Rain Erosion Silo

Brecksville, Ohio, USA

Rain erosion facility available for outside testing of coatings, paint, rubber, plastics, metals,airfoils and more.

The Collins Aerospace Rain Erosion Facility features a 35-foot high cylindrical concrete silo with adjoining control room. A controlled droplet size rain-making fixture, equipped with spray nozzles, is suspended over the axis of the 10-foot diameter airfoil blade. Sample speed and inspection interval for testing is dependent upon requirements specified. Tests are performed at conditions of a rainfall rate of 1 inch per hour, a droplet size of 2mm, and an adjustable speed range from 100 to 500 miles per hour.

Facility Features

  • Available for outside test services
  • Test remotely or with technical assistance on-site
  • Fully automated
  • Test any shape of airfoil section, disk or test specimen weighing less than 450 grams
  • Airfoil recessed on leading edge near both ends to permit test sample installation
  • Wide variety of standard holders are available to test your samples, or can be custom built by Collins Aerospace to suit your needs
  • Flexible scheduling, competitive rates

For more information see document:  Rain Erosion Facility - Brecksville, OH, USA

Book the Rain Erosion Facility

Contact us below if you’re interested in utilizing the Rain Erosion Silo. We offer flexible scheduling and competitive rates. 





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