Bayern-Chemie Gesellschaft für flugchemische Antriebe mbH

Rocket Motor

Insulation



Thermal insulation



All surfaces exposed to the combustion gas need thermal protection



Motor case:
> carbon filled rubber (EPDM)



Motor rear-closure and blast-tube:
- materials:
  > silica-, glass- or carbon fibres with phenolic resin
  > fibre filled elastomers
- process:
  > pressure moulding, tape wrapping, machining



Exit cone:
- materials:
  > silica-, glass- or carbon fibres with phenolic resin
  > Zirconium-oxide
- process:
  > pressure moulding, tape wrapping, filament winding, machining
  > plasma spraying