Applications > Aerospace and Defence

Pyrogel and Cryogel

This combination of key performance characteristics results in unmatched performance, reduced weight, and significant systems level cost savings for a variety of aerospace and military applications including:

• Fixed- and Rotary-Wing Aircraft Thermal, Acoustic, IR & Fire Protection
• Shipboard Fire & Thermal Protection
• Personnel Shelter Insulation

Where to use Aerogels

Aircraft

Aspen Aerogels deliver superior value where weight, space and performance are paramount. Whether it’s protecting low temperature composite structure or providing signature reduction to hot engine components Aspen Aerogels provides unmatched performance. Aspen Aerogels’ products have demonstrated numerous performance advantages in aerospace applications including:

• Significantly enhanced acoustic performance
• Thermal signature reduction for hot engine components and aircraft skins
• Lightweight thermal insulation for exhaust, ducting, and nacelle applications

Ships

Aerogel products have demonstrated a 40% weight savings over conventional fire rated insulation systems used shipboard. Coupled with a 50% reduction in thickness, this translates to tremendous savings on topside weight and volume. The superior thermal insulating power and hydrophobic properties of Aspen Aerogels blanket materials make them the ideal solution for chill water lines as well as steam pipe insulation shipboard.

Personnel Shelters

Efficient insulation in severe conditions means a 30-50% reduction in fuel consumption for necessary heating/cooling operations. Aspen Aerogels offers a more efficient, lighter weight, water repellent alternative to tent insulation systems now in the field. Additionally, inherent acoustic performance and IR Suppression capabilities make Aspen Aerogels a perfect fit for higher performance military shelters.

These side-by-side Modular Command Post (MCP) demonstrate the dramatic insulating effect of Aspen Aerogels. The “as issued” MCP (right) does little to prevent heat loss from the heated interior, where as the Aerogel insulated roof (left) keeps the heat in AND provides more than 30% reduction in fuel consumption. This is further demonstrated in the infrared photo on the right.