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with the heavens from start to finish. In this specific advantages. The segmented design of the motor
case, Schaeffler’s special drive solution not only had reduced the costs of transportation and mounting.
to ensure the system’s ability to precisely position Furthermore, the relatively compact design facilitated
the camera and regulate its speed, but also had to the installation process and also helps to optimise
feature a compact, lightweight instrument rotator. the overall system’s performance and maintenance.
A particularly important advantage is that only the
Benefits of the Schaeffler solution affected segment – rather than the entire motor –
Schaeffler devised a special solution that optimally must be replaced when servicing is required.
suited the application requirements. A segmented, “This telescopic project impressively
slotless RMF torque motor was developed for the demonstrates Schaeffler’s extensive technological
drive of the instrument rotator. Assistance was also expertise and innovative capabilities,” explains
provided by Schaeffler during the mounting process Albert Monera-Llorca, president of the industrial
in order to determine the motor’s control division for Schaeffler Spain and Southern Europe.
parameters. The direct drive from Schaeffler “With our unconventional drive solution, we have
Industrial Drives is characterised by its highly successfully created a special application that will
dynamic yet very even motion, which also takes allow mankind to accurately explore space and thus
place with a high level of energy efficiency. support groundbreaking international research. At
The special motor, which is more than two the same time, our product provides a convincing
metres in diameter, was developed and built based level of added value for the customer when it comes
on a proven drive concept from machine tools for to the performance, energy consumption and future
grinding operations that was adapted for the maintenance of the system.”
telescope. This innovative solution also has other www.schaeffler.co.uk

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