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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 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.
Patriot Louver Actuator
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Superior Motion Control, designed, manufactured and qualified this custom electromechanical linear actuator replacing the incumbent resulting in a cost savings to Raytheon.

This electromechanical linear actuator passed accelerated life testing and Environmental Testing per MIL-STD-810.

The design consists of an AC induction motor connected to a 3 pass spur gear train, driving an ACME screw with position indicating switches.

Specifications:


  • Travel Range: 1 inch
  • Max Force : 25 lbs
  • Speed: 0.25 inches / second
  • Size: 1” x 2” x 5”
  • Supply Voltage: 3 Phase 208 VAC
  • Frequency: 400 Hz
  • Max Current: 0.2 Amps
DC Power Supply (V-22)
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For Boeing Philadelphia, replaced incumbent. Superior designed and built a DC to DC electronic converter, replacing an incumbent supplier for The Boeing Company.

The product is all-electronic, and is an example of Superior’s development, management and testing abilities.

Passed EMI and environmental qualification.

Specifications:


  • Size: 5” x 3” x 1”
  • Rated Input Voltage: 24 VDC Nom.
  • Range of Voltage Operation: 20 - 29 VDC
  • Rated Output: 3.5 VDC at 50ma
  • Output Ripple: 40 mv
MK-57 Hatch Actuator Unit
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Superior Motion Control's design incorporated a custom motor, controller, worm drive and planetary gear section to create an integrated Hatch Actuator Unit (HAU) for opening and closing the missile hatches on the DDG-1000 (Zumwalt Destroyer).

This is integral to the MK-57 Vertical Launch System (VLS).

Specifications:

  • Travel Range: 160 Degrees
  • Accuracy: + 0.2 Degrees
  • Torque: 15,000 in-lbs
  • Operation: Open or Close in <1 Second
  • Size: 16” x 23” x 10”
  • Supply Voltage: 28 VDC Controller
  • Supply Voltage: 375 VDC Drive
  • Max Current: 60 Amps
  • Bandwidth: 0.5 Hertz
  • Com: Optoisolated RS-422, 115 KBPS
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MK-41 VLS Gearbox
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MK-41 VLS Deluge Valve
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Patriot Louver Actuator
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DC Power Supply (V-22)
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MK-57 Hatch Actuator Unit
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