Market
Uncrewed Systems
Seals, gaskets, and pads for UAVs, UGVs, USVs, and USVs in military or civilian applications.
Stockwell Elastomerics serves companies that design and manufacture uncrewed systems for military and civilian applications. These electromechanical systems need seals, gaskets, and pads that are made from silicone rubber or other elastomers. Uncrewed systems are used in air, land, and marine environments and are sometimes called drones or unmanned systems.
As demand for uncrewed systems continues to rise, Stockwell Elastomerics is well-positioned to support projects from prototyping to full-scale production. Along with a large inventory of materials, Stockwell Elastomerics uses wide range of manufacturing processes and has an AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 quality management system (QMS). In addition, Stockwell Elastomerics is ITAR-registered.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs range from small quadcopters to large unmanned electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. UAVs need silicone gaskets to protect flight-control electronics and payload seals for LIDAR modules. Silicone thermal gap filler pads dissipate heat from power electronics, and high-temperature seals are used in hybrid-electric UAVs.
Stockwell Elastomerics also fabricates silicone foam pads for flight controllers and inertial measurement units (IMUs). Vibration damping pads help protect defense electronics by reducing high-frequency vibrations that can weaken solder joints. Silicone’s ability to maintain its elasticity with temperature changes also supports its use in aviation environments.
Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGVs)
Uncrewed ground vehicles or UGVs need environmental gaskets that help protect control modules, radios, and sensor housings from dust, mud, wind, water, and shock. Depending on the application, silicone foam or silicone sponge may be used.
In addition to enclosure seals, Stockwell Elastomerics fabricates silicone pads that cushion onboard computers, battery packs, and navigation systems against impacts from rough terrain. Silicone products include thermal gap filler pads that dissipate heat from motor controllers and EMI gaskets that protect electronics from electronic interference. EMI Combo gaskets are especially helpful when sealing a large enclosure that requires EMI shielding. UGVs often utilize this type of EMI shielding solution.
Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) and Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
Stockwell Elastomerics also makes parts for uncrewed systems in marine environments. Uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) need reliable environmental seals for mast enclosures and communications modules. Silicone foam pads provide protection from wave-induced shock loads and engine vibrations. Silicone thermal gap fillers help dissipate heat from electronics in sealed compartments.
Uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) face challenges such as hydrostatic pressure and saltwater corrosion. Custom molded gaskets are used in pressure housings for acoustic sensors, navigation electronics, and batteries. Silicone pads isolate inertial sensors from hull vibrations, and thermal interface materials help manage heat in sealed pressure vessels.
Contact Stockwell Elastomerics for Uncrewed Systems Components
Stockwell Elastomerics is a Made in USA manufacturer that serves the uncrewed systems industry and supports many other applications. Contact us via our form, our service@stockwell.com address, or 215-335-3005to request a quote or for more information.
