DWA Applications

DRA - a tailorable composite material with limitless possibilities...
Examples of DRA product applications:




Aerospace Control surfaces Access panels/doors Struts, tie rods, & fittings Equipment racking Floor beams Mechanical & hydraulic systems Spacecraft struts & fittings Deck panels Electronic packaging	Commercial Bicycle frames & components Golf club heads Computer disk drives	Industrial Spent nuclear fuel containment Robotics High speed machinery Thrill ride braking components

DRA Fan Exit Guide Vanes (FEGV´s) See Chart

DRA FEGV dynamic response is equivalent to or better than Graphite Epoxy with superior erosion and FOD resistance.
Substantially lower acquisition and life-cycle costs compared to Graphite Epoxy
In service on Boeing 777
First DRA commercial aerospace production application

Ventral fins See Chart

DRA reduces ventral fin leading edge tip peak deflection by more than 50%

DRA reduces aerodynamic loads resulting in a > 4:1 ventral fin service-life-extension

First DRA military aircraft preferred spare

Recreation products See Chart

DRA ´s stiffness-to-density is 50% higher than either conventional aluminum or titanium. This makes it an excellent material for bicycle frames, components, and other recreation products.

DRA Fan Exit Guide Vanes (FEGV's)

¹Ref: ¨DRA Components for Gas Turbine Engines ¨ 10-11-96 T.J Watson. Pratt & Whitney

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Ventral Fins

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Recreation Products

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