Cable installation simulator minimises assembly damage

To minimise the risk of cable assembly damage or failure during installation, the company has developed a cable installation simulator to evaluate the stress of installation on microwave airframe assemblies. By comparing signal integrity before and after installation, Gore can engineer assemblies that withstand airframe installation as well as the demands of the aircraft’s flight envelope.

Use of the installation simulator provides aircraft manufacturers and installers with evidence that their assemblies will provide the same level of electrical performance after installation as when they are brand new.

“Aircraft manufacturers need reliable solutions that can be installed deep within an aircraft and left there for the life of the platform. Therefore, we want to create ‘fit and forget’ solutions that will survive the demanding environments within an aircraft,” said Jim Foreman, Product Manager, Gore.

"We are committed to designing next-gen products that solve key challenges, and mitigate risk for aircraft,” commented Paul Pino, Lead Principal Design Engineer, Gore. "To do this, we test and simulate real world conditions to ensure that our products do what we say they will do, consistently and reliably even in harsh conditions."