Will-Burt Germany provides high-quality mobile mast systems and trailer solutions for military and security / rescue forces. They are used around the world: the armed forces of Germany, its NATO allies and other likeminded nations. Will-Burt Germany has progressively turned into a global player with subsidiaries and partners on every continent.

The object of Will-Burt Germany is the development, project planning, construction and system integration of our customized trailer systems. We carry out and follow your plan from A to Z. Special trailers for special tasks are our specialty. Many of our trailers are manufactured in small series. They are used by the German Army and other international forces. Our trailer systems are especially designed for missions involving extraordinary burdens in extreme and arduous terrain. High payloads in combination with low basic weights, maximum cross-country mobility, long life expectancy and low maintenance requirements are the characteristics of all Will-Burt Germany tactical trailers.

Our mast systems are used by international forces around the globe, including the German Army, to provide communications, surveillance, reconnaissance support etc. throughout the battlefield.

The Expedition series (Ranger mast) is the lightest, most durable, rapid deploying, single man-portable field masts in the world. This system is equipped with lightweight payloads and can be deployed quickly by extending 1.2m sections to heights from 2.5m to a maximum of 18.3m. It’s our system for the ‘last mile’.

The AntennaMast AM2 model is a portable, lightweight, rugged, aluminum tripod mast designed for rapid payload deployment. The AM2 can raise multiple devices on an individual mast and is highly flexible and reliable. Users can lift and lower larger payloads in a secure way without disassembling the mast system by using the EZ Raze™ system and its safety brake and cable winching device. The mast tube lift winch supplies mechanical assistance for mast tube lifting for heavier payloads, and the mast tubes and payload can also be elevated by breach loading the tubes through the tripod center collar.

Telescopic crank masts KVL and KVR (also called cable pulls) are for payloads up to 70kg and heights up to 20m. They are suited for heavy communication systems, monitoring solutions, direction finder, target detection systems, etc. and used by the market leaders. These masts uphold their reputation through their robustness and simple operation. The extension and retraction of this mast type is realized through a retractable rope and a separate return rope. This guarantees a reliable operation independent of the weather conditions.

The Spindle mast SPM is currently the best available mast system on the market. Grown against the hardest requirements, the SPM is specifically designed for use with large payloads and very high demands of accuracy. The retracting and extension occur through special spindle systems. A special honing procedure of the aluminum tubes and the use of high-precision spindles enables the manufacturing of nearly backlash-free telescopic spindle masts for heights up to 18m and payloads up to 600kg!

The spectrum of lattice towers starts with the ITS Towers. ITS offers an innovative line of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) tower solutions from 11.5m to 32m. Will-Burt Germany lattice towers are customized solutions, mounted on trucks or trailers, for heights up to 45m and payloads up to 1000kg. Our giants!

The Will-Burt Company is pleased to introduce the One Company initiative, a program designed to ensure that we operate as One Team, guided by One Vision, representing One Brand – Will-Burt. This initiative formalizes our way of thinking and our passion to serve our customers. It was created to make it easier for our clients to engage with Will-Burt, no matter where they are or whomever they communicate with in our global organization. All locations have been renamed Will-Burt followed by their geographic location. For instance, GEROH, located in Germany, has been renamed Will-Burt Germany Gmbh & Co. KG. Company web sites will be consolidated under www.willburt.com and the GEROH social media platforms will be renamed Will-Burt Germany.

At Mobile Mark, we understand that military requirements are different, that the antennas will be used in difficult environments and need to be ready for squad deployments, pop-up stations, or communications intelligence-gathering (COMINT).  That’s why our antennas are rugged, durable and reliable.

Mobile Mark  - Military Antennas

We handle the usual and the unusual, from standard products to specialty products. Think if it as “COTS with flexibility”. We offer all the convenience and cost savings of off-the-shelf products but with the ability to tweak the design to better meet your in-the-field requirements.

We have antennas for many commercially available wireless networks as well as antennas for dedicated military frequencies, such as 1350 MHz or 4.4 GHz. Our antennas are designed and manufactured in the United States.

Our in-house Engineering Design Team has years of experience in antenna design.  We can supplement your own engineering efforts and be a valued RF sounding board.  We can help you envision all sorts of ways the antennas can be used, including break-apart omnis and embedded, body-worn patches.

Mobile Mark military antennas comply with Mil specs such as MIL-810G. Our antennas are designed and tested in our in-house facilities located in the US, just outside Chicago.

Mobile Mark offers more than just a wide range of antenna designs, we offer the company behind the antennas: knowledgeable, easy to work with, and ready to be your antenna partner.

visit www.mobilemark.com for our full product line.

Network Antennas (OD-BA, PS18-4900-45, SCR-2400/5500)

Mobile Mark offers omni-directional site antennas in military appropriate colors such as olive drab and desert sand.  Specialized antennas to speed network deployment include the 12 dBi Break-Apart Antenna that can collapse down into two easy-to-carry pieces.  We also offer low profile, compact directional antennas for dependable point-to-point connections.

Embedded Antennas (EM, CVL, PM-1350)

For specialized applications where it is important to track the individual soldier, embedding the antenna directly in the troop’s equipment or clothing has many advantages… and tradeoffs.  We can help you understand what you gain and what you lose with different antenna styles.  Our expertise includes board-only styles as well as slim profile over-molded styles.

Asset Tracking Antennas
(HD7-915, RM w/ Groundplane Rods, SM-U15)

Reliable asset management requires making use of multiple systems: RFID tag readers, Wi-Fi based Bar Code scanning, GPS location systems as well as Cellular M2M (machine-to-machine) transmissions.  Mobile Mark can help you put together the right mix of antennas from site to mobile to covert.

Vehicle Antennas (LTM501, SMW-305, SMD-W)

Mobile antenna selection becomes complicated as new wireless protocols, such as LTE and 802.11ac, are added to the network.  Mobile Mark is the industry leader in multiband antennas; we can combine multiple antenna solutions in a single compact, durable package.  Our mobile antennas meet Military specs for Shock, Vibration, Temperature and Water Ingress.

Specialized Frequencies (ECO9-4700, PSTN2-2200, RMM-1400)

Sometimes a COTS antenna just needs to be tweaked to cover a different frequency or to provide a different radiation pattern.  And, sometimes, the need is so unique that nothing but a customer design will do the job.  Mobile Mark’s team of design engineers can handle it all, whether the design requirement is electrical or mechanical.

Rapid Deployment are certainly the buzz words in all Military Forces presently, the capability to rapidly establish an airborne infrastructure is an essential part of strategies laid down by Joint Armed Forces worldwide.
The Mobile Visual Control Room (MVCR) or Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower is an integral part of any Joint Armed Forces Aerospace Surveillance and Battle Space Management System. The requirement of an operational airbase is essential to all operations in-theatre very early in any conflict and therefore the equipment used must reflect the requirements of urgency and the possible lack of lifting equipment or specialised vehicles for deployment.

Rapid Deployable ATC Towers

The trailer mounted system is designd specifically for rapid and simple deployment.

The Mobile Air Traffic Control Systems ATC tower is transportable by C-130, C-17 and has undertaken live trials with Chinook helicopter, and can be deployed by 2-4 personnel in an hour. All equipment needed to deploy is carried within the unit and there is no additional lifting equipment necessary.
Mobile Air Traffic Control Systems designed their tower to be trailer mounted so that it can be towed by various unspecified vehicles and removes the single point of failure of a truck-mounted system.

Mobile Elevating Towers

The tower elevates to 7m operator seated height and allows for 3 operators plus 1 supervisor position. The internal fit is designed specifically to meet the precise operational requirements of the end user but be flexible in terms of upgrades and/or additional equipment requirements to cope with local operating conditions.

Features

Mobile Air Traffic Control Systems have specifically designed their mobile system for uncomplicated Rapid Deployment with a minimum of parts.
Whether it is to be used for military applications, a stand-by or disaster relief, it is important that the unit can be deployed quickly and efficiently.
The Systems all feature a new Automatic Levelling System and remotely controlled deployment that levels and deploys the cabin to full  height and locks it in position hydraulically in under 5 minutes.

• The system has been designed to be deployed by 2-4 men in under an hour.
• All equipment needed for deployment is stored within the cabin or trailer system – the unit is completely self contained.
• No need for any special lifting or handling equipment to deploy
• Towers can be run off mains or powered by a generator.
• The Cabin is trailer mounted for reliability, ease of use and flexibility – the cabin can be removed in 15 minutes.
• Multi-level towing positions to cope with variety of different towing vehicles.
• Robust heavy duty trailer system with EBS that automatically adjusts the air suspension to ensure the system remains level when being towed.
• The trailer has adjustable air suspension to increase or decrease ground clearance.
• Simple deployment – ONLY FOUR BOLTS in the entire deployment so less to lose and less FOD.
• C-130, C-17, IL-76 and Heavy Lift Helicopter transportable
• Tower has 3 operating heights, elevating to a maximum of 7m operator seated height.
• Up to 4 operator positions
• Cabins fitted with fully plug and play integrated systems comprising usually of military or commercial air to ground communications, voice switching and recording, meteorological reporting, navigational equipment and ground to ground communications to customer specification.
• 360 ° vision from all operator positions.
• LED lights throughout including the stairs
• High spec ATC double glazed glass.
• Dual Air Conditioning Units
• Ballistic protection and Bullet Proof Glass options
• Operators can safely evacuate the cabin in under 20 seconds unlike some towers that require an elevator.
• Tower meets all Safety Regulations including Working at Height and evacuation procedures.

All Terrain Truck Mounted ATC

MATC introduced their new 6x6 All Terrain Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower at the World ATM Congress in Madrid 4-6 March 2014.  Described as a “game changer in tactical military ATC operations” the 6 wheel drive Mercedes mounted system had a lot of interest. Designed in principal for Middle East and Asian operators, the unit is autonomous with an in-built generator, automatic levelling and an operator height of 7.5 metres and is delivered plug and play. It features an automatic tyre deflation and inflation system to cope with wheel slip on sand or wet conditions whilst maintaining a fast on-road speed enabling quick location and relocation. The cabin is the same as the trailer mounted unit.

Added to this MATC introduced a new Compact ATC Cabin that can be towed and positioned by any four wheel drive. This is aimed at smaller strips and airfields where elevation is not required, it is equipped to the same ATC standard as the other models and has an onboard generator and fuel tank.

BiP Solutions was established in 1984 to facilitate business between the public and private sectors.

Defence Contracts Online

Through a 16-year partnership with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) as official publishers of their contract information, BiP provides a range of defence-specific products and services to assist private sector businesses to successfully compete in the defence marketplace.

MOD Defence Contract Information Services

MOD Defence Contracts Online (DCO - www.contracts.mod.uk) is the official online source of UK Ministry of Defence contract opportunities, giving private sector suppliers access to all UK MOD contracts of all values, in one place. Access to MOD DCO is completely FREE and registered suppliers can search for contracts 24/7.

By registering for free and entering keywords/phrases into their unique supplier profile, registrants will also receive tailored daily email alerts directly to their inbox containing the latest UK MOD contracts that match their defence product and service offering.

The aim of the MOD Defence Contracts Online service is to guide organisations through some of the steps they will need to follow to sell to the UK Ministry of Defence, while providing a gateway to new contract opportunities for both large and small organisations wishing to compete for defence business, either directly as a prime contractor or indirectly as a sub-contractor.

To register your business today, visit www.contracts.mod.uk and follow the simple supplier registration process.

Defence Contracts Bulletin

Published in association with two key UK Ministry of Defence procurement agencies – Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) – MOD Defence Contracts Bulletin (MOD DCB) is read by organisations that are serious about engaging effectively with the UK MOD as a supplier, as well as by the UK MOD’s own buying community.

Through this fortnightly publication, readers gain access to a wealth of UK MOD contract opportunities and key defence market intelligence, including:

• All UK MOD contracts valued above £10,000;
• A unique insight into the UK MOD’s spending plans;
• The UK MOD’s ongoing and upcoming equipment projects;
• Future UK MOD requirements;
• UK MOD procurement policies;
• Key defence industry analysis and features;
• Exclusive interviews and commentary from key UK MOD and defence personnel.

Defence Contracts International

Defence Contracts International (DCI) is the premium source of information on defence contract opportunities and a world leader in providing key defence and security contracts in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Our dedicated business intelligence research department search over 400 independent sources every day, and we receive direct feeds from the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and Fedcon to provide unrivalled defence contract information that keeps your business on top of what’s happening in global defence markets.

Defence is one of the world’s most lucrative industry sectors, with thousands of defence and security contracts published each year. With a DCI subscription, you can also enjoy direct access to contracts from other related sectors, such as:

• Homeland Security
• Humanitarian Aid
• Counter Terrorism
• Emergency Services
• Aerospace
• Aviation

Access to these further defence-related contract opportunities will undoubtedly allow you to further expand your business within existing and new defence marketplaces.

Other key benefits from having a DCI subscription include:

• Your own interactive dashboard, allowing you to flag contracts of interest and track opportunities for tendering;
• A unique supplier profile, tailored to your exact needs to ensure you receive only the most relevant opportunities;
• Daily email alerts containing the latest contracts published, along with live alerts for new contracts published throughout the day – keeping you at the forefront of new opportunities;
• Dedicated Account Management throughout your subscription year*, providing the best service possible and ensuring you receive maximum return from your investment;
• A gateway to further contract opportunities of a similar nature, from non-defence buyers.

DCI is ideal for organisations of all sizes, from SMEs seeking defence business opportunities in their own regional areas to major multinational players looking to capture as large a share as possible of the global defence market.

Annual subscriptions start from as little as £280 per year.

To find out more about how Defence Contracts International can help your business grow, simply visit www.dcicontracts.com today, or to speak with a Defence Business Growth Advisor call 0845 270 7092. We’re open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

*Our Account Management Team fully support subscriptions over the value of £500 only.

Defence Procurement Events and Exhibitions

BiP Solutions also delivers a range of defence-focused exhibitions and training events throughout the UK each year.

The Defence Procurement Research, Technology and Exportability 2013 exhibition is a one-day event that will showcase innovative defence procurement for buyers and suppliers.

Taking place on Wednesday 20 November 2013 at the University of the West of England Exhibition and Conference Centre, DPRTE 2013 will provide the buyer and supplier communities with a unique opportunity to interact across a single platform in order to enhance effective collaboration and competition in all areas of defence research and technology.

Delegates will discuss the future shape of the defence sector, as represented by:

• Defence Agencies
• Central Government
• Academic Institutions
• UK MOD Project Teams
• European Partners
• Prime Contractors
• 1st and 2nd Tier Sub-Contractors
• SMEs and Micro SMEs

Exhibiting suppliers will enjoy:

• Promoting their capabilities to over 1000 buyers as well as end users;
• Identifying opportunities to transfer technology into new markets;
• Exploring international markets;
• Identifying potential partners and funding opportunities;
• Engaging with academia to understand the latest technology concepts.

For more information on this unique and innovative showcase event, visit www.dprte.co.uk

Our Procurement Advice and Support Service (PASS) is the training arm of the business and delivers a Selling To Defence workshop in various UK locations.

The one-day workshop aims to inform delegates of the vision for the future of UK defence and the implications of the ongoing changes within UK MOD procurement, including the recently announced ten-year equipment spending plan, with the ultimate goal being to assist delegates in developing their strategy and defining processes to win business within the defence sector.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding the UK Procurement Regulations;
• Selling to Defence – the UK MOD’s Perspective;
• Defence and Security Exporting – Support for Small Businesses:
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Tendering

The event is fully supported by the UK MOD, with dedicated speakers from Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) as well as the UK Trade & Investment Defence & Security Organisation (UKTI DSO).

To find out more about the Selling To Defence workshop, as well as dates and venues, visit www.passprocurement.com/events

The company’s range of service offerings include; Business Winning & Proposal Generation, Project Mobilisation, Control & Delivery, Systems & Software Engineering, Supportability Engineering, Support Solution Design Service, Safety Engineering & Assurance, Training Analysis, Design & Delivery, Human Factors, Operations Analysis & Modelling and Cyber Security.

Persides

Persides is an established and growing force in the defence, security and energy markets offering high calibre services for a diverse client base.

It is increasingly difficult for an organisation to predict exactly the skills and capacity it needs to deliver its dynamic and evolving objectives. Persides offers high quality management and engineering services to supplement client capability and enhance performance where required. Services offered include;

• Business Winning & Proposal Generation
• Project Mobilisation, Control & Delivery
• Systems & Software Engineering
• Supportability Engineering - Integrated Logistic Support (ILS), Reliability & Maintainability
• Support Solution Design Service
• Safety Engineering & Assurance
• Training Analysis, Design & Delivery
• Human Factors
• Operations Analysis & Modelling, Whole-Life Cost (WLC), Life Cycle Cost (LCC)

Persides has built its reputation on the foundations of a core set of principles which align to an approach of delivering Value, Trust, Excellence in support of our Customers. Persides provides a multi-layered approach to the way it contracts its services. Understanding the constraints faced by our clients, whether they be finance or policy driven, Persides tailors its’ offering to counter these constraints and is always prepared to share risk and accountability.

Our Key Products and Services include:

Key Land Based Equipment Programmes

• CBRN  - DE&S /Industry

Persides staff have directly developed various ILS deliverables including the ILS Strategy, ILSP, SOW, Use Study for Man-Portable Chemical Agent Detector (MCAD), Lightweight Chemical Agent Detector (LCAD), Collective Protection Chemical Agent Monitor (COLPRO CAM), Integrated Biological Detection System (IBDS), Maritime Biological Detection System (MBDS) and the Aircrew Protection Equipment and Detection (APED) programme.

• WCSP – DE&S

Medium Armoured Tracks Team (MATT) Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) – R&M Analysis: Persides conducted an independent review to re-evaluate and verify current MoD reliability figures from the WCSP System Requirements Document (SRD) and develop a generic WCSP reliability model to inform potential future requirements.

• PECOC DE&S

Personal Equipment and Common Operational Clothing (PECOC) for the UK MOD Defence Clothing Integrated Project Team (DC IPT) – Persides were responsible for the development of the ILS deliverables in particular in the ILSP, Use Study and the SOW. The aim of this Use Study was to provide an overview of the PECOC programme and the current logistic management and sustainment of the existing Combat Soldier (CS) 95 system.

• FIST - Future Integrated Soldier Technology - Thales Land and Joint

Persides worked as a Future Integrated Soldier Technology (FIST) tier one partner within the Thales Prime Contract Management Office (PCMO) during the Assessment and Delivery phases of the core programme and numerous Urgent operational Requirements (UORs).  Persides was responsible for the definition and delivery of the Support Solution with a particular focus on implementation of Operational Availability-based solutions.
Persides has conducted ILS programmes, developing and delivering support solutions for a number of FIST procured equipment’s. In addition to our work within the PCMO, we have provided support to suppliers of equipment into the FIST programme including Vectronix-Wilcox, Shield and Qioptiq.

Services:
Business Winning and Proposal Generation

Persides has a proven track record of winning and delivering defence and security programmes on behalf of a range of suppliers from small businesses to large multi-national prime contractors. Our expertise in business capture, bid management and programme delivery will ensure that you set out with a winning strategy that ensures a high probability of winning tenders and subsequently delivering profitable programmes to cost, time and performance.

Whatever the stage of the acquisition lifecycle, Persides has vast experience across all domains of programme delivery. We will assist you in making your bid strong in every area, and ensure that your buyer has high confidence in your ability to meet and even exceed their expectations.

Military Systems and Software Engineering

We have gained our wide engineering experience through participation in and management of multiple hardware, software and integration programmes where our staff have been fully committed to the delivery of innovative solutions in support of our customers. Our engineering capabilities include:

• Requirements and System Architecture development
• Software code development and verification
• Systems Integration
• Verification and Validation of both Hardware and Software programmes

Supportability Engineering

Persides has an extensive depth and breadth of capability and experience which enables the successful management and execution of Supportability Programmes. Our Supportability Engineering /ILS capability includes the following disciplines:

• Contractor Logistic Support
• Availability and capability contracting solutions
• Support Solution performance based modelling and simulation
• CONDO Management
• Supportability trade-off analysis
• Technical Documentation

 Support Solution Design Service

Persides has established a structured and proven approach to the design of support service solutions. The approach minimises likely exposure to potential risks and increases the likelihood of meeting contractual service and availability requirements. The approach combines service sector good practice techniques with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). The activities within this approach are tailored to suit project specific needs and applied by Persides consultants working closely with client organisation personnel. Example activities include; Stakeholder Analysis & Management, Value Proposition, Requirements Analysis & Modelling, Behaviour & Functional Analysis, Qualitative and Quantitative modelling, Structured Solution Design and Solution Test & Acceptance.

Safety Engineering and Assurance

Persides recognises that robust safety management is a demanding responsibility and dependent upon the application of sound analytical, creative and engineering skills, based on extensive technical and domain knowledge. Understandably, there is not one safety management approach that fits all situations and customers have very specific requirements to consider. Our safety specialists are suitably qualified, experienced and dynamic engineers with an unwavering focus on attention to detail and customer needs.

Our core safety knowledge and capabilities include:

• Def Stan 00-56 and 05-123, POSMS, JSP375, 418, 430, 454, 553, 602 and 815
• Independent Safety Advice and Audit
• Hazard identification, analysis and management using CassandraTM
• Safety Case construction and Safety Case Reporting

Human Factors and Training Analysis, Design and Delivery

Our Human Factors (HF) experts specialise in the application of UK MoD and US DoD HF standards such as Def-Stan 00-250 and Mil-Std-1472G, as well as the wider HF applicable standards such as Def-Stan 23-09 for Generic Vehicle Architecture.

We have applied our Training experience to develop a range of innovative tools to enhance the analysis and design process including an analysis methodology which evaluates the fidelity requirements of task characteristics, rather than of the tasks themselves. This innovative approach supports accurate quantification of low and high fidelity training options, increasing the cost-effectiveness of the selected training solution.

We meet the challenges of Training in today’s environment by providing:

• Expertise in Training Needs Analysis and Human Factors Integration
• Highly experienced Training design specialists
• Fully qualified and experienced Training instructors

Military Operations Analysis and Modelling

For any Defence or Commercial project, it is vital that a clear understanding is developed at an early stage of how costs will arise across the full system life-cycle, covering all Defence Lines of Development (DLoD). Persides has both the expertise and experience to quantify the variability and sensitivity associated with Whole-Life Cost (WLC) and Availability drivers, to determine potential risks of taking candidate solutions forward to maturity and in-service support, and delivering these key customer requirements. Exploitation of the Witness™ toolset enables dynamic process simulation providing a highly flexible and scalable capability for business process, cost and sensitivity analyses, including:

• Service based modelling techniques
• Operational Availability vs. cost
• Training regime effectiveness and cost vs. fielding and operational sustainment requirements
• Cost of production vs. capability fielding profiles
• Optimisation of support infrastructure solutions against affordability targets

Customers

Persides provides services to customer and industry organisations in the defence, security and energy markets. Example customers include; UK MoD, DE&S, Dstl, BAE Systems, Boeing, Thales, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Kelvin Hughes, General Dynamics, Vectronix Inc, Force Protection Europe, Jankel  Armouring and Selex ELSAG.

Personnel

Persides capabilities are delivered by a complementary blend of high calibre ex-Military, academic, professionally qualified and experienced personnel who are equipped with leading edge tools and processes. Persides employees are selected and tailored for specific roles based on their technical expertise, experience and personal skills. If you are interested in a career with Persides visit our careers pages www.persides.com/careers

A rich heritage in defence applications: for more than 40 years, R. A. Rodriguez worldwide has been providing full engineering support to military and aerospace companies.  Indeed its bearing products are fitted to a huge range of military and aircraft applications including spacecraft.  They are also used in many associated leading edge technologies such as optical sighting systems and laser range finding.

Thin Section Bearings

Central to its product programme is the extensive KAYDON® bearing range that includes REALI-SLIM® thin section bearings - ideal for applications where space is at a premium and weight needs to be minimised – they find homes in aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, UAVs, airlift, cargo and commercial; ground combat and security vehicles.

Military Turret Bearings

KAYDON® Wire Race bearings were originally designed for military turret applications, where space and weight are at a premium and corrosion resistance is essential. They consist of wire raceways inserted in lightweight support rings, allowing for a high load capacity and large diameter in a bearing that can be 60% lighter than one made entirely of steel.

Slewing Ring Bearings

Turntable bearings are also a KAYDON® speciality – there is a series to suit every need from light to extreme heavy duty and a REALI-SLIM® version of this range offers the benefits of small size and minimum weight.

The military and civilian applications for KAYDON® slewing ring bearings are extensive, applications include marine gun mounts and radars, and weaponry such as missile launchers.

Following KAYDON®’s acquisition of Avon Bearings, R. A. Rodriguez is now also responsible for the ‘local’ marketing of one of the world’s most comprehensive ranges of slewing ring and advanced custom bearings.  These products are used in a range of industries but typically in systems for the renewable energy, medical, mining, construction as well as military sectors.

KAYDON® is now able to produce bearings with an outside diameter of over 6m using the most modern facilities and equipment in the industry.  The company’s investment in flexible manufacturing also allows R. A. Rodriguez to supply small quantities at an economical price.

Custom Military Bearings

The success of equipment designed for use in special applications can often rest with one or a combination of bearing features and that’s where KAYDON® custom bearings score highly.  Manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards, special attention is paid to balls, bearing raceway geometry, finish and retainer design resulting in optimum bearing performance.

All bearings are manufactured in facilities that are certified to AS9100B, ISO 9001:2008 and NADCAP standards and that hold specialised accreditations from leaders in the industry.

In recognition of its quality products and processes KAYDON® holds the prestigious Bell Helicopter Premier Supplier Award.   Only AS9100 certified suppliers can qualify for this award and the winner must have maintained the consistent delivery of quality-assured products at a minimum frequency rate of 98%.

The helicopter sector is a prime market for the KAYDON® custom-engineering and performance critical bearings. Typical examples are rotor mast and swashplate bearings.  The swashplate is a device that translates the pilot's commands via the helicopter flight controls into motion of the main rotor blades.

Precision and reliable performance are critical in all these applications and KAYDON® bearings provide both and also high load capacity in extreme environments, from hot desert to the icy darkness of space.  Examples of the latter include the Hubble telescope, the international space station and three Mars Rovers, in which the bearings are heated to withstand temperatures below -100°C.

KAYDON® offers a wide range of catalogue and custom bearings for the aerospace/defence industry including ball, cylindrical, tapered and sleeve bearings.  Most are available in various materials (52100, M50, 440C, 17-4PH) and with different coatings and can be customised to meet specific user requirements.

Turntable Bearings

Complimenting the KAYDON® range, the Rodriguez own brand turntable bearings manufactured at its factory in Germany, are also supplied to the UK market.  Two basic versions are available, the KDL series for light applications where high accuracy is not a pre-requisite and the KDM series that provides a higher order of performance for greater loads.  Both are manufactured in high grade carbon steel or stainless steel and shipped pre-lubricated and ready for use.

Typical applications include cranes, aerial work platforms, gun turrets, radar pedestals, surveillance, scanner and materials handling equipment.

Considerable capital investment in the Rodriguez GmbH factory near Aachen in Germany has resulted in the company becoming one of Europe’s leading suppliers of bearings. In addition to turntable bearings, it also produces a range of transmission components including linear guideways, bearing housings, ballscrews and acmescrews.

Stock Gears

KHK gears is another important product range for military and defence applications, an extensive range for which R. A. Rodriguez is now the European master distributor.  This adds value to their offering to the defence and aerospace industries by ensuring greater availability of the 9000 stock items in the catalogue range, and greater flexibility through KHK’s gear modification service.

Sensitron, established in 1969, is a leading manufacturer of high reliability power electronic solutions including motor controllers, smart power management and conversion, space diodes, voltage protection components and embedded boards. Sensitron, with a significant heritage in space power and space control systems, is positioned as a world leader in the advanced technology industry. Our products are designed, manufactured, tested, and qualified for applications where size, weight, and reliability are critical to mission success.
Sensitron has over 40 years heritage of serving the complete spectrum of reliability markets including space, aerospace, medical and defense. Sensitron is AS9100 Registered and ISO9001:2000 Registered

JAN QPL and Equivalent Diodes

Sensitron offers JAN, JANTX, JANTXV, and JANS QPL certified diodes and space equivalent diodes to meet your diode requirements. Sensitron has a wide portfolio of Power Rectifiers, Schottky Diodes, Small Signal Switching Diodes, Vf Controlled Diodes, Zener and TVS Diodes that are QPL or equivalent to the QPL Slash sheets.

Additionally we supply QPL extension products which support specification requirements beyond the QPL products available today and products to customer SCD’s. Sensitron’s diodes are available in axial and MELF packaging.

Die Products: Rectifier, TVS, Zener, Schottky and Small Signal/Switching

Sensitron’s Die Products are designed, manufactured, tested, and qualified for applications where size, weight, and reliability are critical to mission success. Sensitron can perform Lot Acceptance Testing to the process flow following MIL-PRF-38534, Class H and Class K, and MIL-PRF-19500, Class H and Class K. 

Sensitron’s die products include general purpose, fast, & ultrafast rectifier die, TVS die, zener die, schottky die, and small signal switching die.

Motor Controllers and Drivers

Sensitron’s offers a wide portfolio of COTS fully integrated motor controllers, modules, and assembles.  Our fully integrated three phase motor controllers include speed/velocity controllers, torque, sensorless, and sinusoidal motor controllers.

Sensitron also offers evaluation boards for quick system evaluation, easily used through a GUI interface. Sensitron’s IGBT and MOSFET bridges, field oriented controller, high power motor drive assemblies, and 3-Phase BLDC with EMI Filter are among the COTS Motor Controllers products readily available.

Solid State Power Controllers and Boards

Sensitron offers among the widest COTS portfolio of
SSPCs (Solid State Power Controllers),
combining functionalities of electro-mechanical breaks, solid state relays, and system monitors.

Sensitron’s portfolio includes Multi channel boards, single channel modules, relays/contactors, and MIL-STD-1275 Transzorb.

High Reliability Discretes

Sensitron’s high reliability hermetic discretes have been a part of Sensitron’s standard product line for over 40 years.

Available in various voltage and current ranges, Sensitron offers Schottky Recitifiers, Silicon Carbide Rectifiers and Bridges, MOSFET & IGBTs, Voltage Regulators, Zeners, and Power Packs.

Transient Voltage Suppressors

Sensitron’s Transient Voltage Suppressors meet and exceed high quality standards including, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-1399, MIL-STD-2036 and MIL-STD-704.

Our products include MIL-STD-1275 Tranzorbs, TVS Arrays, TVS Modules, Lightning Strike Protection arrays, and die & diodes.

Custom Hybrids

Sensitron is positioned as a world leader in the advanced technology industry, with products that are designed, manufactured, tested, and qualified for applications where size, weight, and reliability are critical to mission success. Sensitron's custom hybrids offer:

• Superior thermal performance and high power density
• Flexible design configurations and various power device options
• Best performance/space ratio over competing technologies
• Sophisticated advanced simulation and modeling tools with an R&D team

Electronic Warfare Manpack

Geolocation, Exploitation and Denial of Tactical Communications

The RESOLVE EW Manpack is a 100% UK state-of-the-art field proven Electronic Surveillance and Attack system. It benefits from having both the software and hardware developed in conjunction with Roke’s operational experts.

RESOLVE is designed for the intercept, geolocation, exploitation and denial of tactical communications in the HF to UHF frequency bands, including ‘modern waveforms’. A single RESOLVE EW Manpack can be used in isolation to provide both full spectrum surveillance and Direction Finding (DF) capabilities. When networked with other RESOLVE systems it is then possible to position fix targets using Angle of Arrival (AOA) techniques.

Military Networking and Data Fusion

With fully integrated wireless network connectivity, the RESOLVE EW Manpack enables target data-fusion across the deployed baseline. This provides rapid target resolution, correlation and geolocation, through the use of the dedicated Management Information System (MIS) and Geospatial Information System.

(GIS) Applications

The RESOLVE EW Manpack can be deployed in a number of configurations including:

• On-the-March / Short Halt
• On-the-Move
• Static

Electronic Geolocation Position Fix Overwatch

Static configuration Understanding an adversary’s intent coupled with accurate geolocation information can only be achieved by network enabled sensors providing position fix solutions. In the Static configuration the RESOLVE EW Manpack is used to provide networked EW capability at forward operating positions.

Networking with other deployed RESOLVE systems provides enhanced EW capability such as automatic geolocation of signals of interest. In this configuration the full-suite of software applications can be utilised from the ruggedised laptop enabling rapid interpretation of hostile activity that provides threat warning, targeting and terminal guidance.

The Static configuration can be deployed such that the operator is co-located with the sensor element or remotely up to 50 metres from the antenna for covert operations.

Features

• Networking and target data fusion across the RESOLVE deployed baseline
• Rapid target resolution, correlation, and geolocation
• Manpack for deployment in complex terrain, covert operations, and early entry
• Intimate support to the tactical war fighter
• Offline analysis and playback facility
• Backhaul enabled – delivers accurate operational picture to decision makers

Immediate Threat Warning for the Dismounted Soldier

On-the-march EW Manpack Configuration

The on-the-march configuration provides the dismounted operator with an unrivalled threat warning and direction fi nding capability. RESOLVE EW Manpack in this confi guration is unique in that it operates while on the march, stationary or prone. Key to this is the QuadTac antenna which can be operated with the array elements extended for maximum sensitivity, or closed to reduce the visual signature. A ruggedised PDA allows the operator to view the DF plot, waterfall or spectral displays and input additional target information while maintaining tactical awareness.

The antenna and other components are all contained in a lightweight purpose made backpack to allow ease of carriage and operation. It has been designed to afford the operator immediate access, at a short halt, to the ruggedised laptop for full system functionality.

EW Manpack Features

• Lightweight
• Real-time Full Spectrum Surveillance and Direction Finding
• Ruggedised PDA with user selected displays
• Low Visual Signature
• Custom backpack
• High probability of intercept

Single Sensor Geolocation

On-the-move configuration

The on-the-move configuration uses the same RESOLVE EW Manpack to provide a threat warning and running fix capability on vehicles of opportunity. Utilising the RESOLVE Universal Adaptor the QuadTac antenna element can be quickly mounted onto any vehicle. Operators then have the choice of using the PDA or ruggedised laptop which gives access to the full suite of EW functions.

Features

• Running Fix - while on the move multiple lines of bearing can be aggregated to establish a position fix.
• Extended Operations - RESOLVE EW Manpack is able to harvest power from the vehicle of opportunity.

Converting Collection to Intelligence

The Graphical User Interface (GUI) provides operators with intercept data in real-time. The RESOLVE EW Manpack is controlled using the ruggedised laptop running a suite of intuitive, integrated applications which enables the operator to execute complex tasks. The Mission Information System provides a dynamic and immediate operating picture presenting the intelligence in a format that is easily interpreted.

Features

• Intuitive interface
• Powerful MIS
• Wide and narrow band survey
• Recording for offline analysis and playback
• Networked Ops (chat, file transfer, event sharing)
• Position fix of intercepted signals
• Running fix
• Civil waveform capable

Non Kinetic Strike - Electronic Attack Manpack Sub-system

The Electronic Attack manpack sub-system provides a software integrated, hostile communications denial capability. Using powerful software applications the operator is able to balance exploitation and denial ensuring that disruption to hostile C2 is optimised. This optional capability is based around SELEX commercial off the shelf EA equipment and is controlled from the ruggedized laptop using a dedicated EA application.

Training and Support

We have operational staff that are familiar with the contemporary operating environment and will help tailor a system to meet your needs. We will analyse your mission requirements in a strategic context, consider through life support and recommend the optimal and most cost-effective package to meet your needs, including logistics, training and maintenance.

The RESOLVE training course covers all aspects of the system including:

• Basic and advanced EW Techniques
• System Setup & configuration
• Development of tactics, techniques and procedures
• Support and Maintenance

Training courses can be delivered by Roke’s operational experts at our dedicated RESOLVE operations centre in the UK or on request at your preferred location.

Electronic Warfare Manpack System Overview

Core to the RESOLVE EW Manpack system is the QuadTac antenna and the Acquisition & Geolocation Sensor (AGS). These elements combine to intercept, demodulate, and DF signals of interest. Performance is enhanced with the addition of the MicroQuad antenna which seamlessly integrates with the QuadTac. Mission and information management are delivered using the ruggedised laptop and/or the PDA. All this is integrated with power supply into a bespoke backpack.

Operating parameters

• Weight 16 kg†
• Battery Life 8 – 15 hrs (with a standard 2590 battery)
• Intercept 1MHz – 3GHz
• DF 2MHz – 3GHz
• DF Accuracy 5 deg (RMS) typical
• Wideband Stare 40MHz
• Scan Rate 1.5GHz/s
• Demodulation AM, FM, SSB, CW
• Enhanced capabilities Civilian waveforms
• Operating Temperature -20 to +50 deg C

Portable Aluminium Roadways, Runways and Helipads
for the Defence Industry

FAUN Trackway Limited, based on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales, is the defence division of Europe’s number one municipal vehicle manufacturer, FAUN KIRCHHOFF GRUPPE.

FAUN Trackway designs and manufactures a range of high-quality portable access systems for use in military and civilian disaster and emergency relief operations at its internationally accredited production facilities in the UK.

Unbeaten in all trials, FAUN Trackway’s products are used in more than 40 different militaries worldwide. FAUN Trackway products were initially designed and developed for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). Now its products are widely used in a variety of humanitarian and disaster relief operations, where rapid access to cut-off areas is essential.

The utility and mining industries use FAUN Trackway products to explore areas where access would otherwise be impossible. FAUN Trackway employs a team of highly skilled engineers dedicated to exploring new product designs and working alongside future and existing customers to create bespoke solutions to their problems.

Portable Military Roadways

Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS)
and Medium Ground Mobility System (MGMS)

FAUN Trackway produces two complete portable roadways solutions: Heavy Ground Mobility System (HGMS) and Medium Ground Mobility System (MGMS)

The Trackway® on the HGMS has full capability of carrying loads of up MLC 150 dependent on ground conditions, and has approval for indefinite use with M150 loaded vehicles at ground condition of  3% California Bearing Ratio (CBR).

50m of M150 Trackway® can be deployed in under 10 minutes.

HGMS allows vehicles to move with ease over difficult terrain conditions such as sand, snow, mud, swamp and ice helping to speed mobility and protect assets.

HGMS can also carry an additional 50m TRACKWAY®, towed behind the chassis on a trailer. This enables longer roadways to be laid quickly and connected easily.

FAUN Trackway’s Medium Ground Mobility System (MGMS) consists of the same key elements as HGMS. MGMS comprises 32-metre lengths and can be deployed in under 6 minutes by two people.

Like all FAUN Trackway products, MGMS is unbeaten in all trials and can withstand repeated loads of up to 30 tonnes. It is most appropriate for vehicles with pneumatic tyres and can also be used with JCB and specialist dispenser for beach landings.

Temporary Runways and Helipads

FAUN Trackway has three aluminium panelling designs suitable to create Forward Operating Pads for Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft – the Helicopter Landing Mat.

They are designed to alleviate brown out while marking out a clear landing area.

Aircraft Landing Mat (ALM)

FAUN Trackway’s Aircraft Landing Mat (ALM) is a rapidly deployable expedient runway for longer term temporary installations.

Rapid Runway Repair (RRR)

FAUN Trackway’s Rapid Runway Repair (RRR) mats enable critical sections of an airfield to be repaired in order for flying operations to be resumed following an enemy attack.

Bespoke Engineering Solutions

Trackway® continues to invest heavily into the research and development of new products.
FAUN Trackway’s team of engineers work close with key partners such as the UK’s Ministry of Defence – to which it is a prime contractor – as well as leading military institutions such as the U.S military’s Engineer Research and Development Centre (ERDC), in order to develop bespoke solutions to individual problems.