Aerospace
Over 50 years as a trusted partner for providing innovative, rugged, and reliable motion solutions that keep America flying.
Proven Design Support
As a manufacturer with 50+ years of experience, Nook continues to serve the Aerospace market as a trusted and responsive partner. We deliver innovative linear motion systems that perform with confidence when everything is on the line. Our highly experienced and accessible linear motion design experts support your mission critical projects from concept through deployment.
Rigorous Process Control
All Nook operations are co-located in one U.S. based facility allowing us to quickly adapt while maintaining rigorous process control over our entire supply chain. Our tightly controlled process integrity includes Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma. Our Quality systems emphasize continuous improvement, statistical methods and ongoing training.
Specialized Quality Systems
Proven systems to support the stringent requirements for aerospace, defense, and medical applications assures Nook as highly trusted partner.
- ISO:9001 Certified
- 9100:16 Certified
- ITAR Registered
Government Contract Specialists
At Nook, we have dedicated engineering resources that specialize in supporting government contracts. These highly experienced engineers have extensive experience in managing government Aerospace & Defense projects. We can help you navigate this challenging process.
Maintenance & Assembly Platforms
Ideal combination of efficiency, low power requirement, and value.
Nook ball screws and electric linear actuators have proven performance in the sophisticated maintenance stands required for annual aircraft maintenance and aircraft assembly lines. These maintenance platforms are the workhorse of the MRO industry as they used to position very large, heavy (and cumbersome) components and work crews safely with precision positioning accuracy. Nook linear motion products are routinely used on these platforms to enhance safety, improve ergonomics, and increase productivity.
Linear motion systems are used in the manufacturing, repair and maintenance (MRO) of commercial, military, and private aircraft. They are designed to minimize the the risk of human error by accurately lifting and positioning aircraft components. While aircraft manufacturing is typically associated with large parts, assemblers also need to position light-weight and sensitive components as well.
System Features
- Increased safety
- Long vertical travel under heavy loads
- Fast acceleration and de-docking time
Applications
- Engine lifts & hoists
- Assembly and Maintenance platforms
- Cranes
- Positioning & control equipment
Ground Support & Boarding
Speed, efficiency, and accuracy
Ground support equipment (GSE) can be found at virtually any airport, usually on the apron (servicing area by the terminal). This equipment is used to service the aircraft while it is on the ground (between flights). The role of this equipment generally involves ground power operations, aircraft mobility, and cargo/passenger loading operations.
Speed, efficiency, and accuracy are important in ground handling services in order to minimize the turnaround time (the time during which the aircraft remains parked at the gate).
Electro-mechanical devices can control bridge movements with ease and accuracy, without compromising safety. The equipment used to make this experience more efficient and enjoyable for passengers is just as important as the airplane itself. Passengers must securely board a variety of aircraft designs (and door heights) indoors away from the outside elements.
Applications
Nook's innovative ball screw designs are ideal for this application due to their integral safety ball nut that. In the event of a ball nut failure prevents the structure from falling in an inadvertent failure. Our ball screws provide a high efficiency, low torque solution with high repeatability and outstanding positioning accuracy.
- Aircraft jack lifts
- Cargo scissor lifts (ULD)
- Passenger walkways
- Stairs
- Airport aprons
- Aircraft pallet loaders
Spacecraft and Launch Systems
A launch pad is an above-ground facility from which a rocket-powered missile or space vehicle is vertically launched. It can include the central launch platform (mobile launcher platform), or the entire complex (launch complex). Equipment can include a launch mount or launch platform (supports the vehicle), a service structure, and the infrastructure required to provide propellants, fluids, electrical power, communications, telemetry, payload processing, and storage facilities.
Reduce Pre-launch Preparation Times
Tactical launching applications for spacecraft demand complete reliability under all possible operating conditions. This equipment must raise multi-ton equipment into firing position smoothly, safely, and shock free.
Why are Nook ball screws ideal for these applications?
- Reliability. The inherent screw principles designed into our screws has proven itself on several successful missions spanning several decades.
- Efficiency. Low friction facilitates >90% allows for extremely smooth operation in remote launch sites under the most demanding conditions such as subzero frozen wastelands, blazing desert heat, or 100% jungle humidity.
- Simplicity. Can rely on manual operation in case of power failure.
Aircraft Sub-Systems
Rapid, responsive and precise manipulation
Aircraft systems require zero failure and rapid, responsive and precise manipulation of their sub systems. They also require compact, lightweight, and highly efficient components to perform complex motions within limited spaces (in extreme environments). The reliability of these systems is extremely crucial. You can count on Nook's broad range of linear motion solutions to deliver outstanding performance every time you need it.
Advantages Include
- Low power consumption
- Smaller drive train components
- Weight savings
- Minimized wear
- Low maintenance
- Fail-safe operation
Applications
Nook ball screws and systems have been trusted in countless aerospace application for over 50 years. They are ideal for aircraft sub-system components due to their ability to run on any power source. In addition, they eliminate the need for extraneous hardware such as pumps, hoses, filters, piping, etc...
Flight Simulators - The ease of synchronization with a single drive motor, high repeatability, and predictable life make Nook ball screws the ideal solution for flight simulators.
- Canopy Actuators
- Weapons
- Tracking
- Cargo
- Video
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Aerospace Case Studies
A customer application required a system that would serve two critical functions during the attachment of airplane wings to the main body of the aircraft.
Yearly overhauls require sophisticated equipment to provide maintenance workers with safe, ready access to every part of the plane.
The flexibility, functionality and reliability of the Jetway boarding bridge make it the industry's best solution for linking aircraft to air terminals.
