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NEWS
MATERIAL WORLD
Tapis Corporation’s new products introduced at Aircraft Interiors Expo • The unique embossed Ultrasuede
™
Galaxy is available in ten striking
2008 received an overwhelming response, both at the show and in the earth-tone colours. Ultrasuede
™
Galaxy is durable, luxurious, stain-
aftermath. The company has been inundated with requests for the three resistant and available with a textured suede finish.
new product lines:
• The Elite Ultraleather
™
Collection delivers the look and feel of the finest Also launched was TapiSuede Strie, which comprises of the same high
genuine leather at 1/3 of the weight. In addition to this incredible cost- quality, pliable fabric as the original TapiSuede, but now with a subtle
saving feature, it is durable and easy to clean. The collection boasts 6 corduroy pattern and texture, offered in more than 25 colours.
sophisticated colours in 6 exclusive new patterns. All products comply with FAA flammability requirements for commercial,
• Contour is a revolutionary multi-stretch fabric that smoothly VIP and corporate aircraft.
extends around curves for a tight, seamless fit. This remarkable
Ultraleather
™
product has received massive attention, as it addresses
the issue of how to obtain a taut fit around the many curved surfaces
inside aircrafts.
QUIETER BY DESIGN
Sealth Aero Marine showed the first prototype dual slam bolt, dual
handle paddle latch designed for primary/secondary latching
THINKING BIG
requirements at Aircraft Interiors
Expo 2008. This incorporated their
unique “SAM” bolt system that
substantially reduces the high
Teledyne Microelectronics has introduced frequency noise generated by
a new line of rugged, low cost, high conventional slam bolts.
performance fibre optic transmitters, Featuring ease of use, additional
receivers, and transceivers. safety with both bolts being always
The improved operational in the closed position, and a modern Corporate/VIP jet aircraft
characteristics of these devices are appearance the SAM 150 series created immediate interest. Today
specifically designed for the aviation and aerospace markets. Teledyne it is routinely specified for galleys and interior monuments by a
has selected High Reliability Industrial Parts (HRIP) and a rugged number of the world’s major long haul carriers. An increasingly
package that meets the standard 2x5 package defined by the Small important market sector has been both the wider introduction of
Form Factor (SFF) and Multi-Source Agreement (MSA). The data rate new or updated “lie flat” beds with personal storage facilities and
for these devices is 4.25Gpbs. the introduction of private enclosed suites. In both cases the
Teledyne’s Fibre Optic Devices operate from -40°C to +95°C and benefits to premium passenger comfort have resulted in the
meet shock and vibration requirements of MIL-STD-810. Critical increasing use of SAM latches.
surface areas are conformal coated for moisture resistance (MIL-I- Sealth also introduced a new concept dual latching unit. This
46058C). These are designed for use with an LC/SC detachable features revised bolt geometry with the capability of being used
connector interface. either as an edge-mounted installation or as an off set latch.
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