Motors Continue to Operate in Antarctic -190°F Temperatures
maxon precision motors, inc
Description
The Dome C telescopes in Antarctica must operate continuously in weather that is the most severe on the planet. At Concordia Station in Antarctica there is a telescope mount that has been operating for a few years now. Just recently there was a new record temperature at the Dome C site, -84.6°C, or -199°F.
Company Overview
maxon precision motors is a leading supplier of high precision drives and systems with more than 40 years of experience, nonstop innovation and superior product quality. Our DC brush and brushless motors range in size from 6 mm to 90 mm and up to 500 watts. maxon also offers a complete line of control electronics, as well as spur and planetary gearheads, encoders, and tachometers to complement these motors. Individual customized drive solutions are our greatest strength.
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