GEARING FOR
Satellite Communications
Cone Drive is a proven leader in precision gearing and motion control, delivering performance and reliability in critical environments around the globe.
Gearing the Future of Global Communication
Satellite communication systems rely on highly accurate, repeatable, and durable actuation to maintain alignment and signal integrity. Tracking antennas, radar systems, and mobile ground stations all require precise azimuth and elevation movement. Cone Drive’s double-enveloping worm gearing, harmonic strain wave gearing, TwinSpin® cycloidal gearing, and slewing drives and bearings offer compact, high-torque solutions ideal for positioning and stabilization.
In Action
Ground Station Azimuth Control
Portable Antenna Actuators
UAV Antenna Tracking
Mobile Terminal Positioners
Radar/Reflector Rotation Systems
Satellite Dish Actuation
Phased Array Antenna Positioning
Tactical Terminals
COTM Systems
Our Competitive Advantage
Leading Performance
Recognized for our accuracy and precision
Short Lead Times
We ship in days; not weeks or months
Highest Torque/Power Density
Smallest form factor in the industry
Highly Customizable Solutions
We can engineer a solution for your unique application
Superior Quality
With over 100 years in the industry, we offer robust and reliable solutions
Superior Quality
With over 100 years in the industry, we offer robust and reliable solutions
A Full Spectrum of gearing technologies, tailored to perform
Harmonic Strain Wave Gearing
Designed for compact, high-precision motion control, Cone Drive’s harmonic solutions offer drop-in compatibility with competitors and full customization in cup, hat, and ring styles—including lightweight and “F-style” bolt patterns.
TwinSpin® Precision Cycloidal Gearing
For demanding applications requiring zero backlash and high torque in a compact footprint, Spinea’s cycloidal gear units deliver superior torsional stiffness, load capacity, and integrated design flexibility.
Slewing Drives & Bearings
Cone Drive’s slewing drives feature high-ratio gearing in a compact, ready-to-install housing, optimized for weight and performance. Cone Drive’s slewing bearings can handle the axial, radial, and tilting moments for the most challenging applications – select sizes and styles available from stock.
Double Enveloping Worm Gearing
Precision-engineered and made in the USA, Cone Drive’s double enveloping worm gears deliver smooth, high-torque transmission with low or zero backlash, customizable for NEMA and servo applications—including IP69K-rated options.
A Global System of Support
United States
Canada
Desmond O'Keefe
dokeefe@conedrive.com
+1.437.328.2063
Mexico and Central America
Jamie Prewitt
jprewitt@conedrive.com
+1.214.883.4457
South America
Jamie Prewitt
jprewitt@conedrive.com
+1.214.883.4457
Europe
Spinea
info@spinea.com
+421.51.77.00.156
Africa
Mark Walker
mwalker@conedrive.com
+1.330.604.0363
Asia
sales@conedrive.com.cn
+86.510.86366206
Australia
Mark Walker
mwalker@conedrive.com
+1.330.604.0363
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
The Cone Drive Product Development Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility directly adjacent to our Traverse City, Michigan manufacturing location. The lab has the capacity to test a wide range of gear reducer products, for both Cone Drive products as well as those manufactured by other companies. The lab includes capability to run a wide variety of tests including load testing for evaluating reducer performance and operating efficiency.
TEST + CONTROL
PRODUCT MEASUREMENT
- Six product testing stands
- Servo cyclic control
- Simulated inertial loading
- Constant torque/load
- Durability/validation
- Accelerated life test
- Lubricant evaluation
- Static loading & stiffness
- Displacement & motion
- Torque
- Thermal
- Efficiency
- Vibration
- Basic noise
- Transmission accuracy
