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Sometimes…‘It Does Take Rocket Science’ 

All systems go? With Guardian, you will be. Our mission is to be part of your team, ensuring successful launches of your – and your customers – product. 

From the Shuttle days up to today’s diverse rocket platforms Guardian Manufacturing has been providing reliable and skilled control solutions .  Whether it’s in the in the lab or on the pad, working as prime or with general contractors, we can help get your mission off the ground.

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Projects

We have gained a vast knowledge of this industry by providing a wide range of ground support equipment utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers and Computer based Real time Systems.

Eastern Satellite Processing Facility (EPF) Project for the NRO

Eastern Satellite Processing Facility (EPF) Project for the NRO

  • 5 years installation of our largest control system to date (54 PLC Systems with thousands of sensors and field devices)
  • Large SCADA system provides over 600 Screens, tens of thousands of tags, and data analytics
  • Self-Performed all Engineering and Installation
  • Continued Service and support
  • Sole-sourced controls contractor for all building additions and upgrades
LC-36 Launch Pad Vehicle Environmental Control System

LC-36 Launch Pad Vehicle Environmental Control System

  • 3 year project for large scale ECS Control System
  • Project Management implement Lean Construction
  • BIM Modeling
  • Self-Performed all Engineering and Installation
LC-36 Launch Pad Vehicle Environmental Control System

Large Scale Motion Control

  • VAB Platform Control for SLS Vehicle
  • Atlas V VIF Platform Motion Control System
  • Delta IV MST Platform Motion Control System
  • Delta Swing Arm Hydraulic Control System Redesign
LC-36 Launch Pad Vehicle Environmental Control System

Custom Hazardous Gas Monitoring and Detection Systems

  • Customizable system detects multiple gasses including Hydrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Helium, and Nitrogen
  • Scalable in size from mobile systems to full launch pads of 40+ sampling locations
  • Detection System for the Atlas Launch Control for both VAFB and CCAFS pads since 2010
  • Detection System on the Delta Launch Control for both VAFB and CCAFS pads since 2000

Partners

Over these years we have built a remarkable team of project managers, engineers, technicians, and our own electrical installation team.  Our install team is more than electricians running conduit and wire, they are trained craftsmen that fully understand the complex sensors and field devices that are utilized in this industry.  This allows Guardian to fully self-perform your control system projects simplifying your contracting requirements.  

Outside of providing top of the line control system design and installation GMI has supported missions and general contractors in many facets from project conception to operation.

What we’ve provided:

  • WDR and Launch Support for Atlas V
  • Specification Development with A&E firms
  • BIM modeling
  • Master Systems Integration

Who we’ve worked with:

  • Lockheed Martin Space
  • ULA
  • Blue Origin
  • Turner Construction
  • KBR
  • Perini
  • Akima
  • Sauer
  • Mil-Con