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Rotary Actuators

Moog Space Defense Group
Rotary Actuators

Moog's rotary actuators utilize brush and brushless type DC motors with neodymium and rare earth magnets, designed with separate or imbedded analog or digital amplifiers, spur gearing and potentiometers as feedback devices.

Typed specifications40 values

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Mass
272.16 g
Model 220 · datasheet p.4 1.27 kg Model 820  |  907.18 g Model 863  |  1.77 kg Model 935  |  5.22 kg Model 965
Travel range per axis
-90–90 deg
stroke, Model 965 · datasheet p.4 -45–45 deg stroke, Models 220, 820, 863, 935
Envelope (L×W×H)
0.90 x 2.7 x 4.1 in
Model 220 · datasheet p.4 22.9 x 68.6 x 104.1 Model 220, 0.90 x 2.7 x 4.1 in  |  38.1 x 81.3 x 114.1 Model 820, 1.5 x 3.2 x 4.3 in  |  40.6 x 103.9 x 113.0 Model 863, 1.6 x 4.1 x 4.5 in  |  58.4 x 121.9 x 167.6 Model 935, 2.3 x 4.8 x 6.6 in  +1
Output torque
5 649.25 mN·m
Model 220, 50 or 100 depending on output configuration · datasheet p.4 16 947.75 mN·m Model 820, peak  |  9 038.8 mN·m Model 820, rated  |  36 155.2 mN·m Model 863, peak  |  16 947.75 mN·m Model 863, rated  +6
Supply voltage
28 V
nom. · operating voltage, all rotary models · datasheet p.4 28 V
Data interface
CAN
CAN Bus · datasheet p.3 RS-232 RS232 / 422 / 485  |  RS-422 RS232 / 422 / 485  |  RS-485 RS232 / 422 / 485
Export status
controlled
United States; regime not stated, licence may be required · datasheet p.8
Mechanism type
single-axis rotary actuator
datasheet p.4
Axes
1
datasheet p.4
Motor type
brushless DC (BLDC)
brush and brushless type DC motors · datasheet p.4 brushed DC brush and brushless type DC motors
Transmission
spur or worm gear
spur gearing · datasheet p.4
Drive electronics
integrated
separate or integrated analog or digital amplifiers · datasheet p.4 external separate or integrated analog or digital amplifiers
Position feedback
potentiometer
datasheet p.4 magnetic encoder rotary magnetic encoder (RME)

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Load Torque
25 to 2,500 in-lb
Operating Voltage
28 vdc

About

Moog has been developing specialized high technology and utility electromechanical actuators for over 35 years, offering in-house design, manufacturing expertise, engineering support, and qualification for these products. Products range from 25 to 2,500 in-lb for rotary configurations and can include integral servo control electronics. Moog offers a variety of communication interfaces including analog (+/- 10 VDC for example), RS232 / 422 / 485, R/C PWM, and CAN Bus, with designs for redundancy if required. Typical applications include Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Remotely Piloted Vehicles (RPVs), target drones, utility aircraft applications, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Moog is also a FAA certified repair station, offering hardware in support of repairs, upgrades, or overhauls.

Documentation

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