Taylor Devices was recently recognized by the US Navy for exceptional support as a vital member of both the VIRGINIA Class and COLUMBIA Class Submarine programs. Over the last two years, analyses and testing of our products have been performed at shock levels above qualification standards to determine their response and failure modes at higher levels.
TDI, along with Department of Defense and Navy Subject Matter Experts worked together to perform analyses and tests to optimize the use of TDI’s fluid viscous dampers using our own one-of-a-kind test facilities to their limit.
Pictured from left to right (Michael Cox, Test Technician, Shelby Siegmann, Test Technician, Jackie Guzdek, Logisitcs Manager, Mark Berquist, Project Engineer, Eric Gecelosky, US Navy, Richard Vanderhoeven, US Navy, Alan Klembczyk, President, Andrew Sabey, Manufacturing Engineer)
The Program Executive Office for Nuclear Powered Submarines acknowledged the technical excellence, work ethic, and can-do spirit of the following individuals who contributed to the success of the entire effort.
Jacob Cox
Mike Czajka
Andrew Sabey
Shelby Siegmann
Michael Cox
Jackie Guzdek
David Taylor
They also specifically recognized Taylor Devices engineer, Mark Berquist for his expertise in the design of the test fixtures and as Taylor Device’s test lead for the event.