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Accelerometer Protective Transport Module (APTM)

Posted on: Wednesday, September 9th, 2015

Per ASTM Designation F2137 (Standard Practice for Measuring Dynamic Characteristics of Amusement Rides and Devices) the physical locations(Adult and Child) for the required Accelerometers are very specific. Southwind Mfg. has created the APTM (Accelerometer Protective Transport Module) solving that and several other problems often experienced with thetypical ad hoc fixturing used in a majority of operations today. An FRP […]

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A “Smarter” Dummy

Posted on: Wednesday, September 9th, 2015

Southwind Mfg has created a “smarter” dummy! Southwind Mfg., an Ocala, Florida based manufacturer specializing in PU foams/elastomers and FRP constructions has developed a weight/loading system designed to efficiently install form fitted, weight adjustable dummys that are secured by the rides existing restraint system. Periodic load testing of Amusement Park Rides per ASTM specified inert […]

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