Sun, Sep 06, 2009
Will Introduce Eco-Friendly De-Ice Fluid This Winter
One of the founders
and innovators of the TKS system is this year celebrating over six
decades since introducing the first in-flight ice protection
systems to keep wings frost and ice free by exhibiting at NBAA in
Orlando.
Involved with in-flight ice protection systems since 1942, today
Kilfrost provides a comprehensive range of TKS fluids for pilots
across the world. This winter season the company will launch their
world-first environmentally-friendly fluid, TKSsustain which is
based on Bio PDO rather than the more traditional ethylene glycol.
Set to radically change the way that general aviators think about
ice protection fluid, it has been submitted for certification and
will be commercially available during the coming winter.
Kilfrost - the 'K' in 'TKS' - developed the original in-flight
ice protection system alongside Tecalemit and Sheepridge Stokes for
UK Government in 1942. "It was originally designed to meet the
operational needs of allied aircraft flying during winter
conditions." explained Patrick Strasburger, Kilfrost's Senior Vice
President, The Americas. "The system was subsequently updated many
times for use in the General Aviation and Business Jet communities;
from the original HS125 to the contemporary Hawker 850XP aircraft
of today," Strasburger added.
The company remains at the forefront of this fluid technology,
working closely with the FAA to ensure their safety critical
products meet or exceed regulatory requirements, including the
military specification 406B. Kilfrost offers a full range of TKS
fluids including R328 and TKS80, as well as the exciting new
TKSsustain.
Kilfrost System
Strasburger concluded "As a company we're proud of our heritage
and the role we've played in keeping aircraft safe over the 75
years we've been in operation, and we're committed to continuing to
lead the way in developing innovative solutions which is why we
invest so heavily in our renowned research and development
laboratories."
Kilfrost enjoys a diverse customer base across 50 countries on
five continents offering a comprehensive logistics system insuring
24/7 delivery to the right place at the right time.
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