Technical Note Fabrication and Test of Flexible Joint Thrust Vector Controlling System in SRM Using Polyurethane Elastomer

Outer space ballistic missiles use thrust vector control system and it is because aerodynamic surfaces are not efficient in thin air.Flexible joint is the most useful type of thrust vector control system through satellite transporters and ballistic missiles based on solid fuel. Most common type of elastomer in these structures is rubbers and especially natural rubber, which require special preparation and cure processes. The goal defined in this article is to introduce a process which is much easier to apply. Based on flexible joint design in Japanese MV booster missile, an elastomer based on polyurethane resin, which is easily applicable and consists of two liquid parts, is used instead of original Polyisoperne. This elastomer has achieved a good rank in both sealing test in eight-bar pressure and hydrostatic test in the pressure of 70 bars. It also has been fire tested and the results were satisfactory.