Energy Absorbers
The Energy Absorber determines system performance, we offer a complete range of brakes for all types of systems.
ENERGY ABSORBERS PROTECT AIRCRAFT AND SAVE LIVES
Since being established in 2005, ATECH has been a manufacturer of assemblies and parts for the U.S. Department of Defense. Since then we’ve proven to be a reliable, high-quality supplier of both system parts and complete installations of arresting systems.
The Energy Absorber, also called a brake, gear or arresting engine, is the central component of any Aircraft Arresting System. We offer a complete range of brakes for both hook cable systems and net barrier systems, thus offering maximum flexibility to meet customer needs.
Our Energy Absorbers can be installed at surface level, in a set-back configuration or below grade in bunkers (pit) as per FAA and ICAO recommendations, depending on customer requirements.
If the performance requirement is for a certain hook equipped aircraft the USAF standard BAK-12 or the rotary hydraulic WT44 are competitive options. Air Forces looking for the highest possible performance together with maximum flexibility for its hook cable arresting systems should consider our state of the art computer controlled BC11 energy absorber.
The robust WT44 rotary hydraulic type brake is the choice of brake for net barrier applications.
The monitoring and recording ARRESTO™ system is available as an upgrade for exisiting arresting system installations. It works together with all energy absorbers using nylon tape as pay-out media (e.g. BAK-12, WT44).
USAF STANDARD BAK-12
The BAK-12 Aircraft Arresting System (AAS) is the United States Air Force’s prime arresting system used to save lives and fighter aircraft by preventing aircraft from overrunning the runway in cases where the pilot is unable to come to a stop during a troubled landing or aborted takeoff operation. The BAK-12 has been in service since the early 1970s, with 5,000+ successful arrestments, in over 60 countries worldwide. The BAK-12 is compatible with most USAF Aircraft and similar platforms.
BC11
The BC11 offers high energy absorption capacity in combination with maximum flexibility. The innovative calliper-disc brake, featuring an integrated computerized automatic retardation control system, makes it the only real 40-ton brake. It boasts fully automatic and adaptive performance, recording of arrestment data, comprehensive self-diagnostics, and optional rewind systems. Its modular design ensures minimum service requirements.
BAK-13E
The ATECH BAK-13E Energy Absorber is a highly reliable aircraft arresting system, designed to ensure safe and efficient deceleration of aircraft. This system is an improved version of the rotary hydraulic turbine type energy absorber, originally developed in the early 1970s by the US Navy under the designation E-28, and later adopted by the US Air Force as the BAK-13. Today, the BAK-13E is widely used by air forces around the world. The energy absorber has a robust design and has shown to be very reliable with a low lifecycle cost and easy maintenance.