Aerospace Composite Tanks

Albany Engineered Composites

​Since 1967, Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) has been a leading designer and producer of composite tanks for commercial and defense applications. As a pioneer in composite tank technology, AEC continues to apply and advance this specialized technology to meet current and future requirements and applications.

787-Dreamliner-Main-Landing-Gear-Brace

Albany Engineered Composites

​​​​​​​​​​ ​​ Composites Technologies Used Lighter weight than steel or titanium alternatives 3D weaving technology allows the production of near net shape preforms, minimizing touch labor and saving cost Through thickness reinforcement in 3D woven products, provides inherent damage tolerance and resistance to high magnitude axial and shear loads in

LEAP Fan Blade

Albany Engineered Composites

Customer: Snecma (Safran Group) Composite fan module (comprised of blades, platforms, spacers, and fan case) is 300 pounds lighter compared to equivalent metallic components per engine Through a highly collaborative relationship AEC and Snecma (Safran group) have developed 3D composite fan module components for the next-generation LEAP TM aircraft engine.

Composite Structures Design & Analysis

Albany Engineered Composites

​ Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) offers the aerospace industry a premier capability in the design, analysis and fabrication of advanced composite structures. This capability arises from a dedicated, experienced staff of composite specialists using the very latest design and analysis tools to efficiently perform analysis disciplines such as Finite Element Analysis, Design Analysis Lay-Up, Kinematic Analysis and Classical Composite Analysis Codes.

Rolls-Royce LiftFan® for F-35 Aircraft

Albany Engineered Composites

​​​​​​​​​​ Ability to manufacture complex shaped composite components that require tight tolerances in production High performance, cost-effective composite components and assemblies​ Composite Technologies Used ​​ AEC is working with Rolls-Royce to support the development of the Inner Stage Vane (ISV), Outer Guide Vane (OGV), and CIAM assemblies for the Rolls-Royce LiftFan®, used in the F-35B aircraft.

Filament Winding

Albany Engineered Composites

​ Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) has been a leader in the advancement and use of filament winding as a low-cost repeatable process for fabrication of composite structures.

STaR - Struts, Tubes and Rods

Albany Engineered Composites

​ ​ The AEC STaR product line meets the aerospace industry demand for high-performance, light-weight structural composite hardware providing high strength-to-weight ratio vs. traditional metallic parts. Using patented manufacturing technology licensed by Bodair S.A. and a unique monolithic design, AEC produces struts, tubes and rods for commercial and military aircraft applications that exceed other composite production methods in weight savings.

Hand Lay-up Composite Structures

Albany Engineered Composites

​ Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) has more than four decades of experience in design and fabrication of composite structures, many of which have been fabricated using pre-preg materials and lay-up autoclave cure processing. AEC facilities have the capability to manufacture composite structures using a variety of material systems including Epoxy, BMI, Phenolic, Cynate Ester, and high-temperature Polyimide resins.

Bell V-247

Albany Engineered Composites

Range View Range Map Launch from land or sea. The V- 247 goes farther and faster for around-the-clock surveillance, even in remote locations. Providing more coverage with less aircraft, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week-ultimately reducing total mission costs. With multi-weapon compatibility and extreme precision, the V-247 is up for any challenge.

Primary Airframe Structural Assemblies and Components

Albany Engineered Composites

​ Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) provides a full spectrum of design, analysis, fabrication and assembly of primary aerospace airframe structural assemblies and components, including: Fuselage and wing skins (co-cured stiffeners) Ribs and spars Frames Rotor blades Control surfaces AEC employs the latest in sophisticated manufacturing processes and technologies necessary for the fabrication of the most complex and close-tolerance structures.

A new Safran and Albany Aerospace Composites plant, in Rochester

Albany Engineered Composites

This new plant in Rochester, New Hampshire, will produce 3D woven composite parts using RTM technology for aircraft engine parts. The first application will ...

AH-1Z Viper in Action

Albany Engineered Composites

Video highlights of U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Vipers providing close air support during an instructor pilot flight exercise in support of the WTI course at Yod...

Triaxial Braiding

Albany Engineered Composites

​ The braiding process is one of the most practical and effective manufacturing methods available to the composite industry today. To place the economy of braiding in perspective, it is estimated that 40% of conventional filament winding would be more cost effective by braiding.

LEAP Fan Casing

Albany Engineered Composites

​​​​​​​​​ ​​ ​ Composite Technologies Used ​​ Composite fan module (comprised of blades, platforms, spacers, and fan case) is 300 pounds lighter compared to equivalent metallic components per engine Improvements in damage tolerance Improvement in durability and resultant reductions in maintenance costs Eliminates fiber buckling in final part​ ​​ AEC is currently working with Snecma (Safran group) to develop fan module components for the next generation LEAP aircraft engine.

Resin Transfer Molding

Albany Engineered Composites

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) has placed considerable emphasis on the development of in-house resin transfer molding for the fabrication of high performance structural composites. Resin transfer molding produces parts to net shape with good surface finish, low void content and required levels of fiber volume.

Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey

Albany Engineered Composites

Perform the previously impossible. Fixed-wing speed range, endurance and altitude combined with vertical lift. Over 500,000 flight hours. A revolutionary advantage across the full range of military operations in the most challenging of environments. Survivable performance across the full range of military operations worldwide.

Bell V-280 - Future Long Range Assault Aircraft

Albany Engineered Composites

The only FVL weapons system with the flight-proven agility, speed, range and endurance for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft mission. Purpose-built to revolutionize the reach and effectiveness of each mission while offering unmatched maneuverability, reduced downtime and elevated mission safety.

Bell 360 - Invictus - Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft

Albany Engineered Composites

Always ready. The future fight requires increased range, speed, agility and lethality. It requires seamless coordination between Army aviation and the maneuver force. It requires persistence, fearlessness, and must own the information domain. The Bell 360 Invictus delivers the U.S. Army's requirements for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft.

Bell Huey II

Albany Engineered Composites

Weapons and mission equipment packages on the U.S. Munitions List are subject to the Arms Export Control Act and require approval for export from the U.S. Department of State. Some options and configurations pictured may only be available to non-U.S. customers through the U.S. Government's Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process.

Bell AH-1Z - Attack and Reconnaissance Helicopter Engineered for the Extreme.

Albany Engineered Composites

Eliminate threats at unimaginable range. With anti-armor and air-to-air missiles, the Bell AH-1Z is designed to operate - and destroy targets - in the most extreme environments. Attack Air to Ground Fire Support Aerial Reconnaissance Escort Identify the target. Hit it with precision. Save lives.

Bell UH-1Y - The Ultimate Utility Helicopter

Albany Engineered Composites

Perform under punishing conditions. The Bell UH-1Y combines combat-proven power with dependable components-arming you for the toughest missions. Impressive power. Effective weaponry. Precision sensors. All included to carry out a variety of complex missions in just one flight. Whatever your task, this is the ultimate workhorse. Locate the target.

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Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding

Albany Engineered Composites

​ As an extension of our Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) expertise, AEC offers our customers the capability to perform Vacuum assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VaRTM) for large composite structures. VaRTM is a process for molding fiber reinforced composite structures in which a sheet of flexible transparent material such as nylon or Mylar plastic is placed over the preform on the mold and sealed.

Discover the third Safran and Albany plant!

Albany Engineered Composites

Discover the third Safran and Albany composite fan blade production plant, for LEAP engine, in Mexico.