BENTAL'S UNIFIED G-054 POWERPACK PROVES SUPERIOR CHOICE ONBOARD ELBIT SYSTEMS NEW HERMES 90 UAV , June 09

Le Bourget, June 17, 2009…Bental Industries, Ltd., Israel’s defense industry leading electric motion, and UAV stabilized payload systems supplier, announces it will integrate its Starter Generator system G-054 on Elbit Systems new Hermes 90 UAV.  Slated for debut at the Paris Air Show this year, the Hermes 90 will utilize Bental's power pack to provide, as part of the UAV gasoline engine, electric power to its systems.

Bental’s system, boasts hundreds of successful flight hours many under strenuous combat conditions.  These sophisticated, PMG (Permanent Magnet Generator) brushless DC Starter Generator systems, based on rare earth magnet technology, are specifically designed for integration on UAV gasoline engines.  

"Elbit Systems selection of our G-054 Starter Generators to be integrated on its new Hermes 90 UAVs is particularly noteworthy," says Shmuel Mandel, Bental's CEO.  He goes on to say that, "the Hermes 90 Paris exhibition debut with Bental's Starter Generators onboard, further illustrates the remarkable capabilities of our power packs. This is especially so given the imperative of such a new platform to provide systems with equally notable performance parameters.  With our G-054 unified systems as part of Elbit Systems cutting edge UAVs, we continue to demonstrate that we're still the choice for those seeking to match their platform's advantage, with equally superior integrated systems."

About Bental's G-054 Starter Generator:

The G-054 Starter Generator is unique in its ability to start the gasoline engine then, sensing its operation, transform itself into a generator system providing electric power to the UAV’s battery and electric components.  Characterized by its ability to be activated from the ground, the system is designed to enable remote engine starting by ground operator thereby keeping the operator safely out of danger.  The G-054 system is comprised of a Slim Design Outer Rotor Starter/Generator, GCU (Generator Control Unit), and drive Control for starter mode Unit.  Unifying two functions into one, Bental’s newest line of Starter Generators combines starting the UAV’s main engine with the ability to supply electric power to the UAV’s battery and electric components.  This unified solution results in substantial weight and volume savings which increase the platform’s endurance and safety while ensuring ease of operation from the ground.

About Bental

Bental Industries, a member of KMN Holdings, is one of the industry’s leading suppliers of specialized motion systems for a wide range of military and civilian applications.  Its solutions meet the needs of the most demanding industrial scenarios and the most rugged combat conditions.  The company specializes in innovative motion technologies which include stabilized gimbal systems, brush and brushless motors, permanent magnet generators, electronic drivers and controllers, servo actuators and more.  A leading supplier for military, aerospace and industrial companies worldwide, Bental’s customized and innovative designs, using cutting-edge technology, enable it to effectively respond to today’s most challenging market demands.  The company’s products are integrated into a wide variety of platforms and applications including: turret and gun control systems for AFVs, UAVs, missiles, jet engines, cryogenic coolers for thermal imaging systems, Optronic and rotational drives for large antennae pedestals. 

For more about Bental Industries, please visit our website at www.bental.co.il
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Michael Armon, VP Marketing and Sales
Bental Industries, Israel                                  
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Email: armon@bental.co.il

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