Cone Drive Operations, Inc products

Solar and Tracking Gearboxes

Cone Drive - Solutions for Solar Tracking and Positioning Gearboxes

Cone Drive has a significant legacy in engineering custom solutions for both single-axis and dual-axis solar tracker drives. With its extensive experience as a global solar drive manufacturer, the company excels in creating highly efficient solar tracking systems. In addition to solar applications, Cone Drive also addresses the demands of satellite communication positioning systems, particularly with the proliferation of Ka-band technology. Their expertise in azimuth and elevation motion control enables them to meet stringent technical specifications. Key offerings include a gated product development process, comprehensive specification development, 3D and 2D design, simulations, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), engineering analysis including DFMEA, prototyping, as well as custom solar tracker testing and design verification. The Product Development Laboratory adjacent to their manufacturing site in Traverse City, Michigan, is equipped for extensive testing to evaluate gear reducer performance and efficiency. The lab supports various tests including load evaluation, cyclic servo control, simulated inertial loading, and more, ensuring robust product validation and compliance.