CNIM Unveils Modernized PFM Motorized Floating Bridge Able To Support Heavier Vehicles

 
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CNIM Unveils Modernized PFM Motorized Floating Bridge Able To Support Heavier Vehicles
To adapt to changing operational needs of the Army, CNIM continually improves its bridging systems. In 2016, CNIM undertook a modernization program on its Motorized Floating Bridge (PFM) which was executed in conjunction with customers feedback ensuring that CNIM met their operational needs and requirements.
     
CNIM PFM Motorized Floating Bridge in action
     
CNIM's modernization now allows the PFM to achieve the following:

- FASTER deployment/retrieval time: gain of 25% time thanks to the introduction of new more powerful engines.
- Support HEAVIER vehicles: up to MLC 80 (STANAG 2021).
- REDUCTION of PERSONNEL: 33 people for a bridge of 100 meters
- LOW MAINTENANCE: fatigue monitoring systems have been introduced on each module.
- Integration of the CUSTOMERS PREFFERED VEHICLE: Providing more flexibility to suit the customers needs.
- More user friendly, DUAL APPLICATION: it can be used during either military or disaster relief operations.

For the 2017 horizon, CNIM is working on a new option: a reduction in staff to 2 persons per module (3 are required today).