MRAP

Super Light Weight Roller (SLWR)

SLWR is designed to help protect lighter Mine Resistant and Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from the effects of Victim Operated IEDs (VOIEDs) over the track width of the vehicle.
SLWR is used to detonate and neutralise mines and VOIEDs ahead of the host vehicle. The system is generally used where there is the possibility, rather than the probability, of the presence of such devices on an intended route. SLWR is particularly suited to the lightest weight MRAP vehicles. SLWR is compact, robust and light weight meaning that the vehicle does not need to carry the excess payload of selfweight rollers. SLWR is comprised of two track width roller gangs each comprising six rollers each mounted on an individual swing arm suspension system. Each roller gang is free to castor and is mounted on the end of a transverse crossbeam and longitudinal linkage arrangement that allows the roller wheels to articulate over undulating terrain. The wheel tyres are puncture proof being made from a special wear resistant semi-compliant polyurethane compound. A steering system can articulate SLWR right and left protecting the vehicle when negotiating corners. Furthermore, a manually operated variable roller width and variable roller extender systems can vary the width and distance of the roller wheels relative to the vehicle.

Specication
Weight: 1,500kg Nominal track width clearance width: 2 x 1130mm Average force on each track width roller wheel: 125kgf Steering range: +/- 35

Key features
Light weight Minimal effect on vehicle mobility and manoeuvrability Roller wheels follow ground contours providing constant ground contact Puncture proof tyres Rapidly repairable A robust and compact system which requires little maintenance

SLWR bump stop mechanism and interface kit

Operation and control

To cover the ground where the vehicle will run, the whole frame of the roller can be hydraulically moved left or right as the vehicle turns. The degree of movement is controlled by inputs from the driver. The steering system is hydraulically controlled. Hydraulic power is provided by an in-built electrohydraulic power system. SWLR is controlled from a Roller Control Unit (RCU) mounted within easy reach of the vehicle driver.

Modular
SLWR is attached to a light weight MRAP vehicle by a simple interface bracket that enables rapid connection to the vehicle. No modications are required.

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SLWR slewed feature

About Pearson Engineering

First established in 1985, Pearson Engineering remains to this day a privately owned, family run business, founded on a commitment to provide world-class advanced engineering solutions to meet the challenges faced by modern Armed Forces. Today, our range of interchangeable Special to Role Equipment is used by the Armed Forces of many different nations worldwide.

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