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Magneto-Rheological (MR) Fluid * Applications * MR Military and Defense Applications * System Overview
 

System Overview 

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Beyond application flexibility, our MR Suspension technology enables new levels of performance in military primary suspension systems, and are well-suited for a wide range of military applications, from lightweight tactical vehicles to line-haul tractors to tracked combat vehicles.

Additionally, the system components can be tailored to the specific needs of a vehicle or manufacturer. Every LORD MR Suspension has three key components:

These components can be configured in a variety of ways ... Ask Us How.

 

          External Sensor System                       Internal Sensor System
           System with External Sensors                                    System with Internal Sensors
 
SYSTEM FLEXIBILITY
  • Very fast response time (5 mil-sec)
  • Mechanical simplicity - no mechanical moving parts in the valve
  • Ultra-low power consumption
  • Simple retrofit - little or no vehicle modifications
MAJOR PROGRAMS
  • MRAP
  • FMTV
  • HMMWV
  • STRYKER
  • LAV
  • Other confidential programs
 
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