Aerospace Systems
Earth Sensors
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Momentum / Reaction Wheels
0.1 to 1.0 N-m-s Wheels
1.0 to 30 N-m-s Wheels
Standard Wheels
Satellite Communication Antennas
Star Cameras
Sun Sensors

Momentum / Reaction Wheels

Valley Forge has wheels up to 300 N-m-s available. Please inquire regarding your specific requirement.

1.0 to 30 N-m-s Momentum / Reaction Wheels
 VF MR 1.0VF MR 2.0VF MR 8.0VF MR 14.0VF MR 19.6VF MR 29.4
N-m-s1.02.08.014.019.629.4
n N-m202020100260350
Power Max (W)2717.5297570100
Weight (kg)1.52.03.05.01.0514.0
Weight (kg) elect.------1.92.02.73.5
Volts24-3424-3424-3424-3424-3424-34
Size (mm)150 x 100170 x 100190 x 100260 x 150390 x170390 x170
Size (mm) elect.------200 x 120 x 70267 x 168 x 84267 x 168 x 84271 x 181 x 86
InterfaceRS 422RS 422RS 422RS 422RS 422RS 422
Space HeritageNoYesYesYesYesYes
Operating Speed (rpm)6,0006,0003,5001,1005001,200

Balancing to exceed your specifications. Balanced better than competition.

All Wheels made with ABEC 10 ball bearings far exceeding competitors wheels made with ABEC 7 balls.

All Wheels lubricated for 5 years life. Lube system for 10 or more years operation available.

Valley Forge has high speed capable 100,000 rpm bearings and composite rotor with 20 years life available for special applications.