The space race of the 20th Century was catalyzed by the invention of the V-2 rocket which was based on a novel engine system using a liquid-propellant. It was the world’s first long-range, guided ballistic missile technology, providing a feasible basis for spaceflight. Propelling an explosive or projectile differs significantly from a shuttle, however. A [...]

Despite enormous innovations in the field of aerospace engineering, both manned and unmanned aircraft still manipulate lift and thrust to take off from the ground – with the notable exception of rotorcraft that can lift off vertically. Fixed-wing aircraft are subsequently limited with respect to their performance areas, requiring runways with generous amounts of space [...]

Primary aluminum smelting is conducted according to the Hall-Héroult process, which describes the reduction of oxidized aluminum (Al2O3) through electrolysis occurring within an industrial cell. The cell comprises a salt bath where liquidized aluminum is extracted from molten mixtures of alumina and cryolite using electrodes engineered from coke. These components penetrate the walls of the [...]

Airbag fabrics are typically high-strength woven materials that retain their physical integrity against rapid inflation by an inert gas to cushion impacts. Airbags are typically made from woven fabric, which may be coated or uncoated but must be impermeable to gases and flame resistant. Nylon textiles such as Nylon (polyamide) 6.6 are among the most [...]

Mid-Mountain Materials, Inc. is one of the global players in thermal insulation materials and sealing. We have engineered high-performance products for everyday applications and extreme environments alike, exceeding the expectations of customers in domestic and industrial spaces across the world. For years, we have been catering to the unique requirements of customers from our corporate [...]

Refractory cement and moldables are highly important across a number of industries.  In the construction of furnaces and large ovens, where there are high-temperature firebricks or refractory linings, castable refractory cement is essential. These are generally formulated from thermally resistant clinker and specialized aggregate materials and are essential to thermodynamic stability in the heating chamber [...]

Due to the rapid growth in the use of aluminum by automobile manufacturers, there have been an increased supply demands for aluminum rolling mills. The aluminum industry is buoyant as manufacturers take advantage of the materials strength and lightness in preference to steel. A good example is Ford committing to aluminum for the F-150 pick-up [...]

Conventional industrial binders, such as Portland cement, contain organic or metallic elements that have been calcinated at high temperatures and mixed with intermediate minerals such as gypsum. Some cement blends may also comprise recovered materials from industrial processing such as furnace slag and fly ash. The resultant powder mixture may be used to mix concrete [...]

Mechanical gaskets are used to seal the voids and mating surfaces between components in high-temperature applications. The mating surfaces of furnace doors, flues, or thermal piping must be correctly sealed to maintain optimal levels of device efficiency and reduce the impact of energy wastage and environmental emissions. This is often achieved via the application of [...]

High-temperature masonry comes in multiple forms, from thermodynamically stable firebricks to castable refractory cement that are formulated from thermally resistant clinker and specialized aggregate materials. Conventional cements are often used in the manufacturing of fireplaces and furnaces, but they do not exhibit the requisite thermodynamic stability for application within the heating chamber or for direct [...]