Small parts, big responsibility - aluminum precision levers in aircraft interiors

In aviation, the more invisible the component, the more critical its function. This is particularly true of precision levers made of aluminum - installed in cabins, cargo holds and operating mechanisms, usually out of sight. They serve as movement links, locking or guiding elements, perform control functions or secure loads.

KAISER Aluminium-Umformtechnik supplies these lever components with a focus that is indispensable in aviation: maximum strength with minimum weight, combined with precise dimensional accuracy and mechanical resilience over the entire life cycle.

Specialization in the interior and cargo sector: drop-forged parts up to 6 kg

In contrast to large-volume structural components, our strength lies in the production of functional small parts in the weight range of around 100 g to 6 kg - precisely where interior fittings, seats, folding mechanisms or cargo net anchorages require high-strength and repeatable metal components.

Our forging technology makes it possible:

• Our forging technology makes it possible to:Design lever geometries in line with the grain flow

• Reduction of post-processing through near-final contour production

• Weight saving with the same load capacity

• Homogeneous material properties without casting defects

This results in levers that can withstand millions of actuation cycles undamaged - in service flaps, seat elements, hinge mechanisms or cargo-specific safety units.

Why aluminum - and why forged?

Aluminum alloys combine corrosion resistance with an excellent strength-to-weight ratio - a key criterion in aircraft construction. However, it is the choice of the right manufacturing process that determines the actual performance of the component.

Drop forging lends aluminum parts:

• a high structural density

• a directional fiber flow

• and avoids defects such as pores or inclusions

These features are crucial in safety-relevant lever components - especially when motion sequences need to be precisely guided and load peaks reliably absorbed.

Customized development for aviation requirements

KAISER works closely with manufacturers of cabin components, seating systems and cargo modules. We support you from component development through to series production, including CNC finishing and surface treatment to aviation standards.

Typical applications:

• Locking and unlocking lever

• Bearing and deflection lever in mechanical modules

• Seat adjustment mechanisms

• Cargo area components for load securing

Conclusion: Quality of detail determines system performance

The aviation industry measures every gram - and checks every function at system level. Our precision levers made of aluminum perform in secret what is crucial: permanently precise mechanics with maximum operational reliability.

KAISER delivers - what moves, locks and holds in the interior.