Whippany developed an actuator meeting high power and bandwidth requirements for next-generation fighter aircraft flight controls, delivering a 45kW dual redundant controller and electromechanical actuator.
Whippany's secondary flight controls are designed to support secondary flight surfaces on aircraft, meeting force, speed, and reliability requirements.
Our customers’ high expectations demand exceptional on-time performance from our organization. They rely on Whippany Actuation Systems to operate a smooth supply chain and deliver on schedule every time. To meet these needs, we developed a plan to sustain customer confidence and satisfaction through continuous on-time delivery schedule. At the core of this endeavor is a cross-functional team representing all departments that received intense training. With dedicated oversight, the team maintains portal and configuration changes to ensure seamless distribution. We developed proper controls, avoiding material shortages from internal and external suppliers. Within six months, Whippany achieved a 100% on-time delivery schedule and continues to develop and train additional teams to support and meet our customer’s expectations.
Many Whippany customers require specific aftermarket support solutions, ranging from long-term fixed-price or flight hour-based maintenance contracts to individual time and material repairs. We incorporate the best economical solution to seamlessly integrate with our customer’s processes, achieve product availability, and support the requirements of end users. Whippany Actuation Systems offers a range of solutions including extensive airline operator product support agreements, award-winning PBL repair contracts for the US Navy helicopter fleet, and more.
Our extend, retract, and uplock actuators are currently operating on large commercial airlines to release landing gear as well as retract and lock it in place.
Our nose wheel steering is one of the only available electronic motor options on the market. Whippany nose wheel steering performance characteristics successfully compete with hydraulic while saving weight.
A major aircraft OEM needed to evolve beyond their previous application for mission equipment latch releases—hydraulic rams coupled with valves and tubing. Whippany Actuation Systems adapted a proven actuator, adding interface provisions to meet customer requirements, and delivered flight-worthy actuators within 14 weeks.
Whippany offers a full suite of electric helicopter blade and tail fold actuation systems, allowing militaries to store more rotorcraft in smaller areas, such as aircraft carriers.
Whippany’s payload actuation solutions support a range of aircraft, opening doors and extending weapon systems when necessary, from large transport category airplanes to UAVs.
