Highly reliable NSF Controls solenoids are playing a crucial role in the safety of passengers on fairground rides and simulators around the world. The company’s solenoids are used in state-of-the-art computer controlled seat belt systems developed by the Wolverhampton-based manufacturer, AI Product Solutions Ltd.

AI Product Solutions Ltd is part of the AI Group of high-tech engineering companies which collectively offers a broad spectrum of electro-mechanical and electronic expertise for the manufacture of a wide range of products. The company required a small, high performance solenoid with dual-state design, to provide the motive power in the locking mechanism of a computer controlled seat belt used in fairground rides and simulators supplied to theme parks. beltWell known for its successful association with automotive related applications, NSF was approached by AI Product Solutions 18 months ago and has supplied the company with its solenoid ever since.

Specification of the solenoids in a passenger safety application meant that the reliability of every component was crucial, but the level of customer service provided by NSF has also played a part in the customer’s overall satisfaction. Dawn Featherstone, Sales & Marketing Manager at AI Group, explained, "We were very pleased with the service provided by NSF, from our first contact with David Berry through to the supply of samples and the punctual delivery of our first product batch".