Our experts perforate materials for a variety of applications in a variety of industries, including the aerospace industry. Satellite thermal control perforation is one application within our capabilities, which can be accomplished through multilayer insulation, or MLI.
Multilayer Insulation as Satellite Thermal Control Perforation
Ideally, temperatures which are most desired for a spacecraft to operate at maximum capacity are between -23°C to +40°C (-70°F to +107°F). This is accomplished by using MLI insulation materials that will work for both active as well as passive systems. Active systems have energy sources such as battery powered heaters, which work to keep the spacecraft at nominal temperatures (+70°F) during cold cycles. Passive systems use engineered materials, as are found in MLI blankets, and offer radiation heat barriers to retard and control the flow of energy.
MLI is one of the main items of the spacecraft thermal design, primarily intended to reduce heat loss by thermal radiation. At IPS Perforating, Inc., we have experience with perforating Kapton, Mylar, metal foils, various grades of Teflon, and adhesives that are the building blocks of MLI insulation. Contact us for satellite thermal control perforation.