Trusted lifting & positioning defence solutions

Power Jacks has been supplying its electro-mechanical lifting, positioning and actuation products to the defence sector for over 30 years. When there can be no compromise on quality, reliability and durability, Power Jacks’ products are trusted for the most demanding defence applications.

Its bespoke design service allows Power Jacks to provide both standard and customised products or entirely new designs to meet customer challenges. Custom design features can include lightweight housings, auxiliary drives, high corrosion resistance, non-magnetic material, special gear ratios, low noise products, tailored interface & mounting arrangements, and submersible options.

Whatever the application, Power Jacks’ team of experienced engineers will work with you to meet the challenge. Typical applications for our products are found on minesweepers, howitzers, tanks, armoured personnel carriers, submarines, ships, mobile & static communications, shelters, trucks, aircraft hangers, aircraft transportation vehicles and many more.

Trusted by defence organisations across the globe.

Power Jacks and the M777 Howitzer

Power Jacks has been the appointed supplier of gearboxes for BAE Systems’ M777 Howitzer since its development in the late 90s. The M777 is an ultra-lightweight towed artillery piece used predominantly by ground forces across the globe including the United States, Australia, India and more recently by Ukraine in the Ukraine-Russian War.

The M777 Howitzer is one of the most lightweight howitzers in the world allowing those using it to move quickly in difficult terrain. They are also renowned for their ability to fire extremely accurately at long distances and then due to their lightweight nature, can be relocated before enemy forces can return fire.

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Key benefits for the defence sector

Having worked with the defence sector for over 30 years we understand the importance of precision, safety and performance. Electro-mechanical products have many benefits over more widely used hydraulic systems:

  • No risk of hazardous hydraulic fluid leaks reducing fire risk
  • Improved speed and positioning control
  • Power only needed when moving load reducing costs
  • Self locking in the event of power loss offering enhanced health and safety
  • Lower costs due to fewer system components
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Brochures

Power Jacks and the M777 Howitzer
Power Jacks and the M777 Howitzer(EN)
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Defence Industry Brochure
Lifting & Positioning Solutions for the Defence Industry(EN)
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