From Grind to Sky: How MPE’s Precision Technology Powers Aircraft Emergency Oxygen Systems

OEM Aerospace Partner

OEM Aerospace Partner, a major aviation supplier, collaborated with MPE’s Systems Engineering team to develop a precision processing system for sodium chlorate, used in emergency oxygen generators.

Application

These systems provide critical backup oxygen on aircraft, submarines, and space stations during pressure loss events, requiring no electricity to operate.

Challenge

Creating a system delivering extremely precise particle sizing while maintaining aerospace-grade quality control and batch traceability.

Key System Components

• Automated material handling with dust collection
• MPE’s IMD 79 Gran-U-Lizer for precision grinding
• Multiple screening stages (3mm and 1mm)
• Vacuum pneumatic transport
• Complete PLC integration with data tracking
• Automated weighing and filling system

Key Features

• Single-operator capability
• Safe, low-noise work environment
• Comprehensive batch tracking
• Minimal fines production with no oversized particles

Results

System successfully passed all factory acceptance testing and is now operational at the customer’s facility, ensuring consistent production of this life-critical safety component.