QuickSet's Pan and Tilt Passes All Required Tests to Operate in NASA

After two years, QuickSet's pan and tilt has passed all the rigorous tests required for NASA. Now, QuickSet's pan and tilt will sit on the Kennedy Space launch platform when a shuttle takes off.

(PRWEB) December 1, 2004 -- After two years in the making, QuickSets NASA unit has completed all the required tests to be used in the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. QuickSets pan and tilt will sit on the launch platform of the Kennedy Space Center when a shuttle takes off. The pan and tilt had to pass vigorous tests in order to be acceptable for NASA. Some of the most rigorous tests that the pan and tilt had to endure were: acoustic noise, vibration, blast pressure, and temperature.

In order to pass the acoustic noise the pan and tilt had to be able to operate in extremely high acoustic noise environment (165 decibels) for 10 seconds minimum and meet the performance specifications during and after condition. The vibration test included the pan and tilt being able to operate in 28Gs. For the blast pressure test the pan and tilt housing, drive system, and base connection had to withstand blast pressure changes of 800 pounds per square foot in any direction with a camera attached and oriented to any pan or tilt position.

The pan and tilt had to withstand temperatures of 2000 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 seconds without damage to the pan and tilt device other than the external finish. After 70 years of experience, QuickSet continuous to pride itself on the value, robustness, and ruggedness of its products.

About QuickSet

QuickSet provides highly durable azimuth/elevation control mounts and tripods for some of the most demanding payload conditions. Our platforms are used in military, transit, broadcasting, microwave and countless other applications. With more than seventy years of experience, we have a proven record of best lifetime value, ruggedness, innovation, and customer support. For more information about QuickSet International, see the company's web site at www.quickset.com

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