermal and chemical environments. Lower maintenance costs, extend longer service life of components, and achieve weight reduction.

Shaft Bearings

Minimize friction under extreme rotational speeds as well as axial and radial loads. Withstand high temperatures from adjacent turbine components.

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Electrical Equipment Internals
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Electric Motors

Create gas-tight seal to keep lubricants inside while excluding contaminants. Provide high-speed, dynamic sealing to reduce wear, fatigue, and friction.

Ram Engine Turbine (RAT)

Ensure reliability of emergency power deployment by protecting structural integrity: reducing friction, withstanding extreme temperatures, and resisting chemical degradation.

Power Generators

Provide superior dielectric strength for insulation, withstanding extreme temperatures. Enable faster production rates, design flexibility and assembly, with 20-50% weight reduction.

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

Improve compressive strength and abrasion resistance in air inlet and compressors. Maintain dimensional stability under high temperatures and continuous load and vibration.

Diodes

Safeguard electric components for rectification with thermoplastic housings and tubes: high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to fuels and hydraulic oils.

Converters

Prevent electrical failure and voltage breakdown with polymer insulator material: exceptional dielectric strength, thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and high-impact durability.

Environmental Control Systems

Ensure cabin pressurization, temperature control, and thermal stability with custom geometries and lighter-weight assemblies. Prevent leakage of hydraulic fluids, air, or gases.

Electric Harnesses & Clamps

Handle high temperature and harsh chemicals, solvents, and moisture. Reduce risk of electrical short circuits in demanding, high-vibration, or vacuum environments.

Sensors

Ensure effective sealing for static and dynamic (rotary/reciprocating) applications. Prevent high-pressure and abrasive contamination and handle misalignment and material wear.

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Actuators & Fluid Equipment Applications
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Electromechanical Actuators (EMAs)

Maintain sealing efficiency across wide temperature ranges. Shield internal components from contaminant ingress and heat development while maintaining low friction.

Fuel Systems

Handle wide temperature swings (deep cold to high heat). Resist chemicals in various fuels, including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Reduce friction and wear with self-lubricating materials.

Bleed Air & Deicing Systems

Eliminate leakage for consistent heat delivery and system reliability. Ensure hot air reaches critical areas: wing leading edges and engine inlets to stop ice formation. 

Nacelle

Protect engine components from Foreign Object Debris (FOD), dust, lightning, oils, and hydraulic fluids. Resist fatigue and chemical attack, reducing maintenance costs.

Environmental Control Systems

Contribute to weight reduction, vibration resistance, and fatigue durability. Reduce wear and friction for smoother operation and aerodynamic performance.

Waste & Water Systems

Protect against high-grade corrosion, contamination and water ingress in chemical processes. Handle high pressure and reduce wear for reliable flow control and energy consumption.

Hydraulic Systems

Maintain precise and controlled system pressure to support smooth operation. Control leakage to extend life of hydraulic pumps across low and high pressure environments.

Landing Gear

Prevent fluid leaks, contamination and structural failure. Ensure proper deployment of landing gear system in extreme pressure and stress.

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Helicopter Applications
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Rotor Head

Ensure low leakage for extended performance, reducing replacements. Handle extreme conditions: high temperatures, speeds, and pressures, within dynamic rotor systems. 

Main Gearbox (MGB)

Retain lubricant and exclude contaminants, critical for airworthiness and safety. Provide dynamic and static sealing with low leakage, low friction, and the handling of shaft eccentricity.

Turbo Shaft Engines & APU

Increase part lifetime and improve maintenance cycles with temperature and pressure resistance. Control leakage rate with metal seal's high spring-back capability.

Tail & Intermediate Gearbox

Provide dynamic sealing between seal and rotating shaft with lifetime confidence up to 5,000 hours under rotational speeds up to 6,000 hours.

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Hybrid Electric Applications
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LP & HP Compressor

Ensure weight optimization, low wear, and long lifetime. Handle high axial and radial loads with tighter operating clearances, improving compressor performance.

LP Turbine

Protect systems under extreme high temperature with sealing, wear and friction components designed to restrict hot air flow.

HP Turbine

Provide low leakage and fatigue durability at all pressures and temperatures, despite vibration and dilatation.

Combustion Chamber

Enable leak tightness, fatigue durability and extreme temperature resistance in high-load applications: internal combustion engines, turbochargers, and aerospace propulsion.

Lubrication & Fuel Systems

Enhance thermal stability and provide effective lubrication over a wide temperature range. Ensure superior lifetime expectancy compared to elastomer seals, reducing wear and friction.

Accessory Gearboxes

Achieve weight savings and higher power density. Reduce noise and vibration while being compatible with aerospace fluids and various lubricating oils for sealing control.

Bleed Air System

Prevent high temperature leaks, ensuring system integrity for cabin pressurization, anti-icing, and safety. Provide fatigue durability, friction reduction and sealing control.

Engine Control Systems

Reduce costs and boost fuel efficiency through high strength-to-weight ratios. Provide superior thermal stability, even in harsh aerospace environments.

Shaft Bearings

Provide tight sealing under high temperature and pressure, while resisting thermal aging. Ensure lighter weight, which is suitable for compact, weight-sensitive designs.

Power Generators

Provide dynamic and static sealing, high temperature resistance and electrical insulation, while maintaining weight requirements.

Electric Motors

Deliver insulating properties within electrical systems, handling load and creep resistance under temperature, and vibration resistance.

Diodes

Resist mechanical loads, and provide vibration resistance in high temperature environments.

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Hydrogen Powered Aircraft Applications
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Hydrogen Tank

Withstand cryogenic temperatures for H2 using metal and polymer seals and wear and friction control solutions.

Fan, LP & HP Compressor

Handle high axial loads, delivering extended lifetime and low wear and friction to protect compressor systems at high temperatures.

Hydrogen Pumps

Limit friction and wear while ensuring strong, tight sealing, using engineered innovative polymer designs.

Feedlines & Pipes

Provide dimensional stability at high temperatures and deliver excellent performance over time in feedlines and pipes.

Hydrogen Valves

Provide reliable low friction and wear control under cryogenic conditions. Handle chemical resistance and compatibility in fuel immersion when required.

Turbine/e-motors

Take care of vibration resistance while providing long lifetime requirements.

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EVTOLs & Urban Mobility Applications
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Power Generators

Prevent leakage and enable electric insulation, weight reduction, and vibration resistance, under high temperature environments.

Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU)

Enable electric insulation, low wear, load & creep resistance & weight optimization, all while under high temperatures.

Environmental Control Systems

Combine different components to simplify systems, reduce weight and ensure better integration.

Rotor/Propeller Sealing

Manage sealing, wear and friction control with materials and solutions compatible with any aerospace fluid, sand, dirt, and de-icing agents.

Flight Control Systems

Low friction and long wear life sealing solutions that are compatible with aerospace fluids and fuels.

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Drone Applications
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Power Generators

Weight saving components and systems to ensure sealing and electrical insulation in power generators.

Electric Motors

Electric insulation, high temperature resistance and vibration resistance from sealing, wear and friction components built to last.

Diodes

In temperatures up to 276°C (529°F), customers need a solution that can resist mechanical loads which still insulating components.

Sensors

Gimbal seals and attack sensor seals require stable friction and compatibility with air, dust, moisture, and de-icing solutions.

Flight Control Systems

Low friction, and long wear life sealing solutions designed to enable rotational speeds and resist high creep.

Fuel Systems

Long life solutions, high surface speed solutions and near-zero leak rate components.

Bleed Air & De-icing Systems

Systems that can withstand bleed air temperatures and heat transfer while maintaining fatigue durability and friction reduction.

Landing Gear

High mechanical strength and low friction components designed to handle aerospace hydraulic fluids and high temperatures as required.

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Certifications

The tailor-made components and materials of Omniseal Solutions have a long history of highly recognized quality and the most stringent aviation certifications have been granted to several sites in NA, Europe, and Asia, from independent organisms or various OEMs. In addition to the certifications below, many of the manufacturing sites have certified DSQRs, as well as branded materials qualified at multiple OEMs.

  • ISO 9001: 2015 logo light blue
    ISO 9001: 2015
  • AS-9100D:2016 logo dark blue
    AS 9100D:2016
  • JISQ 9100: 2016 logo dark blue
    JISQ 9100: 2016
  • EN 9100: 2016 logo dark blue
    EN 9100: 2016
  • ISO 14001: 2015 logo light blue
    ISO 14001: 2015
  • ISO 13485: 2016 logo light blue
    ISO 13485: 2016
  • IATF 16949:2016 logo orange
    IATF 16949:2016
  • ISO 45001:2018 logo light blue
    ISO 45001:2018

Case Studies

Omniseal Solutions supports new projects and new players through proven solutions and an outstanding pedigree of successful missions as well as global resources and technical support, using the most recent engineering methods such as Finite Element Analysis, and of course other advanced simulations designed to ensure the final solution works perfectly. Aviation case studies contain stories and lessons learned. You can find more aviation case studies here:

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