Mast Systems
Telescopic masts driven by threaded shafts, telescopic screw shafts or hand cranks, elevating payloads from 5 kg to 192 kg. Configurations cover ultra-compact UGV masts, flange-locked vehicle masts, square-profile shelter masts and portable tripod-mast systems reaching 15 m. Qualified to MIL-STD-810G with 120 km/h wind load.
MEM10
Ultra Stable Electromechanical Mast System
Ultra-rigid mast using individual telescopic screw shafts per section, carrying up to 125 kg with minimum twist for long-range electro-optics.
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MES01
Ultra Compact Electromechanical Mast System
All-in-one motorized mast for unmanned ground vehicles, lifting 5 to 10 kg from a 535 mm nested length with motor, control and cabling inside.
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MES10
Locked Electromechanical Mast System
Flange-locked motorized mast in 55 published configurations, elevating up to 192 kg to 10 m for imaging, radar and communication payloads.
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MES20
Modular Electromechanical Mast System
Square-profile motorized mast driven by a patented hybrid screw shaft, reaching 14 m with 41 to 78 kg payload for shelters and trailers.
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MMS20
Modular Manual Mast System
Hand-cranked version of the modular square-profile mast, reaching 14 m with 21 to 58 kg payload and no external power requirement.
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MMT10
Ultra Portable Tripod/Mast System
Portable tripod-mast that grows to 15 m by adding sections through the crane arm, deployable by one person from a single wheeled bag.
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MMT20
Heavy Duty Portable Tripod/Mast System
Reinforced version of the portable tripod-mast, carrying 35 to 90 kg to 15 m while keeping single-person installation.
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Retracted Height
1000–2000 mm
535–700 mm
1150–2350 mm
1200–3300 mm
1200–3300 mm
1110 mm
1400 mm
Extended Height
Payload Capacity
100–125 kg
5–10 kg
45–192 kg
41–78 kg
21–58 kg
10–60 kg
35–90 kg
Opening Time
45–120 s
30–40 s
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60–150 s
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Number of Sections
3–5
3
4–9
3–5
3–5
2–15
2–15
Actuation Type
Motorized, individual telescopic screw shafts with 4-way keyways
Motorized, threaded rod
Motorized with flange locking system
Motorized, patented hybrid threaded shaft drive
Manual, patented hybrid trapezoidal screw and steel wire actuator
Manual push or cable driven winch
Manual push or cable driven winch
Deployment Time
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5–20 min
5–30 min depending on section count
5–30 min depending on section count
Reverse Drive
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Available with self-locking
Available with self-locking
Weight
72–219 kg
4–8 kg
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32–85 kg
32–85 kg
15–42 kg incl. tripod
32–92 kg incl. tripod
Node Diameter
180–230 mm
92–100 mm
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External Finish
RAL 9005 matte black electrostatic powder coating
RAL 9005 matte black electrostatic powder coating
Available colour finishes
RAL 9005 matte black electrostatic powder coating
RAL 9005 matte black electrostatic powder coating
RAL 9005 matte black electrostatic powder coating
RAL 9005 matte black electrostatic powder coating
Locking Mechanism
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Flange lock, in field service since 1977
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Main Tube Diameter
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150–250 mm
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End Tube Diameter
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90–170 mm
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Section Width
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140–180 mm
140–180 mm
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Base Diameter
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1900 mm
1900 mm
Material
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Aluminium 6xxx series, stainless and carbon steel lower components
Aluminium 6xxx series, stainless and carbon steel lower components
Operating Voltage
28 VDC (MIL-STD-1275)
28 VDC (MIL-STD-1275)
28 VDC (MIL-STD-1275)
28 VDC (MIL-STD-1275)
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Control Interface
RS-485 / RS-422 / Ethernet
TTL / RS-485 / RS-422
Ethernet or RS-422
RS-485 / RS-422
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Connector Type
MIL-DTL-38999
MIL-DTL-38999
MIL-DTL-38999
MIL-DTL-38999
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Internal Payload Lines
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Up to 15 internal payload lines
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Wind Load
120 km/h at 1 m²
60 km/h at 0.2 m²
120 km/h
120 km/h
120 km/h
120 km/h at 0.5 m² (2–5 m) to 0.1 m² (14–15 m)
120 km/h at 0.5 m² (2–5 m) to 0.2 m² (10–15 m)
Operating Temperature
−32 °C to +60 °C
−32 °C to +60 °C
−32 °C to +60 °C
−32 °C to +60 °C
−32 °C to +60 °C
−32 °C to +60 °C
−40 °C to +60 °C
Storage Temperature
−40 °C to +70 °C
−40 °C to +70 °C
−40 °C to +70 °C
−40 °C to +70 °C
−40 °C to +70 °C
−40 °C to +70 °C
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Qualification Standard
Vibration Qualification
Shock Qualification
Rain Qualification
Humidity Qualification
Dust and Sand Qualification
IP Rating
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IP65
IP65
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