The tarmac air craft tiedown system (tacts) was designed to give the land-based end user an option to use a field maintainable, self-sealing, superior tiedown system for securing aircraft. Existing systems are outdated and lend themselves to numerous and sometimes costly problems such as tripping and particle hazards.
Constant retention of water causes rust and concrete degradation.
Concrete chips from damaged concrete being chipped away by the tie down deck fitting hooks are common. If large particles or chips are not removed prior to aircraft engine operation, this could be extremely dangerous and costly.
Should the tie down dowel need replacing, the entire area around the anchor needs to be cut out, fresh concrete poured, tested, and certified.
The platform air craft tiedown system (pacts) was designed to give the marine / offshore end user an option to use a field maintainable, self-sealing, superior tiedown system for securing aircrafts. Existing systems lend themselves to numerous and sometimes costly problems such as tripping hazards and corrosion from water retention.
The talon receiver was designed to give the end user an option to use a field maintainable, self-sealing device that could replace pad eyes and is only usable with the appropriately sized talon fastener.
The talon receiver is installed flush with the deck, once the talon fastener is removed, nothing remains above the deck and the self-sealing talon receiver automatically prevents debris and liquid from entering.
No more engineering or labor cost associated with installation or removal of pad eyes multiple times.
No more tripping or safety hazards associated with pad eyes or obstructions above the deck.
The talon receiver is perfect for hot work applications where welding is not a safe or viable option.
The talon fastener was designed to give the end user the ability to install a bolt where access to the rear of the bolt is unavailable for the placement of the nut (i.E. Walls, tanks, floors, etc).
For additional safety, the talon fastener has a built in, spring loaded locking device to prevent accidental release of the fastener after installation. This provides the end user with a visual indication when the talon fastener is properly engaged.
Having the ability to provide quick and secure attachment points, utilizing a single person, equates to savings by reducing material and labor cost.
