Sensing & Detection, Electrical Protection & Distribution, and Man-Machine Interface…
Crouzet Product Solutions for the Aircraft Industry

December 10, 2008

Valence, France – For over 40 years, Crouzet has served the aviation industry with a full line of products for detection and sensing, electrical protection and distribution, and man-machine interface. All Crouzet products have been optimized for weight and most important for cost by using innovative design and manufacturing techniques. The designs comply with typical environmental conditions encountered in commercial aviation, including sealing and shock, and the key factors of reliability and safety.

As the European leader for aerospace electrical protection devices, Crouzet’s product solutions improve power availability and the reliability of the electrical protection. Devices are available from Crouzet in both electro-mechanical and solid-state technologies.

Easy-to-integrate into aircraft systems, Crouzet’s detection and sensing devices and provide the utmost in functionality, reliability, testability, maintainability, safety… and availability. Whether the requirement is for a limit or proximity switch, or a proximity sensor, Crouzet has the know-how to provide products for the harsh aerospace environment.

Crouzet’s lightweight pilot grips are known worldwide for their ergonomic shape as well as the large range of push buttons that can be adapted to each application. The Crouzet design approach provides extensive flexibility while minimizing customization lead time.

For commercial aircraft, Crouzet’s product applications include:

• Landing Gear
• Cargo Loading Systems
• Thrust Reverser Indication
• Door Position Detection
• Spoiler Position
• Cockpit Equipment

For military aircraft, Crouzet’s product applications include:

• Cockpit Canopy Lock
• Landing Gear
• Door Position Detection
• Spoiler Position
• Push Buttons for Control Grips
• Pilot Control Grips and Throttles
• Electrical Power

About Crouzet

Crouzet, headquartered in France, has about 1,650 employees with a presence in more than 40 countries. Now known as a specialist brand, Crouzet is focused on added value and customization for integrators and equipment manufacturers and serves markets such as medical, elevators and lifts, food processing, lighting, water treatment, entertainment, plastic injection/extrusion and office equipment. Crouzet brand SSRs are manufactured by Crydom Inc., a subsidiary company of Custom Sensors & Technologies.
www.crouzet.com
www.crouzet-usa.com

About Custom Sensors & Technologies

Headquartered in Moorpark, Calif., Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) was formed from the combination of Kavlico, Crouzet, Crydom and former divisions of BEI Technologies. CST provides sensors, controls and actuation products to the industrial, transportation, and military and aerospace markets. www.cstsensors.com

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