Gear Box Cooling Systems

AMETEK Hughes-Treitler offers a wide range of custom-designed Gearbox Cooling Systems, engineered for high-performance applications in rotary-wing aircraft, military platforms, and similar systems. These systems typically include aluminum plate-fin coolers, fans/blowers, associated ducting, and bypass valves—all optimized to deliver superior thermal performance and reliability under demanding operational conditions.

Optimized for Performance, Weight, and Reliability

Our Gearbox Cooling Systems are specifically designed for applications where thermal efficiency, weight reduction, vibration resistance, and decongealing capabilities are critical. These cooling systems are built to ensure optimal gearbox performance, even in extreme environments, by maintaining the necessary operating temperature for smooth operation and durability.

Applications:

• Rotary-Wing Aircraft (helicopters)
• Military Platforms
• UAVs and other airborne systems requiring advanced thermal management
• Power transmission systems and gearboxes in high-stress environments

Features:

• Custom aluminum plate-fin design: Lightweight yet highly efficient for enhanced cooling performance
• Fans and blowers: Integrated into the system for optimized airflow and heat dissipation
• Ducting and bypass valves: Ensures precise temperature control and efficient heat rejection
• Vibration resistance: Designed to withstand extreme vibrations in aerospace and defense platforms
• Decongealing capability: Ensures reliability in low-temperature environments
• High-pressure handling: Capable of withstanding substantial pressure loads
• Fully customizable solutions: Tailored to meet your platform’s exact thermal, weight, and space requirements

Broad Range of Specifications (Typical Ranges):

• Weight: Systems range from 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., depending on size and application
• Cooling Capacity: Capable of cooling gearboxes with heat rejection rates up to 100,000 BTU/hr
• Pressure Handling: Systems can withstand up to 500 psi to handle extreme operational conditions
• Thermal Performance: Effective in cooling gearbox systems in environments ranging from -40°F to 300°F
• Construction: Built using aluminum plate-fin, tube-fin, or vacuum-brazed construction, ensuring lightweight and durable performance
• Airflow: Integrated fans and blowers deliver optimal cooling airflow, with adjustable flow rates to suit specific requirements