Piedrafita Systems
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With a track record of almost 40 years, Piedrafita Group operates in the defence industry with 3 business units.Piedrafita Systems is involved in the design, development, testing and certification of mobility solutions for vehicles operating in the most challenging environments.Prognostics specialises in comprehensive data management with a long history of acquisition in almost all military vehicles.DefPower developed a broad portfolio of militarised power distribution units (MILPDUs), based on solid state technology.
PIEDRAFITA SYSTEMS – Rotary Dampers
Especially designed to withstand the toughest environments, our rotary dampers are the perfect fit for heavy vehicles subject to extreme conditions.
Designed and validated using Piedrafita’s proprietary technology, our rotary dampers offer unrivalled reliability and durability even in demanding conditions.
They are tailored to accommodate a wide range of vehicles, from agile Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to robust Main Battle Tanks (MBTs).
These dampers can be operated with or without a torsion bar, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability.
It’s a versatile and efficient damping solution for retrofitting existing vehicles or designing new platforms to meet specific requirements.
PIEDRAFITA SYSTEMS – Complete hydropneumatic rotary suspension system
Piedrafita’s innovation in hydropneumatic suspension system is the design and development of a complete hydropneumatic rotary suspension which is composed of the combination of a rotary damper (energy dissipating element) and a rotary pneumatic spring (elastic component).
Their energy dissipation capability by moving from friction-based technologies to highly efficient and low-maintenance fully hydraulic rotary dampers is the breakthrough that armoured vehicles need to optimize their performance.
This high-performance solution is particularly fit for tracked vehicles due to its compactness, robustness and incomparable energy dissipated/space claim ratio.
PIEDRAFITA SYSTEMS – Track Tensioner
The track tensioner developed by Piedrafita is specially designed and optimized for use with suspension systems in tracked vehicles weighing up to 70 tonnes.
This advanced track tensioner is suitable for both new vehicles and the retrofitting of legacy vehicles, ensuring enhanced performance and longevity.
They are fully adjustable, allowing you to customise the gas preload and compression force to suit your vehicle’s specific needs.
Designed to operate in a wide range of temperatures, our track tensioners are ideal for all climates and operating conditions.
Our track tensioners not only regulate the tension of the track, but also work in conjunction with the vehicle’s suspension system.
This ensures that the tension remains constant even in harsh terrain and demanding operating conditions.
Ideal for demanding operational environments, Piedrafita’s track tensioner offers robust, adjustable, and reliable tension management, making it the perfect choice for modern and updated tracked vehicles.
PIEDRAFITA SYSTEMS – Hydropneumatic linear suspension
Hydropneumatic suspension seamlessly combines both elements (elastic and damping elements) into a single system, reducing production and design costs while enhancing integration ease.
Tighter integration allows superior damping within limited space, enhancing the mobility of armoured vehicles.
Consolidated components reduce bulk and weight.
The incorporation of a hydraulic preload makes riding smoother and heightened stability, improving vehicle mobility.
Piedrafita’s Triple Valving Technology ensures precise control, with characteristics unaffected by temperature fluctuations and simplified maintenance requirements.
PIEDRAFITA SYSTEMS – DSC – Digital Suspension Controller
Based on our Smart Logger technology, the DSC provides a complete diagnosis of the condition of the vehicle’s suspension based on its actual conditions of use.
Its NGVA-compatible architecture makes it a must for any HUMS, predictive maintenance, and component traceability system.
The purpose of the Digital Suspension Controller (DSC) is to manage a suspension system by:
- Logging and analysing data from both the vehicle and the different suspension components in order to actuate on the different suspension systems and optimize the performance and lifetime of the components.
- Providing value-added data to determine the health and usage of the suspension system and thus enable improved maintenance decision-making by different stakeholders.
PIEDRAFITA SYSTEMS – MILPDU – Power Distribution Units
Piedrafita DefPower has developed a wide portfolio of militarised power distribution units (MILPDUs).
These devices replace the traditional relay and fuse boxes inside vehicles.
Based on solid state technology they are incredibly compact and much more reliable, providing the following advantages:
- More compact size, offering easy integration into any vehicle architecture
- Adaptable to any low voltage architecture: 12 V – 24 V – 48 V
- Spreads consumption across the CAN
- Receives both analogue and digital inputs
- Ease of operation by the user
- 100% programmable logic
- Each vehicle variant has the same hardware
- Reliable performance guaranteed by built-in transient absorber
- Ideal solution for upgrading legacy platforms
- Complies with military certifications: MIL-STD and Def Stan
