Small Satellite Fixtures

Flotron’s off‐the‐shelf small satellite fixture product line is offered in four models. The CTL36, CTL48 and CTL60 models have rotation centerline heights of 36”, 48” and 60” respectively (as measured from the floor to the rotation centerline). The CTL‐AH model has adjustable height using a manual hand crank input and is adjustable from 30” – 60” (as measured from the floor to the rotation centerline). The design intent of the small satellite fixture series is to support small satellites or satellite instruments during assembly, integration and test activities. The spaceflight hardware can be supported in a cantilevered orientation so that the longitudinal axis is parallel to the floor and then rotated 360 degrees. Alternatively, the Secondary Axis (SA) option can be specified. In addition to providing a rotation axis along the payload centerline, the SA option allows the technician to tilt the payload from horizontal to vertical, upside down and then back to horizontal (pointing the opposite direction).

CTL 36

Load Rating: 3,000 lbs @ 30"
Swing Radius: 27.2”
Max Torque: 8,000 in-lbs
Easy Crank: 7,000 in-lbs

CTL 48

Load Rating: 2,600 lbs @ 30"
Swing Radius: 39.2”
Max Torque: 8,000 in-lbs
Easy Crank: 7,000 in-lbs

CTL 60

Load Rating: 2,200 lbs @ 30"
Swing Radius: 51.2”
Max Torque: 8,000 in-lbs
Easy Crank: 7,000 in-lbs

CTL-AH

Load Rating: 3,000 lbs @ 30”
Swing Radius: 21” - 51”
Max Torque: 8,000 in-lbs
Easy Crank: 7,000 in-lbs

Off-The-Shelf / Cantilevered Rotation Fixtures

Flotron’s off‐the‐shelf cantilevered rotation fixture is designed to be a cost-effective solution to allow ergonomic full access to cantilevered payloads. The CRF design intent is to support small satellites or satellite instruments during assembly, integration and test activities. The spaceflight hardware can be supported in a cantilevered orientation so that the longitudinal axis is parallel to the floor and then rotated 360 degrees.

CRF 36

Load Rating: 1,000 lbs @ 30"
Swing Radius: 36”
Max Torque: 5,400 in-lbs
Easy Crank: 2,000 in-lbs

CRF 48

Load Rating: 1,000 lbs @ 30"
Swing Radius: 48”
Max Torque: 5,400 in-lbs
Easy Crank: 2,000 in-lbs

CRF 60

Load Rating: 1,000 lbs @ 30"
Swing Radius: 60”
Max Torque: 5,400 in-lbs
Easy Crank: 2,000 in-lbs

Cantilevered Integration and Rotation Fixtures

Flotron’s off-the-shelf Cantilevered Integration and Rotation Fixture is designed to be a cost-effective solution to allow ergonomic full access to smaller / lighter cantilevered payloads. The CIR-AH incorporates adjustable height with push-button control by means of an electrically powered screw jack. The height change range is 20”- 57” as measured from floor to rotation centerline. Rotation is accomplished via a self-locking and non-back-driving gear drive system. The design intent of the Cantilevered Integration and Rotation Fixture is to position, orient and integrate smaller / lighter payloads and mechanisms into / onto spaceflight hardware structures. 

CIR-AH

Load Rating: 600 lbs @ 24"
Swing Radius: 14” - 52”
Max Torque: 1,800 in-lbs
Easy Crank: 1,800 in-lbs

Mid-Size Satellite Fixture

Flotron’s off‐the‐shelf mid-size satellite fixture is designed to be a cost-effective solution to provide single or dual axis rotation of mid-sized satellites or other valuable hardware without the need for costly motors and electronics. The CTL129 utilizes manual inputs that will accept hand drills or air tools for rotation of the primary and secondary axes. The design intent of this fixture is to support mid-size satellites or satellite instruments during assembly, integration and test activities. The spaceflight hardware can be supported in a cantilevered orientation so that the longitudinal axis is parallel to the floor and then rotated 360 degrees. Alternatively, the Secondary Axis (SA) option can be specified. In addition to providing a rotation axis along the payload centerline, the SA option allows the technician to tilt the payload from horizontal to vertical, upside down and then back to horizontal (pointing the opposite direction).
Loading Rating: 12,000 lbs
Swing Radius: 109"
Max Torque: 72,000 in-lbs
Easy Crank: 48,000 in-lbs

CTL 129