CRF 36 Data Sheet
The Model CRF-36‐P12‐C6 shown below is typical and representative of the CTL 36 Models. For more information on specifying a cantilevered rotation fixture, see the CANTILEVERED ROTATION FIXTURE page and CANTILEVERED ROTATION FIXTURE CREATING A MODEL NUMBER pdf.
Product Features:
- Safety Factors: 3 for Yield & 5 for Ultimate
- Rated Load Capacity: 1,000 lbs. with CG located at 30” from interface plate and 2” from primary axis rotation centerline.
- Operating Temperature: +32 to +104 °F (0 to +40 °C). Contact factory for special applications with extended operating temperatures.
- Payload Interface: Ø12” Circular Interface Plate with 12X through holes for 1/2” fasteners on Ø10” bolt circle.
- Gearbox: 60:1ratio with 12” diameter crank.
- Casters: Heavy duty 6″ diameter x 3″ wide phenolic tread, sealed bearings, swivel lock, brake, and steering bar receptacles. (Ø12” diameter optional)
- Materials: Steel construction.
- Finish: Flotron Blue powder coat with selected parts zinc plated.
- Optional Casters.
- Optional Lubricants.
- Optional Tow Bar.
- Optional finishes for clean room compatibility.
- Optional Ground Lug and Drag Chain for use in electrostatically protected areas (EPA’s).
- Optional Standard Proof Load Test.
- For more about Cantilevered Rotation Fixture Options click here.
All data presented is based on no modifications to the product.
As Flotron is constantly improving products and methods of manufacturing, we reserve the right to modify and/or change design or specifications without notice. Please contact Flotron for verification of critical dimensions and specifications.
For Cantilevered Rotation Fixtures – Creating a Model Number pdf click here.
For clarification of terms or phrases, please see the Holding Fixtures Definitions page.
Flotron’s satellite mobile platforms are designed to support satellites in the vertical orientation, i.e. when the longitudinal axis of the satellite is perpendicular to the floor. The payload separation plane is low to the floor to minimize the required hook height when integrating the space vehicle with the platform interface using an overhead crane. The platform provides a working area for technicians to gain ergonomic access to the spacecraft during assembly, integration and test operations. Leveling jacks allow the technician to level the unit on uneven terrain. The satellite platform is designed to consider ergonomics during intra-facility transportation of the space vehicle. Caster wheel material has been specified to maximize rollability and both a push bar and a tow bar have been incorporated to provide options for maneuvering the loaded satellite mobile platform.
See below for comparative data on the satellite mobile platform models and click on any image for additional information.
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.
CTL-AH Data Sheet
The Model CTL‐AH‐P24‐C6‐T1‐BX shown below is typical and representative of the CTL‐AH Models. For more information on specifying a cantilevered rotation fixture, see the SMALL SATELLITE FIXTURE OPTIONS page and SMALL SATELLITE FIXTURE CREATING A MODEL NUMBER pdf.
Product Features:
- Safety Factor: 3
- Rated Load Capacity: 3,000 lbs with CG located at 30” from interface plate and 2.7” from rotation centerline.
- Lift Range: 30”‐60” from floor to center of rotation.
- Operating Temperature: +32 to +104 °F (0 to +40 °C). Contact factory for special applications with extended operating temperatures.
- Payload Interface: Ø24” Circular Interface Plate with 20X through holes for 1⁄2” fasteners on Ø22” bolt circle.
- Gearbox: 175:1 ratio with 8′′ diameter crank.
- Slewing Ring: 3.6:1 ratio.
- Rack and Pinion Jack: 5.64 turns per inch lift.
- Casters: Heavy duty 6′′ diameter x 3′′ wide wheel with phenolic tread, sealed swivel bearing. Tech‐lock brake and swivel locks. (8” diameter optional).
- Materials: Steel and aluminum construction.
- Finish: Flotron Blue powder coat with selected parts zinc plated.
- Optional Index Plate.
- Optional Casters.
- Optional Tow Bar.
- Optional Tool Box.
- Optional finishes for clean room compatibility.
- Optional Ground Lug and Drag Chain for use in electrostatically protected areas (EPA’s).
- For more about Small Satellite Fixture Options click here.
All data presented is based on no modifications to the product.
As Flotron is constantly improving products and methods of manufacturing, we reserve the right to modify and/or change design or specifications without notice. Please contact Flotron for verification of critical dimensions and specifications.
For Small Satellite Fixture – Creating a Model Number pdf click here.
For clarification of terms or phrases, please see the Holding Fixtures Definitions page.
Mid-Size Satellite Mobile Platform
The Mid-Size Satellite Mobile Platform shown below is designed to support mid-sized space vehicles that weigh 10,000 lbs and less and have a CG offset of less than 100” from the mounting interface. For more information, please visit the Mid-Size Satellite Mobile Platforms Options page and SMP-MS CREATING A MODEL NUMBER pdf.
Product Features:
- Safety Factor: 3.
- Rated Load Capacity: 10,000 lbs with CG located at 100” above mounting interface and 5” from the longitudinal axis.
- Operating Temperature: +32° to +104° F (0° to +40° C).
- Payload Interface: Ø48” plate with Ø40” bolt circle.
- Casters: Heavy Duty Ø8” x 3” phenolic or nylon wheels, electro-less nickel-plated finish with brake and swivel lock. (Optional air casters in place of wheeled casters are available)
- Materials: Steel Construction, clean room compatible.
- Finish: CLASS 10K clean room compatible finish – sky white powder coated base frame & push bar, electro-less nickel-plated interface plate, leveling jacks, tow bar and caster bodies (no zinc), stainless steel fasteners and miscellaneous hardware. The casters swivel bearings are lubricated with Krytox GPL207 and the unexposed leveling jack screws are lubricated with Synco Super Lube.
- Optional Tow Bar
- Optional Air Casters
- Optional Push/Pull Bar
- Optional Step
- Optional ESD package (banana plug receptacles & grounding wire)
- Optional Leveling Jacks
- For more about the Satellite Mobile Platform Options click here
All data presented is based on no modifications to the product.
As Flotron is constantly improving products and methods of manufacturing, we reserve the right to modify and/or change design or specifications without notice. Please contact Flotron for verification of critical dimensions and specifications.
For SMP-10000 Series – Creating a Model Number pdf click here.
For clarification of terms or phrases, please see the Holding Fixtures Definitions page.
Small Satellite Mobile Platform Data Sheet
The Small Satellite Mobile Platform shown below is designed to support smaller space vehicles that weigh 2,000 lbs and less and have a CG offset of less than 100” from the mounting interface. For more information, please visit the Small Satellite Mobile Platforms Options page and SMP-SM CREATING A MODEL NUMBER pdf.
Product Features:
- Safety Factor: 3.
- Rated Load Capacity: 2,000 lbs with CG located at 100” above mounting interface and 5” from the longitudinal axis.
- Operating Temperature: +32° to +104° F (0° to +40° C).
- Payload Interface: Ø32” plate with Ø28” hole pattern.
- Casters: Heavy Duty Ø8” x 3” phenolic or nylon wheels, electro-less nickel-plated finish with brake and swivel lock. (Optional air casters in place of wheeled casters are available)
- Materials: Steel Construction, clean room compatible.
- Finish: CLASS 10K clean room compatible finish – sky white powder coated base frame & push bar, electro-less nickel-plated interface plate, leveling jacks, tow bar and caster bodies (no zinc), stainless steel fasteners and miscellaneous hardware. The casters swivel bearings are lubricated with Krytox GPL207 and the unexposed leveling jack screws are lubricated with Synco Super Lube.
- Optional Tow Bar
- Optional Air Casters
- Optional Push/Pull Bar
- Optional Step
- Optional ESD package (banana plug receptacles & grounding wire)
- Optional Leveling Jacks
- For more about the Satellite Mobile Platform Options click here
All data presented is based on no modifications to the product.
As Flotron is constantly improving products and methods of manufacturing, we reserve the right to modify and/or change design or specifications without notice. Please contact Flotron for verification of critical dimensions and specifications.
For SMP-2000 Series – Creating a Model Number pdf click here.
For clarification of terms or phrases, please see the Holding Fixtures Definitions page.
CTL36 Data Sheet
The Model CTL36‐P24‐C6‐T1‐BX shown below is typical and representative of the CTL36 Models. For more information on specifying a cantilevered rotation fixture, see the SMALL SATELLITE FIXTURE OPTIONS page and SMALL SATELLITE FIXTURE CREATING A MODEL NUMBER pdf.
Product Features:
- Safety Factor: 3
- Rated Load Capacity: 3,000 lbs with CG located at 30” from interface plate and 2.6” from rotation centerline.
- Operating Temperature: +32 to +104 °F (0 to +40 °C). Contact factory for special applications with extended operating temperatures.
- Trunnion Interface/Mount/Clamp Options: Ø24” Circular Interface Plate with 20X through holes for ½” fasteners on Ø22” bolt circle.
- Gearbox: 60:1 ratio with 12″ diameter crank.
- Casters: Heavy duty 6″ diameter x 3″ wide wheel with phenolic tread, sealed swivel bearing. Tech‐lock brake and swivel locks.
- Materials: Steel construction.
- Finish: Flotron Blue powder coat with selected parts zinc plated.
- Optional Index Plate.
- Optional Casters.
- Optional Tow Bar.
- Optional Tool Box.
- Optional finishes for clean room compatibility.
- Optional Ground Lug and Drag Chain for use in electrostatically protected areas (EPA’s).
- For more about Small Satellite Fixture Options click here.
All data presented is based on no modifications to the product.
As Flotron is constantly improving products and methods of manufacturing, we reserve the right to modify and/or change design or specifications without notice. Please contact Flotron for verification of critical dimensions and specifications.
For Small Satellite Fixture – Creating a Model Number pdf click here.
For clarification of terms or phrases, please see the Holding Fixtures Definitions page.
CTL48 Data Sheet
The Model CTL48‐P24‐C6‐T1‐BX shown below is typical and representative of the CTL48 Models. For more information on specifying a cantilevered rotation fixture, see the SMALL SATELLITE FIXTURE OPTIONS page and SMALL SATELLITE FIXTURE CREATING A MODEL NUMBER pdf.
Product Features:
- Safety Factor: 3
- Rated Load Capacity: 2,600 lbs with CG located at 30” from interface plate and 3.0” from rotation centerline.
- Operating Temperature: +32 to +104 °F (0 to +40 °C). Contact factory for special applications with extended operating temperatures.
- Trunnion Interface/Mount/Clamp Options: Ø24” Circular Interface Plate with 20X through holes for ½” fasteners on Ø22” bolt circle.
- Gearbox: 60:1 ratio with 12″ diameter crank.
- Casters: Heavy duty 6″ diameter x 3″ wide wheel with phenolic tread, sealed swivel bearing. Tech‐lock brake and swivel locks.
- Materials: Steel construction.
- Finish: Flotron Blue powder coat with selected parts zinc plated.
- Optional Index Plate.
- Optional Casters.
- Optional Tow Bar.
- Optional Tool Box.
- Optional finishes for clean room compatibility.
- Optional Ground Lug and Drag Chain for use in electrostatically protected areas (EPA’s).
- For more about Small Satellite Fixture Options click here.
All data presented is based on no modifications to the product.
As Flotron is constantly improving products and methods of manufacturing, we reserve the right to modify and/or change design or specifications without notice. Please contact Flotron for verification of critical dimensions and specifications.
For Small Satellite Fixture – Creating a Model Number pdf click here.
For clarification of terms or phrases, please see the Holding Fixtures Definitions page.
