RADIATION DETECTION CARBON FIBER SENSOR ENCLOSURE


APPLICATION:

Defense. Law Enforcement. Encasement for radiation detection sensors.

CHALLENGE:

Our customer was seeking a lightweight carbon fiber solution in the shape of a trapezoid to encapsulate their radiation detection sensors. Their modular system works as multiple units in the back of a van, as well as a single unit that fits into a backpack.

SOLUTION

Rock West produced a custom carbon fiber/epoxy enclosure tooled to the inner diameter to ensure tight tolerance, consistent placement of the internal components. Rock West employed some proprietary processing techniques to keep the trapezoidal walls well consolidated and as straight as possible. The resulting enclosure was one-half the weight of the initial aluminum prototypes, enabling much easier mobility of the system. The radiation detection system interfaces with an iPad and can be used by police and border patrol personnel to detect radiation within a wide radius from the unit.

Carbon fiber sensor enclosure laying on a flat surface in an office space. The enclosure has a trapezoidal cross section and machined holes near the end. The surface is a matte carbon fiber weave.
Carbon fiber sensor enclosures in a row laying on a flat surface in an office space. The enclosures have a trapezoidal cross sections. The surfaces are matte carbon fiber weave.
Office environment. Sitting on top of a wooden table is a set of radiation detection sensors (with carbon fiber enclosures) in an opened travel pack.
Image looks into the back storage area of a passenger vehicle, which is opened. There are radiation detection sensors, with carbon fiber enclosures, in a hexagonal formation placed in the storage area.