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News Release from: Morgan Technical Ceramics
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 May 2005
Materials provider is now the
manufacturer
Manufacturer of electro ceramic materials, Morgan Electro Ceramics, has won a manufacturing contract from Smiths Aerospace for the manufacture of sensors at its UK facilities.
Leading manufacturer of electro ceramic material solutions, Morgan Electro Ceramics, has been awarded a manufacturing contract by Smiths Aerospace, the aerospace equipment and systems company Morgan Electro Ceramics has been supplying Smiths Aerospace with its piezoelectric ceramic sub-assembly for fuel-level sensors since the early 90s but will now also be responsible for the manufacture of the full sensors at its facilities in the UK
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We have sub-contracted this part of the process to enable us (Smiths Aerospace) to focus on the design and manufacture of fuel systems that we provide for all our customers," explains Martin Kirkham, Manufacturing Systems Manager, Smiths Aerospace.
"We chose Morgan Electro Ceramics because of its expertise with the material involved and its process capabilities".
"We trusted them to take over the process quickly and seamlessly and I am delighted to say that this was achieved." The sensors, which form part of the 60 ultrasonic fuel-level probes found in each fuel system of the Boeing 777 aircraft, include Morgan Electro Ceramics' PZT5A2 piezoceramic material.
This robust ceramic was originally developed for industrial applications and is ideal for the harsh temperature and pressure conditions of this aerospace application.
Further, Morgan Electro Ceramics' high precision engineering capability ensures consistent and reliable production and functional testing (echo response) to meet the required quality standards for Smiths Aerospace.
"This successful transition of the production process proves that we have more than just materials expertise to offer our customers," comments Tony Beswick, General Manager, Morgan Electro Ceramics.
"Our applications engineering and our manufacturing techniques are second to none, and I am confident that we can continue to add value to our customer's processes." Morgan Electro Ceramics is a division of Morgan Technical Ceramics that supplies the aerospace industry with a range of materials and expertise for applications including instrumentation and control systems, engine monitoring, missile guidance systems and aero-engine manufacture and repair.
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