That's according to the EU’s Clean Sky initiative. And, with fuel prices rising and increasing pressure to meet emissions targets, aircraft manufacturers and their suppliers are looking to slash the weight of their aircraft to achieve greater efficiency.
Many airlines are saving millions on their operating costs by investing in lightweight materials to reduce weight, save fuel and cut carbon emissions.
With an installed weight that is said to be typically up to 50% lighter than an equivalent breakstem rivet, Avdel NeoSpeed is described as a versatile, multi-grip blind rivet suited to many aerospace fastening applications. The unique splined rivet combines high strength with low weight.
NeoSpeed installation is also said to be four times faster than a regular breakstem rivet and a more efficient system after only 10 rivets are placed. The labour-saving NeoSpeed rivet cartridge eliminates the need to reload podded rivets into their mandrel. Typical applications include seating and overhead storage where strength and performance is key and onboard electronics cabinets where the risk of short circuit from loose mandrels is eliminated.
“NeoSpeed has 3 times greater hole size tolerance than standard breakstem rivets which make them ideal for use in catering trolleys to make them noise and rattle free,” states the company.
NeoSpeed is available in 3.2 mm to 4.8 mm (1/8" to 3/16") aluminium alloy, steel and stainless steel A4 with mushroom and countersunk head styles.
