Fluid Power, Inc. is now part of the Aerox Aerospace Group. Founded in 1949, Fluid Power, Inc. began overhauling high altitude, oxygen-breathing apparatus in support of the Armed Forces during the 1950-1953 Korean War. By 1957, FPI was a Government-qualified manufacturer of this sophisticated oxygen equipment. In the 1960's and 1970's, FPI also manufactured Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus for the U.S. Chemical Corp used at NIKE missile sites. The commercial version of this twin cylinder backpack became the CABA® unit known to fire departments and city service departments.
Today, as part of Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems, Aerox Fluid Power is one of the leading manufacturers of high pressure, high altitude oxygen breathing components and portable systems. Fluid Power has been an approved prime contractor to the US Military for nearly 60 years and a qualified supplier to major airframe manufacturers, airlines and leading systems integrators worldwide.
Aerox Fluid Power Provides Oxygen Systems and Components for:
- US and Foreign Military Aviation
- Airframers
- Airlines
- Aviation Systems Integrators
- Overhaul and Repair
Product Spotlight - CRU-60/P
AFP P/N 6200 (CRU-60/P) is a quick disconnect design allowing emergency egress from the aircraft along with a safety valve which provides notable resistance to inhalation in case inadvertent disconnection occurs. The 6200 construction incorporates a secondary inlet that will attach to the bailout oxygen assembly to provide the pilot with oxygen during descent and includes a dove tail mounting plate. When attached to AFP P/N 1636 mounting bracket (AF 57B3657), this plate provides secure mounting of the connector to the parachute harness. The 6200 is manufactured in accordance with MIL-C-38271 and has been approved by the U.S. Government per QPD-38271.
Product Spotlight - 5243 Mask Connector
AFP P/N 5243 is a non-ejection type oxygen mask hose manufactured in accordance with MIL-PRF-83867D and qualified under QPL-83867. Intended for use with aviator's oxygen masks in non-ejection aircraft and full-face fire fighters masks, the connector is designed to mate with MS22058 female hose connectors. Maximum pressure drop ratings when connected to the MS22058 range from 1.7'' W.C. at 135 LPM to .10'' W.C. at 30 LPM.
Fluid Power Products include:
Portable & Emergency Oxygen Systems
Aerox Fluid Power oxygen systems are available in a variety of styles to meet most military and commercial applications. Each one is manufactured and tested in accordance with stringent military specifications regardless of purpose. Designed to provide years of trouble free service with proper maintenance, today they can be found worldwide in military surveillance and transport aircraft, ejection seats, sport aviation and man-mounted systems.
Oxygen Regulators
Aerox Fluid Power diluter demand oxygen regulators have nearly 70 years of flight experience and have stood the test of time as one of the most durable regulators ever manufactured. Whether for warbird restoration, thermal wave soaring or high altitude aircraft development, FPI combines this proven design with new materials and processes that result in a product that will provide years of trouble-free service.
Connectors, Couplings & Hoses
Aerox Fluid Powers line of oxygen connectors and couplings are widely used in both military and commercial applications, ranging from mask hose and quick-disconnect interface connections to Anti-G suit connectors and metered couplings.
A wide variety of our connectors serve as an integral part of military oxygen distribution systems and are manufactured in accordance with equally demanding military specifications.
Control & Check Valves
Whether you have requirements for manual or remote operation of oxygen cylinders, line valves or directional low pressure check valves, Aerox Fluid Power offers a host of quality valves manufactured to strict standards.
Oxygen Filler Valves & Rechargers
Aerox Fluid Power filler valves are intended for use in recharging of aircraft high pressure or low pressure gaseous oxygen systems or portable oxygen equipment.
Flow Indicators & Miscellaneous Components
Components are also available for repair or overhaul of many of our product specifications such as MS22058, M7560 (MS21964), and M7891 (AN6024) as well as LOX fill cap assembly MS27566-1 (FPI P/N 4410).
Hard and Soft A12-A and A14 regulator repair kits are also available. Contact us for additional information.
Fluid Power Inc, dba Aerox Fluid Power1300 Hudson Gate DriveHudson, OH 44236ph: 330-653-5107sales@aerox.com
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