With over 45 years of experience in Space, Industrial, and Aerospace materials, we're committed to long-term partnerships and excellence in every project. We specialize in providing cutting-edge material application solutions for the most demanding space applications. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we serve a wide range of sectors within the space industry.
Our Approach
We stock, supply, and covert space-qualified materials to OEMs of launch vehicles, habitats, and satellites along with their tier suppliers and fabricators. Our offerings include high-performance engineered fabrics and films, thermal control coatings, pressure-sensitive tapes, sealants and adhesives, ablative cork, rubber, bonding materials, thin films and metals, customized laminates, and converted parts with precision-engineered components.
Designed to meet the rigorous demands of space applications, our materials are engineered for extreme thermal stability, low outgassing, weight efficiency, and long-term durability. They are supplied with full material traceability, technical data, and documentation to accelerate your qualification cycles and reduce risk.
Applications include passive thermal control, orbital debris mitigation, atomic oxygen control, de-orbit technologies, vibration damping, light blocking, multi-layer insulation blankets (MLI), flexible circuit heaters, wire and harness protection, EMI shielding, and many others. Our materials support efficient assembly, enhanced material quality, and mission assurance from launch through end of life.
Specialized Material Solutions for...
- Space Launch Vehicles
- Satellites
- Manned Spacecraft
- International Space Station
- In-Space Transportation Vehicle (ISTV)
- Missiles
- Orbital Debris Vehicle (ODV)
- Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV)
- Space Suit (EVA)
- Solar Sails
- Surface Rover or Lander
- Surface Structures
- Telescopes
Space Applications
- Passive Thermal Control
- Atomic Oxygen Resistance
- MMOD Mitigation
- Chemical Control
- Corrosion Control
- Cryogenic Insulation
- EMI Shielding
- ESD Control
- Moisture/Vibration Damping
- Spacecraft Thermal Control
- Ablative Material Bonding
- Vibration Control
Key Products
Beta Cloth
Beta cloth is able to withstand the harsh conditions in space, making it a reliable barrier and protection product to several different structures in the space market. Learn more about Beta Cloth here.
Beta Cloth Applications
- Protective Layer in Satellite and other Aerospace Applications
Space Coatings
We have partnered with MAP Space Coatings to add thermal finishing coatings to our product offering.
Space Coating Applications
- Antennas
- Base Coating
- Printed Circuit Boards
- Satellite Interior
- Solar Cells
- Thermal Control
Metalized Tapes
Manufactured with a metallic coating, metalized tapes are used for conductivity and reflectivity applications.
Metalized Tape Applications
- Conductivity
- Reflectivity
Glass Cloth Tapes
Used in high temperature applications, glass cloth tapes are abrasion and chemical resistant.
Glass Cloth Tape Applications
- Electrical Insulation for Motors and Transformers
- Masking during Plasma Spray or Flame Spray Applications
- Wrapping Cable Harnesses
Polyimide Tapes
Resistant to extreme temperatures, chemicals, and radiation, Polyimide Tapes excel in insulation and high temperature applications.
Polyimide Tape Applications
- Electrical Insulation
- High Temp Processing
- Thermal Insulation
- Wire and Cable Insulation
PTFE Tapes
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tapes are popular for low friction and chemical resistant properties.
PTFE Tape Applications
- Electrical Insulation
- High Temperature Applications
Foil Tapes
Foil tapes are backed with a thin foil – like aluminum or copper – and are used in EMI/RFI shielding and insulating applications.
Foil Tape Applications
- EMI/RFI Shielding
- Heat Shielding
- Insulation
Masking Tapes
Common masking tape applications in the aerospace market include paint masking, temporary surface protection, and temporary marking or holding.
Masking Tape Applications
- Masking during Painting, Anodizing, or Composites Curing
- Temporary Surface Protection during Assembly
Mylar Tapes
A brand name for biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate (BoPET), Mylar tapes are used in a variety of different aerospace applications.
Mylar Tape Applications
- Electrical Insulation
- Light Blocking
- MLI blankets
- Reflective Shielding
- Surface Protection
EMI/RFI Shielding
Designed to provide protection to avionics and communications equipment, EMI/RFI shielding tapes block or minimize the impact of interference on electrical components.
EMI/RFI Shielding Applications
- Dissipate Radio Frequency Interference
- Shielding Avionics and Communications Equipment
Foam Tapes
A lightweight and flexible option, foam tapes offer bonding, vibration dampening, and gasketing solutions where chemicals, moisture, and other environmental conditions are present.
Foam Tape Applications
- Bonding Insulation or Structural Components
- Gasketing
- Mounting Interior Panels and Trim
- Replacing Rivets to Reduce Weight
- Sound Dampening
- Vibration Mitigation
Our dedicated Application Specialists collaborate closely with your engineers and supply chain partners to identify and qualify the most promising materials for your specific requirements. From initial assessment to final implementation, we manage the entire process, including any necessary modifications, to deliver the best solution for your application.
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