Balancing Solution Tailored to Each Individual Aircraft
From decades of operating rotary wing aircraft, the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine
Corps, and Air Force, as well as many civil manufacturers and operators of
helicopters have learned that one of the biggest enemies to sustained flight
operations is high resonant high frequency vibration (HRHFV). Rotary wing
operators worldwide have borne the cost of dynamic component failure long before
predicted Time Before Overhaul (TBO).
To date, many solutions have been derived to capture vibration data in an
attempt to predict the useful life of dynamic components. However, none of these
solutions actively reduces aircraft vibration and HRHFV.
Shake'd Technologies, Inc. developed an innovative process-- Customized
Dynamic Balancing (CDB)--to virtually eliminate the detrimental effects
of HRHFV, thereby reducing operations and support (O&S) costs and increasing both
aircraft availability and logistics supportability.
The technology is unique and it employs a complex proprietary set of algorithms
aimed at eliminating destructive HRHFV. Beyond just monitoring for vibration,
the CDB algorithms analyze collected vibration data to determine the specific
solution for each individual aircraft in order that its drivetrain may be custom
balanced, eliminating HRHFV. Each aircraft drivetrain is then physically
balanced within its own vibration profile using the solution given.
CDB is successfully used by an international fleet of rotary wing aircraft and
has achieved more than 3 years of proven performance. Our CDB solution for the AH64
Apache Helicopter requires no additional research or development and
its application intervals are based on current schedule inspection criteria.
Latest News
- Customized Dynamic Balancing on Defence and Technology in India.
- Innovative Solution to Increase Helicopter Safety and Reduce Operational Costs
- CDB is pleased to announce its teaming with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Eitan Ben Eliyahu
- CDB awarded 12 month trial contract from UK Minstry of Defense attack helicopter
- CDB awarded contract from US Army to provide cost benefit analysis
- Advanced technology demonstration of CDB at Fort Eustis, VA supported by AATD
- Shake’d Technologies, Inc team with Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) to market CDB
- Shake’d Technologies, Inc signed teaming agreement with CLS, a VA firm
- Shake’d Technologies, Inc announces CDB Technology to the marketplace
Testimonials
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"We did CDB on two of our Apaches, AH-64A 120 and AH-64D 006. I have flown both and can tell you that it has made an obvious difference. Not only are the vibrations way down, it seems that the noise in the cockpit is quieter. We are impressed enough that we would like to arrange for these guys to return and do AH-64A 214 for us as it was not available during the demo."
Craig Ernst – Apache Test Pilot
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"I think this will be an excellent addition to the aircraft especially once it is incorporated into the MSPU. With the addition of sensors in other critical locations, it will further improve our ability to detect issues with the aircraft before it escalates to the failure of a component and possible saving lives and equipment. That in itself makes it worth having the program."
CW4 George Wheeler – Apache Test Pilot
