Kinetics' Range of Vehicle and Crew Cooling Systems

Vehicle Cooling Systems

Kinetics Ltd produce crew and vehicle cooling systems. They also produce Life Support Systems, Auxiliary Power Units, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems, Environmental Control Systems, NBC/CBRN Protection, and Military & Airborne Hydraulic Systems. These systems are designed to be used in conjunction with a range of military equipment including; Main Battle Tanks, Self Propelled Howitzers, Armored/Infantry Fighting Vehicles, Armored Personnel Carriers, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles, Tactical & Tactical Support Vehicles, Utility & Utility Support Vehicles, Rocket Launchers, Shelters, Tents, Helicopters and Aircraft.

Crew Cooling

Individual Crew & Equipment Cooling System (ICECS) was developed by Kinetics to provide equipment and crew cooling for special applications. Cooled and dried air is provided from a special air-conditioner to air-cooled overalls or vests. The air naturally cools the upper torso of each crewman. ICECS can be provided as a standalone system or integrated with CBRN Protection System - as Life Support System (LSS).

ICECS is a proper solution in special applications such as:

• Main Battle Tanks (MBT), Self Propelled Howitzers (SPH), Helicopters and other platforms where there are just a few crewmen onboard and platform constrains (power, open hatches, etc.) wouldn't allow cabin cooling.
• Special Application Vehicles (e.g. Command Post, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare, Police Mission, etc.) where crew and equipment must be optimally cooled also while operating the vehicle with open ramp or hatches.
• NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle - where crew can be optimally cooled and protected with the unique NBC Air-Cooled Overalls.

ICECS Special features :

• Energy saving of up to 70% compared with cabin cooling
• Excellent Human-Machine Interface offers maximum comfort the crew and effectiveness in operating the vehicle.
• Maximum cooling performance is achieved also when the vehicle is open
• Cooled-Air supply to NBC Protected Overalls and NBC Facemask
• Maintenance-Free System with Self-Cleaning Heat-Exchangers
• Optional Power Management to optimize power consumption

There are three types of Air-Cooled Overalls or Vests (ACO/V):

• Regular / Fire Resistant Air-Cooled Overall
• NBC Protected Air-Cooled Overall
• Air-Cooled Compact Vest (to be worn under regular shirt or overall).