Radar Systems — Tailored Solutions for All Radar Types
Supporting Defense, Commercial & Environmental Radar Applications
Radar systems are mission-critical for detection, tracking, metrology, environmental monitoring and safety. Whether deployed in defense, maritime navigation, airport surveillance, or weather observation, these systems demand precision, reliability, and high data integrity.
Penlink delivers engineered components and subsystems that empower radar platforms to perform optimally—even under the most stringent conditions.
Our Capabilities & Product Portfolio
We supply and integrate high-performance components specializing in:
- Electrical slip rings — ensuring uninterrupted power and signal paths during continuous or oscillatory rotation.
- Fluid rotary unions — for systems where cooling, fuel, hydraulic, or process fluids must pass through a rotating interface.
- Fiber optical rotary joints — enabling high-bandwidth optical signal transmission with minimal loss and zero slip.
- RF rotary joints — preserving RF signal fidelity in rotating radar antenna assemblies.
- Precision encoders — delivering accurate position feedback, essential in stabilized platforms and mechanically moving systems.
- Gyro / INS (Inertial Navigation Systems) — for applications like north-finding, attitude stabilization, and motion compensation.
- Custom servo drive systems — designed to manage and coordinate motion control for direct-drive and other rotary or scanning mechanisms.
Enhance Radar Accuracy and Efficiency with Our Solutions
Penlink’s rotary joint solutions for radar systems offer high-bandwidth capabilities, exceptional motion control, and reliable data transfer.
Our integrated components—electrical slip rings, fluid rotary unions, fiber optical joints, RF rotary joints, and motion control drives—work seamlessly together to support modern radar systems in defense applications.
Accuracy, Repeatability and Reliability for Radar Platforms
Penlink’s electric encoders provide precise position feedback for radar systems requiring high-speed rotation and pinpoint accuracy. Their compact, contactless design ensures reliable performance with low latency and minimal maintenance—ideal for azimuth and elevation control in rotary radar platforms. Built to withstand harsh environments, our encoders deliver the repeatability and resilience needed for mission-critical tracking and surveillance operations.
High-Performance Fiber Optical Rotary Joints for Radar Systems
Penlink offers advanced Fiber Optic Rotary Joints (FORJs) designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern radar systems. These components enable continuous, high-speed data transmission across rotating interfaces without signal degradation—critical for real-time radar imaging, tracking, and communication.
Built for harsh environments, our FORJs deliver exceptional optical performance, low insertion loss, and high return loss, ensuring reliable operation in high-vibration and high-speed rotation scenarios. Whether integrated into azimuth positioners, rotating radar antennas, or multi-channel sensor systems, Penlink’s FORJs provide the bandwidth and durability needed for mission-critical defense and surveillance applications.
State-Of-The-Art Servo Drives for Optronic Defence Systems
Penlink’s servo drives offer precise motion control for optronic defense systems in extreme environments. With high power density, rugged design, and real-time communication protocols like EtherCAT and CANopen, they ensure reliable performance in stabilized platforms and targeting systems. Their compact form and low EMI make them ideal for space-constrained, mission-critical applications.
Advanced Radar Cooling Solutions for Defense and Surveillance
Radar cooling systems are critical to maintaining the functionality and performance of modern radar technologies, including active phased-array radars (APAR), active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars, and other radar systems. Penlink’s fluid rotary joints provide reliable, cost-effective cooling solutions for radar systems used in sea, land, air, and space-based defense and surveillance applications.
Our rotary joints are engineered for OEM integration, offering seamless functionality with minimal operational disruption. We can also integrate additional components such as electrical slip rings, fiber optical rotary joints, and encoders to further enhance the system’s capabilities.
Designed for mission-critical applications, our solutions ensure long-term reliability, with an impressive 100 million revolutions without service. If you are looking for a radar cooling system that reduces lifetime costs while delivering high performance, get in touch with us to learn more about our tailored solutions.
Solutions for Radar Cooling Systems
Penlink’s fluid rotary joints provide the perfect solution for cooling radar systems in demanding defense and surveillance applications.
Engineered for sea, land, air, and space-based platforms, our technology reduces space, weight, power, and cooling demands, offering a reliable, cost-effective solution for modern radar systems.
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We don’t just supply components—we deliver engineering confidence. Our team works closely with OEMs, system integrators, and technical teams to ensure every component meets your performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
Looking for a solution that fits your application? Contact us today to learn more or request a quote—either by filling out the form or by emailing us at info@penlink.se.