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IMS-ESS employs a dynamic brain trust of aviators, engineers and marketeers who have united to change the face of de-icing/anti-icing in the aviation industry. This exceptional group designs and develops technologies that change industries, save lives, and provide an excellent return on investment for IMS shareholders.

How the Electro-Expulsive De-icing System (EEDS) Works:

During icing conditions, ice accumulates on the exterior surface. At pre-determined intervals, a pulse of current is passed through the embedded conductors. Electromagnetic forces repel the top layer away from the rigidly mounted bottom layer. The top layer imparts a shock/acceleration force to the outer surface analogous to striking a croquet ball. This rapid acceleration force breaks the surface tension of the ice on the outer surface of the cuff and shatters the ice into harmless particles.

IMS has been awarded a non-exclusive license through the Technology Commercialization Program at NASA to manufacture, market and distribute this patented technology that will revolutionize the aircraft industry in the area of in-flight de-icing.

Features
  • Lightest Weight Solution Available
  • Effective On All Ice Thicknesses
  • Minimal Installation Impact to Airframe
  • Significantly Lower Power Requirements
  • No Run-Back or Re-Freeze
Benefits
  • Superior Performance
  • Competitively Priced
  • Enhanced Maintainability
Markets
  • General Aviation
  • Experimental Aircraft
  • Unmanned Air Vehicles
  • Commuter Vehicles
  • Helicopters
  • Locks and Dams Icing
  • Maritime Hatch Covers and Antennas
  • Aquatic Nuisance Species (Ex.: Zebra Mussels)


Electro-Support Systems (“ESS”), in business since 1977, was created in order to fill a void in the electronics industry. There is high demand for the premium electronics products manufactured by the force of highly-trained specialists at ESS. Critical applications, such as in-flight re-fueling cable assemblies, aerospace and maritime defense applications, a multitude of defense weaponry applications, and cable and harness assemblies are an ESS specialty.

The long tenure of the ESS workforce means that years of experience are brought to every undertaking. This leads to the successful completion of every job, every time. Additionally, the ESS team has completed a number of certification processes to further ensure that specific compliance issues are addressed – a critical element for the success of any job.

Some of these certifications are:
  • IPC-A-610 - Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
  • IPC-WHMA-A-620 - Inspection Specification for the cable and wire harness assembly industry
  • J-STD-001 - Requirement for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
  • MIL-STD-454 - Standard General Requirements for Electronic Equipment
  • MIL-I-45208 - Magnified Inspections

ESS is proud to offer quality products for a variety of industries, including military, medical, and commercial applications.

Features
  • Assembly / Manufacturing
  • CCA – Through-Hole
  • Chassis / Front Panel Assemblies
  • Crimp Military / Commercial (Pull-Test)
  • Hot Stamping
  • Mil-Spec Packaging and Logmars Barcodes
  • Parts Procurement
  • Potting / Encapsulation
  • Sleeving, Sealing, Bagging
  • Tubing and Flat Ribbon, Precision Cut-Mark
  • Wire and Cable Processing
Benefits
One vendor means:
  • Reduced Costs
  • Fewer Phone Calls
  • Fewer Purchase Orders
  • Less Inventory to Count, Insure, Receive, Inspect and Store
Markets
  • Commercial
  • Electronic / Electrical
  • Medical
  • Military
  • MIL-I-45208 & FDA GMP Quality Systems