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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.
(UUV) Submersible Linear Actuator - Marlin
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Superior Motion Control developed a custom designed linear actuator that is submersible to ocean depths of 1000 feet or approximately 400 psi.

This custom linear actuator is oil filled with an external pressure compensator to equalize the pressure as the vehicle depth changes. The design incorporates a ACME screw, brushless DC motor , and custom electronics.

The communication is based on EIA RS-485 serial interface. The communications bus can address up to 16 different actuator.

The baud rate is 115.2KBPS so that a laptop can be used for testing purposes.

Specifications:

  • Travel Range: 5.2 in
  • Accuracy: 0.020 in
  • Force: 120 lbs
  • Speed: 2 in / second
  • Size: 2.5” x 2.5” x 10”
  • Supply Voltage: 75 to 120 VDC
  • Max Current: 2.0 Amps
  • Communication: RS485, 115 KBPS
  • Submersible to 1,000 ft
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MK-41 VLS Gearbox
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MK-41 VLS Machine Component
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MK-41 VLS Deluge Valve
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(UUV) Submersible Linear Actuator - Marlin
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