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MK-41 VLS Gearbox
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Superior Motion Control designed this gearbox for the Navy over 30 years ago.

The gearbox is an integral part of the MK-41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) and it operates a 100 lb hatch so that missiles can be fired from naval destroyers.

Over the past 30 years, Superior has supplied over 25,000 units without a field failure.

Mechanical Specifications:

  • 25+ years in production
  • 20,000+ units delivered
  • Anti-backdrive feature
  • Combat Tested
  • Open & Close 150 lb.
  • Missile Hatches in under 1 second
  • Zero Field Failures
  • Input Speed: 3000 rpm
  • Input Torque: 75 in-lbs
  • Efficiency: > 55%
  • Size: 10” x 8” x 13”
MK-41 VLS Machine Component
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Superior Motion Control supplies over 40 complex machine parts in support of the MK-41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) for over 30 years.

The complex machine parts are manufactured out of Inconel, 17-4 Stainless Steel, 4130 Carbon Steel, investment castings and forgings.

The components have critical dimensions and many have integral gearing.

Superior manages many special processes to ensure all Navy requirements are met and the customer’s manufacturing line is in continuous production.
MK-41 VLS Deluge Valve
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The Deluge Valve is integral to the MK-41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) and is required to extinguish the plume after a missile is fired.

Superior Motion Control, worked with the customer to make product improvements on the customer’s design for increased reliability.

The valve is an electromechanical assembly constructed from a bronze investment casting with an integrated solenoid.

Superior is responsible for the procurement of the critical components, machining,
assembly and final testing of these units to meet stringent Navy requirements.
FMS and MCS Gearbox
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This custom two stage planetary gearbox was designed as an index drive for the Turret Basket Magazine (TBM) for the Future Combat System (FCS) and Mounted Combat Systems (MCS).

Specifications:


  • Backlash: < 5 arc min
  • Peak Torque: 1700 N-m
  • Ratio: 28:1
  • Size: 9.7” x 5.5 ” x 5.5”
Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Elevation
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Superior Motion Control designed this custom gearbox that incorporates a single planetary gear with a service or manual drive to control the Elevation of the Turret for the Non Line Of Sight (NLOS) Cannon.

Specifications:


  • Efficiency: 86%
  • Nominal Torque: 2600 lb-in
  • Power: 22.7 HP (17 kw)
  • Weight: 39 lbs Ratio: 9:1
  • Nominal Output Speed: 600 RPM
  • Size: 7” x 5.25” x 12” Service/
  • Manual Drive
Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Traverse
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Superior Motion Control designed this custom gearbox that incorporates a two stage planetary gear reduction with a bevel input gear and a service or manual drive and bevel input gear to control the Traverse operation of the Turret for the Non Line Of Sight (NLOS) Cannon.

It also includes provisions for an external RTV position feedback device.

Specifications:


  • Efficiency: 70%
  • Nominal Torque: 9560 lb-in
  • Power: 10 HP (7.4 kw)
  • Ratio: 60.3:1
  • Size: 16” x 9.5” x 9”
  • Nominal Output Speed: 90 RPM
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MK 41-Vertical Launch System (VLS)
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MK-41 VLS Deluge Valve
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MK-41 VLS Machine Components
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FMS and MCS Gearbox
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Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Elevation
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Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Traverse
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