• Machinery & Propulsion Controls
• Shipboard Thermal Energy Management (STEM)
  • Flexible Infrastructure HVAC System

Fairlead has many years of experience in developing custom shipboard electronic systems in various applications such as machinery controls, propulsion, video, voice, and networking. We provide turnkey engineered products and systems covering the entire life cycle from requirements development all the way through installation and support. Our core competence is an in-depth knowledge of the Military Standards coupled with years of designing custom packaged solutions using commercial off the shelf (COTS) hardware for use in combatant shipboard applications. Fairlead prides itself on the investment it has made in both engineering tools and its people.

• Variable Speed Drives
  • 10HP, 450HP and MVSD
• Ship to Shore Connector (SSC)
  • Flight Actuator & Ramp Winch Controllers
• Controls
  • PLC Panels & HMI Stations

Fairlead’s primary objective is to integrate products and technical services in the marine and industrial electrical field by applying sound engineering and design principles, innovative concepts, and advanced technology. Our services and products are designed and fabricated to follow the required guidelines of each vessel or industry. We provide service for the government and commercial marine industries with a wide range of expertise.

Fairlead’s skilled engineers and technicians have a history of developing innovative power equipment for military operations and deploying energy technology to reduce the massive fuel demands on the battlefield. Our products integrate advanced energy storage and power conversion technologies to hybridize military and commercial generators, optimizing system performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Power and Energy

Fairlead specializes in custom ISO container solutions that integrate sensitive equipment, tools and supplies into a standard or custom ruggedized container or shelter suitable for shipping and field use in an operational forward theatre.
Current and past efforts include:

• Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Modules
• Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) Kits

• Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS)
• LCS Mission Modules
• Aegis Ashore Skids

Complex Structures and Fixtures

Fairlead has the ability to process a variety of large materials, with sizes ranging up to 8” thick and up to 40′ long. Fairlead’s capabilities include prototyping to high volume production, utilizing our large vertical and horizontal milling machines, water jet and laser technology equipment.

Projects include:

• ELCAS Fixture
• Cobra Judy and Array Face Anti-ice/De-icing System
• Reactor Access Platforms
• VA Class Sail Staging
• Blasting and Coating Application

Fairlead’s professional coating operation includes a five-stage automatic spray washer and Powder Coating System. The division’s automated operation is an EPA-approved paint booth and drying oven served by a conveyor system for the efficient painting of fabricated parts.