Alternators for aerospace applications are AC generating machines driven by aircraft engines or APUs to supply regulated alternating current to onboard electrical systems, encompassing wound-field and permanent-magnet rotor designs, precision-wound stator assemblies, brushless exciter stages, and high-speed rotating rectifier assemblies rated to DO-160 environmental standards.
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Sectors serving Electrical Power Systems companies:
Metals •
Transformers & Power Conditioning •
Circuit Protection •
Electrical/Electronic Connectors •
Tubing, Hoses & Conduits •
Bearings •
Active Electronic Components •
Terminals, Relays & Switching •
Shielding •
Power Transmission •
Passive Electronic Components •
Batteries & Accessories •
Fasteners •
Metal Processing & Heat Treatment •
Non-metal Materials •
Mechanical Connectors •
Seals & Sealing •
Switches •
Plastics •
Machining & Metal Removal •
Forming Processes •
Composite Materials •
Adhesives

Electrical Power Systems

Sectors purchasing from Electrical Power Systems companies:
Airframer •
Electric Propulsion •
Airframe Assemblies •
Turbine Engines •
Auxiliary Power •
Lighting •
Environmental Systems •
Actuation •
Engine Rotating & Gas-Path Parts •
Flight & Data Management •
Communications (Airborne) •
Air Data & Flight Instruments •
Fluid Power •
Mechanical Hardware •
Fuel Systems •
Landing Assemblies •
Cabin Systems & IFE •
Piston & Rotary Engines •
Batteries & Accessories •
Rotors & Propellers