ExLRT: Finalist for 2024 Instrumentation Excellence Awards

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Instrumentation Excellence Awards 2024

We are delighted to announce that the ExLRT has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Instrumentation Excellence Awards.  Competing in the “Test and Measurement Product of the Year” category, the ExLRT will be in the running for top honours at the awards ceremony, scheduled for 24th October 2024 in London.

Sally Antilles, Marketing Manager at MK Test Systems, expressed her enthusiasm about the nomination: “The final shortlist for the Instrumentation Excellence Awards is based on votes from industry members, so we’re thrilled to have reached this stage. ExLRT is the result of years of hard work by our team in collaboration with Boeing, so to see it being recognised as an innovative product for test and measurement is fantastic.”

What is the ExLRT?

The ExLRT is an intrinsically safe loop resistance tester designed with precision and safety in mind, specifically for use on aircraft during both production and maintenance. This state-of-the-art tool has been engineered to meet the stringent requirements of the aerospace sector and is proudly specified by The Boeing Company as an approved tool in their aircraft maintenance manuals. The ExLRT’s compact and lightweight design makes it an ideal choice for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and defence applications, where efficiency and portability are paramount.

Key Features of the ExLRT

The ExLRT stands out in the field due to several key features:

  • Intrinsically Safe Design: ExLRT is built with safety at the forefront, making it safe to use in environments where flammable gases or liquids may be present.
  • Compact and Lightweight: Unlike traditional loop resistance testers, the ExLRT has a much smaller footprint and reduced weight, making it easier to transport and handle.
  • Ease of Use: Designed with an intuitive interface, the ExLRT requires minimal training, allowing operators to use it straight out of the box.
  • Broad Industry Adoption: Its reliability and innovative design have made it the tester of choice for major aviation and defence organisations, including Boeing, Delta TechOps, Lufthansa Technik, the RAF, and many others.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

The ExLRT is widely trusted by leading organisations across the aerospace and defence sectors. Its client list includes major airlines, military branches, and aviation maintenance companies. Some of the notable ExLRT users are:

  • Boeing
  • Delta TechOps
  • Lufthansa Technik
  • RAF
  • Raytheon
  • L3 Harris
  • British Airways
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Aircraft Tool Hire
  • AAR
  • HAECO

These organisations rely on the ExLRT for its efficiency, reliability, and compliance with industry standards, further solidifying its reputation as an indispensable tool in the aviation industry.

Learn More About the ExLRT

For those looking to delve deeper into the capabilities and applications of the ExLRT, MK Test Systems offers a wealth of information on our blog, where we regularly publish articles exploring the intricacies of our products and their real-world applications. Visit our ExLRT product page or explore our MK Test Systems blog to discover how the ExLRT is helping transform the landscape of aerospace testing and measurement.

Impact of the Instrumentation Excellence Awards

As we look forward to the awards ceremony, we remain immensely proud of the ExLRT and our team’s dedication to advancing aerospace technology. Whether we take home the award or not, being named a finalist for the Instrumentation Excellence Awards underscores the impact of our efforts and the value we bring to our customers worldwide.

We continue to focus on innovation and an excellent customer experience within test and measurement for aerospace, defence, rail and other sectors.  Visit our Tech::Lab page for news of BLTU-4C, the latest model to join our range of bond, loop and joint resistance testing tools, built for modern MROs and aircraft OEMs.