| Composite
materials are poor conductors. Lightning that stops the aircraft is deadly.
That’s why aircraft
structures are “zoned” for relative conductivity . . . to ensure
that lightning passes through the aircraft and continues to the ground.
The best way to accomplish this process, at the least cost is with lightweight,
fantastically flexible MicroGrid...the conductive laminate of choice. |
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 MicroGrid...the Material of Choice
MicroGrid precision expanded strike protection in composite aircraft structures.
In fact, MicroGrid is used by Boeing, Embraer, and many other aircraft
manufacturers. MicroGrid’s single unit structure is superior because
it can’t
unravel like woven wire. Nor is costly material removed as in etching or
stamping. The appropriate gauge and pattern of material is easily adhered
to the composite for 200,000 amps of conductivity. Aircraft are easily
repaired after a lightning strike by simply sanding away the surface
to apply a patch of new MicroGrid. And fantastically flexible MicroGrid
easily conforms to a variety of shapes and contours in both manufacture
and repair. It can be bent, shaped and laminated with a variety of
materials, including those which expand, contract and flex. |
 Aluminum
or Copper MicroGrid?
Aluminum MicroGrid is ideal for most composite aircraft structure applications
and is nearly half the weight of the copper MicroGrid. Copper MicroGrid
is recommended for use with carbon fiber structures. Two layers of MicroGrid
are recommended over fuel tank applications |
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Airframe Parts - Lightning Protection