Vacuum Rated Motors Have Been Successfully Installed At:
Applications
Space flight units
International Space Station
When Aerospace Corp, needed motor gearbox assemblies to operate the The Near Infrared Airglow Camera (NIRAC) mounted to the International Space station (ISS), they turned to Empire Magnetics for assemblies that would operate in the vacuum of space and withstand the radiation exposure that occurs external to the ISS.
B Sat 2
Sintillator calibration on satellite
Momentum controls
Frequently Asked Questions
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Also named Top Cryogenic Company of 2022
“The specific construction of the magnetic circuit is one of the key design features of a successful cryogenic motor – at which Empire Magnetics takes a lead” Read more..
Motors that could survive in space were needed.
Space Heritage
A brief history of Empire Magnetics products in space
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
About Vacuum Installations
Learn About Vacuum Rated Motor Selection & Installation
Operating a motor in a vacuum is often perceived as a design challenge. Among engineers, the problems -- outgassing, contamination and temperature -- are well known. What is less well known is that there are now well-developed solutions to each of these problems.
Why Choose Empire Magnetics
Government Projects & Defense Applications
Empire Magnetics has been awarded and completed US Navy contracts in excess of $100,000 as a prime contractor. The Cage code number assigned was OYMU1, CEC code 19665900H. As a subcontractor to RSI/Comsat, SAIC, Lockheed Martin, Westinghouse, General Electric and other prime contractors for the US Government, contracts in excess of $200,000 have been awarded and completed.
Nationwide & International Distributors for Specialty Motors & Complete Motor System Solutions
Empire Magnetics products are distributed by a nationwide and international network of motion control sales professionals. Your local distributor carries the drives and controls, and the accessories needed to build a complete motion control system.