EMALS Catapult
AssemblyElectromagnetic aircraft launch system: a 91 m linear induction motor fed from flywheel energy storage, replacing steam catapults. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
EMALS Catapult parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 11,664 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linear Motor Stator Segment | 300× | Linear motor stator sections along the trough |
| 2 | IGBT Power Module | 240× | Power electronics switching the launch pulse |
| 3 | Energy Storage Rotor | 4× | Flywheel motor-generators storing launch energy |
| 4 | Sheet Metal Panel | 120× | Trough cover plates flush with the deck |
| 5 | Catapult Fastener | 11000× | Anchor bolts, clamps and shims aligning the stator line to millimetre tolerance |
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Bill of materials for EMALS Catapult
5 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 11,664 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Linear Motor Stator Segment | aircraft-carrier-stator-segment | 300× | 300 | · | part |
| 2 | IGBT Power Module | igbt-module | 240× | 240 | · | part |
| 3 | Energy Storage Rotor | aircraft-carrier-energy-storage-rotor | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 4 | Sheet Metal Panel | sheet-panel | 120× | 120 | · | part |
| 5 | Catapult Fastener | aircraft-carrier-catapult-fastener | 11000× | 11,000 | · | part |
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Where the EMALS catapult is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
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🇨🇳Foxconn
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |