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Applications for Elite Platforms

CEF Industries delivers proven electro-mechanical actuation and compression solutions across critical aerospace systems. Our linear and rotary actuators, flexible shafts, oil-less compressors, and specialized pumps power utility functions, landing gear operations, secondary flight controls, and air management systems on defense and commercial platforms worldwide. Engineered for reliability in demanding environments, our products meet the rigorous performance standards required for some of the finest fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms in the world. Here are just a few of the platforms you can find us on:

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Utility Actuation

CEF’s electro-mechanical actuators control critical utility functions including APU doors, RAM air inlets, thrust reversers, and cargo handling systems across defense and commercial aircraft.

Sikorsky S-92

Landing Gear Systems

Our landing gear actuation systems provide robust extend and retract capability along with uplock mechanisms designed to meet stringent aerospace safety requirements.

Secondary Flight Controls

CEF actuators enable precise control of aileron, elevator, and rudder trim tabs for optimal aircraft performance and fuel efficiency.

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Air Filtration Systems

Our actuators control air filtration bypass doors and environmental control system components, ensuring optimal cabin air quality and system performance.

Landing light

Compressors, Lighting and more

CEF offers oil-less air compressors for water pressurization and radar dehumidification, specialized lighting systems, and pumps for avionics cooling and other essential aircraft systems.

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