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At SEPAC, we specialize in providing innovative, high quality, and long lasting custom engineering services for the aerospace industry. Each product is built with safeguards and tight adherence to customer specifications. Our aerospace components include electromagnetic clutches and brakes for the following equipment:
- Commercial Aircraft
- Satellites
- Helicopters
- Optionally Piloted Vehicles (OPVs)
- Rocket Launching Systems
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Our AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications illustrate our commitment to quality and reliability. We know how critical it is that you, your team, and your customers can rely on aerospace systems to function without failure or interruption. Our expertise will ensure a design that is both cost effective and functional, while meeting complex performance requirements.
See below to learn more about how our products are used in common aerospace and outer space applications.
AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS
COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES
Thrust reverser actuation system
SEPAC has designed and manufactured the electromagnetic brakes & spring-set brakes for the world’s first electric thrust reverser actuation system. The brake holds the motor in place that controls the opening and closing of the system.
COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES
Horizontal stabilizer trim actuation
SEPAC electromagnetic brakes are often a critical part of HSTAs, where they prevent the motor from rotating when commanded to do so. The actuator controls the position of the horizontal stabilizer surface to attain commanded pitch position during take-off, cruise, and landing.
COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES
Flap actuator
SEPAC electromagnetic brakes are used in many flap actuation systems where they hold the actuator in position as commanded by the motor via the flight computer. This allows the plane to generate the required lift at both cruise speeds and take-off & landing speeds.
COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES
Throttle control actuator
SEPAC clutches are increasingly being utilized in throttle control actuators. Typically tooth clutches with high levels of torque and low backlash can be used to create an entire flight control system for unmanned and optionally-piloted aircraft.
COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES
Autopilot control actuation
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Helicopters/Helivac
Winch Systems
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Optionally Piloted Vehicles (OPVs) & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Thrust reverser actuation system
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Optionally Piloted Vehicles (OPVs) & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Horizontal stabilizer trim actuation
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Optionally Piloted Vehicles (OPVs) & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Flap actuator
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Optionally Piloted Vehicles (OPVs) & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Throttle control actuator
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Optionally Piloted Vehicles (OPVs) & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Autopilot control actuation
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Optionally Piloted Vehicles (OPVs) & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Gimble Actuator
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Cargo Planes
Thrust reverser actuation system
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Cargo Planes
Horizontal stabilizer trim actuation
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Cargo Planes
Flap actuator
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Cargo Planes
Throttle control actuator
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Cargo Planes
Autopilot control actuation
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Cargo Planes
Cargo Bay Actuators
SEPAC designs and manufactures smaller power-off brakes that are utilized in the cargo bay rollers. These mechanized rollers efficiently move cargo pallets and containers without the assistance of an external source such as a forklift.
Cargo Planes
Winch Systems
Used in both military and commercial cargo planes, winch systems usually have high powered and high speed motors to facilitate pulling cargo containers into a secure location on the deck. Once the motor receives the command to stop, SEPAC brakes hold the motor in place, preventing the cable from paying out.
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Commercial Airplanes
Thrust reverser actuation system
SEPAC has designed and manufactured the electromagnetic brakes & spring-set brakes for the world’s first electric thrust reverser actuation system. The brake holds the motor in place that controls the opening and closing of the system.
Horizontal stabilizer trim actuation
SEPAC electromagnetic brakes are often a critical part of HSTAs, where they prevent the motor from rotating when commanded to do so. The actuator controls the position of the horizontal stabilizer surface to attain commanded pitch position during take-off, cruise, and landing.
Flap actuator
SEPAC electromagnetic brakes are used in many flap actuation systems where they hold the actuator in position as commanded by the motor via the flight computer. This allows the plane to generate the required lift at both cruise speeds and take-off & landing speeds.
Throttle control actuator
SEPAC clutches are increasingly being utilized in throttle control actuators. Typically tooth clutches with high levels of torque and low backlash can be used to create an entire flight control system for unmanned and optionally-piloted aircraft.
Autopilot control actuation
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Helicopters/Helivac
Winch Systems
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Optionally Piloted Vehicles (OPVs) & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Thrust reverser actuation system
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Horizontal stabilizer trim actuation
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Flap actuator
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Throttle control actuator
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Autopilot control actuation
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Gimble Actuator
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Cargo Planes
Thrust reverser actuation system
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Horizontal stabilizer trim actuation
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Flap actuator
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Throttle control actuator
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Autopilot control actuation
SEPAC clutches are prominently featured in autopilot actuators as well in the highly successful Heli-SAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. These system assist in the operation of aircraft and have been documented to save lives from critical pilot error.
Cargo Bay Actuators
SEPAC designs and manufactures smaller power-off brakes that are utilized in the cargo bay rollers. These mechanized rollers efficiently move cargo pallets and containers without the assistance of an external source such as a forklift.
Winch Systems
Used in both military and commercial cargo planes, winch systems usually have high powered and high speed motors to facilitate pulling cargo containers into a secure location on the deck. Once the motor receives the command to stop, SEPAC brakes hold the motor in place, preventing the cable from paying out.
SEPAC’s Aerospace Capabilities
Aerospace technology is constantly evolving to improve efficiency and performance. For several decades, SEPAC has been the industry leader for providing custom motion control solutions for the aerospace industry. We have the necessary tools, skills, and knowledge to keep up with advances in aerospace actuation systems to meet the demand for specialized motion control solutions.
Our team of engineering and design experts work with our customers from the beginning toanalyze your product requirements and determine the best material choices, finishes and protective coatings, and electrical configurations to make the project succeed within its budget. We ensure viable, long lasting designs by considering the following:
- DO-160
- Shock and vibration
- Usage scenarios
- Environmental factors
SEPAC’s design expertise allows us to create high-quality designs that balance complex performance requirements with cost to best fit your project’s needs. We design compact, lightweight, precise, energy-efficient, and low-maintenance clutches and brakes that provide controlled movement for many aerospace applications. Our high quality, custom-designed products are at the center of every actuation system to meet critical motion control needs.
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Case study
challenge
SEPAC was contracted by a premier aerospace supplier to design and manufacture multiple models of brakes for the next generation of the International Space Station and other space travel applications.
Contact Us To Learn More >Solution
Over an extended period of time, SEPAC worked directly with the customer’s project team to develop a fail-safe brake that met the extremely tight performance and design tolerances associated with this highly specialized application. Additionally, SEPAC implemented design safeguards that were suited to withstand the unforgiving, zero gravity environment.
Contact Us To Learn More >Production
After the custom design was approved, SEPAC manufactured the brakes. To ensure that all design requirements were met, the process required extensive planning, significant vendor interaction, and innovative manufacturing techniques spearheaded by SEPAC.
Contact Us To Learn More >Result
The team at SEPAC successfully designed multiple solutions for the aerospace client, solutions that have the potential to be used in space travel for decades to come.
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