Aerospace Satellite Assembly Positioner

Weld Plus, supplier of the aerospace positioner trolley often referred to as a 3 axis positioner, supports the aerospace satellite or spacecraft and dedicated modules of the satellite during horizontal or vertical integration and assembly. The positioner trolley provides a table capable of tilting and rotating the aerospace satellite or spacecraft to any position attitude between spin axis vertical and horizontal. Often referred to as a three axis positioner. The Trolley has redundant safety features and precision.

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Rear view satellite in horizontal
Rear view satellite in horizontal
This rear view pictures show the 9 ton satellite payload in the full
horizontal position. The total weight capacity of the positioner is 60 tons.

  
 
 
 

 
 
Satellite Positioner Payload
Payload view
A view of the satellite's main frame load in horizontal position.

  
 
 
 
 
 

Terra Group Photo
Terra Group Photo
This is a group picture of the folks who built the Terra Satellite.

  
 
 
 
 
 
Satellite on Positioner
Satellite on Positioner
Side view of full satellite on assembly positioner.

  
 
 
 
 
 
Satellite assembly positioner
Satellite assembly positioner
This is another side view of the assembly positioner
with the satellite being placed on the positioner.

  
 
 
 
 
 
Koike-Aronson GE-500 positioner
Koike-Aronson GE-500
Geared Elevation, 50,000 lb Positioners
"Satellite Assembly Tool"