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Honeywell Aerospace HAPS & GAPS H
oneywell’s Proximity Sensors for Aerospace are used extensively in aircraft systems. General Aerospace Proximity Sensors (GAPS) and Harsh Application Proximity Sensors (HAPS) are designed to detect the presence or absence of a ferrous metal target, with HAPS being tailored for more demanding aerospace conditions. They feature integral monitoring capability with a true “three-state” output: target near, target far, and fault detected. This system provides accurate health monitoring of the sensor, reducing false positives or negatives,
thanks to Honeywell’s proprietary FAVCO (Fixed Amplitude Variable Current Oscillator) technology.
They are available in various package configurations, including flange, threaded, integral connector, or pigtail, all of which are hermetically sealed, offer excellent EMI protection and withstand high vibration. The sensors do not require physical contact with the target, eliminating wear and tear, and boast a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 500,000 hours.
Applications for GAPS sensors include aircraft landing gear (unlock, downlock, and
weight-on-wheels), door positions (open, closed, and locked status), and evacuation slides. HAPS sensors are used in flight controls (flap and slat positions, spoiler position), thrust reverse actuation systems (stowed or deployed status), and engines, ensuring reliable operation in the most challenging conditions. Speak to Aerco to find out more about Honeywell’s Aerospace Proximity Sensors.
www.aerco.co.uk
UK connector orders steady, but billings down 3% on Q1 book-to-bill holding at 1:01
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n its Q2 report for 2024, Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association (ITSA) members have seen orders holding steady, but with a high degree of variation in key markets:
Distribution down 8% - but perhaps not surprising given the 10% jump in Q1. Some markets showing significant growth - Communications +44%, Mass Transport +29%, and Test & Measurement +29%.
Value-added sales also performed well in Q2, with +39% in Fibre-Optics, +48%
in RF and an increase of +59% in Hybrid products.
Although ITSA continues to project only low minimal growth over the full-year, this view may clarify in the second-half, now that we have a new Labour government. According to the latest Make UK Manufacturing Outlook Survey (https://
www.makeuk.org/insights/reports/ regional-manufacturing-outlook-2024) 69% of companies regard the delivery of an industrial strategy as the top priority. Download a full copy of the ITSA Report:
https://itsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ITSA-Report-Q2-2024.pdf
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