Thermal Insulation Products

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1 Thermal Insulation Products

2 Table of contents Vacuum Thermal Insulation and Thermal Components 3 Cryogenic Insulation (Coolcat Line) 4 Coolcat 1 7 Coolcat 2 8 Coolcat 2 NW 9 Coolcat 2 NF 10 Coolcat 2 LOX 11 Coolcat 2 NI 12 Coolcat 4K 13 Coolcat H 14 Coolcat B-R50 15 Space Insulation 16 AAErofoam PIF 4-6_ Glassfibre Spacer GSW 25g FE AAErotherm S AAErotherm S AAErotherm S AAErotherm H AAErotherm H Space Radiator with Solar Reflectors 25 RUAG Space 26 RUAG Space Product Portfolio 27 For enquiries for cryogenic materials please contact: [email protected] For enquiries for space materials/products please contact: [email protected] 2 RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

3 Vacuum Thermal Insulation and Thermal Components RUAG Space is the leading European supplier of multi-layer insulation for spacecraft and market leader of superinsulation for cryogenic medical systems. The experience we have gained in more than two decades of thermal design and production enables us to increase your competitiveness with RUAG s leading edge technology solutions. Our vision is to be the leading competence centre for vacuum thermal insulation solutions for space and industrial applications. Our mission is the development and production of multi-layer insulation for space and cryogenic industry to make our customers more competitive. To achieve this mission we focus on first-class products and reliable and long-standing partnerships with our customers. RUAG Space activities for development and production of multi-layer insulation for space applications (satellites and instruments) have started in Since then we have developed our competencies and skills in more than 50 projects to become the leading European supplier of multi-layer insulation for spacecraft. Moreover, RUAG Space has developed great expertise in the field of cryogenic insulation. Today RUAG also offers the development and the production of cryogenic superinsulation for various applications such as Helium liquefiers or superconducting magnets. Our development and production process comprises: Thermal and Mechanical Engineering Design and Development Production and Integration Our value creating chain includes the following tasks: Selection of the insulation composition with attachment and grounding CAD Design (3-D and 2-D) Prototyping, support during first installation Production (standard and taylor-made products and also build to print) Delivery logistics ISO 9001 / ISO RUAG Space GmbH is certified to ISO 9001, ISO and EN 9100 by DNV. Restriction We have taken care to collect and present technical and performance data which are based on supplier data, own measurements and tests. These data are meant to help our customers in their design process and support the selection of the best insulation type for the application. However, these data are indicative only and have to be proven by specific measurements in the relevant environment. Build to print: We can produce superinsulation to customer drawings. We accept the definition of blanket shapes in DXF, IGES or STEP format. RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 3

4 Cryogenic Insulation (Coolcat Line) Our product family Coolcat comprises standard insulation and tailor made insulation. Our insulation is composed of aluminized polyester foils interleaved with polyester spacer materials or is made of aluminium foils interleaved with glass spacer materials. In addition, we supply welding protection materials, tapes, sensors Laser Cutting: Polyester superinsulation blankets are cut to shape using our numerically controlled (NC) cutting machines. Polyester superinsulation is laser cut whereas aluminium/glass insulation is cold cut. The laser cutting process assembles the multi-layered package around its cutting edges. The edges are held together by bridges of molten polyester. However, laser cut edges are open for edge pumping (see picture). No significant difference in thermal performance was found in comparative calorimeter testing between multi-layer insulation with cold cut and laser cut edges: Laser cutting does not increase edge effects! We can NC laser cut to a maximum width of 2.7 m. The length of the cutting area is 3.0 m, which does not limit the length of individual superinsulation blankets, as the superinsulation is fed into the cutting machine on a conveyor, forwarding the band when needed. This method of producing polyester superinsulation has proven to be very efficient, because no additional assembly of the layers (pins, staples, welding points or similar) are required to attain a robust blanket with very good handling properties. The thermal performance is optimized by minimizing thermal shortcuts through assembly elements. When compared to cold cut blankets, where cracks could start from the edge of each single reflector foil, laser cut/welded blankets combine the strength of several thin layers and thus offer a much higher tear strength. No crack stopper holes are needed at the end of laser cuts or inside corners (<180 ). During the evacuation of the vacuum space, the air and outgassing products enclosed within the multi-layer package of the insulation can be pumped at the open edges (edge pumping) and through perforation holes of the reflector foils (broadside pumping). Most of our Coolcat superinsulation is made of perforated foils to allow broadside pumping. Thus the insulation gap can be evacuated more quickly and the residual vacuum pressures are lower than for edge pumping only. We supply standard sheets and rolls of polyester superinsulation such as Coolcat 1, Coolcat 2 and Coolcat 2 NW. These standard superinsulation products are held together by a grid of ultrasonic spot welding points. The standard pitch of these welds is 0.3 x 0.3 m. These welds assemble the multi-layer package and ensure that the multi-layered package will not fall apart when our customers cut their own shapes using scissors, scalpels or similar. Microscope picture of a laser cut multi-layer superinsulation blanket edge 4 RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

5 Coolcat BR-50 tape is recommended for closing superinsulation blanket joints. Depending on the configuration of the cryostat it may be possible to completely enclose the cold parts to be insulated with a shell of insulation blankets. In this case the taping of superinsulation joints may be sufficient to hold the insulation in place. In other cases it may be necessary to use additional fixation elements such as plastic pins. Superinsulation types such as Coolcat 2 NF, Coolcat 2 LOX and Coolcat H, which are not made of polyester but contain other materials such as aluminium foil or glass-fibre fleece are cold cut on our NC cutting machines using oscillating knives. This process does not assemble the multi-layer package and so we use tag pins to hold the blanket together. We offer NC cold cutting up to a blanket size of 3.0 x 0.95 m. We cold cut larger blankets by hand if required. The superior performance of Coolcat insulation is based on: High quality polyester film, 6 or 12 µm thick, double side aluminized at minimum 40 nm (400 Angstrom). Reflector foils are separated with pure polyester spacer material. 10 layers of foil and 10 layers of spacer are combined as a semi finished insulation lay-up, ready for cutting. The insulation is perforated for perfect evacuation of the vacuum chamber. RUAG Space thermal insulation is designed based on CAD models and is cut accurately on the numerically controlled laser cutting machine. The insulation is easy to handle due to the laser cut edges. The insulation performance is long term stable, no degradation of insulation due to the spacer material, no flattening, limited gravitational compression, no severe compression effect over edges. The reproducability of performance in a serial production is very high, only very small deviation is measured. RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 5

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7 Coolcat 1 Coolcat 1 is a crinkled superinsulation composed of 10 layers of polyester foil, single-side aluminized and crinkled. Coolcat 1 offers a high thermal performance, especially between liquid nitrogen and liquid helium temperature levels. The crinkled polyester foil which is used in Coolcat 1 has been used in high performance cryogenic insulation for more than 50 years. The crinkling ensures only minimum contact areas between the reflector foils, which minimizes heat conduction. Crinkled superinsulation must be applied with extra care to avoid compression and thermal shortcuts between the foils, especially at corners. For the supercrinkled version of Coolcat 1 the reflector foil is processed to provide a more intense crinkling. Standard sheets are assembled by ultrasonic spotwelding points at a grid of 200 x 200 mm. For a good thermal performance compression of the superinsulation must be absolutely avoided. It is recommended to allow a minimum insulation gap thickness of 3 mm per 10 layers and to install the insulation in a loose way. All polyester reflector foils are aluminized to provide a specific surface resistance of ohms per square (coating thickness > 25 nm). The low coating thickness minimizes edge effects caused by heat conduction within the coating, which is most important at liquid helium temperature level. Coolcat 1 is not perforated. Maximum baking temperature: 423 K. Insulation Performance Temperature range [K] Number of layers Heat flux [W/m²] *) 300 to foils > foils > foils > to 4 10 supercrinkled foils > 1.60 **) 20 supercrinkled foils > 0.90 **) 77 to 4 10 supercrinkled foils > 0.03 **) *) Heat flux values measured under laboratory conditions at good vacuum (< 1 E-3 Pa); For the sizing of superinsulation for real applications it is recommended to multiply these heat flux values with a factor of This is assuming good design, installation and vacuum conditions. **)The supercrinkled version of Coolcat 1 offers superior insulation performance. The only available width of the crinkled foil is 1.34 m: Article no. Dimensions [m] Foil thickness [µm] Nominal area weight for 10 layers [kg/m²] PL x Caution Notes: Polyester superinsulation is flammable and suitable welding protection is required (we recommend the use of Coolcat H). Coolcat 2 LOX is the only type of superinsulation in this catalogue which is liquid oxygen compatible. All other insulation types fail in test of EN 1797 (Flash in drop test under liquid oxygen). For all applications a separate risk assessment is required to confirm the use of polyester superinsulation RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 7

8 Coolcat 2 Coolcat 2 is a spacered superinsulation composed of 10 layers of polyester foil, double-side aluminized, perforated and interleaved with 10 layers of knit-woven polyester spacer material. Coolcat 2 offers a high thermal performance. For many years Coolcat 2 has been widely used by the research community for the insulation of cryogenic equipment at a laboratory scale. Spacered superinsulation offers more robust thermal performance than crinkled superinsulation (for example at corners and under compression). Knit-woven spacers are more light-weight and slightly thinner than the non-woven spacers, which are used in Coolcat 2 NW. Knit-woven spacers are dimensionally less stable than non-woven spacers. In comparison with Coolcat 2 NW, handling and installation of Coolcat 2 insulation is more difficult. Coolcat 2 has a nominal compressed thickness of 1.0 mm per 10 layers. For a good thermal performance compression of the superinsulation should be avoided. It is recommended to allow a minimum insulation gap thickness of 3 mm per 10 layers and to install the insulation in a loose way. All polyester reflector foils are aluminized to provide a specific surface resistance of < 0.8 ohms per square (coating thickness > 40 nm). For low outgassing Coolcat 2 contains 100% polyester spacer, which has been washed and thermo-fixed at high temperature to minimize outgassing. For short pumping times all double aluminized polyester foils are perforated at an open area of 0.05 to 0.1 per cent. Maximum baking temperature: 423 K. Insulation Performance Temperature range [K] Number of layers Heat flux [W/m²] *) 300 to foils + 10 spacers > foils + 20 spacers > foils + 30 spacers > foils + 40 spacers > to 4 10 foils + 10 spacers > 0.05 *) Heat flux values measured under laboratory conditions at good vacuum (< 1 E-3 Pa); For the sizing of superinsulation for real applications it is recommended to multiply these heat flux values with a factor of This is assuming good design, installation and vacuum conditions. Standard rolls available up to 1.5 m wide, wider rolls available on request: Article no. Dimensions [m] Foil thickness [µm] Nominal area weight for 10 layers [kg/m²] PL x PL x Caution Notes: Polyester superinsulation is flammable and suitable welding protection is required (we recommend the use of Coolcat H). Coolcat 2 LOX is the only type of superinsulation in this catalogue which is liquid oxygen compatible. All other insulation types fail in test of EN 1797 (Flash in drop test under liquid oxygen). For all applications a separate risk assessment is required to confirm the use of polyester superinsulation 8 RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

9 Coolcat 2 NW Coolcat 2 NW is a spacered superinsulation composed of 10 layers of polyester foil, double-side aluminized, perforated and interleaved with 10 layers of non-woven polyester spacer material. Due to its high thermal performance and good handling properties it is used in serial production of MRI and NMR cryostats at an industrial scale. Spacered superinsulation offers more robust thermal performance than crinkled superinsulation (for example at corners and under compression). Non-woven spacers are dimensionally stable and therefore Coolcat 2 NW offers easier handling and more efficient installation than Coolcat 2 (knit-woven spacer). Coolcat 2 NW has a nominal compressed thickness of 1.4 mm per 10 layers. For a good thermal performance compression of the superinsulation should be avoided. It is recommended to allow a minimum insulation gap thickness of 3 mm per 10 layers and to install the insulation in a loose way. All polyester reflector foils are aluminized to provide a specific surface resistance of < 0.8 ohms per square (coating thickness > 40 nm). For low outgassing Coolcat 2 NW contains 100 % polyester spacer without binder. For short pumping times all double aluminized polyester foils are perforated at an open area of 0.05 to 0.1 per cent. Maximum baking temperature: 423 K. Insulation Performance Temperature range [K] Number of layers Heat flux [W/m²] *) 300 to foils + 10 spacers > foils + 20 spacers > foils + 30 spacers > foils + 40 spacers > to 4 10 foils + 10 spacers > 0.02 *) Heat flux values measured under laboratory conditions at good vacuum (< 1 E-3 Pa); For the sizing of superinsulation for real applications it is recommended to multiply these heat flux values with a factor of This is assuming good design, installation and vacuum conditions. Standard rolls available up to 1.9 m wide, wider rolls available on request: Article no. Dimensions [m] Foil thickness [µm] Nominal area weight for 10 layers [kg/m²] PL x PL x PL x Caution Notes: Polyester superinsulation is flammable and suitable welding protection is required (we recommend the use of Coolcat H). Coolcat 2 LOX is the only type of superinsulation in this catalogue which is liquid oxygen compatible. All other insulation types fail in test of EN 1797 (Flash in drop test under liquid oxygen). For all applications a separate risk assessment is required to confirm the use of polyester superinsulation RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 9

10 Coolcat 2 NF Coolcat 2 NF is a spacered superinsulation composed of 11 layers of glass fibre fleece spacer interleaved with 10 layers of pure aluminium foil. Coolcat 2 NF is high temperature tolerant and non flammable. It has been tested to be self-extinguishing in 100 per cent gaseous oxygen environment. It has been used for the thermal insulation of automotive cryogenic hydrogen storage tanks. The glass fibre spacer has a binder content of 8 per cent and therefore the insulation is not liquid oxygen compatible in accordance with ASTM D Coolcat 2 NF sheets are held together by nylon tag pins along their short ends at a pitch of 0.2 m. Coolcat 2 NF has a nominal compressed thickness of 5.0 mm per 10 layers. For a good thermal performance compression of the superinsulation should be avoided. It is recommended to allow a minimum insulation gap thickness of 7 mm per 10 layers and to install the insulation in a loose way. Maximum baking temperature: 523 K. Glass fibre diameter: 16 µm (non respirable). Insulation Performance Temperature range [K] Number of layers Heat flux [W/m²] *) 300 to foils + 20 spacers > 1.25 *) Heat flux values measured under laboratory conditions at good vacuum (< 1 E-3 Pa); For the sizing of superinsulation for real applications it is recommended to multiply these heat flux values with a factor of This is assuming good design, installation and vacuum conditions. The thermal conductance of aluminium foils is much higher than the one of aluminized polyester foils and therefore thermal edge effects are more severe. Coolcat 2 NF is available in standard sheets: Article no. Dimensions [m] Foil thickness [µm] Nominal area weight for 10 layers [kg/m²] PL x Caution Notes: Polyester superinsulation is flammable and suitable welding protection is required (we recommend the use of Coolcat H). Coolcat 2 LOX is the only type of superinsulation in this catalogue which is liquid oxygen compatible. All other insulation types fail in test of EN 1797 (Flash in drop test under liquid oxygen). For all applications a separate risk assessment is required to confirm the use of polyester superinsulation 10 RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

11 Coolcat 2 LOX Coolcat 2 LOX is a spacered superinsulation composed of 5 layers of pure aluminium foil interleaved with 5 layers of glass fibre cloth spacer. Coolcat 2 LOX is high temperature tolerant and liquid oxygen compatible: Coolcat 2 LOX insulation is oxygen compatible in accordance with ASTM D The glass fibre spacer has been desized and heat cleaned. The insulation is free of organic constituents. Glass fibre diameter: 5 µm (non respirable). Coolcat 2 LOX sheets are provisionally held together by nylon tag pins along one short end at a pitch of 0.2 m. Coolcat 2 LOX has a nominal compressed thickness of only 0.4 mm per 10 layers. For a good thermal performance compression of the superinsulation should be avoided. It is recommended to allow a minimum insulation gap thickness of 1 mm per 10 layers and to install the insulation in a loose way. Maximum baking temperature: 623 K. Insulation Performance Temperature range [K] Number of layers Heat flux [W/m²] *) 300 to foils + 10 spacers > foils + 20 spacers > 3.35 *) Heat flux values measured under laboratory conditions at good vacuum (< 1 E-3 Pa); For the sizing of superinsulation for real applications it is recommended to multiply these heat flux values with a factor of This is assuming good design, installation and vacuum conditions. The thermal conductance of aluminium foils is much higher than the one of aluminized polyester foils and therefore thermal edge effects are more severe. Coolcat 2 LOX is available in standard sheets: Article no. Dimensions [m] Foil thickness [µm] Nominal area weight for 10 layers [kg/m²] PL x Caution Notes: Polyester superinsulation is flammable and suitable welding protection is required (we recommend the use of Coolcat H). Coolcat 2 LOX is the only type of superinsulation in this catalogue which is liquid oxygen compatible. All other insulation types fail in test of EN 1797 (Flash in drop test under liquid oxygen). For all applications a separate risk assessment is required to confirm the use of polyester superinsulation RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 11

12 Coolcat 2 NI Coolcat 2 NI is a spacered superinsulation composed of 10 layers of polyester foil, single-side aluminized in squares of 10 mm x 10 mm / double-side aluminized in squares of 20 mm x 20 mm, interleaved with 10 layers of non-woven polyester spacer material. Coolcat 2 NI minimizes eddy currents and still offers a high thermal performance. It has been developed for applications where the insulation is exposed to varying magnetic fields: SQUID sensors: Reduction of magnetic thermal noise Superconducting machines (Fault current limiters, motors, generators, ): Reduction of heat dissipated in the superinsulation coatings. Coolcat 2 NI has a nominal compressed thickness of 1.4 mm per 10 layers. For a good thermal performance compression of the superinsulation should be avoided. It is recommended to allow a minimum insulation gap thickness of 3 mm per 10 layers and to install the insulation in a loose way. For low outgassing Coolcat 2 NI contains 100 % polyester spacer without binder. Coolcat 2 NI is not perforated. Maximum baking temperature: 423 K. Magnetic thermal noise measurements were performed with 20 layers on a sample size of 100 mm 100 mm. Frequency Noise spectral density for 0.8 Ω per square 1.6 Ω per square 0.8 Ω double sided per square [Hz] [ft/ Hz] 10 x 10 mm [ft/ Hz] 10 x 10 mm [ft/ Hz] 20 x 20 mm *) , , , , ,78 *) Improved sensor with lower background noise Insulation Performance Temperature range [K] Squares Number of layers Heat flux [W/m²] *) Number of layers Heat flux [W/m²] *) 300 to x 10 mm 10 foils + 10 spacers > foils + 20 spacers > x 20 mm 10 foils + 10 spacers > 1,54 20 foils + 20 spacers > 1.38 *) Heat flux values measured under laboratory conditions at good vacuum (< 1 E-3 Pa); For the sizing of superinsulation for real applications it is recommended to multiply these heat flux values with a factor of This is assuming good design, installation and vacuum conditions. Coolcat 2 NI is laser cut, which assembles the layers along the edges. Coolcat 2 NI is available in sheets of 3 m long and 0.75 m wide, other sizes on request: Article no. Squares Electrical surface resistance Dimensions Foil thickness Nominal area weight [mm] [Ohms per square] [m] [µm] for 10 layers [kg/m²] *) PL x x PL x x PL x x *) Squares are aluminized to this surface resistance. These squares are electrically insulated from each other by uncoated lines, which are typically 0.1 mm wide. Caution Notes: Polyester superinsulation is flammable and suitable welding protection is required (we recommend the use of Coolcat H). Coolcat 2 LOX is the only type of superinsulation in this catalogue which is liquid oxygen compatible. All other insulation types fail in test of EN 1797 (Flash in drop test under liquid oxygen). For all applications a separate risk assessment is required to confirm the use of polyester superinsulation 12 RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

13 Coolcat 4K Coolcat 4K is a low absorptance helium can laminate. It is a laminate of a 6 µm pure aluminium foil and a 12 µm polyester foil, double-side aluminized. Coolcat 4K laminate combines the very low absorptance of a pure aluminium foil with the good handling properties of a polyester foil. As a superconducting magnet thermal insulation the small aluminium foil thickness offers lower heat dissipation at 4 K (incurred by Eddy currents) and lower Lorentz forces at quench. Coolcat 4K does not crinkle and tear the way aluminium foils do. It has the higher tear resistance of a laminate. This makes the installation of the insulation easier and saves labour cost. Coolcat 4K is available at a maximum width of m. We offer customized Coolcat 4K sheets to a maximum width of m. These sheets are cut to customer specification using our cost efficient automated NC laser-cutting machine. Installation: The mat side of the foil is the aluminium foil side and shall be used for thermal insulation. The shiny side is the aluminized polyester side and shall face the cold surface. An adhesive transfer film can be applied to the aluminium coating of the shiny side of the laminate for its attachment to the cold helium vessel surface. Infrared Absorptance [%] 1,40 1,20 1,00 0,80 0,60 0,40 0,20 Coolcat 4K: Infrared Absorptance at 4 K for Radiation Temperature T R Coolcat 4K (Al Side of Laminate) 50 µm soft Al 99.5% Foil 12 µm Double aluminized PET Foil 0, Radiation Temperature [K] Article no. Foil thickness [µm] Nominal area weight [kg/m²] PL Caution Notes: Polyester superinsulation is flammable and suitable welding protection is required (we recommend the use of Coolcat H). Coolcat 2 LOX is the only type of superinsulation in this catalogue which is liquid oxygen compatible. All other insulation types fail in test of EN 1797 (Flash in drop test under liquid oxygen). For all applications a separate risk assessment is required to confirm the use of polyester superinsulation RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 13

14 Coolcat H Coolcat H is a welding protection made of aluminium foil and fiberglass cloth. It is recommended for the protection of polyester superinsulation against welding heat. This welding protection is needed because polyester superinsulation is flammable and melts at 250 degree Celsius (523 K). Coolcat H insulates by reflecting the welding heat at its aluminium surface and by featuring the low conductivity of fiber-glass cloth in air under ambient pressure. The maximum service temperature of the E-Glass cloth is at 500 degree Celsius (773 K). The adhesive of the laminate fails above 150 degree Celsius (423 K). Welding trials are recommended to confirm if one layer of Coolcat H is sufficient for the customer application. The glass fibres have a diameter of larger than 6 µm and are not respirable. Coolcat H is available in rolls of 150 mm wide and 50 m long. We offer customized Coolcat H sheets to a maximum width of 1 m. These sheets are cut to customer specification using our cost efficient automated NC cutting machine. Article no. Foil thickness [mm] Nominal area weight [kg/m²] PL Caution Notes: Polyester superinsulation is flammable and suitable welding protection is required (we recommend the use of Coolcat H). Coolcat 2 LOX is the only type of superinsulation in this catalogue which is liquid oxygen compatible. All other insulation types fail in test of EN 1797 (Flash in drop test under liquid oxygen). For all applications a separate risk assessment is required to confirm the use of polyester superinsulation 14 RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

15 Coolcat B-R50 Coolcat B-R50 is a low emissivity adhesive tape optimized for use under cryogenic environment. It is composed of a 25 µm polyester foil carrier, double-side aluminized and a high purity pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive. Coolcat B-R50 cryogenic adhesive tape has been developed specifically for thermal insulation in cryogenic applications, to provide lowest infrared emittance on its outer surface. This tape has been developed to replace tapes, which have a shiny appearance, but are second surface mirrors only. It is most recommended for the closing of superinsulation joints. Bonding strength at room temperature: Peel strength: min. 30 N / inch width (AFERA 4001) Shear strength: min. 70 N / 625 mm² The specified bonding strength is achieved within 10 minutes after application and will increase by 30 per cent after 24 hours; zero peel strength at 230 K. The tape meets the standard outgassing requirements for satellites of the European Space Agency. The adhesive of the tape is protected by a release liner. We offer tape dispensers, which automatically wind up the release liner. The tape is available 25 mm (1 inch) or 50 mm (2 inches) wide. It is delivered on cardboard core. The minimum order quantity is one roll, but it is more economic to order complete packing units: Article no. Dimensions [m] Packing unit [rolls] PL x Emittance of Aluminized Tapes (Low value required for good radiative insulation) PL x PN Tape dispenser Shelf life: 2 years from date of production Infrared Emittance 0,6 0,4 0,2 0 0,03 COOLCAT B-R50 0,57 25 µm Second Surface Mirror Tape Caution Notes: Polyester superinsulation is flammable and suitable welding protection is required (we recommend the use of Coolcat H). Coolcat 2 LOX is the only type of superinsulation in this catalogue which is liquid oxygen compatible. All other insulation types fail in test of EN 1797 (Flash in drop test under liquid oxygen). For all applications a separate risk assessment is required to confirm the use of polyester superinsulation RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 15

16 Space Insulation RUAG Space offers the full range of thermal insulation materials used for single layer insulation, multi-layer insulation and radiator surfaces made up from polymeric or metal foils. We source raw materials for insulation from the leading suppliers from all over the world. RUAG Space is very active in research and development to improve the performance and the characteristics of thermal control materials and components. At the moment we are developing novel thermal control films thinner and lighter than ever offered for satellites. The mass savings target is at 30% of the insulation. Ultrathin and Ultralight insulation For this new multi-layer insulation also the production and integration processes have been adapted to cope with such ultrathin and ultralight materials. We also have business contact to the suppliers of Optical Surface Reflectors and all thermal components needed for satellite or cryostat thermal control (e.g. heaters, thermostats, thermistors, doublers, interfillers...). We can offer all common outer layers of thermal insulation blankets: a en eh (ext. surface) 1 mil polyimide / VDA mil ITO polyimide / VDA mil polyimide / VDA mil ITO polyimide / VDA mil black Kapton / VDA mil Upilex / VDA mil Upilex / VDA Betacloth / VDA mil FEP / VDA mil FEP / Silver / Inconel VDA (Vacuum Deposited Aluminium) 0,14 0,05 ITO: Indium Tin Oxide We offer a large variety of special foil materials, high temperature materials, RF-transparent, RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

17 Programs Customers Programs Customers Cluster, Cluster TVA Fokker Space & Systems, Netherlands; Dornier, Germany Earthcare EDRS-C Astrium, UK & France OHB, Germany Soho PLM Huygens MWR for ERS-2 Gomos Astrium, UK Dasa, Germany Schrack Aerospace, Austria Matra Marconi Space, France Galileo Iridium-Next Versatile Thermal Insulation for Launchers OHB, Germany; Moog, USA; Thales Alenia Space, Italy Thales Alenia Space, France ESA Mipas Fokker Space & Systems, Netherlands MWR for Envisat Alenia Spazio, Italy MSG MLI Casa, Spain; Astrium, France; Thales, France XMM Upper Module & Mirror Module Oerlikon Contraves, Switzerland; Dornier Satellite Systems, Germany Phoenix & Cluster II Dornier Satellite Systems, Germany Metop PLM, SVM, Gome Astrium, Germany & UK; Selex Galileo, Italy Rosetta S/C, HGA, Booms, Rosina Astrium, UK; HTS, Switzerland; Sener, Spain; Oerlikon Contraves & Uni Bern, Switzerland Mars Express & Venus Express MLI Astrium, France Herschel/Planck SVM MLI Thales Alenia Space, Italy Herschel PLM MLI Astrium, Germany Aeolus & Aladin THW Astrium, UK & France Goce Astrium, Germany Smos Casa, Spain Gaia DSA, PLM, SVM Sener, Spain; Astrium, France & Germany Lisa Pathfinder MLI Astrium, UK BepiColombo Thales Alenia Space, Italy Sentinel 1, Sentinel 3 Alphasat Swarm Solar Orbiter Small GEO Casa, Spain; Astrium, Germany; Jena Optronics, Germany Astrium, France Astrium, UK Astrium, UK OHB, Germany Product Information All thermal insulation layups for space are to be considered as reference to show the thermal insulation performance and to demonstrate typical insulation solutions. The insulation will be developed/ designed for every project based on the specific mission requirements. We stock a high number of different raw materials but we do not supply single layer or semi-finished materials from stock. RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 17

18 AAErofoam PIF 4-6_1000 The AAErofoam PIF 4-6_1000 is a new type of polyimide foam providing high heat resistance and improved properties in a wide range of environmental conditions, compared to conventional polyimide foams. The material can be broadly utilized in applications such as thermal, acoustic or mechanical vibration insulation. Article no.: Programs Material Temperature Range PN BepiColombo: MPO, MTM Polyimide foam -200 C (liquid nitrogen dip test) +400 C (thermo-gravimetric analyses) Thermal endurance, 5 % conversion (ASTM E , ASTM E ): 300 C 480 years 350 C 7.8 years (2850 h) 370 C 1.5 years (558 h) Thermal conductivity W/mK Outgassing 24h isotherm (ASTM E595, ECSS-Q-70-02A): Temp. TML CVCM WVR 125 C 1.01 % 0.04 % 0.72 % 350 C 3.24 % 2.21 % 0.21 % Density 4-5 g/m² Thickness 1.0 mm ± 10 % Thermal decomposition in N2 (10 K/min) Tensile strength Tensile Modulus 0.1 MPa 0.2 MPa Elongation 28 % 18 RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

19 Glassfibre Spacer GSW 25g FE013 This product is a filament fabric made of endless E-glass fibre. The fabric is desized and heat-cleaned. With a weight of 25 g/m 2 the material is capable to be utilized in the temperature range between -200 C and +800 C. Article no.: Programs PN BepiColombo: MPO, MTM; Gaia Material E-glassfibre filament: >99 % Finish <0.3 % Temperature range -200 C to +800 C Verified by thermo-gravimetric analyses Density 22 yarns/cm ± 5 % Thickness 0.03 mm ± 10 % Flammability - tested according to ASTM D Standard Test Methode for Compatibility of Materials with Liquid Oxygen (Impact Sensitivity Threshold and Pass-Fail Techniques): Not flammable Material can be used in liquid oxygen environments Colour White Fibre dimensions Length continuous Diameter 5μm Finished weight 25 g/m² ± 2 % Tensile strength 15 N/cm RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 19

20 AAErotherm S This insulation layup is a 10 layer thermal insulation package operating in vacuum at temperatures up to +150 C composed of 8 layers of 6 μm polyester foils interleaved with high performance non-woven polyester netting spacer and 2 outer layers to be selected according to thermo-optical and mechanical requirements. Thermal Performance: Characteristics Layup x Outer layer 8x Non-woven Polyester fleece { 8x 0.25 mil VDA/Polyester/VDA, perf. 1x Non-woven Polyester fleece 4 1x Outer layer Materials Foil Polyester (6 μm) both sides aluminized Spacer Polyester non-woven fleece Coatings Foils are aluminized with approx. 350 Angstrom (<1 Ohm/square measured to ASTM D257-92) Temperature Range Standard -270 C to +150 C Area Weight (excl.outer layers) 140 to 160 g/m 2 The heat transfer of the product has been measured in the ESTEC Calorimeter at 5 points: T HOT ( C) T COLD ( C) T AVG ( C) Outgassing (ECSS-Q-70-02) Foil (PE) Spacer TML 0.17 % 0.17 % RML 0.05 % 0.05 % CVCM 0.01 % 0.01 % 20 RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

21 AAErotherm S This insulation layup is a 10 layer thermal insulation package operating in vacuum at temperatures up to +190 C composed of 8 layers of 7.5 μm polyimide foils interleaved with woven polyester netting and 2 outer layers to be selected according to thermo-optical and mechanical requirements. Thermal Performance: Characteristics Layup x Outer layer 8x Woven Polyester netting { 8x 0.3 mil VDA/Polyimide/VDA, perf. 1x Woven Polyester netting 4 1x Outer layer Materials Foil Polyimide (7.5 μm) both sides aluminized Spacer Polyester woven netting Coatings: Foils are aluminized with approx. 350 Angstrom (<1 Ohm/square measured to ASTM D257-92) Temperature Range Elevated -270 C to +190 C Area Weight (excl.outer layers) 175 to 195 g/m 2 Outgassing (ECSS-Q-70-02) Foil (PI) Spacer TML 0.97 % 0.17 % RML 0.17 % 0.05 % CVCM 0.00 % 0.01 % The heat transfer of the product has been measured in the ESTEC Calorimeter at 5 points: T HOT ( C) T COLD ( C) T AVG ( C) RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 21

22 AAErotherm S This standard product is a 22 layer thermal insulation package operating in vacuum at temperatures up to +190 C composed of 10 layers of 7.5 μm polyimide foils and 10 layers of 6 μm polyester foils interleaved with woven polyester netting and 2 outer layers to be selected according to your thermo-optical and mechanical requirements. Thermal Performance: Characteristics Layup x Outer layer 10x Woven Polyester netting 2 { 10x 0.3 mil VDA/Polyimide/VDA, perf. 3 11x Woven Polyester netting { 10x 0.25 mil VDA/Polyester/VDA, perf. 4 1x Outer layer Materials The heat transfer of the product has been measured in the ESTEC Calorimeter at 5 points: Foil Polyimide (7.5 μm) both sides aluminized Polyester (6 μm) both sides aluminized Spacer Polyester woven netting Coatings Foils are aluminized with approx. 350 Angstrom (<1 Ohm/square measured to ASTM D257-92) T HOT ( C) T COLD ( C) T AVG ( C) Temperature Range Elevated -270 C to +190 C Area Weight (excl.outer layers) 380 to 410 g/m 2 Outgassing (ECSS-Q-70-02) Foil (PI) Foil (PE) Spacer TML 0.97 % 0.17 % 0.17 % RML 0.17 % 0.05 % 0.05 % CVCM 0.00 % 0.01 % 0.01 % 22 RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

23 AAErotherm H This standard product is a 22 layer thermal insulation package operating in vacuum at temperatures up to +250 C composed of 20 layers of 7.5 μm polyimide foils interleaved with 10 layers non-woven glassfibre fleece, 11 layers woven polyester netting and 2 outer layers ( 25 μm) to be selected according to your thermo-optical and mechanical requirements. Thermal Performance: Characteristics Layup x Outer layer 10x Glassfibre fleece 2 { 10x 0.3 mil VDA/Polyimide/VDA, perf. 3 11x Woven Polyester netting { 10x 0.25 mil VDA/Polyimide/VDA, perf. 4 1x Outer layer Materials Foil Polyimide (7.5 μm) both sides aluminized Spacer Glassfibre fleece Polyester woven netting Coatings Foils are aluminized with approx. 350 Angstrom (<1 Ohm/square measured to ASTM D257-92) Temperature Range High -270 C to +250 C The heat transfer of the product has been measured in the ESTEC Calorimeter at 5 points: T HOT ( C) T COLD ( C) T AVG ( C) Area Weight (excl.outer layers) 625 to 665 g/m 2 Outgassing (ECSS-Q-70-02) Foil (PI) Spacer TML 0.97 % 0.17 % RML 0.17 % 0.05 % CVCM 0.00 % 0.01 % RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 23

24 AAErotherm H350 This product is composed of several layers of high performance polyimide UPILEX-S foils. The product is developed for operating in vacuum at high temperatures up to +350 C. The foils can be either interleaved with high performance, extremely light weight polyimide spacer AAErofoam PIF 4-6_1000 or can be especially embossed to provide the required separation of the layers. Characteristics Layup x Outer layer # x AAerofoam PIF 4-6_ { # x 0.3 mil VDA/Upilex-S /VDA, perf. 3 # x 0.3 mil VDA/Upilex-S /VDA, perf. especially embossed 4 1x Outer layer Numbers of individual layers can be freely chosen pending the required thermal performance 3 4 Materials Foil Upilex-S (7,5 μm) both sides aluminized flat or especially embossed Spacer AAErofoam PIF 4-6_1000 Coatings Foils are aluminized with approx. 350 Angstrom (<1 Ohm/square measured to ASTM D257-92) Temperature Range Foil - flat -270 C to +350 C Foil - embossed +275 C (continuous) / +300 C intermittent Spacer -270 C to +350 C Outgassing 350 C Foil Spacer TML 0.83 % 3.24 % RML 0.41 % 1.04 % CVCM 0.10 % 0.21 % Area Weights (excluding outer layers) Foil g/m² (for 7,5 μm thickness) Spacer 4 6 g/m² (for 1 mm thickness) Thicknesses (excluding outer layers) Foil - flat 7.5 μm Foil - embossed approx. 0.4 mm 24 RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

25 Space Radiator with Solar Reflectors This product is a high efficiency thermal radiating system made from reflectively coated glass tiles. These Optical Solar Reflectors (OSR) are bonded electrically conductive to flat metallic surfaces using a pickand-place machine. The product provides a good thermal coupling between the OSR and the structure underneath resulting in a high performance heat radiating device. Characteristics Materials Available glass finishes Area Weight Borosilicate glass Optical Solar Reflector (OSR) with reflective back coating Plain surface Electrically conductive coating (ITO) Low UV absorptance coating 470 g/m² all inclusive (using 150 µm thick OSR) No silicone contamination Temperature range -70 C to +90 C Thermo-Optical as 0.06 / en 0.83 (OSR with ITO and low UV coating) Front to back resistance <200 kω Process Information Application of mirrors by high-precision automated machine process using electrically conductive pressure sensitive adhesive. Automated machine pick-and-place process provides for competitive processing time of the application. No post curing required. Panels up to 2.4 x 2.6 m can be processed in one run. Standard bonding surface is plain aluminium surface (e.g ALCLAD), other surface types on request. RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 25

26 Precision on earth. Reliability in space. RUAG Space is the leading supplier of products for the space industry in Europe. Experience, outstanding reliability, customer focus and a comprehensive, clearly structured product portfolio all make RUAG Space the partner of choice for manufacturers of satellites and launchers across the globe. Our vision: Number one independent space product supplier RUAG Space s vision is to be the leading supplier of space products. We laid the foundations for realizing this vision as a partner in institutional European space programs from the very beginning. RUAG Space has played a part in all major European missions, where we have acquired know-how that benefits our customers all over the world today. Our values: Collaboration, high performance, visionary thinking Our corporate culture is based on the values of collaboration, high performance, visionary thinking. These values determine our actions and characterize our relationships with our customers and partners. For more than four decades RUAG Space has been an industrial partner to national and European space agencies. And we have been supplying our products to the manufacturers of satellites and launchers for just as long. The cornerstone of our success: Our employees In Switzerland, Sweden and Austria, more than 1,100 employees of RUAG Space develop, manufacture and test products for satellites and launchers. Teamwork, trust and respect characterize the work environment at RUAG Space. Our employees work in close cooperation with customers and partners. The success of RUAG Space is based on the skills and commitment of our staff, on the accuracy and reliability of our mechanics, and on the creativity and know-how of our engineers. With their ideas, their innovations and their products, they are pushing the limits of what is technically feasible just a little further every day. RUAG Space: Part of an international technology group RUAG Space is a dedicated division within RUAG, an international technology group for aerospace and defense. RUAG has its sites in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Sweden and the USA. RUAG employs 7,700 people worldwide. Outstanding product performance and consistency in meeting delivery deadlines are the yardsticks by which we measure success. And above all else we are focused on reliability, as there is no room for failure in space. At the heart of RUAG Space s strategy is a clearly structured product portfolio, which we expand according to a definite plan. In expanding the portfolio, we place particular emphasis on space products that are attractive in growth markets outside the institutional European sphere. 26 RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products

27 RUAG Space Product Portfolio Satellite Instruments Launcher Structures & Separation Systems Satellite Communication Equipment Satellite Structures, Mechanisms & Mechanical Equipment Digital Electronics for Satellites and Launchers Product areas Launcher Structures & Separation Systems Product lines Launcher Fairings & Structures Payload Adapters & Separation Systems Sounding Rocket Guidance Satellite Structures, Mechanisms & Mechanical Equipment Satellite Structures Satellite Mechanisms Sliprings Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Thermal Systems Digital Electronics for Satellites and Launchers Satellite & Launcher Computers Navigation Receivers & Signal Processing Satellite Communication Equipment Receivers & Converters Antennas Optical Communication Satellite Instruments Satellite Instruments RUAG Space Thermal Insulation Products 27

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