Heat Shield
AssemblyAblative aft shield that takes peak entry heating near 30 W/cm² and is jettisoned before splashdown to expose airbags or impact attenuation. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Heat Shield parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 15 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ablator Block Array | 1× | PICA-class ablator array |
| 2 | Shield Carrier Structure | 1× | Composite carrier structure |
| 3 | Shield Separation Mechanism | 4× | Jettison mechanisms |
| 4 | RTV Gap Filler | 1× | Block bonding and gap filler |
| 5 | Instrumentation Plug | 8× | Recession and temperature sensors |
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Bill of materials for Heat Shield
5 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 15 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Ablator Block Array | crew-capsule-ablator-blocks | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Shield Carrier Structure | crew-capsule-shield-carrier | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Shield Separation Mechanism | crew-capsule-shield-separation | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 4 | RTV Gap Filler | crew-capsule-rtv-gapfill | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Instrumentation Plug | crew-capsule-instrumentation-plugs | 8× | 8 | · | part |
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Where the heat shield 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
foxconn.com ↗
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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 |