SBIR/STTR Research Award
Lift Fan Clutch Plate Material
Award amount
$70,000Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2003Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Navy
- Recipient company
- REFRACTORY COMPOSITES, INC.
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- Not reported
- Topic code
- Not reported
Research abstract
RCI has already developed developed friction materials that exhibit superior wear properties relative to the baseline JSF C/C clutch. Further improvements in wear, coefficient of friction and related properties are proposed. An advanced CMC clutch hasthe potential of reducing wear by 50% or greater relative to the baseline C/C clutch.Improved JSF clutch materials have the potential to save the fleet over $70M on a net present value basis as well as improve JSF reliability and vehicle availability during intense combat operations.
Technology keywords
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