How Haskel’s Advanced Land Defence Technology Ensures Mission-Ready Systems

In the realm of land-based military operations, reliability and precision are paramount. From armored vehicle suspension systems to artillery recoil mechanisms, every component must function seamlessly under pressure. Haskel's cutting-edge technology plays a crucial role in ensuring that these systems operate efficiently and effectively.

The Power of Compressed Gas in Military Applications

Militaries around the globe leverage compressed gases to manage forces within vehicle suspension and braking systems as well as weapon recoil mechanisms. High-pressure gas boosters have been indispensable for charging nitrogen accumulators on armored vehicles—whether by OEMs during manufacturing or maintenance personnel out in the field.

In military weapons systems, particularly field artillery recoil mechanisms, massive forces generated by ballistics must be safely absorbed consistently under challenging conditions. The recoil mechanism uses hydraulic oil alongside high-pressure gas compartments to absorb this force—similar to compressing a spring—and then decompresses it back into position after firing.

Haskel gas boosters are trusted worldwide for charging nitrogen accumulators essential for these critical applications.

Hydraulic Accumulation: Storing Energy Efficiently

Pressurized gas is also utilized extensively through hydraulic accumulation—a method employed when there's an instant demand for hydraulic pressure or pulsations need dampening within a system. Hydraulic accumulators store oil at specific pressures using expandable bladders filled with nitrogen gas charged up typically around 3,000 PSI.

Haskel's robust line-up for land-based operations includes highly engineered products designed specifically to withstand demanding conditions while providing years of trouble-free operation:

1. Air-driven Gas Booster: Ensures efficient energy storage across various applications, delivering high-pressure gases up to 39,000 psi (2690 bar). These boosters are ideal for gas pressure increases, high-pressure gas transference, cylinder charging, and scavenging, ensuring durability, safety, and reliability in military operations.
2. Hydraulic Gas Boosters:  Delivers consistent power output needed during mission-critical tasks, designed for high-pressure gas compression and transfer needs. The H-Drive hydraulic booster is robust and suitable for continuous heavy-duty applications, ensuring safe and reliable performance in demanding military environments.
3. Portable Gas Charging Units: Offers flexibility and convenience wherever rapid deployment is required, providing on-the-go solutions for charging nitrogen accumulators and other high-pressure gas needs. These units are essential for field operations, ensuring that military equipment remains operational under all conditions.
4. High-pressure Valves: Provides secure control over fluid flow, ensuring operational integrity throughout lifecycle stages involved therein. BuTech high-pressure valves are engineered to meet the demands of the most severe applications, offering reliable performance for pressure control in military systems.
5. Air-driven Oxygen Gas Boosters: Facilitates safe handling and boosting capabilities essential onboard vehicles, ensuring the reliable transfer and boosting of oxygen. These boosters are crucial for life support systems and other critical applications in military vehicles, providing safe and efficient oxygen management.

Get in touch today to learn how Haskel’s solutions can support your land defence