Kahn Industries Inc

The Kahn Companies – Aerospace Test Equipment and Dehydration Systems

Core Services & Expertise

The Kahn Companies specialize in dynamometers, engine and turbine test equipment, compressed gas and liquid dehydration and purification systems, compressed air and gas dryers, hygrometers, dewpoint meters, and moisture measurement instruments for aerospace, petrochemical, utility, and general industrial markets.

Founded in 1945 by Irving I. Kahn in Wethersfield, Connecticut, this family-owned enterprise operates three corporations providing high-technology products to aerospace manufacturers, military forces, and industrial customers worldwide.

As trusted aerospace parts suppliers for over 75 years, The Kahn Companies deliver proven reliability through continuous innovation in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic test equipment serving the aerospace, defense, petrochemical, and process industries globally.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

The Kahn Companies maintain manufacturing and engineering facilities in Wethersfield, Connecticut, providing international sales through local representatives and direct customer relationships worldwide.

The company’s state-of-the-art design capabilities include computer-aided design (CAD) implemented in the mid-1980s, finite element analysis (FEA) introduced in the early 1990s, rotor dynamics analysis, and continuously upgraded technical software enabling competitive advantages in high-technology test equipment development.

The Kahn Companies’ engineering staff and test facilities enable custom-engineered solutions optimized for specific aerospace applications, distinguishing the company from manufacturers offering only standard product lines.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

The Kahn Companies serve aerospace customers including the U.S. Navy (surface ships and submarines across all ship classes), commercial aircraft manufacturers, engine development facilities, and defense contractors requiring test equipment meeting military specifications and demanding performance requirements.

Every commercial nuclear power plant in the United States uses Kahn air dryers for various air systems including emergency backup start systems, demonstrating the company’s outstanding reputation for high reliability in process-critical applications where failure proves unacceptable.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Hydraulic Dynamometers:

• High-Power Absorption: Designs absorbing up to 75,000 kW (100,000 hp) for large engines and turbines
• High-Speed Capability: Operation at speeds up to 100,000 rpm for advanced aerospace applications
• Flange-Mounted Portable Design: Pioneered concept enabling flexible installation and reconfiguration
• Variable Attitude Testing: Dynamometers operating throughout all attitude positions from horizontal to vertical, simulating actual flight conditions for aircraft engines
• Cavitation-Free Power Elements: Smooth disc designs providing virtually unlimited service life
• Bi-Directional Operation: Inherent capability without repositioning for rotation direction changes
• 50+ Standard Models: Complete product line from small turboshafts to massive marine gas turbines
• Custom Engineering: Specialized designs for unique aerospace test requirements

Adsorptive Dehydration & Purification Systems:

• Compressed Air/Gas Dehydrators: Regenerative desiccant systems removing moisture from process gases critical for aerospace applications
• Military/Shipboard Dehydrators: Ruggedized systems for U.S. Navy vessels and defense platforms
• High-Pressure Systems: Dryers operating up to 5,000 psig for demanding aerospace and industrial applications
• Low-Pressure Condenser-Filter Dehydrators: Efficient moisture removal for instrument air systems on naval vessels
• Compressed Gas Purification Systems: Contaminant removal for aerospace test equipment gases
• Liquid Solvent Dehydrators: Moisture removal from process liquids and solvents
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Conservatively designed systems requiring minimal maintenance while providing maximum reliability

Hygrometers & Moisture Measurement Instruments:

• Electrolytic Hygrometers: Precision moisture measurement developed in early 1960s for aerospace gases
• Ceramic Sensors: Advanced moisture detection technology for demanding applications
• Aluminum Oxide Sensors: Reliable dewpoint measurement for process monitoring
• Chilled Mirror Optical Sensors: High-accuracy moisture content determination
• Portable Hygrometers: Field-deployable equipment for remote monitoring applications
• Dewpoint Meters: Continuous moisture monitoring for critical aerospace and industrial processes
• Telemetry-Equipped Systems: Remote monitoring with data relay capabilities for pipeline and process applications

The Kahn Companies’ portable hygrometers serve diverse aerospace applications including remote monitoring of natural gas pipeline water vapor content, measurement of dry nitrogen moisture levels surrounding submarine periscope optics, and verification of gas purity for aerospace test equipment.

The U.S. Navy application monitoring moisture content of dry nitrogen insulating gas around submarine periscope optics presented challenging requirements: low dewpoint measurement coupled with minimal volume.

Quick Facts:

• Founded: 1945 (75+ years of technical product manufacturing excellence)
• Ownership: Family-owned, second-generation leadership (Jeffrey and David Kahn)Employees: Specialized technical team with extensive aerospace expertise
• Specialties: Hydraulic dynamometers, adsorptive dehydration systems, moisture measurement instrumentation, engine test equipment
• Markets Served: Aerospace, Defense, Petrochemical, Utilities, Power Generation, Nuclear, General Manufacturing
• Key Customers: U.S. Navy (all ship classes including submarines), aerospace engine manufacturers, commercial nuclear power plants

Contact Details

Address: 885 Wells Rd, Wethersfield, CT 06109, USA
Phone: (860) 529-8643
Email: info@kahn.com
Website: www.kahn.com

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