Page 10 - Industrial Technology EXTRA 25th January 2021

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Brakes save weight on jet’s

motorised window shades

While private business jets are the limousines of the sky, they are not immune from

the design constraints common across all aircraft. Minimising the size and weight of
components is all important for securing the efficiency and performance of any
aircraft. So a European motor manufacturer turned to customised Warner Electric
X-Small (XS) brakes to reduce the size and weight of its motorised window shades

hether a business jet or a jet fighter, unduly penalising comfort or functionality. Onboard
reducing weight improves fuel items, components, paint, wiring and even
efficiency and performance. adhesives are all under scrutiny. For a motorised
WFurthermore, improving space window shade system, which is installed on
efficiency allows for additional systems or features multiple cabin windows, minimising weight or
to be incorporated into the aircraft design without space requirements offers compound benefits.

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