History

In 1950 Franke Aarburg started manufacturing hot gas path parts. Some of the first big milestones were:

• Burning chamber for Gobling 3 engine (found in the BEA Vampire aircraft)
• Afterburner system for Scecma ATAR 09 C (found in the Dassault Mirage III aircraft)
• Exhaust Pipe Avon 203/207
• Combustors, flame tubes, burner for different customers in the field of industrial gas turbines.

In 1990 Franke entered the space market, taking part in the European Ariane 5 Space Program. Franke contributes to the Ariane 5 Program by manufacturing Upper Stage Nozzles Extensions. Franke also contributes to the Atlas Space Program by producing Payload Bay Acoustic Absorbers.

Product development and process optimization for new and existing components is achieved thanks to close relationships with our customers.

In 2004 the Industrial Engineering branch became an independent company: Franke Industrie AG.

Franke Industrie AG is experienced with all aspects and processes for the manufacture and supply of fabricated components, subassemblies and assemblies in stainless steel, high-grade alloys and heat-resistant materials used throughout the aerospace, aero-engine and gas turbine industries.

The established know-how of sheet metal forming, welding and non destructive testing creates a solid base for manufacturing complex components for gas turbines. Higher combustion temperatures demanded new technologies, therefore modern laser drilling facilities have been installed. Hot Gas Path Parts (HGPP), such as burners, flame tubes, ducts, front segments, heat shields, metal sealings, volutes, shrouds etc. are some of our key products today.