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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