Who took over Dowty?
TI Group
Dowty Group was a leading British manufacturer of aircraft equipment. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange and was once a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. The firm ceased operating as an individual entity following its acquisition by TI Group in 1992.
Is Dowty owned by GE?
Dowty Propellers is a British engineering company based in Brockworth, Gloucestershire that specialises in the manufacture, repair and overhaul of propellers and propeller components for customers around the world. It is owned by General Electric, forming part of its GE Aviation Systems division.
How does a Dowty seal work?
The Dowty Bonded Seal is a synthetic rubber sealing member that is bonded with heat and pressure to a zinc plated steel washer. The flexing action of the lips under pressure provides a positive and leakproof seal against a wide range of fluids, at, depending upon size, pressures up to 20,000 p.s.i. (1380 bar).
Can Dowty washers be reused?
Washers are reusable. Stainless steel washers are bonded to a PVC sealant that, when tightened, creates an impervious 360° seal around your fastener’s threads. They are not reusable.
Where are Dowty seals used?
Dowty seals, also called bonded seals, are a washer kind of seal used to tighten the connection around screws and bolts. They are typically made of both a metal and an elastomer material.
What are Dowty washers used for?
What is Dowty seal?
Are Dowty washers fuel resistant?
They are designed to seal along male BSP threads and are resistant against oil, water and fuel.
What are Dowty washers?
A bonded seal is a type of washer used to provide a seal around a screw or bolt. Originally made by Dowty Group, they are also known as Dowty seals or Dowty washers. Now widely manufactured, they are available in a range of standard sizes and materials.