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Welcome to this edition of theMilitary Systems & Technologynewsletter.As an established web portal for the International Defence &Aerospace Industry, we strive to provide a comprehensive anddetailed listing of Military Equipment Suppliers, Products andServices. This newsletter is designed to keep you up-to-date withlatest news and events within the Defence Industry’s GoverningBodies, Organisations and Companies.

SUPPLIER PROFILES

Explotrain 6Patented technologies and state of the art simulation

capabilities provide top level ied/eod training

OWR 8Manufacturers of outstanding decontamination

equipment

SCHROTH Safety Products 10Customized occupant protection solutions in

military vehicles

CQC 12Design & manufacture of body armour & Integrated

Soldier Systems

SPINNER 14Hybrid Rotary Joints for Radar Applications

BREAKING NEWS

MOLECULAR 16

UTILITY FLAME 18

WEW 22

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GREEN COMPACT DIESELGENERATORS & AUXILIARYPOWER UNITS FOR MILITARY APPLICATIONS

Dewey Electronics Corporation

The Dewey Electronics Corporation, a publiclytraded small business concern (DEWY) locatedin Oakland, NJ, has been at the forefront ofproviding a greener power source for militaryapplications. As a leader in the design andmanufacture of compact diesel poweredportable generator sets and Auxiliary PowerUnits (APUs), we have addressed the needs ofthe military to get more power with less fuel.The development of our DC hybrid generatorsand power systems has resulted in significantfuel savings (50%-70%) and reduced yearlylogistic costs (200% or more) when comparedto standard generators.

These hybrid systems complement our 2kWMilitary Tactical Generator (MTG) family that isthe PM-Mobile Electric Power (MEP) typecertified standard for U.S. Military use. Deweyhas also expanded its APU family with therecent acquisition of the Goodman Ball, Inc.product line. The addition of the GBI productsto the existing Dewey developed APUs nowprovides a power range from 2kW to 20kW tosupport vehicle silent watch needs. Dewey alsoprovides a range of support products for our2kW MTGs including electronic control remotefueling pump kits and NATO adapters. We alsoprovide various advanced development controlsystems for diesel reformer fuel cell systems,DC/DC power converters, and now large scaleenergy storage containers for micro-gridsystems.

DC Hybrid PowerSystems

Over the past five years Dewey’s DC BatteryCharging Generators (BAPUs) have evolved intoDC hybrid power systems. We have developeda digital generator controller that incorporatesbattery monitoring/battery charging features

along with auto start and auto stop controlsthat greatly enhance fuel savings and lowersyearly life cycle costs to the end users. Ourenclosed 2kW hybrid generator is designed fortrailer or vehicle mounting and charges leadacid, AGM, and Lithium Ion batteries. The openframe version is also available in power thatranges from 2kW to 4kW and has foundapplications in trailer and containerized systemsby various defense manufacturers.

The enclosed 2kW 28V DC hybrid powersystem is an ideal auxiliary power unit. Designedto mount on a standard HMMWV towabletrailer it is tactical quiet in operation. Typicalapplications include persistence surveillance


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and communications & relay trailers, along withintegration as backup power sources forrenewable energy systems.

The DC hybrid generator can be combined withsolar systems to provide backup power in theevent that solar is not available. Dewey’sgenerators have been paired in demonstrationswith numerous solar systems such as the USMCGREENS, Sun Spider, and other defensecontractors’ systems in locations worldwide toprovide power when the sun is not available.Expanded Military Auxiliary Power (APU)Product Line

Dewey now manufactures the 5kW APU for theM577 Armored Personnel Carrier and the M1068Tracker Carriers. The MEP-952B (NSN 6115-01-425-6513) has over 3,000 units in the field. Thearmor plated APU generates a maximum outputof 6kW of clean 28 Volt DC power. A highlyreliable combination of two outstandingcomponents, the Farymann 43F engine and aC.E. Niehoff alternator are directly coupledwithout pulleys or belts. The APU is equippedwith an electric start or manual hand crank.Starting the APU is accomplished using thestandard control panel on the armored housing.An optional remote control panel allows theAPU to be started from within the vehicle.

This armored unit complements the air-cooledAPU developed by Dewey, the EVPS, and BAPUwhich are found in the USMC inventory.Additionally, Dewey is developing a 20kW APUfor a select military vehicle family.

Battery ChargingAuxiliary Power Unit

(BAPU)Selected by the USMC, our open framegenerator set provides a full 4.5kW military rated28V DC power supply suitable for vehicle APUuse and battery charging under extremetemperatures. The unit features a currentlimiting programmable voltage regulator,redundant local and remote controls, and a self-bleeding fuel system for vehicle or remote fueltank interconnections. Based on our 2kW

military heritage, this unit provides a simplepower source that is lightweight yet highlyreliable and easy to maintain.

Enclosed VehiclePower Supply (EVPS)

This APU can be mounted in three positions(top, bottom, and side) for optimum vehicleinstallations. The enclosed air-cooled generatorprovides 4.0kW of 28V DC at 70° F and operatesfrom -40° F to 130° F. The APU features a currentlimiting programmable voltage regulator thatcan charge various battery chemistries,redundant local and customized remotecontrols, and a self-bleeding fuel system forvehicle or remote fuel tank interconnections.The engine operates on diesel and JP-8 fuels.This enclosed unit has a noise signature of lessthan 70dBA at 7 meters.

2kW Military TacticalGenerator Sets (MTG)The PM-MEP type certified MEP 95-501A (28VDC) and MEP 95-531A (120V AC) have been thestandard man-portable generators for the U.S.DoD. Dewey has fielded almost 20,000 of theseunits since 1996. These units operate on diesel1, 2, or JP-8 fuels. The MEP 95-501A (NSN 6115-01-435-1567) provides 2kW of 28V DC power. Itweighs 148 pounds with four hours of fuel. Man-portable 120V AC power is provided by the MEP95-531A (NSN 6115-01-435-1565). This unit weighs153 pounds and provides power for fourcontinuous hours before requiring refueling.With full rated operation within thetemperature range of -25° F to 120° F, the MTGsare the lightest type of classified, fully

logistically supported generators in the DoDinventory, complete with full technical manuals,training, and train the trainer support. Thesehighly reliable units meet all Human Factorrequirements and have an acoustic noisesignature of 79dBA at 23 ft.

Accessories for the MTGs include the ElectronicControl Remote Fueling Kit, a self-containedsystem that when installed on the MTG,activates when the fuel tank is 1/8 filled andpumps fuel from an auxiliary fuel can or othersupply container to refill the fuel tankautomatically. The leak-free design is equippedwith anti-siphon check valves and auto shut offto prevent spills and fault, run, and powerindication lights.

The NATO Adapter is a recent addition to the2kW MTG accessory product line. It attaches tothe MEP-501A MTG to provide a receptacle forthe NATO plug. This adapter is available in asingle or dual configuration. We have developedautomatic load banks that monitor andautomatically switch loads on and off the MTGsto prevent “wet stacking”.


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which the operator can quickly creates apressure to allow the liquid to be sprayed.The COBRA has a metal stainless steelbody and chemical resistant seals andrequires no special preparation before use.The COBRA comes either as a stand aloneunit supplied with a carrying bag whichclips to a belt, or can be incorporated intokit supplied in a robust plastic carry case.Light, Transportable Thermal FoggingSystem - DECOFOG

The Decofog is a light, transportablethermal fogging system designed to applydecontamination solutions as a fog. It issimple to use, has no mechanical parts andcan be set up for use in seconds. Based on“jet-engine technology” it uses hot air tovaporise a solution and turn it into a fogwith particles of 1 to 4 microns. TheDecofog is robust and been designed to beoperator friendly with large grip handles. Itis supplied standard with an operatorsharness and metal travel case. Usingchemically resistant parts it is suitable foruse with aggressive chemicals and needslittle maintenance. The Decofog is used bymultiple NATO countries and has theNATO Stock Number NSN 4230-01-499-5612.

OWR GmbH

MANUFACTURERS OF OUTSTANDINGDECONTAMINATIONEQUIPMENTAs a manufacturer of decontaminationequipment, OWR has been setting thestandards for CBRN defence and civilprotection for more than 50 years. Usingmodern techniques and user-friendlyapplication systems, OWR develops andbuilds efficient mobile decontaminationsolutions for its customers, offering thema complete service from productdevelopment to training and after salesservice. With a full range of productsranging from small hand-held sprayapplicators such as the Cobra, to the containerised multi purpose

decontamination systems such as the MPD100i, OWR can offer a solution to fit the needs of the customer, and with adesign team constantly developing new and innovative products, OWR issetting the standards for the future ofdecontamination and helping to provide asafer and more certain future for theworld.

CompactDecontamination

EquipmentCOBRA

DecontaminationSpray Unit

The COBRA is a 0.4 ltrs decontaminationspray unit used for emergencydecontamination or disinfection. Giving aspray area of approximately 11m², theCOBRA can be filled with any liquiddecontamination or disinfection solutionand has been developed in closecooperation with both military and civilcustomers as part of their personalprotective equipment for CBRNoperations. The hand held unit contains apatented pressure pump system with

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Decontamination andDisinfection Fogging

Device - FOGBOOSTERThe FOGBOOSTER is the new generationof decontamination and disinfectionfogging devices. By using compressed aircombined with an especially designednozzle, decontamination or disinfectionfluid is microscopically atomized to formparticles on a micro-scale basis to producea highly effective dry mist or fog. TheFOGBOOSTER produces a micro-film mistwhich covers all surfaces and gets into allgaps and joints, detoxifying ordecontaminating all surfaces. TheFogbooster is lightweight (approx 6 kg)quiet and highly mobile and can either usestandard compressed air bottles or acompressor to run.

Fast Response MobileDecontamination

System - SMGDRACCOON

The SMGD has been designed as a fastresponse mobile decontamination system.Completely self contained with its owngenerator, diesel and decontaminationsolution tanks, it is a compactdecontamination unit for the applicationof water-free decontaminants whendecontaminating vehicles, largeequipment, infrastructure, roads and high-value equipment. The system is based ona low pressure spraying system and comescomplete with decon spray lances and anindependent high pressure cleaning unitfor pre-cleaning.

The generator of the SMGD createsenough power to run the decontaminationsystem and provide external power for theindependent sprayer and lights. Designedto be transported to the decontaminationsite on a pick-up, once un-loaded it can beeasily moved easily by one person whilst

still running. The unit is ready to use within1 minute and needs only to be switched on.Multi Purpose Decontamination System -DEDAS

The DEDAS is a universal mixing unit whichcan be programmed to mix allcommercially known decontaminationsolutions. The patented low-pressuresystem allows the mixing of emulsions,foam and diluted solutions fordecontamination purposes, in either smallor large quantities. It has a capacity of upto 200l/min and can even be used withseawater. The DEDAS can be used as astand-alone unit but is used as the heartof the OWR MPD 100 multi purposedecontamination system.

SURF-EXDecontamination

UnitThe SURF-Ex is a decontamination unitwhich uses industrial vacuumingtechnology combined with a spray-extraction system to clean anddecontaminate surfaces of CBRN, HazMatand explosive material. The SURF-Ex canbe used to vacuum all types of dryhazardous dust without danger to theoperator due to its comprehensive filteringand dust collection system. Its can also beused to clear up liquids and uses a spray-extraction system to decontaminate andclean surfaces of hazardous and dangerouschemicals. By using GD-6 with the sprayextraction system, the surfaces of sensitiveequipment can be decontaminatedwithout risk. Using comprehensiveselection of inter-changeable vacuumingand spray heads ensures that the SURF-EXcan be used to tackle multipledecontamination tasks.

The SURF-EX was successfully

demonstrated in Fukushima, Japan and wassuccessfully used to clean vehicles,equipment and external surfaces ofradiation.

Multi PurposeDecontamination

Units - MPDThe Multi Purpose Decontamination Unitor MPD is a complete decontaminationsystem Contained in a 20ft ISO containera standard unit can decontaminate 120persons per hour, 20 light vehicles perhour, or 6000m² of terraindecontamination. Despite its largecapacity, the MPD100 is a highly mobileunit containing 3000 ltrs of water and canbe operated using 4 personnel.

The MPD 100 has recently been upgradedto include the UAM (Universal ApplicationModule). The MPD 100i can apply readymixed decontamination solution using lowpressure technology and offers anenhanced decontamination capacity.

GD-6The decontamination solution GD-6 is aready to use patented decontaminationsolution which is used to decontaminatechemical warfare agents. It is especiallyeffective when used with OWR lowpressure application technology, but canbe used with any spray unit and foggingunits.

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CUSTOMIZED OCCUPANTPROTECTION SOLUTIONSIN MILITARY VEHICLES,

SCHROTH SafetyProducts GmbH

SCHROTH Safety Products provides customizedsolutions for occupant protection in militaryground vehicles, airplanes and helicopters of allvarieties as well as motorsport and OEMautomotive applications. With over 60 years’experience in occupant protection, SCHROTHis one of the recognized leaders in seatbelt andseating products for military applications.

Modern safety systems require integrationacross complex platforms, which often call forcustomized solutions. Throughout the productlifecycle, from R&D through to prototypeconstruction right up to series production, wecontrol all processes according to state-of-the-art technology and carry out intensive testingand crash simulations for quality assurancepurposes in coordination with the customer’srequirements.

SCHROTH Specializes in:

Seat Belt and HarnessSystems

SCHROTH Military Harness Systems have beendesigned to meet or exceed the userrequirements of the UK, US and EuropeanMilitaries. SCHROTH Military Harness Systemsare designed to be easy to use, with consistentconfigurations and features that providesmaximum protection, rapid entry and egress,adjustability and comfort for a wide range ofoccupants while seated in forward, rearward orside facing seated positions.

SCHROTH has accumulated a wide range ofhardware and restraint solutions for countlessapplications meeting world-wide standards andregulations. Regardless of your requirement,SCHROTH can most likely supply your solution.

• Water Activated Buckles (WAB)• Multi Point Harness Systems for

Field Stretchers• Production and Program Management

capabilities for Prototypes to Mass Production

Seating Systems forMilitary Ground

Vehicles(Mine Blast and Static

Utility Systems)SCHROTH’s lightweight utility troop seatsystems offer an ITAR-Free, COTS (commercialoff the shelf), low-profile, space-saving solutionfor a wide variety of vehicle installations. Themine blast and utility seating comes complete


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with an integrated ECE/FMVSS compliantlightweight 4-point harness restraint.

SCHROTH seating offers the ideal systems forcommercial and military personnel and trooptransport configurations.

Applications:• Military, civil (police, border patrol,peacekeeping, disaster relief) and commercial

Gunner Restraints /Top Cover Harnesses/ Standing Positions

SCRHOTH has multiple designs to meet variousvehicle applications.

SCRHOTH’s Gunner Restraint Systems (GRS)have been fitted to over 160,000 vehicles foroperations in Iraq, Afghanistan and othertrouble spots world-wide.

Inflatable / MilitaryAirbag Technology

SCHROTH has developed and delivered four-point restraints with integrated airbag systemsfor 125 German Boxer Armored PersonnelCarrier (APC) vehicles.

The SCHROTH inflatable restraint system offersnumerous innovative features includingshoulder harnesses fitted with belt-integratedairbags.

In the event of a crash, sensors measure theresulting acceleration and trigger the gasgenerators that produce micro pyrotechnicalcharges allowing the airbags to be deployedwithin a fraction of a second.

Although airbags have been in commercialvehicles for years, there are very fewapplications of airbag technology for aproduction ground vehicle developedspecifically for military applications.

This inflatable restraint brings state-of-the-artprotection by integrating the airbag into theshoulder harness and providing protection forside-facing occupants.

Soft BallisticProtection Solutions

(Military Vests andArmoring)

SCHROTH ballistic protection providescustomized survivability solutions for policeforces and military personnel. Designs based onour technical experts’ proven ballistic know-how and long-standing experience, SCHROTHbody armor increases survivability while ourrange of carrier systems offers the highestpossible level of comfort and wearability.Features of SCHROTH body armor solutionsinclude the most advanced ballistic materialsavailable, innovative technology, high ballisticperformance, low surface weight, andinnovative comfort features.

SCHROTH body armor is available in a widevariety of soft and hard ballistic configurationsand can be customized to meet any ballisticstandard or specific requirement.

SCHROTH body armor solutions are designed,developed and manufactured in Germanyaccording to the highest quality standards.

STANDARD PROTECTION LEVELSSCHROTH body armor solutions can bedesigned to meet the major international

ballistic standards:• Germany: SK1, SK2, SK3, SK4• US: NIJ I, NIJ II-A, NIJ-II, NIJ-III-A, NIJ-III, NIJ IV• UK: HG1/A, HG1, HG2, SG1, RF1• Russia: GOST Class 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4,5, 6

Other international ballistic standards can bemet upon request.

All major international standards for stabprotection can be met.


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DESIGN & MANUFACTUREOF BODY ARMOUR & INTEGRATED SOLDIERSYSTEMS

CQC Ltd

CQC have a long and established track recordin the design and manufacture of leading loadcarriage, body armour and Integrated SoldierSystems. For over 60 years we have been at theheart of military personal equipment and at theforefront of new dismounted capability andtechnology.

Load Carriage andMilitary Personal

Protection

Integrating the Soldier PlatformCQC's award winning Osprey body armoursystem, with its uniquely designed modular

capability allows dismounted troops to tailor itsconfiguration to individual mission specificneeds. Osprey is designed to ensure maximumflexibility in the distribution of weight andintegration of ballistic protection, without theneed to compromise on combat effectiveness.

Modularity, Survivability and CapabilityA lighter weight MOLLE system is a key designfeature of CQC’s latest systems, furtherenhancing the modularity and weight reductionof CQC designs. This enables the user toconfigure their system to their own missionspecific needs.

Quick release and bespoke adjustable fixturesare a standard feature of CQC designs.Enhancing user capability with configurablestraps, buckles and fixings to accommodateadditional load. Extensive Human Factorsengineering and research means one size doesnot have to fit all.

Additional protection can be added andremoved as required. Building a scalable systeminto a more effective protection platform tomeet evolving threats.

Further features include the integration ofpadded hip belts to help users distribute theload across the waist as well as the shoulders,increasing the wearers comfort andeffectiveness for prolonged dismountedoperations.

Integrating soldier technology further reducesburden and limits “snagging”, reducing thesolider burden, while enhancing their overalleffectiveness in rapidly changing operationalenvironments.

Military Load CarriageVests

The Osprey MK4A is a leading example ofmodularity and capability, designed to delivermaximum effectiveness in any configuration.

CQC’s pouches are designed specifically fortheir intended equipment no matter how small,or how detailed.

Endless CombinationsIncreased Flexibility, Modularity, Capabilityand ReliabilityLoad carriage is the corner stone of CQC’sapproach to Soldier Systems. Ensuring the userscan operate as effectively as possible withoutcompromising on protection and reliability.CQC’s award winning Osprey MK4 system isleading the world in integrated, modularsystems. Further innovations incorporating ManWorn Power & Data (MWPD) systems,dismounted technology and specialist textilesand cabling push the capability and the optionseven further.


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A modular Solution to Carriage andProtectionSince personal protection for soldiers becamean urgent requirement in early 2003, CQC haveworked closely with partners and the end usercommunity to design, develop and deliver aworld-class system. By maintaining our strictquality and design standards and workingdirectly with our end users, Osprey has becomean integrated and optimised load carriage andprotection system to meet the most demandingrequirements, challenges and threats.

With nearly 300,000 systems delivered, Ospreyis battle proven in some of the worlds mostharsh and hostile environments and has earneda deserved reputation for design, capability andquality.

Research, Design and DevelopmentCreative solutions to meet yourrequirementsAt the centre of our approach to the SoldierPlatform is our Research and Developmentteam - one of the most highly regarded teamswithin the load carriage and Soldier Systemsmarkets. Our experienced R&D team have beendesigning, prototyping and innovating to meetcustomers’ unique and bespoke requirementsfor over 40 years.

Prototyping: Test and Evaluation SamplesPrototypes are built from the same high qualitymaterials as full production systems. This allowsend users the ability to thoroughly test eachsystem to its full potential. Our prototypedelivery is rapid – measured usually in hours ordays, not weeks or months.

R&D continue to deliver world class capabilityacross a wide and diverse range ofenvironments and unique requirements.

The integration of technology and leading edgematerials is at the heart of every design.

Integrating the Soldier of the FutureDismounted Soldier Technology is a major force

differentiator in todays’ battlefields. Moderndismounted C4i capability has increasedsignificantly in the last decade enhancing theflexibility and survivability of forces across theworld.

These innovations, while adding significantly toDCC forces’ effectiveness, have in-turnincreased the burden to extreme levels. CQCare leading the way in the integration of existingand new technologies and equipment toenhance capability, while continually striving toreduce burden.

CQC's development of integrated soldier wornsystems, supported by a wide range of partnersand technology experts are continuallyreducing the burden and enhancing capability.Innovative Man Worn Power & Data (MWPD)designs continue to push the boundaries ofsoldier technology, survivability and capability.

Integrated SoldierWorn Systems

Building the equipment and connectivity of the“Soldier Platform”, delivering a more seamlessand integrated solution that reduces the burden,maximises the “irreducible minimum” andenhances overall effectiveness.

Modularity, Capability and Survivability;delivered consistently for over 60 yearsBespoke designs and integrated solution’s tomeet the most demanding conditions.

Design and DevelopmentCQC have a long-standing history in the designand manufacture of world class load carriage,body armour and integrated soldier systems.

For over 60 years we have been at the heart of


military personal equipment and are at theforefront of new dismounted capability,technology and survivability.

ManufacturingOur ability to manufacture as well as designallows us the flexibility to meet constantchanges and new requirements rapidly withoutcompromising on quality. CQC employ thelatest capability and technology to ensure ourprocesses stand up to the highest standards andconsistently exceed expectations.

Our production team are committed toensuring that every product, every system andevery individual component that leaves ourfacility is built to the very highest of qualitystandards.

We are ISO9001 accredited and seek tocontinuously improve our processes andproducts.

MaterialsFor over 60 years CQC has built a solidreputation for using the very highestspecification materials available. As thestandards of integrated load carriage andprotection systems become ever higher, wecontinue to push the boundaries of capabilityand durability across all of our material types.We are committed to continually introduceinnovative technologies as they mature.

Striving to continually meet the demands of theend user and the operating environment, CQChave an unwavering commitment to only usethe very highest quality of materials, specific toour customer’s needs and demands.

CQC are leading the world in the design,development and innovation of newtechnology and integrated solutions toconstantly improve our customers’ capability,durability and survivability.

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HYBRID ROTARYJOINTS FOR RADARAPPLICATIONSSurveillance radars employ multichannel rotaryjoints as transition gears between thetransmit/receive equipment and a directionalantenna that is rotating around its azimuth. Thetask of the rotary joint is to enable low-losstransmission channels between stator and rotorfor various electrical and optical signals and alsofor electrical power and media, if necessary.

Transmission channels can be divided into fourdifferent types according to their primaryfunction: RF channels (high and low powersignals), Power channels (for power supply ofelectrical equipment), Media channels (coolingmedia, dry air, etc) and Data channels (optical,Ethernet, RS232, RS422…). SPINNER has built upincreasingly complex hybrid rotary joints toserve all those customer requirements. Here, arange of the latest transmission paths that havebeen developed for radar applications isdescribed.

DATA CHANNELSThe basic function of a classical low power RFjoint is the submission of data which is collectedby the antenna. Figure 1 shows an L bandmedium power channel rotary joint with arelatively large center opening. It has afrequency range of 1.0 to 1.1 GHz, an averagepower rating of 500 W, typical insertion loss of0.5 dB and a 70 mm diameter.

A higher data rate can be achieved with acontactless fiber optic rotary joint. Opticalrotary joints are available as single mode as wellas multi-mode solutions with up to 20 channels.SPINNER’s new optical rotary joint family isavailable with four mechanical housings: A singlechannel joint, a dual channel joint, a smallmultichannel housing with space for up to sixchannels (shown in Figure 2) and a largemultichannel housing with up to 20 channels.All optical rotary joints represent a hightechnical standard with a large temperaturerange, a high mechanical capability againstvibration, shock and bump, as well as veryattractive optical parameters.

A newly developed module for contactlessbidirectional data transmission with Ethernetinterface is shown in Figure 3. The standards itsupports are: 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T; 16 mm diameter). This module automaticallyrecognizes and selects the connected devices’current Ethernet standard and duplex mode


Figure 4 - Multichannel rotary joint

Figure 2 - Small multichannel FORJ housing with sixchannels including input and output fibers

Figure 1 - Modular RFchannel rotary joint forL-band secondary radar

Channel 1 Channel 2 + 3Medium Dry air 60% glycols, 40% H2OSystem pressure 2.5 kPa 800 kPaFlow rate 30 l/min 30 l/minPressure difference at max. flow rate 1.5 kPa 100 kPa

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(full or half). All Ethernet modules can bestacked directly and will be attached togetherto an Ethernet unit which can be implementedinto a rotary joint assembly.

MEDIA ROTARYJOINT

Modern radar antennas generate the RF powerdirectly on the rotating part. This process callsfor a cooling liquid which needs to betransmitted up and down. In total three mediachannels, one dry air and two cooling media are needed for a typical modern rotary joint.The essential technical data is summarized inTable 1.

The technical data has been chosen in such away that they meet the customer requirementsfor a large number of applications. The modulewas thoroughly tested in SPINNER‘s test facilityand all data stated could be proven in the tests.When developing the media module, care wastaken so that it can also be used in a wide rangeof other joints. The mechanical flanges allow forvirtually any integration into any hybrid joint. Inaddition to this module, a second module iscurrently being developed that has an identicaltechnical design, but allows a considerablyhigher flow rate for cooling water.

The life time of a rotary joint is normally limitedby the mechanical wear of the sliding contacts.In order to reduce maintenance and increasereliability of a rotary joint, it is necessary toreduce the number of sliding contacts. Toeliminate wear completely contactless systemsneed to be used. Contactless systems areavailable for RF channels (choke systems withlimited bandwidth), for data channels (Ethernetand optical joints), for media, and for somepower transmission in the range up to 1 kW.

HYBRID JOINTSSeveral rotary joints with multiple transmissionpaths have been realized. The multichannelrotary joint in Figure 4 is used for a radaremploying a passive electronically scannedarray (PESA). On the antenna unit, which rotatesat a speed of up to 30 rpm, digital interfacesignals as well as the electrical power supplynecessary for feeding active electronics andelevation drives are needed. Four Gigabit-Ethernet channels are realized in a contactlessway, whereas the power supply is realized witha classical slip ring module.

In 2013 SPINNER developed and manufacturedthe first hybrid rotary joint not serving an RFpath. The media joint was designed for acustomer project, in which a phased arrayantenna is used. In order to cool the electroniccomponents the supply antenna is suppliedwith the corresponding coolant.

In Figure 5, the integrated media joint is shownin the assembly process prior to the finalcompletion with the power and signal slip ringmodule. The elements for the differenttransmission channels such as the modules of

non-contacting Ethernet transmission, coolingwater and air are clearly identifiable. In addition,there is a 20-channel fiber optic multimoderotary joint as well as a 14-bit encoder systeminside the hybrid system.

SUMMARYAs can be seen the SPINNER portfolio of hybridrotary joints for radar applications iscomprehensive and expansive, meeting allrequirements, in any format. The rangecontinues to expand and 2014 will see newproducts enter the market.


Figure 5 - Hybrid unitincluding a media joint

Figure 3 - A Gigabitsingle module

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Molecular Products, the leading globalmanufacturer of chemical technology for thepurification of air, is pleased to announce thatthe United States Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) has cleared itsinnovative portable oxygen generator, theROG (Rugged Oxygen Generator), for over thecounter sale.

The ROG delivers a potentially lifesavingsupply of pure oxygen in the event of amedical emergency. Safe, easy to use andsmall enough to carry, the ROG can beadministered to aid survivability in the eventof a general medical emergency or respiratorydistress.

Ian McKernan, CEO at Molecular Productssaid:

“The ROG is a trulyhand held personal

oxygen generator andwe are delighted to

receive 510k clearancefor it from the FDA.Getting this ground-breaking product outinto the market means

that it can start to beused for the purpose

for which it’sintended; helping

to save lives.”

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• Some react vigorously or explosively oncontact with water• May be ignited by heat, sparks, or flames• May reignite after fire is extinguished

In fact, a major product of the reaction ishydrogen gas. The release of hydrogen isthe primary cause of any fire safetyconcern surrounding FRHs and has resultedin at least one cargo fire during shipment.A container filled with FRHs was loadedonto a container ship at a naval station inGuam. The ship’s crew detected leakinghydrogen from the container and removedit from the ship. Fire fighters decided toattempt to move the contents and spreadthem among three separate containers.While performing this operation, thecontents burst into flames.

Click Here For Story FRH AS IMPROVISEDEXPLOSIVE DEVICES Further, the US Armyregards FRH in MREs as a potential weaponand as hazardous waste.

“FRHs can pose a tactical risk if the enemygets access to them.” US Army EnvironmentalGuidance Handbook (Page 23)

Safety Hazard of the Use of FlamelessRation Heaters Onboard CommercialAircraft: “While it is well established thatthe shipment of a large quantity of theseflameless heaters poses a significant firesafety risk, this report examines thepotential hazard associated with the use ofthese Meals, Ready-to-Eat in an aircraftcabin, or the accidental activation offlameless ration heaters in a confined areaaboard the aircraft, such as in overheadstorage bins or a cargo compartment.”“Tests were performed with bothindividual MREs in an open environment,and; multiple MREs in a confined space toexamine the potential hazard associatedwith their use in an aircraft cabin. The testsalso examined accidental activation ofFRHs in a confined area aboard the aircraft,such as in overhead storage bins or a cargocompartment.” “Temperatures in excess of215°F (102°C) and violent ignition eventswere observed. It is evident from the teststhat the release of hydrogen gas from FRHin these MREs is of a sufficient quantity topose a potential hazard onboard apassenger aircraft.”

The Emergency Response Guidebookpublished by the United StatesDepartment of Transportation covers FRHsand lists the potential fire and/orexplosion hazards, including:• Produces flammable gases on contactwith water• May ignite on contact with water ormoist air

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Flameless ration heaters [FRH] are devicesused for the heating of Meals, Ready-to-Eat [MRE], which are used extensively inthe military as a method of providingmeals to soldiers while in the field. MREswith FRH are well known to pose certainfire, explosion, and health-related safetyissues while in shipment, where typicallyhundreds of these meals are packagedtogether in a single shipping container.They are considered to be a hazardousmaterial under the United Nationspublication Recommendations on theTransport of Dangerous Goods and in thatpublication are listed as “dangerous whenwet.”

FAA AND DOT WARN OF DANGEROF SELF- HEATING MREAccording to a report by the US FederalAviation Administration entitled The Fire

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utilize MRE’s must establish procedures toensure that unused heaters…are notdisposed of in the regular trash [but] arecollected by supervisory personnel.Collecting and storing unused MRE heaters[with] the…intent…not to…reuse…is aviolation of Federal law.”

US Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service

“The hazards present with transportingMeals Ready to Eat (MRE) which cancontain Flameless Ration Heater (FRH)…indicates that…these may contain regulateddangerous goods.”

International Civil Aviation Organization

THE ALTERNATIVE The alternative heatsource to the FRH is UtilityFlame™ portablefire gel. It fulfills all the heat source needsof the modern warfighter, and is a perfectfuel for cooking and as a fire starter. It isapproved by the US Defense LogisticsAgency, as well as by the armed forces ofCanada and Norway.

It is so safe that it is approved for transporton commercial airlines by the UnitedStates Transportation Security Agency.

“The Army issues millions of flamelessration heaters (FRHs) every year butconcerns arise when unused heaters aredisposed of in the regular trash. EPA placeddiscarded, unused heaters in its reactivehazardous waste category since theycontain compounds that heat up whenactivated by water.” DefenseEnvironmental Quality Program (page 47)

Click Here For Information OTHER STATEAND NATIONAL GOVERNMENTSREPORTS ON THE HAZARDS OF FRH“IMP [Individual Meal Packages] containingthe FRH…are forbidden in carry-on orchecked baggage.”

Transport Canada

“If the MRE is exposed to fire and themagnesium powder ignites, a Class DCombustible Metal fire will occur. In theevent that the plastic pouch containing theFRH melts and the contents are exposedto water, hydrogen gas may be produced.If the hydrogen gas that is producedaccumulates in a confined space there is arisk of fire and/or explosion, and risk ofexposure to a respiratory hazard.”

California Dept. of Forestry and FireProtection

“Unused MRE heaters…are considered…ahazardous waste. Organizations which

(Not even the US Air Force will fly with the

FRH unless it is double sealed).

Utility In a memorandum to the

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[Utility Flame™] gel to enable our soldiers

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“If this material becomes a waste, it would

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Additionally, the heat to mass ratio allows

the warfighter to carry lesser amounts of

fuel than other to complete their mission.”

US Department of Transportation ARMYTESTED, COMBAT PROVEN Utility Flame™is odorless, smokeless, economical, non-toxic and friendly to the environment.Utility Flame™ has been tested andapproved by the U.S. Army Research,Development and Engineering Command.Their report states: “[Utility Flame™] is theonly fuel which meets the following userrequirements: it is tactical in that it burnswith a steady blue flame which does notdisclose the warfighters’ position; hasnegligible vapor pressure that allows it tobe declared a non-flammable substanceand therefore not subject to Departmentof Transportation hazardous materialregulation, which allows ease of transportto overseas destinations; and hascompleted safety and health data sheet,required for immediate material fielding.

US Occupational Health & SafetyAdministration “This material is not subjectto DOT regulations.”

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any obsolete or missing parts replaced. All

significant mechanical damages are repaired

and the systems will be brought back to high

quality standards with a new paint finish.

Prior to shipping back to the customer the

units are re-certified and inspected by the

authorised inspection body and Quality

Inspection by the German Armed forces

(GPS, Güteprüfdienst der Bundeswehr).

Company uses new service facility to bringsystems to latest standards after operationaldeployment.

Contracts worth over one million Euros havebeen awarded by the German Armed Forcesto WEW, leading suppliers of deployable fueland water systems. The contracts are torefurbish the German Armed Forcesequipment at the end of their operationaldeployments in Kosovo and Afghanistan.

During the refurbishment process in therecently established, purpose designed,facility, the ISO based water and fuel systemswill be deep cleaned and brought up to thelatest standards.

“This contract is the first of what we hopewill be a number of refurbishmentopportunities as our defence customersbring their equipment back from operationsand seek to have it fully prepared again,” saidDr Ulrich Bernhardt, Chief Executive.

“We design our systems to be rugged andable to take all the mechanical and thermalstresses of deployment in hostile areas. Tomaximise the already long life cycle havingthe equipment updated and refurbishedensures that this life span extends wellbeyond the initial expected serviceableperiod. This makes return on investmenteven better. The design of our systems is

WEW ExtendsRefurbishmentContracts withGermanBundeswehr

intentionally rugged with the result thatnone of our supplied units have everknowingly failed,” added Dr Bernhardt.

In the refurbishment facility at WEW’s site inWeitefeld, Germany, the units are inspectedtogether with the German Armed Forcesbefore the work is begun. Where necessaryheating, insulation, pumps, chlorination unitsand electrical installations are updated and

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