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

Mobile Mark  - Military Antennas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Embedded Antennas (EM, CVL, PM-1350)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPINNER is the leading European manufacturer of Rotary Joints for transmission of high-frequency, Data, optical signals and fluid media and has more than 40 years of experience in the industry.

The SPINNER group has production facilities in Germany, Hungary and China with over 1,100 employees worldwide. Our subsidiaries and representatives are present in over 40 countries and provide our customers with an international network of support. Quality, flexibility and service have made the group internationally successful.

SPINNER High-Frequency Rotary Joints

Single and Multi-Channel RF Rotary Joints and Hybrid Solutions

High-quality SPINNER hybrid rotary joints are mainly used in military radar systems, fire control systems, rotating vehicle-mounted camera systems and in mobile battlefield communication systems.
In areas such as ATC (Air Traffic Control) and commercial SatCom, for airborne, naval and ground based solutions SPINNER’s rotary joints are widely used as well.

The following main components are designed and manufactured by SPINNER at our production facility in Westerham, Germany, and we are able to supply:

• Single or multi-channel coaxial rotary joints
• Waveguide single or multichannel rotary joints
• Fiber optical single or multichannel rotary joints
• Contactless Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet
• Media joints for fluids and air
• Contactless power transmission

The combination of the above mentioned groups of transmission technologies and encoders are so called hybrid rotary joints, combined with slip rings.

This enables SPINNER to offer complete system solutions from a single source. These solutions are achieved by the utilization of a highly motivated team of research and development engineers, equipped with state-of-the-art design and simulation tools.

CNC Turning and Milling Centres

SPINNER in-house manufacturing capabilities include:

• CNC controlled turning and milling centers
• Electroplating for all common surfaces
• Mechanical test equipment (covering sub-micron range to ensure outstanding quality)
• Climate and salt spray chambers for environmental tests
• Shock and vibration tests, as well as testings in co-operation with external institutes

This high quality standard guarantees a frictionless operation in extreme situations.

FORJ (Fiber Optical Rotary Joint) and Gigabit Ethernet Transmission

These are the most commonly used combinations for next generation high performance radar and data transmitting systems. Normally, one or two high-power channels (coax/waveguide) are combined with several low-power channels. Slip ring modules for power supply and data transmission are additionally integrated. Due to constantly increasing data rates, optical rotary joints and contactless Gigabit Ethernet transmission are becoming more important.

SPINNER solutions are widely spread from the standard 21 channel FORJ to smallest available 6 channel FORJ on the market, down to a single channel FORJ that can be integrated into the inner conductor of a coax channel with an outer diameter of only 3mm.

Customized Solutions including Media Joints

SPINNER delivers a large variety of rotary joint combinations according to customer specifications in all varieties, frequency bands and sizes.
The integration of media joints and contactless Gigabit Ethernet ensure that SPINNER solutions are able to provide all requirements of any radar system.   

SPINNER offers as well connectors, special phase adjustable cable assemblies for phased array systems, power combiners for radar transmitters and many others.

The quality assurance (QA) system at SPINNER has been certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001. The results of our endeavors are documented in our DIN EN ISO 14001 certified environmental management system.

Rotary Joints Maintenance and Repair

For rotary joints and slip rings the SPINNER technicians offer their wealth of experience for repairing and maintaining these components and systems – regardless of whether they are SPINNER or third party products.

SPINNER offers as well connectors, special phase adjustable cable assemblies for phased array systems, power combiners for radar transmitters and many others.

The quality assurance (QA) system at SPINNER has been certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001. The results of our endeavors are documented in our DIN EN ISO 14001 certified environmental management system.

Teledyne Reynolds is a worldwide provider in the design, development and manufacture of engineered solutions and system integration for both military and commercial applications – delivering products of superior performance and reliability, supported by AS9001, ISO 9001 and AS140001 accreditations, as well as QA certifications including SC21, ISO9001, ISO9100, ISO14001.

We support a number of industries, including: Oil and Gas, Aviation, Military, Medical, Space, Instrumentation and Communications.

Key Capabilities Include:
High voltage cable supply
High voltage cable assembly design and manufacture
Harness and loom design and manufacture
Design and rapid prototyping
Coiled cable assemblies
RF cable assemblies
Fibre optic cable assemblies
Cable assembly repair and overhaul
Programme management – production, development and box build design
Electro-mechanical assemblies
Electronic assembly wiring and test
On-site Installations
PCB population and wiring, soldering, vacuum potting and bonding

High Voltage (Military Cable Assembly, Connectors and Wires, Components and Electro-Ceramics)

High voltage cable assembly, custom design and manufacturing capability with a range of specialist connectors and wires. We also offer spark gaps, high voltage mica capacitors and specialised electro-ceramic products. Applications include medical, industrial, armoured vehicles, commercial and military unmanned platform and ordnance management.  

Flexible, Semi-Rigid Custom Cable Products

A highly specialised design, manufacture and test capability, which incorporates high and low voltage, fibre optics, data, RF and video links in any combination to meet exact interconnect requirements without compromise.
Should a customised connector be required, we have the necessary design skills and many years of experience to produce the exact solution needed.

If you only need our manufacture and test capabilities, please do approach us for a build-to-print solution. For the military market we offer a UOR capability for fast turn round programmes. In addition to the production of cable assemblies, Teledyne Reynolds offers next level integration of cables into sub-assemblies to provide a fully tested product. This capability is also custom design, manufacture and test or build-to-print.

RF and Microwave Cable Assemblies

(flexible, semi-rigid, rigid, custom)

A range of custom and catalogue specified RF and microwave cable assemblies operating to a maximum of 50GHz. Our high performance flexible cable assemblies are designed to meet the electrical and mechanical performance demanded by System or Test & Measurement applications.

The semi-rigid cable range is often selected for its superior shielding and insertion loss – with trained technicians using CAD and automated bending equipment to ensure precision-formed assemblies. Custom cable products are also available, including the addition of soft or hard armouring, environmental harding and specific RF characterisation.

Initiation and Ordnance for Cable, Detonators, Fire Sets and Packaged Electronics

A highly specialised range of initiation and ordnance capabilities and products. A reliable high voltage wire and cable range, which are essential components of every explosive initiation system where EBW or EFI initiators are used.

An extensive range of EBW and EFI detonators are also available, and we are able to develop special devices to your specific requirements.
We manufacture a complete line of EBW and EFI Firing Systems – designed to allow remote arming and firing of initiators.

Electronic Safing, Arming and Firing Units

We also design, develop and produce an extensive range of EBW and EFI based electronic safing, arming and firing units.
Applications include:
Mining
Sub-sea exploration and production
Research and development programmes
Geophysical applications
Military programmes (such as ordnance disposal)
Commercial uses (such as demolition)

Connectors and Wire for Payload and Launcher Applications
Space (Payload and Launcher Applications)

We offer custom designed and catalogue specified high voltage cable assemblies, connectors and wire for payload and launcher applications.
Payload specific interconnect solutions, manufactured in our own clean room, are designed in conjunction with payload integrators to meet the most highly specified performance and environmental demands. Catalogue products, such as the 600SQ Series, are provided as specified in their data or in accordance with an agreed Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP). There is also a facility for lot sample retention. We have also supplied cable assembly products to a number of major programmes including: The International Space Station, BEPI Columbo and Arianne V.

Reaching For The Stars

Avionics Interconnect Solutions - High and Low Voltage, Fibre Optics, Data, RF and Video Links

Our highly specialised design, manufacture and test capability, incorporates high and low voltage, fibre optics, data, RF and video links in any combination to meet exact interconnect requirements. Avionics interconnect often requires us to work with programme designers on platform specific solutions. In addition to the production of cable assemblies, we offer next level integration of cables into sub-assemblies to provide a fully tested product. Customers who only need the manufacture and test capabilities are very welcome to approach us for a build-to-print solution. For the military market Teledyne Reynolds offers a programme managed UOR capability for fast turn round programmes. The introduction of fibre optics into our avionics capabilities reduces mass and size, and enhances performance by comparison with an equivalent assembly, using only copper wires. Teledyne Reynolds can design, manufacture and test fibre optic cable assemblies as standalone products.

As an addition to the fibre optic capability, by using fibre optic cable terminated with the Teledyne Reynolds Hyperion connector, which incorporates 4.25Gbps fibre/digital transceivers, we can provide solutions to upgrade design issues where the interconnect is required to provide more capacity, enhanced bandwidth and higher data rate capability between existing equipment, but where space and mass are critical considerations.

Westwire Harnessing provides superior experience in designing and manufacturing electrical interconnect solutions for the aerospace, defence, marine, mass transit and commercial markets.  By utilising our engineering resource Westwire Harnessing can add value at the initial design stage of an electrical system.  The wealth of product knowledge, technical solutions and harnessing experience gained from working in the industry for many years can be used to offer preferred product solutions and will ensure superior quality of the final cable assembly.

Military Manufacturing of Ruggedised Harness Systems

Westwire Harnessing have been manufacturing ruggedised harness systems since the 1980’s, the company came about from the demise of Raychem’s harnessing production facility in Swindon.  Created in 1986 to support the Rapier Generator System for Keelavite Ltd, subsequently became part of Raychem’s strategy to support harness manufacture through preferred sub-contract support.  Westwire Harnessing supported Raychem on all of their military and marine harnessing programs aiding to their success.
Westwire is located in three facilities, two in Swindon and a third in Cinderford.  We are AS9100 and are an SC21 Signatory and can call on more than 140 years of cable assembly experience between the Directors and Senior Management.
Project and Vehicle programs have included:

AS90, MLRS/MRAV, BGTI, Rapier 2000, Bowman, Ridgback (UOR), Marine Bowman, Sea King, Test Equipment, Boxer, Shapaws, Buffalo, Soothsayer, Challenger II, Stingray, Clansman, Stormer, Dascu, Sea Wolf Mid-Life Update, IBDS, Terrier, LEAPP, Tigerfish, Lynx, Turbine Power Plants, M-Star, Vixen, Mastiff, Watchkeeper, Martello, Wheelbarrow Mk9 & Revolution, Merlin Test Equipment, Wolfhound (UOR) and MAN Trucks (UOR).

Cable Assembly Design and Rapid Prototyping

Contracting with Westwire early in the design process enables us to utilise our considerable experience in cable assembly design, allowing us to work together with our customers early on in the process to define their requirements with ease of manufacture, durability and cost effectiveness as paramount.
Westwire now has an additional 5200 Sq/Ft in Swindon to house our new engineering department, prototype lab and rapid prototyping facilities, effectively doubling our footprint in Swindon.

On-Site Military Cable Assembly and Installation

Westwire can provide staff to attend customer sites to install or oversee installation of cable assemblies.
Advice can be given on best practise as regards cable assembly design and manufacture.

Specialist Military Harnesses and Cable Assemblies

Through our long association with key suppliers and historical expertise in this Industry, we can and do specify a plethora of ruggedised components when designing and building cable assemblies, particularly those used in demanding environments.
Westwire also has experience in supplying the following types of cables assemblies:
1. RF Cable Assemblies
2. Extended Coiled Cable Assemblies
3. Ruggedised Cat 5/5e, 6 & 7 cable systems
4. Fibre Optic Cable Assemblies
5. MIL-STD-1553B Networks
6. Cable Assembly Repair & Overhaul

Interconnection Box Builds

Utilising what we see as an ‘adjacent’ skill to cable assembly manufacture, we also produce interconnection boxes – a complete interconnection solution provision.

Extended Capacity Provision
Due to recent expansion, We are now able to offer a ‘surge capacity’ provision to those OEM’s and System manufacturers who currently manufacture harnesses but who find themselves logistically challenged when considering new business capture.
Westwire will consider manufacture to ‘Build to Print’ and will engage with customers to ensure that the design has been optimised so that manufacturing process is as efficient as is possible.
Westwire now has an additional 5200 Sq/Ft in Swindon to house our new engineering department, prototype lab and rapid prototyping facilities, effectively doubling our footprint in Swindon.
 
Program Management – Production
Westwire routinely actively manage Production program requirements from some of the key players in the Defence Vehicle and Equipment markets.

Solifos is Switzerland’s leading cable producer, a well-established, family owned Swiss company. We offer our customers an entire product range for the transmission of signals, either by cupper or by fiber-optic cables and power covering everything from low voltage cables up to 550 kilovolt high voltage cables and power supplies for construction sites.

In our in-house research and development department we work constantly on new innovative products. In close cooperation with our customers, we develop customized system solutions and handle large-scale projects for entire power supply systems. We are specialized in assembling special cables with connectors, ready made for customer’s applications.

Reliable Tactical Fiber Optic Cable Solutions

Military organizations are demanding real-time applications, such as video transmission and video conferencing with their current and future C4I systems. Tactical field radio and microwave communications media are reaching the limit of achieving these demands where higher bandwidths are required. The need for tactical fiber-optic cables to fulfill these operational demands is increasing enormously.

Working closely with leading military services in Europe and overseas, Solifos is challenged to find new innovative cable solutions to meet the needs of harsh field environment communications. One example is the new smart BRUfield tactical cable solution, which enables faster deployment and enhancement of your network perimeter.

Picture: Courtesy of Luftwaffe/Klaus Sattler

Solifos offer fiber optic cables and accessories for military and civilian applications.  These cables, attachments and deployment systems have been successfully deployed in military applications around the world.  We are known for our exceptional product quality and client-oriented services.

Fiber Optic Cable Designs

Solifos supply specialist fiber optic cable designs for military applications. The company actively develops inventive solutions to fulfill specific military requirements. Solifos fiber optic cable solutions have been chosen again and again for deployment in demanding military scenarios under severe climatic conditions. The cables are provided, pre-assembled with mil-spec lens-connectors or ferrule connectors, supplied on a choice of cable reels for efficient cable deployment.

BRUfield the smart tactical fiber-optic cable is a very robust dielectric cable distinguished by its very small diameter and its very low weight. With the same size reel you are using with your standard tactical fiber cables, you can deploy double the distance as of today using the BRUfield cable. Furthermore soldiers would not suffer under the heavy weight since the BRUfield cable is approx. half the weight of standard tactical cables. Finally the BRUfield cable meets exceptional specifications, which out-performs standard dielectric cable types.

BRUmil: Designed for use in demanding field scenarios, the extremely thin BRUmil cable contains up to 8 fibers in an armored, stainless steel tube and an abrasion-protected polyamide jacket.  This small cable is highly resistant to crushing, has a high tensile performance, and is fully protected against damage from rodents.  The narrow cable design enables as much as double the amount of cable to be rolled onto a reel as is possible with standard designs.

BRUpowermil is a hybrid cable design combining the mechanical advantages of BRUmil cables with a pair of coaxial conductors and 4 data transfer fibers for simultaneous transmission of data and power under harsh environmental conditions. Like the BRUmil, it has high compressive and tensile strength, and a fully rodent-proof coating.

BRUtough: Adapted for military applications, BRUtough tight-buffered cables feature a non-metallic design with a polyurethane jacket for optimum flexibility.  This robust cable design is well suited to rapid and frequent deployment in tactical operations.

Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies

Supporting their range of military cables, Solifos also offer military connectors, reels for up to 10 km of BRUfield or BRUmil cables and backpacks for rapid deployment in challenging military scenarios.

Backpack reels, hand-operated reels and vehicle-mounted reels are available with capacities between one hundred and ten thousand meters. These allow cables to be deployed quickly and efficiently in military installations of all scales. The ergonomically designed backpack reel enables easy deployment of short to medium cable lengths up to thousand meters by just two soldiers.

Solifos assembles any military connectors with integrated lenses or butt-joint connectors. The connectors are fully consistent with the company's cable designs, and include specialist hybrid connectors for use with BRUpowermil cables.

Military Cable Deployment Aids

Solifos offer a versatile selection of cable deployment aids to ensure correct deployment and installation. These include cable shoes and hooks for anchoring cables to buildings, trees and other surfaces together with telescopic poles for guiding and anchoring cables over obstacles, as well as floor ducts for protection of cables at ground level.

Solifos Communication Systems

International forces, organizations and peace missions require rugged, mobile communications equipment. Supporting their range of cables and cable accessories, Solifos offer customized communication systems to integrate the hardened network into COTS infrastructure. The company is particularly experienced in the provision of fiber optic cables linking interoperable communications systems.

Solifos offer a diverse range of rugged communications systems adapted for various climates and requirements. Brugg Cables interoperable communications equipment is designed for speedy deployment and trouble-free operation.

This is achieved through modular arrangements of electrical systems built into rugged shipping containers. A typical communications set-up includes a robust power supply module, an air conditioning unit to protect against overheating of the equipment, and a choice of customized data modules for storage, processing and surge-protected data transmission.

Lightning / Surge Protection

Solifos provide full lightning and surge protection for all power supplies and Ethernet connections. Masts and cables are exposed to lightning strikes. Together, these systems safeguard both communications equipment and personnel against the dangers of lightning strikes.

Remote Power Supplies

Solifos hybrid BRUpowermil cables and connectors combine integrated power lines and fiber optic cables, allowing simultaneous transmission of data and electricity. This represents a huge advantage when linking to remote communications systems over long distance.

Tactical Communications Training and Maintenance

Rapidly deployed communications equipment must be correctly installed and maintained to ensure effective and reliable operation. Solifos provide specialist tactical infrastructure training courses covering the installation, maintenance and repair of their cables and equipment. This training also helps to extend the lifespan of the hardware, reducing expenditures over the life of the equipment.

Military Cable Test and Repair Kits

Solifos AG supply a choice of cable test and repair kits for tactical cables and assemblies.  These include the BRUMIL 810 Tactical Cable Measuring Case for testing tactical fiber optic cable networks, the BRUMIL 880 Tactical Cable Repair Case for repairing cables in the workshop (with an optional extension kit for repairing BRUpowermil hybrid cables) and the BRUMIL 860 Emergency Field Repair Kit for rapid repairs during operations.