Barber-Nichols has the capability to support your Full Product Lifecycle from developing specifications and initial concept definition through aftermarket service and repair, as well as everything in between.
In many applications, the rotating machinery is often at the heart of the system, yet oftentimes it is the most overlooked.
Barber-Nichols has nearly 60 years of experience developing high-compliance turbomachinery and has an in-depth understanding of the current state of the art. Through early engagement with our customers, we are able to bring this experience to the table and help define requirements that set programs up for long-term success.
Barber-Nichols develops, analyzes, builds, and tests 17 clean sheet designs annually. Our rigorous design process ensures our customer’s most demanding requirements are met. BN’s real-world test-verified analysis tools hone in on an optimized solution quickly and identify technical risks early in the development cycle. Expensive and time-consuming late-cycle design iterations can be eliminated.
Barber-Nichols has a modern 43,000 sq ft world-class manufacturing facility that consolidates machining, inspection, quality, and operations all under one roof.
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High-speed turbomachinery requires the utmost precision and attention to detail during assembly and testing. Even the slightest deviation from the design specifications can significantly affect the performance, efficiency, and durability of high-speed machines. Barber-Nichols meticulously inspects and measures all critical components to ensure that they meet the required tolerances before assembling them. Detailed testing plans are created to validate performance, vibration, and integrity of the pressure boundary to detect any issues that may arise during operation. Ultimately, the goal is to deliver reliable and high-performance turbomachinery that meets the stringent demands of our customers.
BN supports legacy products to keep our customers running efficiently and effectively.
One of Barber-Nichols strengths includes the ability to successfully navigate challenging technology development paths and to rapidly diagnose solutions for tough and sometimes perplexing issues for these new turbomachinery systems. Working with Barber-Nichols was always rewarding, educational, and fun.Steven Wright, Sandia National Laboratories
