Innovative vehicle components with applications beyond motorsport were presented by transmission technology specialist Xtrac at a special Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) conference held at Twickenham Stadium on Tuesday
Xtrac was part of a group from the Motorsport Industry Association specially invited to showcase its advanced technology and world-class design capabilities to hundreds of Ministry of Defence engineers and scientists in attendance. The influential MOD conference had been encouraged by Lord Drayson to focus on the importance of rapid technical innovation as exemplified by the motorsport industry.
MIA CEO Chris Aylett and Bloodhound SSC’s Richard Noble both addressed the conference on ‘The Need For Speed’ underlining the industry’s exceptional ability for rapid product development and meeting almost impossible deadlines each race weekend. The MOD agreed to allow MIA members this unique opportunity to showcase its products, enabling its engineers to consider the motorsport industry’s renowned pace of development and ability to pursue innovative and speedy solutions.
For defence engineers with responsibility for designing vehicles with robust off road performance, Xtrac presented its ‘522’ super heavy duty differential. This special axle unit is designed for both front and rear drive applications, typically for cross country or rally raid vehicles, and is of a type that would be highly suitable for use in light armoured vehicles. The oil system and universal mountings allow the differential to operate in virtually any orientation, which combined with its high quality and low cost make this product ideal for a wide variety of endurance type events. The unit builds on the company’s distinguished record for reliability and performance in the famous Dakar rally raid event.
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