
Feedback Devices
Precise Position Sensing in Critical Defense Systems
ADS/Transicoil is a reliable and experienced supplier of aerospace and defense position-sensing feedback devices. ADS/Transicoil LVDTs have been proven in some of the most demanding systems and environments, including programs such as F-15, F-16, F-18, B-2, ATA/ATF, and Chinook helicopter, as well as tanks, spacecraft, nuclear-powered naval vessels and more. Similarly, ADS/Transicoil RVTs and RVDTs have been specified for airborne and ground-based fire-control systems, for aircraft flight-surface controls and as feedback components on electromechanical actuators and in fuel- and throttle-control systems.
As shown by this extensive program experience, ADS/Transicoil designs and manufactures to meet the most stringent requirements. Our facility is approved to MIL-Q-9858A and Boeing D1-9000. We are equipped and have the experience to undertake servo component, subassembly and system projects at any level, either as a prime contractor or subcontractor.
ADS/Transicoil position-sensing components and controls include the following:
- Linear Variable Displacement Transducers (LVDTs)
- Long-stroke LVDTs up to 36 inches
- Rotary Variable Transformers (RVTs)
- Rotary Variable Displacement Transformers (RVDTs)
- Synchros and resolvers
Documented Quality Assurance
- MIL-Q-9858A
- MIL-I-45208A
- MIL-STD-45662
- ISO 9001:2000
- Boeing D1-9000 Advanced Quality System
- Computer-controlled automatic test equipment
Full-Service Onsite Capabilities
- CAD/CAM design
- Computer-controlled high-speed coil winders
- CNC production machining
- Clean-room assembly facilities
- TIG, projection, resistance and spot welding
- Vacuum heat treating
- Hydrogen annealing
- Mass spectrometer leak detection
- Passivating
- Glass-bead honing
- Wave soldering


