Case Study: MISSION CRITICAL MOTION CONTROL
Challenge
A major US Navy defense contractor required a precise motion control solution for loading and unloading of projectiles, cannon rotation, azimuth and elevation control for the gun system. The mission critical solution precisely delivers projectiles with a mass of 225 lb (102 Kg) at a rate of fire of 10 rounds per minute.
POWERTEC Solution
POWERTEC Permanent Magnet AC Motors
| Application | Performance | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation control | 93hp (69KW) @ 2000 RPM | 553 lb (251Kg) |
| Azimuth control | 33hp (24KW) @ 1500 RPM | 297 lb (135Kg) |
| Projectile feeding | 15hp (11KW) @ 3600 RPM | 151 lb (68Kg) |
| Projectile extraction | 6.5hp (5KW) @ 3300 RPM | 107 lb (48Kg) |
Benefits
- Rugged construction to meet Navy Service A duty and high shock impacts up to 200G (Grade A)
- Modular designs, 4 motor sizes can accommodate 18 different performance configurations
- Designed to fit special mountings, electrical interfaces and MIL-Spec paints/coatings
RESULTS
POWERTEC partnered with the customer to design and manufactured lightweight, compact and highly effective PMAC motors to meet Navy Service A duty and high shock impacts up to 200G (Grade A).