Eclipse goes to Mars
admin • June 30, 2010
When Spirit and Opportunity descended to the Martian surface, seals from Eclipse Engineering were on board. One set of seals protects the asmith drive assembly from the very fine dust particulate found on the Martian surface. These seals allow the camera mast to rotate 360 degrees.
A second set of seals is located on the pivot point just below the camera to allow the camera to pivot up and down on the horizon. These seals also protect the drive mechanism from the Martian dust.
In the image above, one set of seals is located below a hexagonal box which contains the asmith drive assembly. The second set is located just below the twin camera mount.
Explore the innovation behind Eclipse’s polymer superfinishing technique that enabled high-performance PTFE seals to meet extreme hydrogen leakage and durability requirements in cryogenic aerospace applications.
Discover how Eclipse Engineering optimized seal design for high-pressure CO₂ extraction, addressing extrusion gaps and wear ring exposure challenges.
Learn how Eclipse solved manufacturing challenges for micro spring-energized seals, optimizing sealing performance in epoxy dispensing equipment.
Learn how Eclipse Seal’s custom spring energized ball seats with angled grooves improve performance
