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New Product Development

Coming Soon: Sneak Peek into Our Product Developments in Progress

Explore Flotron’s Product Development Section where we are diligently creating the next generation of “Off-the-shelf” products. You’ll find an array of designs, many of which are nearing completion or are versions of custom solutions that we’re eager to transform into readily available products. If you spot something that aligns with your needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our sales team for more information and updates on the development progress. Your feedback and interest are invaluable as we continue to innovate and expand our product offerings.

SU-2500

Flotron’s Satellite Upender (SU-2500) can rotate 90 degrees from horizontal to vertical, or vice versa to allow for solar array deployment, satellite integration, or pass through hallways and doorways among other applications. There are counterweights to reduce the load on the gearboxes. The SU-2500 allows for ergonomic transportation of small satellites during their move through a customer’s facility.

The cart can support a 2,500 lb payload with a 30” CG offset from the interface plate. A hard stop with audible alarms limits the travel to prevent damage to the payload. Custom modifications are available; however, stability and keep out zones will limit the design. The upender will have optional fixed interface or pinned second axis of rotation.

SU-1000

Flotron’s Satellite Upender (SU-1000) allows for ergonomic transportation of small satellites during their move through a customer’s facility. The SU-1000 can rotate 90 degrees from horizontal to vertical, or vice versa to allow solar array deployment, satellite integration, or pass through hallways and doorways among other applications.

The cart can support a 1,000 lb payload with a 25” CG offset from the interface plate. A hard stop with audible alarms limits the travel to prevent damage to the payload. Custom modifications are available; however, stability and keep out zones will limit the design. The upender will have optional fixed interface or pinned second axis of rotation.

SMS-4000

Flotron’s X-Shaped Satellite Mobile Stand (SMS-4000) is a Mobile Platform that is designed to support assembly, integration, test, and transportation activities. The SMS-4000 can support a 4,000 lbs payload with vertical CG located at up to 59” above the mounting interface and up to 5” out from the longitudinal axis of the payload. These ratings consider SFy = 3 and SFu = 5 in addition to a simultaneous dynamic loading condition of 0.5G horizontal (worst case direction) and 1.0G vertical. The horizontal stability is above 1/2G. Interface hole pattern is for a Ø24” ESPA Grande.

SFP-1084

Flotron’s Small Foot Print (SFP) 1000 series Rotation Fixtures are a higher capacity, more compact version of the 1000 series where floor space is a premium. The SFP-1000 series includes additional features and options; lift points above the CG capable of lifting the Flotron (with the payload integrated), one inch of axial float on the non-gearbox side trunnion to ease payload integration, flat leg design to lower the rotation centerline height without sacrificing available payload swing radius, lighter weight to ease maneuverability, elimination of single failure points for launch site compatibility, needle roller bearing bushings on the non-gearbox-side trunnion, as well as an option for a cordless hand drill to rotate the gearbox. They are supplied with a heavy-duty, hollow shaft, stairstep resistant gearboxes to handle large, off-center loads that may occur during assembly of the mounted payload. See below for data on the SFP-1000 series models and click on any image for additional information.

SFP-1074

Flotron’s Small Foot Print (SFP) 1000 series Rotation Fixtures are a higher capacity, more compact version of the 1000 series where floor space is a premium. The SFP-1000 series includes additional features and options; lift points above the CG capable of lifting the Flotron (with the payload integrated), one inch of axial float on the non-gearbox side trunnion to ease payload integration, flat leg design to lower the rotation centerline height without sacrificing available payload swing radius, lighter weight to ease maneuverability, elimination of single failure points for launch site compatibility, pillow block bearing bushings on the non-gearbox-side trunnion, as well as an option for a cordless hand drill to rotate the gearbox. They are supplied with a heavy-duty, hollow shaft, stairstep resistant gearboxes to handle large, off-center loads that may occur during assembly of the mounted payload. See below for data on the SFP-1000 series models and click on any image for additional information.

SFP-974

Flotron’s Small Foot Print (SFP) 900 series Rotation Fixtures are a higher capacity, more compact version of the 900 series where floor space is a premium. The SFP-900 series includes additional features and options; lift points above the CG capable of lifting the Flotron (with the payload integrated), one inch of axial float on the non-gearbox side trunnion to ease payload integration, flat leg design to lower the rotation centerline height without sacrificing available payload swing radius, lighter weight to ease maneuverability, elimination of single failure points for launch site compatibility, a needle roller bearing bushings on the non-gearbox-side trunnion, as well as an option for a cordless hand drill to rotate the gearbox. They are supplied with a heavy-duty, hollow shaft, stairstep resistant gearboxes to handle large, off-center loads that may occur during assembly of the mounted payload. See below for data on the SFP-900 series models and click on any image for additional information.

MTAP-4000

Flotron’s Mobile Two Axis Positioner (MTAP-4000) allows for ergonomic tilting and rotation of the spaceflight hardware while being supported in a cantilevered configuration. The positioner can tilt 90 degrees from horizontal to vertical, or vice versa. The positioner can also rotate the hardware 360 degrees along its longitudinal axis utilizing a two axis UL approved control system. Over-travel limit switches have been incorporated at both ends of the tilt range. The interface has through access which may support propulsion integration or wiring.

The cart can support a 4,000 lb payload with CG located at 60” from the mounting interface and 5” from the rotation centerline considering a ½G side load and 1 G vertical load and SFy = 3 / SFu = 5. Two mechanically synchronized low backlash, non-back driving gearboxes are used for tilting, each of which is capable of supporting the rated moment. The H-frame design provides ergonomic access from either end of the fixture. The maximum available swing envelope is 110”. There are forklift tube pockets for lifting the empty fixture. The positioner is compatible in a Class 1K (ISO 6) clean room.

MSL-2000

Flotron’s Mechanically Synchronized Lift/Rotate (MSL-2000) fixture has a load rating of 2,000 lbs at 3.75” maximum eccentricity considering SFy = 3 and SFu = 5 in addition to a simultaneous dynamic loading condition of ½ G side load and 1G vertical load.

Mechanically synchronized ACME screw lift jacks raise the carriages with bearing blocks along precision linear guide bearings rails through a 24” range. Hard stops limit the travel to prevent damage to the payload and a safety clutch has been incorporated to prevent damage to the power transmission. A +/- 1.0” axial float on the non-gearbox-side trunnion provides interface distance adjustment and allows for ergonomic payload integration and removal. Hard mounted battery powered drill drive lift/lower standard.