Defense & Government

From our start in the defense industry over 85 years ago, Cone Drive continues to support our armed forces with products and services that are uniquely positioned to meet their demanding requirements.

Key Applications

  • Turret Slewing Drives
  • Antenna Positioning
  • Unmanned Vehicles

 

  • Training & Simulation
  • Winches
  • Electro-Mechanical Actuation

Product Details

As the world leader in double-enveloping worm gearing, the durability and precision of our standard gearing solutions are well suited to the rigorous demands of the defense world.

Reliability & Precision

  • Double-enveloping worm gearing is capable of withstanding 300% shock loads without damage
  • Greater precision inherent with double-enveloping worm gearing - (up to zero backlash)

Compact & Light Weight

  • Right angle characteristic allows for compact mounting configurations
  • Able to achieve exceptionally high ratios in a single, compact stage
  • Able to do more work with less material than other gearing solutions
  • Self-locking characteristics may reduce the added weight and maintenance of brake services

Services

  • Made in America – Traverse City, Michigan & Ludington, Michigan
  • Full service engineering group available to help select the right solution for your application
  • Wide array of COTS products
  • Ability to quickly create custom prototypes to precisely fit your application
  • ITAR Registered and experienced in defense applications and Mil Spec requirements
  • Advanced manufacturing and quick reaction capabilities provide quality products efficiently

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Our sister company, David Brown, also has a rich history in the defense industry. Their key products and sector experience are listed below. Read more at http://www.davidbrown.com/landdefence.
Sector Experience
  • Main Battle Tanks
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicles
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Artillery Systems
  • Submarines
  • Warships
Product & Services
  • Main Transmissions
  • Accessory Drives
  • Turret Drives
  • Final Drives
  • Transfer Cases
  • Test Rigs