AvSax - Safety Bag for Aircraft

There are hundreds of potential fire risks among the electronic gadgets people take on board aircraft. Planes carrying 100 passengers could have around 500 lithium batteries when you tot up all the laptops, cameras, e-readers, tablet computers and mobile phones… and they pose a potential fire danger.

All are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries but there is always a possibility they can overheat, causing the device to catch fire. This is known as thermal runaway, a rapid, uncontrolled chemical reaction within the battery that causes the internal temperature to rise. When one cell in a battery overheats it can produce enough heat – up to 900°C (1652°F) – to cause adjacent cells to overheat. This can cause a lithium battery fire to flare repeatedly. That’s why AvSax is now carried on all major airlines in America and Europe.

How they work

Simply pour a minimum of two liters of water into an AvSax and then drop the device into the bag, adding additional water as required. The water activates the polymer gel inside the bag, causing it to expand around the device. The AvSax cools the batteries in the device, reducing the likelihood of the battery catching fire but if it does go into what is known as thermal runaway it is all contained within the bag. Amazingly the water is absorbed into the internal lining of the bag so the device is dry when it is removed.

AvSax are a lightweight vacuum packed device designed to mitigate devices that are going into thermal runaway, low-level blast, fragmentation and fireball containment. AvSax has undergone extensive testing and utilise the patented BlastSax Technology.

The AvSax is manufactured utilizing two patented BlastSax which are sewn together to make an inner sleeve. The inner BlastSax are then Hi frequency welded into a water resistant, flame retardant outer case.

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THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG- World-Leading Manufacturer of Aircraft Equipment

Commitment for Quality

THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT Ltd. is a world-leading manufacturer of Mission Equipment, Displays, Air Data Displays and Air Data Computers, Digital Clocks and Chronographs for Helicopters, Fixed Wing Aircraft & UAV.

THOMMEN also offers superior aviation qualified Flashlights. The entire product line serves both the OEM production of new aircraft as well as the retrofit market for existing fleets.

As a certified manufacturer and MRO provider, THOMMEN newly supplies interior lighting and unique protection bags used to deal with lithium-ion battery fires in electronic equipment.

Approvals & Certifications

THOMMEN maintains the following quality Approvals and Certifications and our equipment and systems are manufactured according to the EASA Part-21G (POA) – Production Organisation Approval Certificate, the EASA Part-145 Maintenance Organisation Approval Certificate, 

the EASA Part-21 ADOA Design Organisation Approval – the ETSO / TSO (ETSO-C2d, ETSO-C10b, ETSO-C46a, ETSO-C88a, ETSO-C95, ETSO-C106) Authorization and the EN 9100:2009 / AS 9100 Rev. C – Quality Management System Aviation Certificate.

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Long-Term Success

THOMMEN has been supplying the global aircraft industry with Swiss Quality aircraft instruments and aircraft equipment for civil and military applications since its proud origin back in 1915.

We have the ultimate solution for you, as we have determined to go niche many years ago. Our selected products are tailored to meet your specific and unique cockpit and fleet expectations and our customers place their trust in us. Since more than a hundred years.

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THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT Ltd. - World-Leading Manufacturer of Mission Equipment

THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT Ltd. is a world-leading manufacturer of Mission Equipment, Displays, Air Data Displays and Air Data Computers, Digital Clocks and Chronographs for Helicopters, Fixed Wing Aircraft & UAV. THOMMEN also offers superior aviation qualified Flashlights. The entire product line serves both the OEM production of new aircraft as well as the retrofit market for existing fleets. As a certified manufacturer and MRO provider, THOMMEN newly supplies interior lighting and unique protection bags used to deal with lithium-ion battery fires in electronic equipment.

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THOMMEN STRATOTIMER

The new THOMMEN STRATOTIMER 2” and 3’’ is a highly advanced Multi-function Chronograph for Aeronautical applications. It is specially designed for modernization programs and new build of all Aircraft/Rotorcraft types.

The integrated ARINC 429 interface protocol, mounting, backlighting (and dimming) exceeds the DO-160 category/section and the required Certification level of similar products. The display of the STRATOTIMER can be quickly set to full color, NVIS Green or NVIS Red.

Flight Time Function (Start / Stop / Reset), Flight Timer Mode, Sweep Second Hand, UTC Time, Elapsed Time and Elapsed Time Status, Flight Time and Flight Time Statu s, Alarm (FT), Mode Status and Plus/Minus Change, Setup Menu, Master Status and Elapsed Time Function (Star / Stop / Reset).

The Display can be set to “Full Color”, “NVIS Green” and “NVIS Red” as necessary for the mission.

The STRATOTIMER is available as 2” and 3” Multi-function Chronograph

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THOMMEN now offers Cockpit and Mission Display Manufacturing Services

THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG is proud to announce the recent completion of its state-of-the-art ISO class 5 cleanroom and display manufacturing line at the company’s headquarters in Muttenz, Switzerland.

THOMMEN  is expanding its range of services with a first-class display manufacturing capability, allowing to cut LCDs (liquid crystal displays) into the desired sizes, for tailored applications in aircraft cockpits or mission systems. LCD Displays can be physically reshaped or resized for special avionics integrations, where off-the-shelf products often do not meet customer specifications. With its full air-conditioned clean cell, THOMMEN can now provide dust-free lamination and assembly for avionics and mission displays, but also for other kinds of sensitive equipment, under strict temperature and humidity control, in compliance with the most stringent standards in the industry.

Benefit from our renown Swiss high precision manufacturing and get in touch with our team to get more information on our latest products and services.

About us:

THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT AG has been supplying the global aircraft industry with Swiss quality aircraft instruments for civil and military applications for over one century.

THOMMEN is a world-leading manufacturer of first-class mission equipment, air data computers and displays, digital clocks and chronographs for helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and UAVs. THOMMEN also offers superior aviation qualified flashlights. 

The entire product line serves both the OEM production of new aircraft as well as the retrofit market for existing fleets.

As a certified manufacturer and MRO provider, THOMMEN supplies interior lighting and unique cabin protection bags, used for lithium-ion battery fires in electronic equipment.

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