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Cone DriveSolutions for Solar Tracking and Positioning Gearboxes

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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.
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Cone Drive has a long history of developing custom solutions for both single-axis and dual-axis solar tracker drives. As a global solar drive manufacturer we have the experience and the reach to deliver highly effective solar solutions.

The rapid expansion of the Ka-band technology has driven the need for precision motion control tracking capabilities for Satellite + Antennae positioning systems. Our custom solutions address azimuth + elevation motion control capable of meeting the tightest specifications.