Airport Frangible Masts

Company Lattix Systems AS
Date 01.03.2010

The Lattix System for the aviation sector is modualr and flexible. Using our wide array of modular standard components combined with out engineering know-how, we are able to make solutions tailored to any need, no matter how spesific.

Areas of use

Unique Product Features

  • Sustainability
  • Environmentally safe
  • 100% Recyclable
  • Optimal construction for quick and reliable energy absorbing qualities
  • Aluminum properties perfect as an absorbing object
  • Absorbing from the first millisecond
  • First absorbing, then share-off: maximizing the safety in an accident
  • Soft, Light and Safe
  • Maintenance free
  • Easy and quick to install
  • Function the same, no matter what direction of impact

 

Important features

  • compliant according to ICAO Doc 9157 AN/901 – Aerodrome Design Manual – Part 6 – Frangibility, 1st edition, 2006
  • environmentally safe and sustainable
  • non water-interstice material
  • non-cracking surface
  • non-corrosive material
  • energy absorbing material

The material

Lattix masts are made of aluminium – a pliable, lightweight material that make the structures:

  • Maintenance free
  • Durable
  • Strong and stable
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Salt water resistant
  • Easy to handle
  • Aesthetic, pleasant open design
  • 100% recyclable

Test documentation

The Lattix masts have been extensively tested both theoretically and in practice with respect to wind loads, jet blast, service loads, impacts etc. Full documentation from independent, official technical and scientific institutions are available on request. Do also read this statement from Avinor. The Lattix masts confirm fully to the ICAO Frangible Aids Study Group (FASG) «Interim Guidance on Frangibility».

Flexibilty

Light adaptors vertically adjustable according to customers requirements. Full range of approach lights, plus RR and LI on one single mast with Cross Bars. Standard height up to 14 metres custom made up to 25 metres.

Some references

Belgium – Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Appr. lights)
Bosnia – Sarajevo: (Appr. lights)
China – Guangzhou: (Appr. lights)
Denmark – Copenhagen Kastrup: (Met. Equipm.)
England – London Manston Airport: (Appr. lights)
England – Norwich Airport: (Appr. lights)
Ethiopia – Addis Ababa Bole Int.: (Appr. lights)
France – Cahors: Instruments: (Appr. lights)
France – Nice Met. Equipm: (Appr. lights)
India – 7 various airports: (Glide Path)
Ireland – Knock Int. Airport: (Appr. lights)
Italy – Firenze: (Appr. lights)
Kasakstan – Atyrau: (Appr. lights)
New Foundland Glide Path: (Appr. lights)
Norway – Oslo Airport: (Instruments)
South Pole: (Met. Equipm.)
Spain – Malaga: Windsock
Svalbard Norway – Longyearbyen: (Appr. lights)
Sweden – Stockholm Arlanda (DME masts)
Turkey – Istanbul Kurtköy: (Appr. lights)
USA – AMS: (Glide Path)
Vietnam – Noi Bai: (Appr. lights)
Zimbabwe – Harare Airport: (Instruments)

Contact

Lattix Systems AS
Managing Director: Gunnar Bendigtsen
P.O. Box 130 N-1309 RUD
NORWAY
  • +47 6717 8570