CUSTOM COMPOSITE PARTS FOR AEROSPACE
NEW MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES ARE DEVELOPED DAILY IN THE CONSTANTLY-EVOLVING AEROSPACE INDUSTRY.
With decades of experience in custom composite parts for Aerospace, our application engineers are able to assist our customers with engineering projects and new product development.
Whether an Aerospace, Defense or SATCOM application, our customers can count on The Gund Company as a trusted engineering and manufacturing resource.
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AEROSPACE
THE GUND COMPANY MANUFACTURES A VARIETY OF CUSTOM-ENGINEERED COMPOSITE AND ELASTOMERIC MATERIALS WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING FABRICATION SERVICES.
We also offer custom-engineered gasket and sealing materials, which are particularly found in military, commercial, business and general aerospace applications. Parts that are manufactured by The Gund Company are fabricated using state-of-the-art equipment.
AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS
Radomes
ProDome is specifically manufactured for aerospace and flight applications. ProDome uses a revolutionary composite material structure that improves dielectric properties at significantly higher strengths.
Benefits:
- Low dielectric constant and dissipation factor
- Improved hydrophobicity
- Supports high-frequency ranges
Structural Composites
The Gund Company specializes in a variety of manufacturing methods and materials to meet the needs of the aerospace industry.
Capabilities and Materials:
- Filament winding
- Autoclave and OOA Molding
- VARTM, CCBM, and LRTM Molding
- Carbon, Quartz, Glass and other reinforcements
Sealing Devices
If you need sealing, give us the application requirements, and we will create the right seal for you.
Benefits:
- Seals are designed for any environment
- Fabricated to tight tolerances
- EMI, high temp, cryogenic, high pressure, and much more
OTHER AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS:
- Shielding Gaskets
- Composite Shims
- Hatch and Access Panel Seals
- Windows and Dashboard Panels
DEFENSE
THE GUND COMPANY HAS DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED AND FABRICATED PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS FOR MILITARY AIRCRAFT, MISSILE SYSTEMS, COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, COMBAT SYSTEMS AND MARINE SYSTEMS.
Our strength in the defense industry is our application knowledge and diverse capability range. However, our developmental capabilities are what set us apart.
We are a trusted partner for many defense programs, including:
- F35
- F16
- F22
- C130
- PAC-3
- THAAD
- HIMARS
- AMRAAM
- Maverick
- Banshee
- CH-47
- AV2091
DEFENSE APPLICATIONS
Attitude Control
The Gund Company manufactures vibration mounts for missiles, launch vehicles and spacecraft applications.
Benefits:
- Electrically conductive to prevent the need for ground paths
- Proven performance with over 500k units produced
- Automated manufacturing to decrease variability and reduce costs
Antenna Masts
The Gund Company manufactures tubing of all sizes for small handheld radios, portable antennas or long-range connectivity.
Benefits:
- Low dielectric constant and dissipation factor
- Non-corrosive for increased application life
- Reduced weight for transportation and installation
EMI Shielding
If you need EMI shielding, you can give us the application requirements and we will create the right EMI shielding solution for you.
Capabilities:
- Shielding offered in a variety of forms
- Fabricated to tight tolerances
- Short lead times and prototypes are available
OTHER DEFENSE APPLICATIONS:
- Missile Canisters
- Actuation Insulation Components
- High-Temperature Thermal Insulation
- Radomes – Phased Array and Parabolic
- Bulkhead Gaskets
- Sensor Covers
SPACE
SPECIALIZING IN PRODUCING HIGH-GRADE MACHINED PLASTIC & COMPOSITE COMPONENTS FOR THE SPACE INDUSTRY.
The Gund Company provides a diverse selection of plastics, composites, and thermosetting materials designed to meet the rigorous performance demands of space plastic machining. Our products are crafted to the highest quality standards, ensuring their dependability and effectiveness.
WHY REPLACE METALS WITH PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES IN SPACE?
The usage of plastics within the design and construction has helped to streamline operations and ensure applications. High-grade aviation machined plastic & composite has numerous advantages when compared to metals including:
- Lightweight & Durable – High strength-to-weight ratio makes it a great replacement for interior components
- Cost Effective – Not only is plastic less expensive, but this light material results in fuel savings
- Impact, Corrosion, & Chemical Resistant – Meaning a longer lasting part when compared to metal counterparts
- High Thermal & Mechanical Capabilities – Can withstand temperature swings
- Ease of assembly – Offers more flexibility in design of components
- Materials adheres FAA’s strict flame, smoke & toxicity
- Offers electrical insulation properties not provided by aluminum or other metals
COMMON MATERIALS USED IN THE SPACE INDUSTRY
Our development team continues to listen to customer needs, enabling us to create new products to meet the SATCOM market’s continuously changing demands.
SPACE APPLICATIONS
Ground Communications
Our pultrusion capabilities allow us to make pultruded components in any shape or size. Our materials support multipath propagation at even the highest frequencies.
Benefits:
- Materials for Ka band and greater frequencies
- Custom shapes to fit any antenna design.
- High and low volume production
Satellites
Some space applications require materials with unique properties. Our application experts can help you find the right materials with even the most obscure requirements.
Capabilities:
- Prototyping capabilities
- Application engineering resources are available
- Materials are designed for high temperatures, cryogenic, high pressure and much more for all phases of space flight
Launch Vehicles
The Gund Company manufactures key components for launch vehicles used to transport spacecraft beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Capabilities:
- Wide selection of low outgassing materials ranging from laminates, thermoplastics, and films.
- Tight tolerance machining capabilities.
- Experts available to help find a solution for your applications.
OTHER SPACE APPLICATIONS:
- Solar Panel Frames
- Solar Panel Backsheets
- High Temperature / Cryogenic Insulation
- Antenna Power Supplies
- EMI Shielding
- Dielectric Covers
With decades of experience, our application engineers are able to assist our customers with engineering projects and new product development. Depending on our Space application, our customers can count on The Gund Company as a trusted engineering and manufacturing resource.
Our newest material has been created for the 5G, SATCOM and telecommunication industries. ProDome is designed to maximize the performance of antennas and other RF components.
APPLICATIONS:
- Radomes
- Sensor Covers
- Dielectric Covers
- Antenna Masts
Our composite configurations are more robust than many injection-molded components. In addition to that, we also offer a variety of grades to meet the needs of your application. Our standard grades come in sheets and molded forms. Click here to learn more about ProDome.
PolyPro FR® by The Gund Company is a UL-Listed flame-retardant polypropylene extruded for use in many power applications within the aerospace, defense, and SATCOM industries. With performance in mind, PolyPro FR® is a solution to overcome the obstacles related to SWaP-C reduction.
APPLICATIONS:
- Power Supplies
- Inverters / Converters
- PDU / UPS
- Batteries / Chargers
Manufactured in the United States, PolyPro FR® features exceptional dielectric strength, high chemical and moisture resistance, and an elevated temperature rating. These properties make it an ideal material in virtually any power insulation environment.
PolyPro FR® is manufactured and converted in multiple methods to meet the unique requirements of our customers. If you have an application that requires electrical or thermal insulation, click here to learn more about PolyPro FR® today!
AS A VERTICALLY-INTEGRATED MANUFACTURER, WE HAVE STEADILY EXPANDED OUR MATERIAL DATABASE TO A SEEMINGLY LIMITLESS VARIETY.
Of course, we have experience in the fabrication and converting of industry-grade materials, but we also develop custom materials suited for a specific customer and specific application.
| Common Rigid Composite Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
 Composites | ProDome | Quartz Glass / Cynate Ester |
| G10 / FR4 | Carbon / Epoxy | |
| Honey Comb Composite | Foam Core Composite | |
| Click here to view military spec cross reference guide. | ||
| Common Thermoplastic Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
 Thermoplactics | ||
| Teflon® | Polycarbonate | |
| Delrin® | HDPE | |
| ABS | PEEK | |
| Ultem® | Torlon® | |
| Click here to view additional material datasheets. | ||
| Common Flexible Insulation Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
 Flexibles | ||
| Tedlar® | Nomex® | |
| Polyimide Film (Kapton®) | Polypro FR® | |
| Flexible Mica | Mylar® PET Polyester Film | |
| Click here to view additional material datasheets. | ||
| Common Elastomeric Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
 Sealing | ||
| Viton®, Fluorocarbon | Fluorosilicone® | |
| Silicone | Buna-N | |
| Conductive Elastomers | Cork-Rubber | |
| Click here to view additional material datasheets. | ||
