ENSURING SUCCESS OF SPACE MISSIONS
AND IMPROVING INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE
WITH
INNOVATIVE BALL BEARING SOLUTIONS
where space innovation fuels industrial performance
The ball bearing is without doubt one of the most widespread mechanical components.
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But when a ball bearing is subjected to high speeds, heavy loads, or a harsh external environment, its behavior remains misunderstood.
Under these extreme conditions, bearings may become unstable or deteriorate. Many space missions have been disrupted or even aborted, precisely because of bearing performance problems, with very serious consequences in scientific, technical, political and, above all, financial terms. Under such conditions, classical approaches to engineering or selecting bearings do not work.
The common feature of most bearing damage is the kinematics of the balls.
However, this kinematics is difficult to understand and to model accurately. In fact, it had never been properly described to date.
WE DID IT.
In particular, with the BUTTERFLY Cage, we have resolved the longstanding CAGE INSTABILITY PROBLEM, encountered in many space applications (turbopumps, RWA, gyroscopes, ...) to which no fully satisfactory solution has been available for more than 50 years (patent pending).
As problem-solving in the space sector has exceeded our expectations, these technologies are now accessible for terrestrial applications, including machine-tool spindles, turbomolecular pumps, automotive, and medical technologies.
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We have also engineered the COBWEB Bearing, arguably the most precise high-speed bearing ever created, which finds applications in various industrial sectors, ranging from turbopumps of rocket launchers to dental handpieces.
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WE WORK WITH:
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the space industry
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the key players of the industrial world
Using a unique kinematic and power-based analysis, APO-GEE precisely characterizes ball movement and equilibrium within bearings. This enables us to develop innovative products, conduct in-depth analysis of application-specific phenomena, provide tailored solutions, and ensure optimal performance and reliability for all demanding mechanisms.
Contact us to explore how we can enhance your projects further.
We thank ESA for its support and confidence in our technologies
