mb-microtec - Traser® Military Watches, Map-Readers, Arrow Markers, Torches and Signs

mb-microtec ag specialises in the development, manufacture and supply of custom made TRASER® light sources for various products within the civilian, military and OEM industries. Products include Military Watches, Map-Readers, Route Markers, Torches and Emergency signs. The company also assists in the development and manufacture of products to customer specification.

TRASER military watches

mb-microtec ag manufactures military watches according to US MIL-W-46374F, containing TRASER for their illumination. TRASER is a self-activated cold light source, requiring neither power supply nor wiring, formed from borosilicate glass, internally coated with one of a range of phosphors and filled with Tritium gas. TRASER products are intrinsically safe, and are unaffected by water, oil and most corrosive materials. Additionally, TRASER are:

• Filament free, they are highly resistant to shock and vibration
• Have long in-service life, generally in excess of ten years
• Maintenance free and intrinsically safe

Illuminated map reader

This self contained map reader provides soldiers with a rugged, power free and absolutely reliable means of map and document reading. The image is magnified by a high quality lens (x1.7) making small landmarks and contour lines easy to read. Illumination is achieved by the use of TRASER light sources, giving a long maintenance free life in excess of ten years.

The body of the instrument is manufactured using black polyamide and the unit remains unaffected by extremes of climate. Three standard versions are available:

• MR 0: Open version without bottom cover
• MR 25.50/6400: Sealed version with bottom cover calibration: 1:25,000 and 1:50,000 lateral, 0-6400 mils radial

Sealed versions are manufactured to withstand ingress of moisture and to prevent mould growth. Non-standard scales can be made to special order. A light tight webbing case is available allowing attachment to the waist belt (optional).

Illuminated arrow marker

Arrow markers provide directional signals for use in daylight and darkness. Equipped with TRASER, they are fail-safe and have a useful life of 20 years or more. As such, they meet the criteria for reliable luminous markings in extreme situations, e.g. escape ways in emergences, power failures, in shelters, cooling rooms or explosion-prone areas.

Military sign usage permits many operations under cover of darkness (routes, bridges, minefields). The distinct contour of the sign is well perceived in daylight.

Variable brightness torch

Providing sufficient light to read maps, documents and instruments, The Variable Brightness Torch's illumination can be controlled by rotating the thumb wheel on the side of the assembly, this obscures the source when not in use. A visual range of 50m can be obtained when used remotely.

This torch can assist in the alignment of weapons by providing light to the scales of dial sights. When placed in front of a gun position, two units can mark an Arch of Fire. Used with heavy artillery, one unit can indicate weapon alignment. It can serve numerous other purposes, e.g. signalling, identification and location marking.

Illuminated escape way markings

TRASER self-activated gaseous tritium light sources (GTLS) offer an excellent way of illuminating such markings to facilitate escape in emergencies in the dark. Illuminated markings can be neutral or feature arrows, symbols, words or short text. A number of signs with standard markings are available, but ones that require special markings may be made to order.

The company will supply such markers in the form of insets, which are rugged and easily installed. They provide a luminous dot visible at distances up to 10m. Other neutral markers visible up to distances of 30m are available.