Electromechanisms for the aeronautics industry

SERMAT offers a wide range of specialised electromechanical products for the aerospace industry, including electric motors, rotating machines, electro-mechanisms and actuators.

These products are designed to offer optimum performance in terms of power, reliability and lightness, meeting the stringent requirements of aviation.

SERMAT stands out for its ability to provide tailor-made solutions for various aeronautical applications, contributing to aircraft safety and performance. In collaboration with its sister company SOTEREM, which specialises in the nuclear, defence and space sectors, SERMAT develops on-board electromechanical actuators adapted to the demanding environments of military and space aviation.

This diversified and specialised expertise positions SERMAT as a key player in the aerospace industry, supplying essential components for critical aircraft systems.

Applications of SERMAT products in the field of aeronautics:

Electric motors and actuators

SERMAT offers a wide range of electric motors and actuators for aeronautical applications. These products are used in various critical systems, such as:

• Flight control: Electric motors for primary and secondary flight controls, including flaps, ailerons, rudders and elevators.
• Landing systems: Actuators for landing brakes, leading edge flaps and spoilers.
• Air treatment: Electric motors for air conditioning fans and compressors.
• Power generation: Electric motors for on-board generators.

Examples of applications

• Electric motors for the flaps of a commercial airliner.
• Actuators for landing brakes on combat aircraft.
• Electric motors for helicopter cooling systems.
• On-board generators for a drone.

Rotating machines

SERMAT also offers a range of rotating machines, such as alternators, starters and generators, for aeronautical applications.

These products are used to provide reliable power to critical aircraft systems.

Examples of applications

• Alternators to supply power to the on-board systems of a commercial airliner.
• Starters to start the engines of a fighter aircraft.
• Generators to supply emergency power to a helicopter.

Electromechanical systems

SERMAT also offers a range of electromechanisms for aeronautical applications.

These products are used to control various aircraft systems, such as doors, locks, valves and pumps.

Examples of applications

• Actuators for the doors of a commercial airliner.
• Locks for the cargo compartments of a fighter aircraft.
• Valves for helicopter hydraulic systems.
• Pumps for drone fuel systems.

Standards for electrical equipment on civil and military aircraft are essential to ensure their safety, reliability and compliance with aeronautical requirements.

For civil aircraft, the applicable standards include IEC 60034 from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), which concerns electric motors, and IEC 61508, which deals with the safety of electrical systems.

For military aircraft, specific standards are defined by bodies such as AFNOR and IEC to ensure the quality and performance of electrical equipment in this particular context.

• High performance: SERMAT electromechanical drives are designed to offer optimum performance in terms of power, torque and speed.
• Reliability: They are designed to meet the most stringent requirements in terms of reliability and safety.
• Lightweight: SERMAT products are manufactured using state-of-the-art metals and composite materials, making them extremely light.
• Flexibility: SERMAT offers a wide range of customised products to meet the specific needs of each aeronautical application.