Kearfott Corporation - Astronautics Corporation of America

Low Profile
Autopilot Servo
Actuator
Kearfott Corporation
a subsidiary of Astronautics Corporation of America
Innovative Solutions
Compact
1.8” Height
Fits where other actuators can’t
Standardized
Installation
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Zero backlash mechanism
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Low profile design
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Environmentally sealed
housing
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Fail-Passive architecture
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< 1 in lb. disengaged
backdriving torque
Kearfott Corporation
Motion Systems Division
2858 US Highway 70 W
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 350-5300 www.kearfott.com
Installs in multiple axis locations
and configurations
9
9 Months to
Flight
Customizable hardware with lead times
to meet tight schedules
Torque
Lightweight
Powerful and
Lightweight
Produces > 75 in-lb. of output torque with
integrated fail safe clutch & weighing < 4 lb.
Proven Technologies
Precision Motors
• Brushless PM DC
• Induction
• Synchronous and Stepper
Sensors
• Single and multi-speed
resolvers
• RVDT and LVDTs
Digital Controllers
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Power stage
Loop closure
Advanced control algorithms
Serial, ARINC, CAN
Precision Gearing
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Anti-Backlash
Spur Power train
Differential and Planetary
Epicyclic / power hinge
AGMA quality class 12