Innovative Manufacturer of Honeycomb and MI Heating Products
Innovative Manufacturer of Honeycomb and MI Heating Products
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| Process: | Welded | Material: | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry: | Turbine | Usage: | Seal |
| Method: | Spot Welding | Grade: | SS304，SS316L |
| Advantage: | Very Low Cross Coupling | Application: | Aircraft Engine Part |
Honeycomb Seal with Cell Sizes 0.8mm 1.6mm and 3.2mm for Reducing Turbine Airflow Leakage and Improving Fuel Efficiency
Our honeycomb seal is a high-performance sealing solution engineered to minimize airflow leakage in turbine systems, thereby significantly improving fuel efficiency and overall operational performance. Featuring precision-formed hexagonal cell structures, this seal is available in three cell sizes—0.8 mm, 1.6 mm, and 3.2 mm—to meet a wide range of turbine operating conditions and clearance requirements.
Key Features
· Optimized Cell Geometry: The hexagonal honeycomb structure creates a tortuous flow path that disrupts leakage airflow, dramatically reducing tip clearance losses.
· Multiple Cell Sizes: Available in 0.8 mm, 1.6 mm, and 3.2 mm cell sizes, allowing selection based on specific clearance, pressure, and temperature conditions.
· Superior Sealing Performance: Effectively minimizes radial and axial leakage between rotating and stationary components.
· Enhanced Fuel Efficiency: Reduced leakage translates directly into lower specific fuel consumption (SFC) and improved overall turbine efficiency.
· Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-temperature alloys (e.g., Hastelloy, stainless steel) for excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance.
· Abradable Design: The thin honeycomb walls allow controlled rub-in with rotor tips, maintaining minimal clearance without damaging the rotor.
Applications
· Gas turbines (power generation and propulsion)
· Steam turbines
· Aircraft engine compressor and turbine sections
· Industrial turbo-machinery
Benefits
· Reduced airflow leakage
· Improved fuel efficiency
· Lower operating costs
· Extended component service life
· Customizable to specific turbine designs
Customization
We offer tailored honeycomb seals in various materials, dimensions, and cell sizes to suit your specific turbine application. Please contact our engineering team for technical support and customization options.
Engineered for Precision – Technical Specifications
Our honeycomb seal product line supports the following flexible specifications:
| Parameter | Specification Range |
| Material Options | Stainless Steel, Haynes 214, Hastelloy X, High-Temperature Alloy, Carbon Steel |
| Honeycomb Cell Size | 0.8 mm – 5.6 mm (0.8 mm, 1.6 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.2 mm, 4.2 mm, 5.6 mm, etc.) |
| Cell Wall Thickness | 0.08mm, 0.1mm, 0.13 mm, 0.15 mm, 0.2 mm (customizable) |
| Product Forms | Rings, Segments, Strips, Rectangular Sheets etc |
| Manufacturing Processes | Automatic Laser Welding, Vacuum Brazing etc |
Applications:
· Aerospace & Aviation Sealing: Ideal for aircraft jet engine compressors and turbine shrouds.
· Power Generation Gas Turbines: Used in combined-cycle power plants to minimize parasitic steam leakage, which reduces average heat
consumption by approximately 5 grams per kilowatt-hour of standard coal.
· Industrial Steam Turbines: Enhances rotor stability and dehumidification at blade tips, protecting components from moisture erosion.
· Wind Tunnel & Compressor Flow Straighteners: Ensures laminar airflow and reduces aerodynamic losses in high-speed test facilities.
· EMI/RFI Shielding: The metallic honeycomb structure also acts as an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding vent in sensitive electronic enclosures.
Advantages
| 1 | Very low cross coupling |
| 2 | Higher direct damping that labyrinth seals |
| 3 | More forgiving than labyrinth seals in the event of a rotor-stator rub |
| 4 | Variety of materials available to serve a wide range of applications |
| 5 | Capable of sustaining higher temperatures than conventional labyrinth seals |
