Momentum / Reaction Wheels
Valley Forge announces additional technical breakthroughs and our full line of Momentum/Reaction wheel assemblies.
- Light Weight - assemblies as light as 0.3 lbs
- Anomaly Free Operation
- Retainerless Bearing - eliminates most failure modes
- Operates in a Vacuum - no seals, no pressure housing
- High Speed Capable - up to 100,000 rpm
- Energy - up to 400,000 ft.lbs
- Diameter - 0.2 to 15.5 inches and above
- Thermal Changes - zero
- Radial Runout - less than 1 millionth of an inch
- Bearing Life -226 years for microsats
Specifications on our line of momentum/reaction wheels are available here.
Valley Forge bearings are unique in many regards. Vibration dampening is built in. These full complement retainerless bearings are preloaded to offer the highest load carrying capability and longest life of any space bearing ever built.
Each of our components have built-in reliability. Composite wheel and bearing design operate smoother, faster and longer than current designs. Failures and/or anomalies inherent in current designs are eliminated by the composite wheel and space bearing. Improved smoothness results in significant improvements in satellite operational effectiveness. Decades of research and development have been poured into this design which is available, affordable and reliable.
Systems designed to your precise engineering specifications. Valley Forge systems use brushless DC motors. Full component retainerless bearings. Micro electronics. The most efficient use of power, space and mass possible.
Valley Forge sets the standard for the new millennium
Delivery time: Concept to delivery - 8 months
Our momentum wheel is NASA tested.