The Rotary Actuator consists of a stepper motor and attached gear.
A Rotary Actuator is used to provide rotational motion and torque.
Example applications are deployment of antenna reflectors, solar arrays,
covers, booms, as well as motion of solar arrays, antenna gimbals and more.
Watch the animation to see example applications:
| Description | Key Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Powered Output Torque at 2.7 W at 20°C | 10 Nm |
| Unpowered Detent Torque | 2.5 Nm |
| Outer diameter | 51 mm |
| Length (excl. output shaft) | 99 mm |
| Mass | 0.8 kg |
| Temperature range, non-operating | -90°C / +130°C |
| Temperature range, operating | -60°C / +110°C |
| Output step size | 0.023° |
| Backlash | +/- 0.15° |
| Coil Electrical Data | 100 Ohm, 71 mH, 2 phases nominal + 2 phases redundant |
| Customization Options |
Coil resistance, winding scheme (bipolar, unipolar) Lead wire exit (axial, radial) Gear ratio (output torque, output step size) Mounting flange interface |
| Lubrication | Long-life vacuum grease |
| Radiation | All materials sustain more than 1 Mrad(Si) |
| Atmosphere | Vacuum, GN2, air |
| Redundancy | Motor coils are cold-redundant |
| Double insulation | Yes |
| ROM Price of recurring unit 1) |
7 530,- EUR per unit, at batch size 80 Contact us for a detailed quote and other order quantities. |
| Technology Readiness Level |
TRL 6 ESA qualification planned |
Note 1: Rough Order of Magnitude. Exclusive of any value added tax, import duties, customs and shipping. Sales start when qualification is completed. Information about products and services released on our web page does not constitute a commitment for sale. We strictly follow EU export regulations.
If you are planning a constellation and have a need for several hundred units, please contact us for specific pricing information. For large batch sizes, significant price savings are possible.