Russell fabricates a variety of components, from the most simple to the most complex, from non-structural to flight safety, within the autoclave process.
The following are only a few examples of the components fabricated utilizing the Autoclave Molding process:
Sikorsky S76 Window Assembly:
Aluminum skins bonded to aluminum honeycomb
co-cured with E-glass / epoxy laminate closeouts.
Boeing CH47 Chinook Transmission Sump:
Critical / flight safety application. High temperature
laminate with integrally molded / bonded aluminum
fittings.
Sikorsky S76 Avionics Box:
Light weight Kevlar® / epoxy laminate. Laser trim and drill.
Sikorsky SH60B Naval Hawk
Low-temperature
E-glass epoxy laminate with non-metallic Acousticore® honeycomb
for sound dampening.
EDO / AIL Antenna Housing:
High-temperature E-glass / epoxy laminate. complex shape.