| Dust Seal for Bomb Cart Brakes |
Equipment Description
FASTT
was presented with a unique problem concerning the MHU 191/M (used to move
ordnance for loading on aircraft). Under certain conditions, the front wheel
assembly on the carts has a design flaw which allows sand to enter the brake
housing. This sand causes the wheels to seize, resulting in more frequent
maintenance and extra labor. No P2 Equipment List "fix" to the
problem existed, so FASTT worked
with activity personnel to design, engineer, and manufacture a dust seal
for the MHU 191/M’s front wheel assembly. Initial design and manufacture
cost of $3,500 was provided by FASTT.
Ten-year savings is estimated to be $149,400 at that activity alone.
Benefits of Use
Annual
labor savings by eliminating the extra maintenance caused by sand. The maintenance
interval for the MHU 191/M as designed is 52 weeks. With sand entering the
brake housing, the carts were being serviced every week of the year.
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