ELECTRICITY IS IN THE AIR
LABINAL POWER SYSTEMS Electrical expert of Safran, Labinal Power Systems brings to the market a unique positioning, meeting the requirements of all onboard electrical functions. We bring you the best through tailor-made services, from early design to operational support. COVERING THE WHOLE ELECTRICAL CHAIN Generation Distribution Power electronics EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems) Ventilation systems Integration & Certification Labinal Power Systems is the partner of the most prestigious aircraft manufacturers, with equipment on board more than 70 recent programs, across all segments: commercial, regional, business jets, helicopters, defence & space. A WORLD LEADER IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS No.1 for EWIS and ventilation systems No.2 for electrical power generation Pioneer in loads electrification through power electronics (1st ETRAS, 1st EBAC) THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE AND MODULAR OFFER ON THE MARKET Our capabilities cover the entire value chain (design, certification, integration, installation and support), including trans-ata approaches. INNOVATIVE RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS The electrical revolution is underway. With a number of innovative Research & Technology projects, we prepare today the technological breakthroughs of tomorrow s More Electric Aircraft for: Optimized electrical architecture Effective energy management Weight & cost reduction Operational performance THE PREFERRED DEVELOPMENT PARTNER FOR YOUR NEXT PROGRAMS As already demonstrated on the latest major aerospace programs, we offer dedicated capabilities and reactivity for the design, integration and certification of complete electrical systems. 14,200 people in 12 countries Americas : 5,900 Europe / Africa : 7,300 Asia : 1,000 4,000 engineers including Safran Engineering Services Every second in the world, 100 passengers take to the sky with Labinal Power Systems A FULLY COMMITTED INDUSTRIAL PARTNER Worldwide footprint Best cost content Offset opportunities Operational excellence On-site services A WORLDWIDE AFTERMARKET SERVICES NETWORK Full equipment support, engineering services solutions, on-site modifications & VIP completions.
A GLOBAL OFFER APU ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION PRIMARY & SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION, CONVERSION EWIS CONTACTORS, SSPC, CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAIN ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION & STARTER GENERATOR ENGINEERING SERVICES INTEGRATION & CERTIFICATION POWER ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL ACTUATION ETRAS, EBMA, EBAC CABIN & AVIONICS VENTILATION SYSTEMS EMERGENCY GENERATION RAM AIR TURBINE
GENERATION DISTRIBUTION POWER ELECTRONICS FIRST VARIABLE FREQUENCY GENERATION SYSTEMS INSTALLED ON A COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT (A380)* Our power generation systems provide the best of electrical energy to power the aircraft s systems. We design & manufacture main, auxiliary & emergency generators: 100 + MILLION ACCUMULATED IN-SERVICE FLIGHT HOURS STATE OF THE ART, UP TO 99% EFFICIENCY POWER ELECTRONICS We design & assemble electrical distribution systems, that centralize the on-board generated power, and distribute it where and when needed, while protecting the aircraft s electrical network: In partnership with its Safran sister companies, Labinal Power Systems technologies allow the electrification of the aircraft. Our power electronics converters are onboard: Main & Auxiliary Generation Generators & Starter-Generators Generator Control Units (GCU), Analog & Digital, including Fault detection & Ground power control functions AC & DC Up to 250 kva 28V DC, 115V AC, 230V AC Variable Frequency Air/oil cooled Emergency Generation Ram Air Turbines (RAT) *Via Aerolec Joint Venture with Thales Primary & Secondary distribution AC & DC Relays & Contactors Circuit breakers & Remotely Control Circuit Breakers (RCCB) Solid State Power Controllers (SSPC) Transformer Rectifier Units (TRU), Auto Transformer Rectifier Units (ATRU) Switches A380 Electrical Thrust Reverser Actuator (ETRAS) A400M Electrical Back-up Mechanical Actuator (EBMA) B787 Electrical Braking System (EBAC)
EWIS Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems 100,000,000 METERS OF WIRES ASSEMBLED EACH YEAR An unmatched on time delivery & quality performance, combined with an acknowledged flexibility make us the partner of choice of aircraft & equipment manufacturers. Along with Safran Engineering Services, we adapt our engineering, manufacturing & on-site integration capabilities from a Build-to- Print to a Build-to-Spec offer, including onsite installation services in an End-to-End approach. Our wiring systems interconnect: Fuselages Wings Tailplanes Cabin customization Harsh environment applications VENTILATION SYSTEMS MORE THAN 10.000 FANS PRODUCED PER YEAR Technofan designs and manufactures a complete range of ventilation systems: Cabin & Avionics cooling fans Brake cooling fans Valves & check valves Air/oil cooled Heaters, pressure flow sensors & water separators INTEGRATION & CERTIFICATION SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS ON COMPLETE MAJOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: KC-390, B525, CH53K, FALCON 7X & GLOBAL EXPRESS Our expertise in electrical systems allows us to build both the test facilities and the critical know-how dedicated to: Full integration & certification of entire electrical systems Dedicated infrastructures Tailor-made benches Electro-magnetic testing Clean Sky European research program via our COPPER BIRD * 315m² Research & Technology test rig Modular & versatile Able to integrate a wide range of electrical equipment *Characterization and Optimization of Power Plant Equipment Rig
Design: Free-Lance s l Agence - Front cover illustration credit: Laurence Adnet / Pierre Soissons - Photo credits: Molyneux Associates, Luca Sage, Pierre Soissons, Renaud Mercier, Antoine Kienlen, Eric Drouin / Safran.