Rolls-Royce Case Study - The Transverse Flux Motor (TFM)

The accompanying pictures are of a pioneering coil design we manufactured in collaboration with Rolls-Royce and the MoD.

The project is a prototype for a Transverse Flux Motor (TFM) that's intended for use an innovation in Frigate propulsion as part of the forthcoming all electric ship.

The Houghton International Solution
This series of four prototype coils required a radical new design and manufacturing process to be evolved in order to produce the hot pressed circular shape and unique connections. Another coil manufacturing company had failed to develop a working solution, so Rolls Royce came to us and we did the job.

The coils highlight the agility of our design and manufacturing abilities and prove our abilities to tackle even the most challenging of jobs.

The motor worked first time, unlike on previous occasions, and we hope to help in the development of the TFM as it moves towards production.

Rolls-Royce Feedback
The team at Houghton International are proud of all the relationships we've developed with our clients down the years. It's always a pleasure to receive glowing feedback, and especially from a client of the standing of Rolls-Royce:

"The diligence, innovation and timeliness applied to the conduct of this contract has assisted Roll-Royce enormously in what is an exceptionally challenging development motor programme and your team's contribution can not be underestimated.

Rolls-Royce would not have any hesitation in working with your company again in the future."