By adapting the fundamental ideas of Split Sleeve Cold Expansion , FTI's bushing installation systems are a cost effective alternative to traditional shrink or press fit bushing installation processes.
• Improve fatigue performance of bushed hole
• Highly migration and rotation resistant
• Reduce labor costs
Unique method of installing innovative and cost effective rivetless nut plates and blind fasteners in aircraft structures.
A new way of thinking in aircraft design. Using cold expansion technology to install aircraft fuel, gases, hydraulic, electrical, drain and other aircraft fittings.
Split Sleeve Cold Expansion is the backbone of FTI's products and processes. This proven technology has been used on commercial and military aircraft throughout the world since 1969.
• Improve fatigue performance of hole by at least 3:1
• Add no weight to the structure
• Simple and easy to use with one-sided operation
PRODUCTS IN COMPOSITES:
Installing fatigue and capability enhancing FTI products in composite structures is the wave of the future. Many FTI products can now be used for composite applications
As a pioneer of the cold expansion process, FTI helped develop this technology back in 1969. We have taken this foundation of creating a residual stress field around a cold worked hole to develop innovative solutions that significantly reduce manufacturing and maintenance flow-time and costs. This is accomplished by creating components that are easier and faster to install and by improving the way aircraft are assembled.
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