Enabling Material Technologies
Spirit has been a leading solutions provider of high temperature materials and composites for more than 50 years, serving the Department of Defense and NASA. We work with the stiffest, strongest, and lightest fibers in the world including carbon, glass, aramid (Kevlar) and ceramic.
Our materials are being used on ground-breaking space initiatives such as the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle and the heat shield for NASA's Mars 2020 mission, important missile programs, airfoils in commercial and military jet engines, and as lightweight armor for U.S. military ground vehicles.
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Carbon/Carbon (C/C)
Carbon Carbon composite has exceptional mechanical strength and stability at high temperatures (up to 3,000°C) which make it an ideal material for rocket motor nozzle inserts.
Ceramic Matrix Composites
Oxidation and erosion-resistant Silicon Carbide matrix composites for propulsion and thermal protection applications.
Energy Materials Testing Laboratory (EMTL)
EMTL is one of the few highly advanced and expertly equipped laboratories in the world, with high performance measurement capabilities and comprehensive data acquisition.
Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator (PICA)
Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator (PICA) family of materials was used for Stardust, Mars Science Laboratory, OSIRIS REx, and Mars 2020 thermal protection systems.
3D Woven Preforms
Near-net shape, 3D-woven preforms for aerospace and commercial applications
3D Woven Fabrics and Billets
3D woven fabrics and billets for aerospace and commercial applications
Braided Sleeves and Preforms
Biaxial and triaxial sleeving, over-braided mandrels, 3D braided structure with through thickness reinforcement
2D Woven Fabrics
Narrow tapes, full width rolls, hybrid weaves, standard and custom widths, weights and architectures
Complimentary Textile Technologies
Needling, Stitching, Shaped Weaving and Yarn Fabrication
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