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Strainlabs System solves costly and time consuming regular inspection due to risk of bolt loosening.

Installation on airport runway lights

APPLICATION
ISO 4017 M10x30 Bumax 109 bolts installed on runway lights.

ISSUE
Costly and time consuming regular inspection due to risk of bolt loosening.

IMPLEMENTATION
Data upload via 4G network, 90 m
distance between bolts and router antenna.

IMPACT
Automated inspection routines. Increased safety.

Installation of Strainlabs Bolts on runway lights.

Router antenna with up to 90 m distance to bolt.

Facts

About Runway lights

  • Airport lighting systems / light sources are used for position information as reference both in the air and on the ground.
  • Vibration / dynamic loads may challenge fixation of light or function of light source, lights are commonly fastened by bolted joints.
  • Airport lighting may be either continuous or variable, depending on traffic/use – inspection and maintenance schedules are common due to safety reasons.

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