Case Study: Refurbishment of the Leading Edges of the Jaguar A 157

15 January 2025

Our client works at a community-run museum which houses 74 fighter aircraft and welcomes an average of 30,000 visitors a year. The client wished to carry out renovation work on the leading edges of the Jaguar A 157 using EPDM purchased from BORFLEX CHERBOURG. This project was a great success, and we are delighted to share this experience with you.

The challenges of refurbishing the leading edges of the Jaguar A 157

• Durability and Strength: Leading edges must withstand extreme flight conditions, including temperature fluctuations and aerodynamic forces.
• Technical Precision: The precision of the materials used is crucial to ensuring the aircraft’s performance and safety.
• Compliance with Standards: The project had to comply with the aviation industry’s strict standards.
• Scarcity of Spare Parts: As the Jaguar A 157 is a vintage aircraft, spare parts are scarce or non-existent. This requires the involvement of professionals specialising in sealing, moulding, rubber extrusion and small- to medium-scale production to maintain this aircraft in good condition.

Jaguar A 157

Why choose BORFLEX for your renovation and maintenance projects?

Working with BORFLEX offers numerous benefits, including:


• Superior Material Quality: BORFLEX offers high-quality materials, such as EPDM, which guarantee durability and strength.
• Technical Expertise: Our team of experts is always on hand to provide technical advice and personalised support.
• Compliance with Standards: Our products meet the industry’s most stringent standards, ensuring safety and performance.
• Exceptional Customer Service: We are committed to providing first-class customer service, responding promptly to your needs and supporting you at every stage of your project.
• Specialisation in Small and Medium-Volume Runs: We are experts in the production of bespoke rubber sealing parts.

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Conclusion

The refurbishment of the leading edges of the Jaguar A 157 was a successful project thanks to our collaboration with BORFLEX. Our high-quality materials and technical expertise enabled us to overcome the technical challenges and meet industry standards. We would like to thank our client for their trust.

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