RBC AeroStructures

About RBC AeroStructures

RBC AeroStructures resides in a state-of-the-art facility located in Westminster, SC. For over 65 years RBC AeroStructures has been manufacturing control rods, push-pull rods, connecting links, torque tubes, rod assemblies, struts, and tie rods. In addition, RBC AeroStructures produces tight tolerance precision machined parts. Specialties include rod/tube swaging, welding, MIL-spec painting, plating, and non-destructive testing (NDT) to the most exacting customer and industry standards.

RBC AeroStructures products are used in a wide range of aerospace and defense applications including commercial and military aircraft, and helicopters.

RBC AeroStructures has a team of talented engineers capable of developing complex designs, RBC AeroStructures manufactures both specialty and build-to-print products. Our long-term partnerships with key aerospace customers, and their valued subcontractors reflect RBC AeroStructures’ commitment to customer satisfaction and the trust that customers place in our capabilities.

Products

Metallic Rods/Struts

RBC AeroStructures offers a full range of swaged, machined or flash welded rods/struts. The swaged rod series provides a great way to reduce weight while maintaining strong buckling strength. RBC AeroStructures can form a variety of different materials with cold and hot forming methods.

Typical Applications:

• Flight Controls
• Engines
• Interiors
• Structures
• Landing Gear
• Space

Advantages / Benefits:

• Optimized for weight and space
• Tailored end fittings to meet customer requirements
• Higher mechanical strength
• Automated Manufacturing Methods
• High adjustability

Telescopic Rods and Folding Struts

RBC AeroStructures offers unique and standard telescopic rods and folding struts to meet the needs of specific applications. Just like our other products, RBC AeroStructures utilizes internal resources for full design and qualification testing.

Typical Applications:

• Landing Gear
• Doors
• Engine Cowling Hold Open Rods

Advantages / Benefits:

• Advanced Engineering Support
• Positive Lock
• Quick Release
• Keeps open covers/doors for aircraft maintenance

Dynamic Rods

RBC AeroStructures offers a variety of standard and custom rod assemblies with moving components. These rods include bungee rods, spring rods, and rotational/swivel rods. These rods are typically found in environments with lower overall mechanical loads, but are required to operate under various dynamic conditions.

Typical Applications:

• Hydraulic actuators
• Articulated joints
• Power generation
• Vehicle steering linkages

Advantages / Benefits:

• High load capacity
• Angular misalignment ∓ rotation
• High alternating ∓ shock load capacity
• Corrosion resistant materials
• Metal-to-metal or maintenance free self-lubricating
• Extended Operating Life

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