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.

Protecting our military heroes since 1990

Our military members deal with many dangers each day. They work around the clock patrolling the streets and countryside, keeping vehicles and aircraft in top working order, and participating in drills and warfare. Often they are required to preform these and many other duties in foreign climates and extreme heat.

High Temperatures and Heat Stress

Research has shown sustained high temperatures can lead to less than ideal work environments where heat stress can lower performance levels, reduce morale, and impair mental alertness. Ultimately, these factors can increase the risk of accidents and compromise personnel readiness.

Along with the mental impairments heat stress can cause the human body, there are several serious physical conditions it can inflict as well. When the body’s normal mechanisms for dealing with heat stress – sweating and temperature control – are lost, severe and potentially life-threatening heatstroke can occur. The main sign of heatstroke is a markedly elevated body temperature (generally greater than 104°F or 40°C). Victims can also experience changes in mental status, which can range from personality changes to confusion and even coma. The victim’s skin may be hot and dry; however, if heatstroke is caused by exertion the skin may be moist.

To avoid heat stress, experts recommend spot cooling and periods of rest in a cool area during physical exertion.

Weighing the Drawbacks of Typical Cooling Methods

Traditionally, air conditioning (A/C) is a go-to cooling method.  However, in large open spaces, the first impediment is the inability to close the space off and seal in air to achieve maximum cooling. Areas where outside doors will be open allow air to escape and render A/C an impractical solution.  Another drawback is air conditioners require compressors and a place to ventilate the heat generated from the compressor. This limits the mobility of an A/C unit given the fixed-ductwork and adds another point of heat generation. Harsh refrigerants and energy consumption are other downfalls. Refrigerants are an integral part of air conditioning systems to emit cool air, and A/C can pull a great deal of energy that translates to more energy expense.

Fans – both oscillating and ceiling options – seem like a quick, inexpensive fix to cooling. However, fans simply circulate stagnate air throughout the space. The air is not chilled in any capacity and cannot reach all areas of the large space to be cooled. In fact, industrial ceiling fans seem to be particularly more effective in the winter to improve heating operations by giving airflow to warm air.

Port-A-Cool Evaporative Coolers

The convenience and portability of Port-A-Cool evaporative cooling units makes them a perfect fit for use in airplane hangers, machine shops, engineering facilities, gymnasiums, cafeterias, gun ranges, barracks and many other locations. Port-A-Cool units do not require chemicals, special outlets, set up, or installation. The units come fully assembled and will only require a standard electrical outlet and a supply of tap water.

A Port-A-Cool evaporative cooler actually works with a supply of outside ambient air to deliver a temperature reduction by as much as 30 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the humidity. It should be noted, however, that even in the highest humidity regions, temperature drops can occur because as the temperature rises, humidity levels go down.

The technology at the center of an evaporative cooling system is the cellulose pad that collects water. Air passes through the pads and is cooled as the water evaporates. The cellulose pad material is specially treated to prevent rot as well as ensure a long service life. A special water distribution system spreads water over the surface of the pad within the cooling unit to ensure a uniform water supply.  This keeps the entire air-contact surface of the pad thoroughly wet. A control system operates the water pump and distributes the cool air.

Port-A-Cool portable evaporative coolers from Port-A-Cool, LLC provide a natural, highly-effective cooling alternative to fans and air conditioners. Port-A-Cool evaporative cooling products utilize the all-natural evaporative cooling process to cool temperatures by as much as 30 degrees Fahrenheit. This evaporative cooling process is perfected by the state-of-the-art technology in the company’s KÜÜL® pads. KÜÜL pads, manufactured in the USA, are the high-efficiency rigid cooling media that make all the difference in providing advanced evaporative cooling. Testing has proven KÜÜL pads to perform at superior levels for highest tensile, dry crush, and wet crush strengths per square inch.

Xplore Technologies is a global leader and recognized pioneer in the rugged mobile computing industry with more than 15 years of dedicated focus on developing and deploying fully-rugged wireless tablet systems. Our products have been engineered to meet our customers’ demands for reliable, fully-rugged mobility solutions that deliver superior performance and functionality, and can withstand the most extreme operating environments.  We deliver the most comprehensive and rugged tablet computing solutions in the industry.  Headquartered in the “Silicon Hills” of Austin, Texas, Xplore Technologies has spent more than a decade on research, development and product generation improvements culminating in the 2011 launch of the 5th generation system in the iX104C5™ product family.

The daily challenges faced by our clients in the field and on the front lines were the driving force behind Xplore’s “Voice of the Customer” product development methodology, which drives the engineering, testing and production of critical wireless, performance and expansion capabilities. Since inception, the company has sold approximately one hundred thousand systems globally across a breadth of industries and is a recognized leader and trusted source in the rugged tablet computing industry.

Xplore Technologies Corp. is a publicly-traded company (NASDAQ:XPLR).

Innovative Rugged Mobility Tablet PC Solutions

As demand for the tablet PC has surged, so too has the need for rugged mobility solutions with technology advances that allow greater reach into extreme environments. Xplore customers need mobile computing tools that match tough on-the-job requirements, whether those jobs take them deep underground, high above power lines or to the front line.
Driving rain, blowing sand and dust, temperature extremes, constant vibration, accidental system drops onto hard surfaces – Xplore tablets can go wherever users need to be, providing scalable performance, enhanced connectivity, flexible input methods, true portability and product lifecycles that match program and performance needs.
Xplore’s iX104C5 family of fully-rugged tablet PCs, vehicle/situational docking stations, enabling accessories, and peripherals deliver comprehensive solutions to meet the exacting needs of industrial, commercial and government customers.

XPLORE’s iX104C5 Dual-Mode Sunlight-Readable Tablet PC

Innovative Rugged Tablet For The Real World

Today, more than ever, mobile computing systems are relied upon by an increasingly diverse group of vertical professionals, military and security personnel to do their jobs. Xplore’s customers work in the toughest conditions and trust their tablet computers to be as rugged as they are. Beyond rugged, users demand scalable performance, enhanced connectivity, flexible input methods, true portability and product lifecycles that match their program and deployment needs. Xplore’s iX104C5 delivers with industry-leading ruggedness, performance data protection, meaningful innovation and longer-managed lifecycles.
Xplore’s 5th generation rugged offering enhances user productivity and safety by enabling work in the harshest conditions and by providing reliable operation while mobile in a standing position, vehicle or fork truck-mounted, or at a service desk. IT and program managers enjoy peace of mind in trusting their Xplore systems will operate when and where they need them, with advanced integrated technologies from industry leaders such as Intel® and Microsoft®.

Setting a New Rugged Tablet Computing Standard

• PROVEN RUGGED IN THE REAL WORLD – Industry’s Most Rugged Tablet PC
• XTREME PERFORMANCE – Industry’s Best Performance Platform for Today and Tomorrow
• FIELD-PROVEN DESIGN – Best Sunlight-Readable Dual-Mode Display
• TOTAL CONTROL OF OWNERSHIP – Long Lifecycles, Superior Management Capabilities

XPLORE: Proven Rugged In The Real World

Industry’s most rugged tablet PC

• Independently-tested to MIL-STD-810G, IEC IP67 ingress rating (10-cell battery), and Hazloc standards
• High-density, hardened magnesium alloy chassis with contoured bumper protection system
• Integrated piston gaskets on all user-accessible doors
• 3H hardened display protects against breakage and scratching
• 3rd party tested: 4' drop to concrete with system on; 7' operating drop to non-yielding surface
• Xplore’s Cool Touch thermal system, inclusive of multiple thermistors, regulate heating and cooling in extreme temperatures
• Exceptional data protection – Solid State Drive (SSD) storage, with dual SSD RAID (0,1) option

Military, public safety, field service and other front-line workers depend on their mobile computing systems to complete job tasks, execute mission plans and, in some cases, save lives. System uptime, continued deployed operation and data protection is paramount. Xplore’s iX104C5 is the gold standard in rugged tablet computing, delivering the highest degree of ruggedness in its class. Inspired by first-hand experience and input from utility and telecomm field service workers, military personnel, and law enforcement agencies, the iX104C5 can adapt to changing mission requirements and withstand harsh conditions.

Key Rugged Features Include:

• A drop specification that is more in line with real-life use conditions: 4', operating to concrete (a hard surface) 26x; 7' operating to plywood over concrete
• A unique piston sealing technology enables a higher level of ingress protection (IP-67 with 10-cell battery) from driving rain/snow, blowing dust/sand, and potential immersion in water
• An innovative data protection system utilizes a custom-engineered drive carrier, Solid State drive storage with dual SSD drive option, RAID (0,1) and JBOD array configurations which include advanced high-performance and durable solid state

XPLORE: Xtreme Performance

Industry ’s Best Performance Platform for Today and Tomorrow

• Intel® Core™ i7-620UE mobile processor, HD integrated Intel® graphics with dynamic frequency
• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
• Up to 8 GB of fast DDR3 memory (Windows® 7, 64-bit OS)
• Multi-modal wireless options, including Intel® Centrino® Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Gobi™ 3000 Broadband
• Solid State Drive (SSD) for enhanced performance and durability
• Dedicated Fast Track GPS II – 2m and sub-1m models (optional)

The iX104C5 raises the bar for performance in the fully-rugged computing market by providing the most advanced performance platform in its class.
The iX104C5 is equipped with Intel®’s latest Core™ i7-620UE mobile processor, featuring the Intel® QM57 Express chipset, Turbo Boost Technology and integrated high-definition graphics with dynamic frequency.
This powerful mobile dual-core, hyper-threading processor with 4 MB of Smart L2 cache and up to 8 GB2
(Windows® 7, 64-bit OS) of DDR3 system memory supports higher-end applications like GIS mapping and mission planning that require real-time capabilities, fast processing and superior graphics performance to render images.
Multi-modal, integrated wireless options provide communications when and where customers need it.

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

As a manufacturer of decontamination equipment, OWR has been setting the standards for CBRN defence and civil protection for more than 50 years. Using modern techniques and user-friendly application systems, OWR develops and builds efficient mobile decontamination solutions for its customers, offering them a complete service from product development to training and after sales service. With a full range of products ranging from small hand-held spray applicators such as the Cobra, to the containerised multi purpose decontamination systems such as the MPD 100i, OWR can offer a solution to fit the needs of the customer, and with a design team constantly developing new and innovative products, OWR is setting the standards for the future of decontamination and helping to provide a safer and more certain future for the world.

Compact Decontamination Equipment
COBRA Decontamination Spray Unit

The COBRA is a 0.4 ltrs decontamination spray unit used for emergency decontamination or disinfection. Giving a spray area of approximately 11m², the COBRA can be filled with any liquid decontamination or disinfection solution and has been developed in close cooperation with both military and civil customers as part of their personal protective equipment for CBRN operations. The hand held unit contains a patented pressure pump system with which the operator can quickly creates a pressure to allow the liquid to be sprayed. The COBRA has a metal stainless steel body and chemical resistant seals and requires no special preparation before use.

The COBRA comes either as a stand alone unit supplied with a carrying bag which clips to a belt, or can be incorporated into kit supplied in a robust plastic carry case.

Light, Transportable Thermal Fogging System - DECOFOG

The Decofog is a light, transportable thermal fogging system designed to apply decontamination solutions as a fog. It is simple to use, has no mechanical parts and can be set up for use in seconds. Based on “jet-engine technology” it uses hot air to vaporise a solution and turn it into a fog with particles of 1 to 4 microns. The Decofog is robust and been designed to be operator friendly with large grip handles. It is supplied standard with an operators harness and metal travel case. Using chemically resistant parts it is suitable for use with aggressive chemicals and needs little maintenance. The Decofog is used by multiple NATO countries and has the NATO Stock Number NSN 4230-01-499-5612.

Decontamination and Disinfection Fogging Device - FOGBOOSTER

The FOGBOOSTER is the new generation of decontamination and disinfection fogging devices. By using compressed air combined with an especially designed nozzle, decontamination or disinfection fluid is microscopically atomized to form particles on a micro-scale basis to produce a highly effective dry mist or fog. The FOGBOOSTER produces a micro-film mist which covers all surfaces and gets into all gaps and joints, detoxifying or decontaminating all surfaces. The Fogbooster is lightweight (approx 6 kg) quiet and highly mobile and can either use standard compressed air bottles or a compressor to run.

Fast Response Mobile Decontamination System - SMGD RACCOON

The SMGD has been designed as a fast response mobile decontamination system. Completely self contained with its own generator, diesel and decontamination solution tanks, it is a compact decontamination unit for the application of water-free decontaminants when decontaminating vehicles, large equipment, infrastructure, roads and high-value equipment. The system is based on a low pressure spraying system and comes complete with decon spray lances and an independent high pressure cleaning unit for pre-cleaning.

The generator of the SMGD creates enough power to run the decontamination system and provide external power for the independent sprayer and lights. Designed to be transported to the decontamination site on a pick-up, once un-loaded it can be easily moved easily by one person whilst still running. The unit is ready to use within 1 minute and needs only to be switched on.

Multi Purpose Decontamination System - DEDAS

The DEDAS is a universal mixing unit which can be programmed to mix all commercially known decontamination solutions. The patented low-pressure system allows the mixing of emulsions, foam and diluted solutions for decontamination purposes, in either small or large quantities. It has a capacity of up to 200l/min and can even be used with seawater. The DEDAS can be used as a stand-alone unit but is used as the heart of the OWR MPD 100 multi purpose decontamination system.

SURF-EX Decontamination Unit

The SURF-Ex is a decontamination unit which uses industrial vacuuming technology combined with a spray-extraction system to clean and decontaminate surfaces of CBRN, HazMat and explosive material. The SURF-Ex can be used to vacuum all types of dry hazardous dust without danger to the operator due to its comprehensive filtering and dust collection system. Its can also be used to clear up liquids and uses a spray-extraction system to decontaminate and clean surfaces of hazardous and dangerous chemicals. By using GD-6 with the spray extraction system, the surfaces of sensitive equipment can be decontaminated without risk. Using comprehensive selection of inter-changeable vacuuming and spray heads ensures that the SURF-EX can be used to tackle multiple decontamination tasks.

The SURF-EX was successfully demonstrated in Fukushima, Japan and was successfully used to clean vehicles, equipment and external surfaces of radiation.

Multi Purpose Decontamination Units - MPD

The Multi Purpose Decontamination Unit or MPD is a complete decontamination system Contained in a 20ft ISO container a standard unit can decontaminate 120 persons per hour, 20 light vehicles per hour, or 6000m² of terrain decontamination. Despite its large capacity, the MPD100 is a highly mobile unit containing 3000 ltrs of water and can be operated using 4 personnel.

The MPD 100 has recently been upgraded to include the UAM (Universal Application Module). The MPD 100i can apply ready mixed decontamination solution using low pressure technology and offers an enhanced decontamination capacity.

GD-6
The decontamination solution GD-6 is a ready to use patented decontamination solution which is used to decontaminate chemical warfare agents. It is especially effective when used with OWR low pressure application technology, but can be used with any spray unit and fogging units.

Muscle Products Corporation. (MPC) is one of the leading manufacturers of advanced technology, specialty lubricants, additives and greases. Our products include greases, spray lubricants, cutting oils, automotive lubricants and specialty additives specifically designed for Military applications.

For over 25 years, Muscle Products Corporation has achieved growth because of its commitment to customers and product quality.
Muscle lubricants and additives are used worldwide in industries such as these: automotive, transmission rebuild, steel, mining, metalworking, manufacturing, construction, transportation, light and heavy rail, maintenance, general industry, marine, paper, firearms, agriculture.

Our Mission: is to provide lubricants and additives that exceed our customers' expectations.
Our continued success is driven by this foundation. Our goal is to keep your equipment operating efficiently so you can focus your time and energy on managing the rest of your business.  How? Because our lubricants, additives and greases are designed to reduce friction-related heat and wear resulting in:

• More effective lubrication
• Optimal equipment operation
• Less maintenance costs
• Reduced downtime
• Lower energy costs
• Longer equipment life
• Bottom line: more profit

Our Manufacturing Facility:
Starting with advanced equipment used in our facility enables us to blend our products to specifications, and then fill some of the smallest bottles available to larger containers, such as drums and tote bins. We can also process special bulk requests.

Our Products:
MPC’s lubrication technology is based on Tribologic methods that improve lubricity and load carrying capacity by improving surface characteristics and creating a stable, chemical, corrosion-controlled, halide boundary film. The keystone of Muscles product line is MT-10 Metal Treatment, a blend of highly refined oils and proprietary additives that contain no solid lubricants, chlorinated solvents or phosphate compounds. It’s active to provide five mechanisms of improvement.

• Advanced chemical boundary film formation through reactive chemical bonding.
• Ring opening, oxirane acid scavenging and advanced corrosion inhibition.
• Organo-metallic substitution of surface metal and free radical reactionaries.
• Improved surface smoothness and rolling out of irregular contacting asperities.
• Re-hardening and latticular reconstruction of initial contacting metal surfaces.

Our Commitment to Quality:
MPC is an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 registered company. We are committed to being a world-class manufacturer of specialty lubricants, additives and grease. Our mission is to provide quality products that meet or exceed our customers' expectations while managing our facility in an environmentally responsible manner. MPC's excellent reputation is the result of a company-wide commitment to our Quality and Environmental Policies.
We are in continuous pursuit of excellence.

Customer Service:
The unified teamwork of customer service personnel enables prompt, accurate and efficient information processing. You can be assured of receiving a prompt response to your needs. Our main customer service objective is to provide informative, courteous and efficient service to all of our customers.

Order Processing:
Our product order entry, inventory management and manufacturing processes provide prompt shipment to our customers for stock items. Additionally, our lead-time for special-order items is exceptional. A variety of delivery options are available for your convenience. We understand that customer loyalty is only as strong as your satisfaction with our performance on your last order.

Our Technical Department:
With over 100 years of combined experience, our Quality Control is maintained by our industry leading blending technicians throughout our manufacturing process.
Muscle’s “Technical” resources are a very big part of the service we provide customers and potential product users. We offer a superior consulting service specializing in solving lubrication problems through the successful use of our lubricants, additives and grease.
 If you depend on successful lubrication, you need Muscle lubricants, additives and greases. "The Strength in Lubrication."®

Military Lubricants, Additives and Greases

Firepower FP-10™

Firepower is the ultimate lube in complete care of firearms, weapons and weapon systems. Firepower FP-10 possesses exceptional properties for an all-in-one firearms maintenance product. Firepower cleans the weapon, removes lead and copper, lubricates, guards against extreme pressure and wear, plus protects lubed surfaces from corrosion.

Many semiautomatic and full-automatic weapons will dysfunction after periods of fire sufficient to build up and transfer high heat to the receiver and its moving parts.
Two examples are Heckler & Koch’s MP5 submachine gun and Barrett Firearms’ M992A1 .50 caliber semiautomatic. Both models have a tendency to dysfunction after sufficient heat is generated through firing while using conventional lubricants. If Firepower FP-10 is applied, no dysfunctions associated with lubricity and tolerance change will occur. Feeding and extraction problems in the Remington 870 shotguns will also be rectified from the use of Firepower FP-10.

Military Industrial Lubricants, Additives and Greases

Antifriction lubricants and additives, extreme-pressure lithium greases, spray lubricants, penetrating oils, fuel additives, demoisturant, and cutting oils for your tough lubrication problems, or just for general, all-purpose lubrication and equipment protection.

Mobile Vehicle Lubricants, Additives and Greases

Antifriction lubricants and additives, extreme-pressure lithium greases, spray lubricants, penetrating oils, fuel additives, and fuel system cleaners designed for engines, transmissions, differentials, CV joints, fuel systems, and for general, all-purpose lubrication.

Muscle Products Corporation is committed to fulfilling your lubrication needs!

For more detailed information on our products, please visit our web site: www.mpclubricants.com.

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

TeleCommunication Systems’ (TCS) Space & Component Technology division, headquartered in Torrance, California, specializes in ultra-rugged solid state drives (SSDs) for the most demanding environments. TCS S&CT currently ships ruggedized SSDs in both high-customized and industry-standard configurations for military, aerospace, and industrial applications. All TCS SSDs work across industrial temperature ranges and meet Mil-Std-810 requirements for shock, vibration, temperature range, temperature shock, humidity and altitude. High-reliability packaging options support additional Mil-Std-810 requirements.

Rugged Military Solid State Drives with NAND Flash for Military, Army and Aerospace Applications

TCS designs and manufactures rugged solid-state drives (SSDs), radiation-tolerant electronic devices, and provides assembly capability. It offers strong expertise in multi-chip modules and 3D stacking, ASIC packaging, test and screening, system-in-package and custom build / packaging solutions. TCS delivers a variety of SIP, MMIC, custom, and radiation tolerant products to several US Primes and European defense contractors.

SSD Industrial Temperature Range for Military Applications

With 35 years in the Military and Defense markets, TCS is fully aware of the need to design in quality and reliability into our drives. Unlike many of our competitors, we do not use controller reference designs. Our drives are designed with Industrial or Military temperature range parts, taking into consideration thermal, mechanical and electrical requirements.

• Designed and manufactured in the USA at AS9100 certified facilities
• Built to IPC-610 class-3 level
• Employ only SLC NAND technology
• Forms 2.5 @ 9.5mm, @ 16mm, BGA and custom
• Capacity: 2.5 form 32GB to 256GB, BGA 8GB, 16GB and 32GB
• Near-term roadmap includes drives up to 400GB in capacity
• SATA 2.6 at 1.5 and 3.0GB/s
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Tested to boot cold from -60°C
• Standard military input voltage tolerance of ± 10%
• Low power requirements; integrated power-fail management
• Storage temperature: -50°C to +95°C

Solid State Drives for High Vibration Applications

Solid State Drives for High Vibration Applications Drives designed for high vibration applications incorporating Military PCB’s, 8 mounts within an anodised milled aluminium package.

• Army Vehicles
• Rugged Army Gun Mounts
• Rugged Military Vibration Sensitive SSD
• Rigorously tested and independently verified to MIL-STD-810
• Shock: 1,500G at 0.5ms
• Vibration: 16.3G minimum RMS, 20Hz to 2KHz, one hour per axis, three axes
• High altitude 80,000ft
• Random vibration options up to 45Grms available
• Mechanical shock tested at 50g @ 11ms, ½ sine, six-direction, 3X
• Burned in for eight hours with option for 96-hour extended burn-in
• Other assembly options include conformal coating, silicone gel and epoxy staking Solid State Drive Obsolescence

Solid State Drive Obsolescence

We assure continued availability to our military customers through our Obsolescence Management, this includes not only FFF replacements, we also introduce the possibility of providing our customers with advance notice of critical component EOL this allows for advance procurement of the current SSD by the customer or alternatively the ability to work with TCS in partnership to advance purchase critical components and controllers, in some cases also NAND Flash. Of course we also work with customers to preserve FFF SSD in terms of a cloned SSD utilizing the latest controller and NAND flash technologies and providing a FFF replacement.

Solid State Drive SSD Galatea 100GB 200GB Encryption

Galatea® Solid State Drives (SSDs) defines the leading edge for performance and reliability in ultra-rugged mass storage. These drives fit up to 200GB SLC NAND Flash of user memory into standard 2.5 inch, thin (9.5mm height) dimensions and delivers sustained read / write rates of 280MB/s along with random read / write rates over 30,000 IOPS. Combining 128-bit AES encryption with high-speed full-drive erasure (200GB in less than 1s) raises data security to new levels.

Solid State Drive SSD ECC

Advanced error correction pushes the bit error rate a full two orders of magnitude beyond the industry standard, while exclusive write optimization and wear-levelling techniques reduce erase / program cycles and achieve a 20-fold increase in media life expectancy. The Galatea Standard SATA supports the SATA II, revision 2.6, interface standard at 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s.

• Plug'n'Play, independent of operating system
• No device driver development required
• Write protect and jumper
• ATA/ATAPI-7, SMART and TRIM supported
• Data retention: more than ten years
• Endurance: more than 100,000 writes
• MTBF: more than 1.24 million hours, Telcordia 25°C, 32GB SSD
• Resulting bit error rate less than one in 10e14 and better

Rugged 256GB SSD

The PROTEUS-Plus is available up to 256GB in SLC NAND Flash, delivering sustained read/write speeds of 250MB/s and 205MB/s. It is equipped with integrated hardware support for on-the-fly, per sector error detection and correction, and is protected by a precision-machined, anodised aluminum alloy case for ruggedness. Other features include:

• Fast erase <3s (256GB)
• Alternative erasure methods upon request
• Low-power, max read/write 1.30W/2.00W(128GB)
• 64MB cache enables high IOPS for small block random operations
• Supports SATA, revision 2.6, interface standard at up to 3.0GB/s
• ITAR free

Vibration and Shock-resistant BGA Package

The BGADrive® is a complete BGA package solution that can be soldered directly to the motherboard. It is vibration and shock-resistant and has a sustained R/W speed of up to 45MB/s, with access time of 0.5ms. The drive is operating system independent, resistant to extreme shock and vibration, and compact at 31mm x 31mm. It is equipped with a write protect pin and IDE Ultra-DMA 100.

Proteus Plus Embedded Modules

The speed and ruggedness of the TCS’ Proteus Plus Solid State Drives is now available in bare board 2.5 PCA and MO-Series form factors for embedded use. Available in capacities from 32GB to 256 GB, these drives provide another option for delivering extreme ruggedness and reliability to applications where an industry standard drive form factor is too large.