Precision Solutionsfor Aerospace & Defense
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Esterline focuses on the development andmanufacture of highly engineered solutionsfor aerospace & defense markets. OurAvionics & Controls, Sensors & systems, andAdvanced Materials segments cover hundredsof programs around the world. That breadthof market coverage is a fundamental value,enabling us to constantly leverage our corecapabilities to solve our customers’ toughestchallenges.
On the following pages you’ll see howEsterline’s core capabilities (displayed acrossthe top of the page) come together to supportan array of customer needs. We specialize ininnovative cockpit systems, advanced sensorand power management solutions and thehighly engineered material technologiesneeded to protect these systems from theharsh environments they face.
An emphasis on research and developmenthas helped Esterline obtain Tier 1 designationson a number of significant new platforms.These include such important military programsas the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the T-6BAdvanced Primary Trainer. On the commercialside, we have secured important positions onBoeing’s innovative 787 and its Airbus counterpart, the A350.
Joint Strike Fighter — US DefenseSecretary Robert Gates recentlyannounced that the Department ofDefense would buy more than 2,400JSFs — 500 of them in the next fiveyears. Esterline’s avionics systems andengineered materials play a significantrole in the performance of this cutting-edge strike aircraft destined to supportthe U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marines aswell as our allies abroad.
Trent-XWB — Esterline AdvancedSensors recently entered into a partner-ship with leading jet engine manufacturerRolls-Royce to supply about 30 separatecomponents to the sensors package oftheir new Trent XWB engine (notshown). The Trent XWB engine is theonly engine for the new Airbus A350XWB family of aircraft. To date, Rolls-Royce has received over 1,000 ordersfor Trent XWB engines. Delivery of thefirst Esterline products for the engine isscheduled to begin in early 2010.
Focus, Precision, Value
787 Dreamliner — Esterline products are found throughout the Boeing 787.From pilot controls in the cockpit toenvironmental sensors in the cabin anda wide array of specialized materialsfrom nose to tail, Esterline solutions arehelping Boeing achieve a new perform-ance standard with this innovative newaircraft.
T-6B Trainer — Esterline has receivedthe first production order for the integrated avionics system on theHawker Beechcraft T-6B Texan traineraircraft. The system includes the integrated avionics computer, the up-front control panel, and head-up andother multifunction displays. The avionicssystem gives the T-6B a state-of-the-art,open architecture avionics suite that mirrors the systems and capabilities oftoday’s front-line military aircraft.
These are just a few samplesamong hundreds of programswhere Esterline solutions areenabling customers to competewith maximum effectiveness.
Esterline combines balance and focus todeliver excellent value to our customers.With roughly 40% of our revenues comingfrom commercial aerospace, 40% fromdefense, and 20% from applying these technologies to a variety of industrial markets,our business is spread across hundreds ofprograms with no single platform accountingfor more than 5% of revenue. And Esterlineis geographically balanced, too, with about40% of our sales originating outside theUnited States.
Esterline also adds value by focusing onproducts, systems, and services that are critical to the performance of our customers’products. This strategy of balance and focusmoves Esterline up the value chain andmakes us an even more effective partner.
To us, value means increasing the efficiencythrough every means available. It all beginswith the Esterline Performance System, whichis designed to help us deliver increasinglycomplex solutions more efficiently throughfocused factories. The Esterline PerformanceSystem also incorporates key company values,such as sustaining an aggressive rate ofimprovement, emphasizing individual leader-ship, and fostering a values-based ownershipculture. Its overall goal: to help leaders at alllevels align business, resources, human energy,and key performance measures.
Esterline is a company you can count on — acompany with a clear strategy that has beentested and proven in some of the toughestmarkets on earth.
You can learn more about Esterline, our core capabilities and products atwww.esterline.com.
Avionics Systems
Esterline Avionics Systems designs and produces
leading-edge technology for the aviation and global
positioning markets. Featuring innovative cockpit
systems integration and avionics solutions, our breadth of
experience extends to commercial and military customers
worldwide.
Innovation takes flight in Esterline’sCMC Electronics integrated cockpitavionics solutions. Our capabilitiesencompass cockpit retrofits and newcockpit builds as well as human factorsengineering.
Leading-edge military and commercialavionics include navigation and flightmanagement systems (FMS); globalpositioning system (GPS) receivers;satellite communications antenna systems; electronic flight bags (EFB);enhanced vision system (EVS) sensors;head-up and multi-function displays(HUD and MFD); mission computers and
portable mission displays. Our productportfolio also features a wide range ofcustom avionics components and microelectronics.
Featuring CMC Electronics solutions,Esterline is a major supplier of avionicsproducts to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, militaryagencies and government customersaround the world.
The company has world leading expertise in upgrading the cockpits ofair transport aircraft such as the B747,DC-10 and MD-80 fleets with GPS, FMS,display systems and sensors. Ourbreadth of experience extends to military, fixed and rotary wing aircraftsuch as the P-3 patrol aircraft, C-130 air
transport, UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter,and a variety of trainer aircraft. In addition, we are the prime contractor,systems integrator and avionics manage-ment systems supplier for the CanadianCP-140 Aurora Navigation and FlightInstruments Modernization Program.
Esterline has developed a significant business as a prime contractor, offeringturnkey cockpit retrofit solutions basedon its FMS product line. More than 100Classic Boeing 747 aircraft have beenmodernized for internationalairlines/cargo operators, including AirFrance, JAL, Kalitta, KLM, NipponCargo, Qantas and Saudi Airlines.
We have successfully performed cockpitupgrades for the C-130 class of militaryair transport aircraft. Our proven modernization solutions comprise best-in-class core elements which support worldwide operation within thelatest civil airspace global air traffic management environment.
The CMC Electronics Cockpit 4000 integrated avionics suite provides acost-effective, advanced military aviatortraining solution to air forces around theworld. This integrated glass cockpit isdesigned to lower training costs whileoffering superior training capabilities.
The Cockpit 4000 has been selected byHawker Beechcraft for the T-6B Texantrainer aircraft; by Korea AerospaceIndustries (KAI) for the KT-1C trainer forthe Turkish Air Force; by Patria for theupgrade of Hawk Mk51 trainers for theFinnish Air Force; and the AleniaAermacchi M-311 jet trainer demonstrator.
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Featuring CMC Electronics
solutions, Esterline is the leading supplier of cockpitavionics for trainer aircraft.
CMC Electronics products arerecognized as proven C-130cockpit upgrade solutions.
PilotView® Electronic FlightBags are the number onechoice of business and commercial air transport aircraft OEMs.
The CMC Flight ManagementSystem is the leading choicefor classic cockpit modernization retrofits.
Control Systems
Esterline Control Systems offers a family of five comple-
mentary product and service brands well established in
the aerospace and defense industries. The variety and
depth of our expertise allow you to select and integrate
the right mix of solutions for your human-machine
interface needs and other crucial control applications.
For the last dozen years, Mason controlgrips, throttles, and wheels have beenintegral to our product family, becomingthe performance and reliability standardin the aerospace industry, and offeringmore configurations than available fromany other source. In addition, JancoMIL-spec rotary switches and poten-tiometers complement the Mason prod-uct line, offering a wide range of inter-face possibilities.
BVR avionic products include solutionsfor signal conversion, data concentration,and instrumentation. For complexmotion-control systems, BVR productsolutions include a variety of precisiongear products, position sensors, actuatorsand servo mechanisms.
Tying it all together is AVISTA, the U.S.leader in mission-critical software and systems engineering services. AVISTAspecializes in embedded aircraft controlsystems, including autopilot, flight management, mission planning, andcockpit display systems.
Our Korry illuminated interface compo-nents and subsystems have long been a mainstay of commercial and defenseaerospace, with benchmark performancein controls integration, LED illumination,and night vision applications. Productcategories include complete display andcontrol solutions, as well as switches,indicators, panels, displays, and specialized illumination and filteringtechnologies.
Esterline Control Systems is theworld’s leading producer of mission-critical pilot interfacesincluding Mason control grips.
Esterline Control Systems isthe Tier 1 supplier for a flightdeck control panel on theBoeing 787.
Janco optical encoders arecompliant with MIL-DTL-3786and MIL-STD 202 environmental requirements.
BVR™ Data ConcentratorUnits are found on leading commercial, maritime, andmilitary helicopters.
The AVISTA team has provided software andsystems services on virtually every commercialand military aircraft platform in productionduring the last 20 plus years.
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Interface TechnologiesAdvanced Input Systems operates aworld-class, ISO 9001:2000 certifiedfacility that incorporates a full service,design to manufacture methodology forits customers. Specializing in customcontrol panels, input systems, and application specific keyboard solutions,Advanced Input Systems' diverse customer base includes major medical,industrial, military, and gaming industryOEM's worldwide.
LRE Medical GmbH is a leader in opticaland amperometric analytical systemsfrom low end/low cost single parameteranalyzers to high-end spectroscopes.LRE Medical’s ISO 9001:2000 certifiedfacility is located in Germany and ismainly focused on invitro diagnosticdevices and med-tech applications formajor pharmaceutical companies.
Memtron Input Components producescustom designed input componentsincluding membrane switches, passiveand active PC board-backed switches,elastomeric keypads, and touch screenintegrated panels. A Memtron devicecan be found in virtually any applicationimaginable from hospital surgical roomsand restaurants to manufacturing plantfloors and oil rigs.
Founded in 2004, ESL Shanghai Ltd.supports major customers in Asia andprovides manufacturing and materialmanagement capabilities for customersworldwide with interest in products withAsian content.
Dynamic content and animationcan be displayed on each button of this Advanced Input Systems
programmable panel.
This Memtron component is amembrane switch used forsubmersible laser surveying.
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LRE Medical productsfocus on clinical chemistry,immunology, hemostasis,microbiology, ISE parameters – and more…
Advanced Input Systems
Imaging Diagnostic System
Esterline Interface Technologies specializes in creating
state-of-the-art user interface devices. Our product
brands are on the cutting edge of specialized medical
equipment, custom-designed data input components,
advanced military solutions, and high-tech gaming appli-
cations to serve well-known OEMs throughout the world.
The Medigenic™ Infection Control MedicalKeyboard won a 2009 Medical DesignExcellence Award.
Communication Systems
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Racal Acoustics products have been atthe forefront of military communicationsfor almost 100 years. Today, RacalAcoustics products are the choice ofarmed forces from over 80 countries across the globe.
Products include a range of application-specific noise attenuating headsets thatreduce unwanted noise while simultane-ously enhancing speech and aural clarity.The inclusion of Passive and ActiveNoise Reduction technology with
advanced Talk-Through functionalityensures high levels of personal hearingprotection and utility.
Light in weight and small in form, RacalAcoustics lightweight headsets maintainthe durability and reliability to performin the most arduous conditions andharshest environments with an effectiveand unobtrusive means of communication.They are interoperable with ballistic andNBC protective equipment.
We also manufacture a variety of handsets for man-portable radios andfield telephones, fist microphones forhandheld radios, oxygen mask micro-phones for aircrew, Nuclear, Biologicaland Chemical (NBC) respirator micro-phones, an extensive range of front-linefield line equipment, and both analogand digital intercom and audio warningsystems for many leading aircraft companies worldwide.
In addition, we are a leading developerand manufacturer of complete communications control systems with anemphasis on security and aural clarity in
Esterline Communication Systems is a world leading
supplier of high quality, state-of-the-art military audio
and data products designed to operate in the most
severe battle environments. From secure audio and
data intercommunication/networking systems to rugged
noise-cancelling handsets and headsets, we are on the
front lines of battlefield communication.
Racal Acoustics productsin use in the field.
RA5000RaptorHeadset
Racal Acoustics RA5500Frontier1000 System
military applications. Our Palomarproducts have provided TEMPEST qualified systems to customers throughoutthe world for over 30 years.
These systems include Communicationsand Audio Control Units flexible enoughto accommodate full command and con-trol centers with crypto and data linkassignments, radio relay, and simulcastor simple internal/external communicationsystems.
Palomar products, including LiquidCrystal Control Displays, Crew StationUnits and integrated panels are all mod-ular and designed for real-time adjust-ment of communication assets to meetthe unique operational requirements foreach mission. These products can beused in a multitude of platforms includingaircraft, helicopters, ground shelters,and surface ships.
RA250Handset
Palomar Products Audio Control Unit (ACU)
Palomar Products LiquidCrystal Control Display(LCCDU)
Power Systems
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Esterline Power Systems combines leading-edge compo-
nents with unique design and manufacturing abilities to
provide low cost, high reliability custom power distribution
assemblies for aerospace, military, ground transportation
and high-end industrial applications worldwide, maintaining
a commitment to design innovation since 1919.
Esterline Power Systems, featuringLEACH products, is the world’s leadingmanufacturer of electro-mechanical andsolid state switchgear for aircraft, space,rail, and high-end industrial applicationsworldwide. In fact, nearly 90 percent ofall commercial jets, as well as the vastmajority of military jets, helicopters andother aircraft use LEACH componentsand equipment.
Our range of products includes: hermetically-sealed, military-qualifiedsubminiature and half-crystal can relaysfor low-level power switching; sealedand unsealed high power contactors including ground fault interrupt (GFI),
smart, and busbar mount contactors formodern electrical distribution systems;control devices for timing purposes,sensing (current, frequency and phase)and protection; lighted switches, indicators, keyboards, panels, and custom modules for aerospace and rail
applications; custom equipment such asfast-acting changeover units, logic control, load switching and control/protection units; and solid-state powercontrollers for future advanced electricalpower systems.
Our comprehensive product line andextensive experience in developingcomponent products for electrical systems offer distinct customer advan-tages for creating solutions-orientedequipment products. Most LEACHcomponents feature lightweight, compact, rugged construction, andmany are hermetically sealed and qualified to the appropriate militaryspecification. Their use can providemajor design advantages coupled withsignificant cost savings. Typical examplesinclude: AC/DC primary and secondarypower distribution assemblies, relay panels, central warning panels, overheadcontrol panels, anti-ice controllers, thrustreverser control assemblies, integratedwiring assemblies and related products.
Whether it is building to print, customizing an existing product ordesigning to a requirement, specificationor replacement product, Esterline PowerSystems has the engineering and
manufacturing expertise to handle thejob. We manufacture to the exactingcustomer standards and specificationsrequired by today’s sophisticated applications using the latest technologicaladvances and design tools to ensurelong-term durability and reliable performance.
With manufacturing facilities in NorthAmerica, Europe, and Asia, EsterlinePower Systems is well positioned tocontinue its role of leadership as itexpands its product offerings and services around the world.
A complete family of LEACH
Ground Fault Interrupt Relaysand Contactors are availablefor new and retrofit aircraft.
DC Primary PowerDistribution Unit for a business jet aircraft featuring LEACH
components and equipment design.
One of four military helicopterSecondary Power DistributionUnit relay panels featuring atotal of 150 LEACH relays andinterconnection system to allowfor future modifications.
Advanced Sensors
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Esterline Advanced Sensors includes fiveoperating units and a global network ofaftermarket service facilities. We arededicated to serving the needs of ourcustomers and to achieving market andtechnology leadership within our niche.
Four of our product brands — Auxitrol,Norwich Aero, Weston and EsterlineMexico — reflect development and manufacture of sensors (mainly temperature, pressure, speed and massflow sensors) that cover the spectrum ofaero-engine, aero-equipment and airframeapplications, as well as industrial andmarine derivatives. The fifth brand —Pressure Systems Inc. — provides pressure and temperature scanners andsystems for turbo-machinery tests, windtunnels and flight-test applications, complementing its sister companies.
We offer customers a full Tier 1 capability,operating as a prime supplier of theengine sensor suite, sourcing a broadrange of sensors from within our ownoperating divisions and the balancefrom industry-recognized sub-tier partnersof equal standing and qualification.Individual products or sub-systems canalso be supplied.
Esterline Advanced Sensors offers outstanding research, design, development, testing, manufacturingand aftermarket services, joining togetherthe forces of our world-class people andfacilities, combining their strengths with
Esterline Advanced Sensors specializes in the design and
manufacture of a wide range of sensors primarily for gas
turbine and airframe applications, supplying complete
sensor packages to many of the world’s leading engine
OEMs. Advanced Sensors also provides complete
pressure and temperature scanning systems for wind
tunnel and turbine test applications.
sub-tiers, and forging partnerships withcustomers to enable them to competewith maximum effectiveness.
Esterline Sensors Services manages theglobal aftermarket through our own FAAand EASA (and Chinese) approvedrepair shops. Our check and test facilitiesare located in the US, Europe and Asia.We have agents representing EsterlineAdvanced Sensors in Europe, theMiddle East, the Far East and SouthAmerica, providing a global team committed to satisfying our customer’sneeds.
PSI provides a large selection of pressure systems and scanners.
Range of Auxitrol and Weston
temperature, speed, pressure, flow andlevel sensors, plus analog indicators.
Engineered Materials
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As modern aircraft push the envelope ofperformance, thermal management andfire protection become ever more criticalissues. Esterline Engineered Materials isan industry innovator in solving high-temperature and thermal engineeringchallenges for the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies.
Our specialized capabilities range frominnovative clamping devices, fastenersand sealing systems to thermal insulation,fire barriers and critical ducting systems.
At our core is an expertise in highlyengineered, organic, and inorganicKirkhill-TA elastomer-based products.We are a world leader in the productionof precision silicone seals for commer-cial and military aircraft, as well as rocketand missile liner insulation material.Kirkhill-TA is the largest custom-engineered elastomer manufacturer inthe western United States and one ofthe largest in the world.
Our primary product offerings includeradar absorbing (RAM), electromagneticinterference (EMI) and electrostatic dissipating (ESD) material, as well as calendered, extruded, and molded solidand sponge specialty rubber products.Major applications in the aerospacemarket include aerodynamic seals for
commercial and military airframes, ductsand firewall seals for aircraft engines,seals for cockkpit canopies, doors andwindows, and aircraft conductive sealsfor electromagnetic interference survivable conditions.
Darchem Engineering offers a wealth ofexperience in the design and manufactureof lightweight insulation systems, fire protection products and high temperaturemetallic fabrications for aerospace customers. Our fabricated advancedmaterial assemblies are a favorite for hightemperature exhaust systems and ourinnovative insulation systems provideprotection for products ranging fromcomposite thrust reversers to braking systems and accessories mounted in hostile environments. We also provide
Esterline Engineered Materials offers a range of
advanced materials, components, and surface-treatment
processes engineered specifically for extremes in
temperature, vibration, and chemical exposure.
Innovative research and development assures a continual
flow of next-generation technical and design solutions.
high precision honeycomb wind tunnelflow straighteners and turbulence controlscreens allowing customers to optimizetheir aerodynamic designs.
Most recently, we added the NMCAerospace™ line of lightweight fastenersand wire management devices.
For over 50 years, Nylon MoldingCorporation (NMC Aerospace) has beena quality supplier to a wide range ofindustries, from aircraft and electronicsto medical and automotive. We offer aline of products that includes plasticclamps, grommets and wiring devices. Inaddition, we offer custom molded plasticparts for use in all major industries —aerospace, medical, electronics andconsumer products.
Our Hytek Finishes operation is one ofthe largest independent suppliers ofspecialized metal finishing, non-destruc-tive testing, plating, anodizing andorganic coating services in NorthAmerica. We are a fully accredited AS9100 & NADCAP facility and an FAArepair station. Their customers producea wide variety of precision machined components for the aerospace, defense,industrial, and recreational markets.
Thermal insulationand fire barriers byFastblock®
100, 300,and 800 fireprotectionsystems.
Darchem high-temperatureengine exhaust systemsincluding exhaust mixers and cones.
NMC Aerospace™ fasteners,brackets, and clamps, including the Swiftbondproduct line.
Robotapplies precise thickness ofHytek
corrosionresistantcoating towing flap tracks.
Defense TechnologiesEsterline Defense Technologies servesthe widest customer base for combustibleordnance in the world, with over 90 million deliveries to date. Productsinclude Armtec mortar propellant containers, combustible cartridge casesfor tanks and 155mm modular artillerycharge system (MACS) propellant containers for artillery. In addition tohigh volume production facilities wealso maintain modern research anddevelopment and pilot plant facilities.
Our UK operation, Wallop DefenceSystems, has more than 60 years ofexperience and expertise in defensepyrotechnics. Here we are activelyengaged in research, development andproduction of a wide range of advancedpyrotechnic devices for use in land-based,maritime and airborne applications ofarmed forces across the world.
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Esterline Defense Technologies is a world leader in
combustible ordnance and expendable countermeasures.
We develop and manufacture state-of-the-art ordnance
products, infrared decoy flares and radar countermeasure
chaff for air and shipboard applications and a variety of
pyrotechnic devices.
We are also a leading developer and producer of infrared (IR) decoy flares andradar countermeasure chaff. We arethe sole producer of chaff and one of twoprinciple producers of pyrotechnic flaresfor the US military. Our Armtec counter-measure products span helicopter, transport and fast jet platforms in allstandard NATO form factors. Our traditional point source Magnesium,Teflon, Viton (MTV) flares are designedto counter earlier generation IR MANPADS. Our advanced aerodynamic,kinematic, spectral and dual componentflares offer protection against all GEN 1,2 & 3 threats.
We are a principal UK design authorityfor conventional and advanced airborneIR decoy flares and also produce radarcountermeasure chaff, a series of targetand tracking flares for airborne use aswell as signaling devices for use bynaval forces. In addition, we are thedesign authority and the manufacturerof several types of anti-ship missilecountermeasures as well as torpedodecoys deployed from the Super-Barricade™ launching system.
Radar countermeasure chaffcan be tailored to meet customer requirements.
F-16 jets dispensing IRdecoy flares.
Esterline Defense Technologies is a leader inthe development of combustible ordnanceproducts and applications.
The Wallop SuperBarricade™ is aship-borne decoy system designedto counter any type of air, surface-launched, or sub-surface launchedanti-ship missile.
Esterline Technologies500 108th Avenue NE, Suite 1500Bellevue, WA 98004www.esterline.com
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