Are the laboratory grade motors space rated?
No, the laboratory grade motors often satisfy many but not all of the space application requirements. Typically space applications include shock, vibration, thermal cycling, and reliability issues not addressed in off-the-shelf vacuum rated motors. Including such items in the general product offering would make them too expensive for commercial users. Empire Magnetics has supplied numerous motors for space applications on a custom basis. The laboratory grade motor is a good starting point, but in each program a detailed specification was eventually developed which was beyond the scope of a standard product.
