Global defence logistics for land, sea and air – secure warehousing and storage, spares and reverse logistics, packaging design, manufacture and supply, transport solutions, global supply chain support.

Wincanton is a leading provider of supply chain solutions across the UK and Ireland delivering outstanding customer service since 1925. Wincanton provides logistics solutions into a diverse range of industry sectors including defence, milk, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction.

Wincanton designs, implements and manages secure, robust supply chains for defence manufacturers and integrators. They cover the whole global supply chain end-to-end, helping companies to operate more efficiently, cost-effectively and safely in a highly competitive and compliance-driven sector.  Wincanton focuses on delivering innovative solutions that redefine defence logistics, solutions which are enabled by an intrinsic understanding of the industry and the challenges their customers face.

Wincanton provides cost efficient, flexible solutions combined with the customer-centric approach of a small business. They cover the full spectrum of supply chain activities, from the import of raw materials to the management of home deliveries and retail returns. Wincanton’s collaborative transport model helps customers to control costs, optimize service assets and improve services levels.

Secure Military Warehousing and Storage

Wincanton works with customers to provide secure, centralized storage solutions which are purpose-built to store the full spectrum of defence materials. With 26 defence-specific sites across the UK they provide effective storage services, for products ranging from nuts and bolts to rotor blades, which support customers’ build and assembly requirements.

Wincanton’s specialist storage and handling solutions provide numerous benefits:

• Significant improvement in stock availability
• Significant reduction in lost and damaged stock
• Full material visibility and control of materials
• Unparalleled levels of safety, stock accuracy and quality standards
• Added value services including engineering inspection and x-ray scanning

Spares and Reverse Logistics

Wincanton’s extensive experience in providing logistics solutions for defence manufacturing and spares environments is supported by a strong compliance record in line with UK, NATO and US defence standards.

Their capabilities cover the collection, storage, distribution and asset management of tooling, engineering and maintenance spares for the air, land and marine sectors. Through applying supply chain best practice across all areas considerable benefits can be realized through the consolidation of repair and maintenance loops.

Packaging Design, Manufacture and Supply

Wincanton designs, manufactures and sources specialist protective packaging for the safe transit of equipment into the harshest environments. Their dedicated defence centers specialize in the production of containers to withhold the most extreme temperatures and robust handling. As well as ensuring packaging meets UK, European and US defence standards, they also take into account other issues such as reuse and recyclability.

Transport Solutions

Wincanton’s UK network of vehicles provides integrated transport services from port to store enabling full visibility and traceability from point of issue to point of delivery. From the inbound transport of containers arriving into the UK, through to onward distribution services for any build or assembly requirements and freight forwarding, Wincanton’s solutions are designed to manage the movement of your defence equipment throughout your supply chain end-to-end.

Global Supply Chain and Through-life Support

Wincanton’s solutions provide through-life support for customers on a global basis. Incorporating inbound logistics, receipt, warehousing, transportation, specialist packaging, freight forwarding, on-base logistics and reverse logistics, the tailor-made defence logistics solutions touch every part of the equipment lifecycle. Wincanton has over 60 years’ experience in supporting  domestic and overseas armed forces, ensuring that equipment availability is maximized to support the execution of military operations in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

Achieving Excellence in Defence Logistics
We are simply doing what we do best, helping our customers reach their goals easier, faster and more effectively.

Supply Chain 21 Gold Award (SC21)
Wincanton is the first company to be awarded the SC21 Gold Award for our Houndstone site. This award adds to our five SC21 Silver Awards, all of which demonstrate our continued commitment to developing supply chains that are competitive and able to offer increased value to customers.

BAE Systems Chairman’s Awards
In May 2011, Wincanton was recognised for its partnership with both BAE Global Combat Systems-Vehicles with their Chairman’s Award, for ‘adding value to readiness and sustainment services’ and BAE Systems Surface Ships for provision of logistics services and the benefits realised to date.

Special Achievement Award
In 2010, AgustaWestland awarded Wincanton a special achievement award in recognition of ‘continued high level support on site and successful migration of their raw material store to Wincanton’.

UKWA Team of the Year 2010
Our defence team in Yeovil, which provides support services for AgustaWestland, was recognised as ‘Team of the Year’ in recognition of their achievements’.

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.

For over 50 years, CP Cases has been designing and manufacturing an extensive range of bespoke cases and 19” racks. Predominantly for Military, Industrial and Defence applications.

With many years of expertise in the industry, we are confident we have the perfect formula. The innovation, durability and high-performance materials guarantee that CP Cases is the case provider of choice for mission-critical situations. Many of our products are accredited to MIL-STD-810, rated IP65 and carry NATO stock numbers.

Our West London HQ houses a range of in-house skills including rotomoulding plastics, Aluminium, laminating plywood, HPP, textiles, CNC foam machining, and label & screen printing. We feel at an advantage with everything under one roof; cutting down on lead time and bringing that bespoke attention to detail to our service from start to finish.  

An extensive selection of options includes climate control (compressor and thermoelectric air conditioning units), EMC shielding; fire resistance, and anti-static capabilities. We are constantly developing and refining our product range, pioneering the most effective preventative solutions for weather resistance, water ingress, rough handling and severe impact.

CP Cases' products are available in a wide range of standard sizes, and our UK-based design team can create a custom solution to meet (almost) any application your product requires.

The Design Process

Our design process and protocols ensure the utmost product integrity during the manufacturing process. In addition to robust procedures and quality assurance processes, we are ISO 9001 certified providing even greater client confidence.

CP Cases' products are available in a wide range of standard sizes. Our UK-based design team can create a custom solution to meet (almost) any application your product requires.

Protective Lightweight Aircraft Cases - AirShip

AirShip is unique in its class, a super lightweight protective case that offers a significant weight saving against size and will achieve weight/volume ratios of better than 20kg/m3.

The product is extremely flexible and can be built according to customers’ needs and applications. It has an outer rugged textile container with a honeycomb polypropylene inner construction and a laminated structure providing rigidity and strength to safeguard the contents.

The inner foam case and HPP construction can be hollowed out to meet respective needs and the outer rugged textile container can be equipped with a multitude of different finishes: wheels, shoulder straps, hinged lids etc.

Where weight is the enemy AirShip is the perfect ally allowing single man use and compliance to  IATA standards as and when required. The scale of use had no bounds, from a simple carry case design to a range of fully blown complex lightweight cases.

Tough Lightweight Cases - Amazon Cases

Designed to meet applications in defence, marine, security, aerospace, oil and gas, satellite and telecommunication markets. Amazon are tough, lightweight rotomoulded cases for extreme conditions in desert, field, sea and air. Accredited to MIL-STD-810F and rated IP65. Amazon Cases provide the ultimate protection for your equipment, wherever you are.

Ruggedised Amazon Cases are produced using a process called rotomoulding. It’s ideal for making tough, waterproof products, using a high-quality polyethylene polymer that thickens at the edges and corners for extra strength and impact resistance. Amazon cases have been designed to offer exceptional strength to weight and are suitable for military, offshore or other applications where delicate or valuable equipment needs to be transported or stored safely.

Tough Lightweight 19" Rackmounts - Amazon Racks

A lightweight high tensile aluminium frame, suspended by elastomeric anti-vibration mounts, provides superior ‘sway-space’ between the frame and the outer container and is the best possible way to safeguard delicate equipment. More robust and stainless-steel variants are custom-made for heavy payloads and corrosive environments.

The Amazon 19" Racks are highly resistant to impact and drop/shock, temperature extremes and vibration, as well as water and dust ingress. And can be modified to include features such as flame retardant, anti-static and low infrared reflectivity.

All Amazon 19″ Racks have a user-adjustable inner rack chassis that can be positioned 25mm forward or back from its central position to allow the accommodation of varying front panel and rear wiring needs.

Rackmount Collar AC Unit Features - COOL COLLAR

The COOL-COLLAR™ for 19" Racks is a rack mount cooling product which creates an airtight and waterproof seal to allow the AC unit to function in extreme conditions. Where a greater cooling requirement is needed, two COOL-COLLARs with AC units can be fitted to both the front and rear of the rack.

Thermoelectric Air Conditioning units are available up to 700W which can be fitted to 12U racks and COOL-COLLARs. Thermoelectric Air Conditioners are based on the Peltier effect and have no moving parts, except for axial fans. There is no mixture between cooled air within the rack and external ambient air. Depending on the total weight of the payload, the rack mount cooling (COOL-COLLAR™) extension can be tilted and wheeled as a complete unit.

The maximum depth of equipment that can be fitted in a 610mm rack (when not in the lowest position) is 750mm. The COOL-COLLAR™ can also be attached to a rack without an AC unit installed, to extend the maximum depth that can be used to 800mm.

Lightweight Racks - ERACK

Now in our third generation, the ERack is a lightweight, 19" ruggedised aluminium electronic transit rack, specifically designed for commercial and military applications when protection against physical, climatic and electromagnetic hazards are required, and where weight, strength and portability are critical issues.

ERack benefits from patented new technology. The external container has an innovative folded rim design, which eliminates the edge extrusion and makes the case stronger, lighter and more resistant to ingress by water and dust. The internal chassis frame is supported by special mounts which protect against shock. ERack is up to 30% lighter than other rack cases in its class.

Follow this link to view ERack Compliance Certificate to MIL-STD-810 and IPX5 Test Certificate.

Lightweight Portable Cases - SatRack

The 19" SatRack represents a leap forward in 19" portable rack design that allows high levels of protection for the transportation of 19" equipment as checked airline luggage. This novel design rack case is available in standard sizes of 3U, 4U and 5U versions with a 480 or 610mm deep, lightweight welded aluminium frame, which is fully compatible with UK or US 19-inch rack-mountable equipment.

Specially designed for satellite uplinks and other applications where 19-inch electronic equipment needs to be transported and deployed without damage. This ultra-light 19" SatRack weighs just 8Kg for the 4U version and allows secure transportation of mobile electronics systems as checked baggage whilst providing high levels of protection from shock and vibration.

Conforms to IATA guidelines for checked-in baggage.

Foam Protection - Foam Inserts

Foam inserts are an essential part of protective packaging, surrounding and supporting the product itself. The selection of appropriate foam types and densities is critical in ensuring the safety of a case contents. Our capabilities to design, develop and manufacture the most effective foam support or pack for each individual application involves processes such as punching, stamping, CNC routing, hand-forming and sculpturing.

Foam inserts and protection are used with the whole range of protective cases we market and the different uses are boundless; from weapons cases and camera cases to medical drawer cases and instruments. We apply the client requirement first and the resulting protective case or bag, see our rugged textiles, is the ideal solution.

Our many years of experience are brought to bear when advising customers on equipment support, layout and requisite attenuation against shock, impact and vibration.

19" Rackmount Chassis

Our 19" Racks suit a host of markets and applications and are available as standard up to 18U, and where required can also be designed for custom made enclosures. Lightweight, strong and impact-resistant they allow our clients to have fully deployable and operational equipment on demand – our 19" Racks meet the various and extreme demands of transportation in the most extreme environments meaning safe storage and protection of fragile electronic equipment.

Many solutions have bespoke configurations and are used in a range of sectors; defence & security, broadcast, satellite & telecoms, test & measurement, live performance and many others.

Durable, Bespoke Weapons Cases

Our Weapons Cases come in many standard designs or can be tailored to fit each application. Using Amazon Cases which are highly resistant to impact, drop and shock, temperature extremes and ingress they can also include features such as flame retardant, anti-static and infrared reflectivity.

Nitrogen-blown polyethylene foam inserts provide unmatched levels of impact absorbency and support for the contents. The inert nature of the foam means there is no chance of chemical contamination or corrosion to the equipment inside.

CP Cases’ products are available in a wide range of standard sizes, and the UK-based design team can create a custom solution to meet any application your product requires.

Polyformes Group are specialist foam packaging and manufactured foam component providers to the defence and aerospace sectors. As well as protective cushioning foam, Polyformes supplies rugged waterproof cases, lightweight aluminium fly-away cases and bespoke heavy duty flight cases in which the foam housing is fitted to suit individual equipment requirements. As MoD approved designers and suppliers, we have provided positive packaging results for over 35 years.

Advanced Plastazote Military Packaging Foams

Plastazote Foams are used extensively for defence contracts as they are capable of withstanding repeated use in testing military environments. They have a uniform closed-cell structure and excellent stability which means they are highly suitable for cushion packaging and protection as well as long term storage. They do not cause staining or corrosion unlike other foams. These foams meet DEF-STAN specifications in many areas including General Purpose and Explosives Compatible – DEF-Stan 81-116/3 type GP and Type QX respectively.

DEF-Stan 93-101/3 details the MOD’s requirements for foams manufactured from high-density polyethylene. These more rigid materials are used extensively for military helmet liners. Polyformes supplies a Plastazote HD grade to meet this requirement and manufacture liners themselves.

Rugged Waterproof, Shockproof and Dustproof Cases

Virtually indestructible, these NATO Stock Numbered olive drab and desert sand coloured cases are used globally, housing sniper rifles, IED detection systems, thermal imagers, satellite and surveillance equipment and communications. Ultimate protection with Explorer Cases.

Tool Control Foam Shadowboards

Tool control is a measure of ensuring safety, efficiency, improved productivity and savings within the factory or workplace environment, especially in the aerospace and automotive fields. With a simple and highly effective method of instantly seeing that all of the required tools for the required job are in place, work can begin in the knowledge that the job or shift should be free of any tooling issues.

The benefits of having properly organised tool storage and control include -­

• rapid tool location for instant use
• protection of expensive kit
• prevention of tools sliding around during transit
• avoids loss or theft of tools
• easy to see if tools are not replaced
• safety and peace of mind as tools will not be left within aircraft/vehicles/machine

Polyformes are able to print full identification numbers, instructions and images, in colour, on the foam trays. This not only enhances product but makes for a fail-safe utilisation of tooling per requirement.

Aluminium Containers including Fly Away Packs

Aluminium alloy cases are ideal for transportation by air owing to their very light weight and excellent stacking facility. Standard Fly Away packs are used by the Armed Forces for general kit deployment. Bespoke containers can be made special to content with or without foam supports and cushioning.

RUD Chains Ltd – Manufacturer of High Quality Round Steel Link Chains for Lifting, Lashing, Snow and Off Road Applications

RUD Chains Ltd is a subsidiary of RUD Ketten in Germany. RUD’s state-of-the-art production facility located in Aalen Germany, was founded in 1875 and has been manufacturing high quality round steel link chains for lifting, lashing, conveying, tyre protection, as well as, snow and off-road applications for over 130 years.

The RUD production facility is regarded as one of the most modern chain producing facilities in the world. RUD is ISO 9001 certified and is renowned for it's expertise in heat treatment methods - delivering high performance chain products to suit the most demanding military applications. Almost 500 national and international protective clauses are the evidence for our progress. Developed from a small chain forging company, RUD has stood the test of time to become a global player with approximately 1100 motivated employees and seven subsidiaries around the world.

RUD Believe in Continuous Research & Development

The well established brand name RUD stands for QUALITY, INNOVATION and KNOW HOW. Continuous research and development have enabled us not only to produce products meeting the highest expectations, but also with consistent quality standards. Experience, diligence, ambition and passion are the virtues we manifest in order to remain favourite for our customers.

Military Load Securing, Overhead Lifting and Traction Solutions

RUD’s specialty is in providing our customers with highly-engineered standard and special solutions when presented with load securing, overhead lifting and traction problems. Our standard products and unique solutions are used in a number of military applications world-wide and continue to perform under the most extreme and challenging conditions.

RUD – Lifting and Lashing Points for Military Vehicles and Equipment

RUD Chains Ltd. vast product range includes Lifting and Lashing points, Lifting and Lashing systems, Eyebolts, Calibrated Chain and components, Specialist Devices, Elevator and Conveyor equipment. RUD Chains Ltd. has been an approved supplier to the MoD for many years. We have recently produced our ICE system which is a Grade 120 system. RUD have also supplied a Universal Sling System for the US and Canadian Forces for Lifting Turrets, Power Packs, Engines and Gearboxes. We have manufactured and supplied to the MoD and Prime Contractors, Lifting Beams, Helicopter Underslung Load Equipment (HUSLE), Tow bars and Recovery equipment.

RUD has supplied MoD and Prime contractors such as HICC IPT, GSV IPT, SUV IPT, BAe, ALC, Supacat, MAN, Andover Trailers, King Vehicle Engineering, Ricardo, Dytecna and Iveco with various different products.

Land, Sea or Air

On land, sea and in the air, RUD Military Technology is meeting the specific needs of the world’s defence forces.

With the above virtues in mind, RUD has successfully entered a new century with the trust and satisfaction of our customers as our prime objectives for the future.

Soft Walled Military Shelter Systems and Technology

DHS Systems International is a subsidiary of DHS Technologies LLC, serving as the global provider of soft walled shelter technology.

For more than 25 years, DHS Technologies and its subsidiaries have been leaders of mobile infrastructure technology – aiding military, medical, government and civilian agencies around the globe. Through continued ingenuity, DHS Systems International commits to developing the best products for its customers.

Among the many products available through DHS is the company’s core product, the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter (DRASH). DRASH is a quick set-up/strike soft walled shelter specifically designed for mobility and rapid deployment.  DRASH Shelters come in a variety of makes and models, fulfilling the diverse needs of its customers.

DHS also offers Utility Support Trailers (UST), DRASH Accessories and other technology for use in conjunction with the DRASH Shelter Systems.

To learn more about DRASH products, please visit our website at www.drash.com

Featured Products:

J Series Side Mounted Large Screen Display Systems

This quarter’s featured product is the J Series Side Mounted Large Screen Display System. It is the newest addition to the DRASH Deployable Command and Control Equipment.

The purpose of the J Series Side Mounted Large Screen Display System is to increase mobility throughout DRASH shelters by eliminating the need to set up DC2E along the shelters' width. Instead, the new Side Display System posts on the shelters' length. Such a design enables personnel and equipment to move freely throughout the length of a DRASH shelter without restriction. The new design also allows military personnel to connect various shelters as needed to increase the size of the overall system.

Rapid Military Deployable Shelter Systems

DRASH Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters are the epitome of quick and efficient soft walled technology. Superior protective elements and reliable features are what make these shelters so functional and unique. All shelters are rapidly deployable and structured with an advanced, highly flexible composite material called Titanite®. The shelter’s frame is comprised of pairs of Titanite® struts that connect at key points in the framework called hubs. These hubs allow for rapid deployment, as they enable the entire shelter to be pushed up and out swiftly without additional assembly.  The shelter comes pre-attached with a double layer of Xytex, a high-tech fabric that provides insulation from hot and cold temperatures.  The specially coated fabric is fire retardant, water repellant and resistant to mildew, abrasion and ultraviolet rays.

DRASH Shelters come in a variety of sizes and divide into separate categories according to their width.  Beginning with the smallest C Series shelter, at 109 square ft. (2.3 meters) and ending with the largest J Series shelter, at 1,250 square ft. (116 meters), the range in size accommodates a diversity of client needs.  In addition, every shelter is easily connectable to any other shelter regardless of the series or model.
A key component to the DRASH Shelter System is the Utility Support Trailer (UST).  A UST is an integrated support system designed to provide mobility, power and or environmental control for all DRASH shelters.  USTs come in various models, tailoring to the energy needs of every mission. Depending on the model, a UST comes equipped with a generator and/or ECU. Models that are equipped with ECUs enable the shelters to function in harsh climates. Some trailers incorporate a new energy efficient Intelligent Power Technology (IPT), while other trailers have traditional analog systems.  All trailers are operable in rough terrain, and are easily towable by military vehicles.    
Every element within a DRASH Shelter System has undergone rigorous testing to meet all Military Standard Requirements.

Intelligent Power Technology™ - IPT

Interconnectable Trailer-Mounted Generators

Intelligent Power Technology (IPT) is a reflection of DHS’s effort toward creating energy efficient products. The DRASH IPT enables users to interconnect various trailer-mounted generators to form a micro grid of networked power.

When activated, each generator responds to real time power demands. The system is self-adjusting but users have the ability to monitor activity from inside the Tactical Operations Center.  Because IPT responds to the user’s power needs, it eliminates wasted energy expenditure in unoccupied areas of the shelter. Having, IPT reduces unused energy, which ultimately minimizes unnecessary fuel costs.

Deployable Command and Control Equipment (DC2E)

DRASH Deployable Command and Control Equipment (DC2E) encompasses projector systems, audio visual switching systems and system accessories , all designed to facilitate information management on the battlefield. 

DC2E equipment is portable and lightweight so setting up and dismantling requires minimal time and few personnel.  Front/Rear Projection Systems are available with Medium, Large, and now Side Mounted Screen Displays. Audio Visual Systems include Mini, Small, Medium and Large variants.  An Intelligent Data Distribution System, Microphone System, Clock System, IPT Remote Monitor and Tactical Utility Field Furniture are additional accessories that complete the DC2E line.

Accessories:

DRASH Accessories enhance the client’s experience within a DRASH Shelter. 

All accessories allow for easy installment so military personnel can perform assembly without outside guidance. However, DRASH field representatives are available for onsite support should one require it.
DRASH Accessories include the following items:

• D- 1000B Heater
• DrashLite
• DRASH Boot
• Shelter Anchor Bag
• Power Distribution Units (PDU)
• Shelter Electrical Kit
• Trailer Deployment Package
• Shelter Spare Parts Kit
• Connector Sets
• Extreme Weather Kit
• Plenum
• Turf Cart
• Hard Door

Applications:

DHS Systems International provides solutions to address the varying missions and requirements relevant to today’s military and first responders.

That is why DHS continues to research and develop new applications for its products.  Among the many possible footprints, the applications listed below are the most prevalent:

• Command and Control
• Medical
• Life Support Areas
• Maintenance
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Shelter Systems
• Satellite Support Systems
• Homeland Response Force
• Mortuary