Orbital Traction, Ltd
Automation Machinery ManufacturingTexas, United States2-10 Employees
Orbital Traction, Ltd is a Houston, Texas-based developer and supplier of a patented adjustable speed drive designed for mechanical power transmission and motion control applications. The ASD is designed to deliver energy efficiency advantages over traditional planetary gear transmissions. A key characteristic is that it operates without an external pressure mechanism, simplifying the system and lowering power requirements, with implications for packaging flexibility and high torque density. The technology serves a broad set of applications in the mechanical power transmission and motion control markets that require efficient drive solutions. Its architecture relies on standard roller bearing elements, supporting lower production costs and easier servicing. Orbital Traction is a small, Houston-based company with a focused engineering and manufacturing operation.