Monthly Archives: January 2019

Landing Gear Safety Devices

  Landing gear safety devices have many important functions, among the most critical of which is to prevent the landing gear from retracting or collapsing while the aircraft is on the ground. Gear indicators are another important safety device. These indicators let the pilot know the position status of the landing gear, which can help
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3 REASONS TO ATTEND TO ISC WEST

If you are involved in products and services for securing homeland, municipalities, and infrastructure, the Public Security & Safety Expo at ISC West has all the solutions available for you to research and source. During three days on April 10-12, 2019 you will be able to: Discover the newest security products & security technology Security
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Smart motors : Crouzet shows up as a driving force

Camille Machet, Offer Creation Motion, and Benoit Rey, Key Accounts Manager and International Segment Leader – Access Control at Crouzet explain more about their latest product, the SQ75 DCmind Brushless motor. What trends have you observed in the electric motor market? Camille Machet: “Nowadays every sector needs a certain level of automation and/or the robotisation
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3 Challenges in Landing Gear Design

1. Weight Landing gear typically makes up between three and six percent of the total weight of an aircraft. Even though fixed gear is typically lighter than retractable gear, it increases aerodynamic drag when the aircraft is in flight. To address the challenge of landing gear weight, designers use materials that are lightweight but strong.
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