Spring-Fast M22529 – Significant Advantages over Glued-in Nylon Grommets 4 min read Grommet edging protects aerospace wiring, also known as the EWIS, from chafing. Since the 1950s, to provide this protection, most companies have used nylon or Teflon grommets...
Powered equipment uses wiring to provide crucial data, power, and control. Inside the equipment, the wiring passes over sharp edges, which, without protection, can cause abrasion, creating data loss, system failure, or even fire. Obviously, fire is dangerous, but it...
The F-35 has a long and illustrious career. Back in 2019 the Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin wrapped up a $34 billion agreement for the production and delivery of 478 F-35As at the lowest price in the program’s history $77.9 million. A 12.8% price...
The three reasons are well-known to OEMs: Productivity, Cost, & Performance. First, understand what your techs must do to install a nylon grommet with an adhesive. Nylon MS21266 grommets need an adhesive to work because they have no inherent grip & will tend to pull...
Aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) is becoming a logistical problem for commercial aviation. A recent Aviation Week article here highlighted how MROs are facing a flood of increased demand which has significantly increased turnaround times (TAT)...