Advanced Composites are proud to supply high-quality composite tubing for a range of aerospace applications including sleeves, spacers and even fuel gauging equipment. In addition we also hold a number of important product specific aerospace approvals from leading international aerospace organisations such as GKN.
Our team of composites specialists have vast experience in the design and manufacture of a range of tubular components for use in the aerospace sector including projects for the likes of:
Airbus Aircraft Components
The International Space Station
Aircraft Fuel System Components
If you are looking for a specialist partner to source composite tubing for your aerospace project then please be sure to reach out and contact us today.
We are able deliver a world of possibilities to meet your tubing requirements with stock tooling for over 500 different parallel and tapered internal diameters – giving our customers accrss to an unrivalled selection of carbon and glass fibre composite tubes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aerospace composite tubing is used for sleeves, spacers, fuel gauging equipment, structural components, and various tubular elements in aircraft and space applications.
Yes, we maintain product-specific aerospace approvals from leading international aerospace organizations including GKN and other major aerospace manufacturers.
We specialize in carbon fiber and glass fiber composite tubes engineered to meet stringent aerospace requirements for strength, weight, and performance.
We maintain stock tooling for over 500 different parallel and tapered internal diameters, providing unrivaled selection for aerospace composite tubing requirements.
Aerospace composite tubes typically achieve 40-60% weight reduction compared to aluminum or steel equivalents while meeting or exceeding strength specifications.
Yes, aerospace composite materials are engineered to handle extreme temperatures, pressure differentials, vibration, and chemical exposure found in aviation environments.
We’ve worked with major aerospace organizations and manufacturers, though specific client details are confidential due to industry sensitivity.
Aerospace composites must meet rigorous standards including AS9100, RTCA DO-160, and other aviation-specific testing protocols for material qualification.
Composite tubes offer excellent chemical resistance and dimensional stability for fuel gauging equipment and fuel system components while reducing overall system weight.
Our ISO 9001:2015 certified processes include material traceability, batch control, dimensional inspection, and comprehensive documentation for aerospace applications.
Yes, composite sleeves and spacers often provide superior performance with reduced weight, corrosion resistance, and improved fatigue characteristics compared to metal alternatives.
Aerospace applications utilize optimized fiber orientations including hoop-wound, helical, and multi-directional layups designed for specific load paths and stress requirements.
Lead times vary by complexity, but our extensive stock tooling enables rapid production of standard configurations for aerospace applications.
Full material certification, manufacturing records, dimensional reports, and traceability documentation are provided to meet aerospace quality and compliance requirements.
