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Rods / AEROSTRUT®
RO-RA develops and manufactures all different kinds of tie rods including drag links, rotary rods and connecting elements in conjunction with integrated shock mounts and attachment brackets.
The development comprises of the conceptual design, 3D modeling, 2D engineering, stress calculation and verification, ultimate compression & tension load analysis & testing, fatigue cycling & windmilling analysis &testing, weight evaluation as well as environmental testing according to industry standards or unique customer requirements.
The AEROSTRUT® system includes an integrated/inner distortion lock mechanism with independent anti-twist devices. The system allows significant improvements during the installation process at the assembly lines of our customers.
The adjustability range for the ends is up to +/- 75mm or +/- 3 inches in overall. The AEROSTRUT® System is supplemented with fork end locking clips which are clipped on the threaded sleeve by one hand, a loose prevention feature for the interface pins and a maximum turn-out device.
The AEROSTRUT® system provides major benefits to the aviation industry by:
Significantly reducing cycle times at installation
Plug & play solutions
Light weight
Reduced testing for design adaptations
No tooling for adjustments and adjustability requirements
No wire lock
No counter nuts
High adjustability with a range of +/- 50mm or 2 inches
High resistance against environmental conditions
Optional loose prevention
Tie-Rod according to ABS1187