Carleton Life Support Systems Inc. Cryogenic Coolers

Since pilots have had the need to breathe at high altitudes, Carleton Life Support Systems Inc. has been there for them, providing oxygen enriched air and committing to the safety of their mission.
Carleton Life Support Systems is a world leader in the application of air separation technology for aviation applications and in the design and manufacture of miniature sterling cycle cryogenic coolers. Bendix Aviation founded the company in 1951 and the sold the facility to Litton Industries in 1982. Northrop Grumman Corporation acquired Litton Industries in 2001 and then in August 2003, divested the Life Support division, based in Davenport, IA, to Cobham plc, Dorsett, United Kingdom. Carleton Life Support is now part of the Carleton Technologies family of companies owned by Cobham.
Since its inception, Carleton Life Support has continually challenged its employees by encouraging forward thinking and maintaining its leadership role in advanced technology for military and commercial products. Life Support has developed an attention for details and prides itself on its rich history and reputation for excellence. Today, that persistence and innovation has transformed Carleton Life Support into a world-class operation that is on the forefront of superior new technology and continued market leadership.

Cryogenic Coolers

As a result of decades of experience as manufacturers of precision instruments and gas handling devices, Carleton Life Support Systems has quickly emerged as a leader in the development and manufacture of miniature cryogenic coolers for infrared thermal imaging systems for tactical military products. The application for Carleton Life Support Systems’ cryocoolers range from ground based portable infrared night sights to advanced airborne targeting and countermeasure systems.

These coolers enable the technology that allow soldiers to “see” and identify persons or objects in total darkness as well as through smoke, dust, fog or clouds. The cooler cools an infrared sensor to cryogenic temperatures (approx. minus 195 degrees Celsius) providing the sensitivity to detect heat sources, and provides an identifiable image of the person or object to the soldier. Carleton Life Support Systems’ coolers have been designed to be exceptionally quiet, smooth running and exhibit long life.

Cryogenic Coolers (* New) CAGE Code: 99251
Model Number	Common Name	CLSS Part Number	Application
LC1047	1 Watt Linear SADA II	3271047	CITV, TIS, CIV, IBAS, ITAS, LRAS3
LC1055	1/3 Watt Linear	3271055	LAV-25, LAV-105, US Army Bradley ISU
LC1056	1/3 Watt Linear	3271056	DIRCM, LAIRCM, Litening Targeting Pod
* LC1057	1/3 Watt Linear	3271057	AN/TAS-4 TOW
LC1040 & LC1045	1/3 Watt Linear	3271040 3271045	AN/TAS-4 TOW, ATARS
LC1060	1.5 Watt Linear	3271060 3271060	AH-64 Apache Pilotage and Targeting IR Systems
* LC1061	1 Watt Lightweight Linear	3271061	Joint Strike Fighter
* LC1062	1/3 Watt Hight Performance Linear	3271062	DIRCM, LAIRCM, Litening Targeting Pod
LC1066	1 Watt Pulse Tube	3271066	Targeting IR Systems
RC1034	1/4 Watt Rotary	3271034	AN/TAS-4A, AN/TAS-6, AN/UAS-12A Night Vision Systems
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