Apo-Gee Engineering

BREAKTHROUGHS IN INNOVATIVE BALL BEARING SOLUTIONS - We've fully solved the cage instability problem with the Butterfly cage! We also developed the Cobweb Bearing, the most precise functioning high speed bearing ever! We work with space agencies, satellites launch compagies, aircraft manufacturers, equipment manufacturers (reaction wheels RWA, gyroscopes, turbo pumps.), defense contractors to improve mechanisms efficiency. Based on our space experience and knowledge, we find also solutions for other industrial sectors (automotive, machine tool industry, medtech, TMP.). And can also work in collaboration with ball bearing producers. Ball bearing is without doubt one of the most widespread mechanical components. But when a ball bearing is subjected to high speeds, heavy loads or a harsh external environment, its behavior remains misunderstood. Under these extreme conditions, bearings may become unstable or deteriorate. Many space missions have been disrupted or even aborted, precisely because of bearing performance problems. With very serious consequences in scientific, technical, political and, above all, financial terms. The common feature of most bearing damage is the kinematics of the balls. However, this kinematics is difficult to understand and to model accurately. In fact, it had never been properly described to date. We have done it. Based on an original kinematic and power based analysis, APO-GEE is able to accurately and completely characterize the movement of the balls within a bearing, and model the complete equilibrium of the bearing. We can therefore analyse in depth the phenomena specific to your applications, provide tailor-made solutions for your applications, and thus ensure the success of your aerospace projects and missions, and beyond.