In the Space sector, APR works on flight-critical and human-rated equipment for Active Thermal Control Systems (ATCS), Environmental Control and Life Support Subsystems (ECLSS) and Propulsion System (chemical and electric). All activities are carried out in-house, within a single integrated hub.
SPACE
Space exploration and propulsion equipment
APR DESIGNS AND MANUFACTURES EQUIPMENT FOR MANNED AND UNMANNED SPACE MISSIONS AND SPACECRAFTS, STARTING FROM CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS TO PRODUCT QUALIFICATION AND PRODUCTION.
Requirements interpretation & design
Prototyping, design for manufacturing and industrialization
Development and qualification testing
Production, clean room assembly and acceptance testing (MAIT)
Programs and missions
APR, ESA AND LUNAR GATEWAY COMPLIANT EQUIPMENT
Program
Lunar Gateway
(HALO, I-HAB, and future space modules)
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SHUT OFF VALVES / VENTING VALVES
Single butterfly design, suitable both for internal and external venting. Optional manual override.
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THREE WAY VALVE
Stepper motor driven 3 way valves suitable for internal and external fluid loops, acting both as mixing and/or diverting valve. Fully customizable hydraulic performance, different sizes available. Compatible with many different fluids (HFE7200 and comparable fluids, PGW water-glycol mixture)
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LIQUID ON-OFF VALVE
Motor driven 2 way valves for internal and external fluid loops. Manual-override feature with optional status indicator. Compatible with many different fluids (HFE7200 and comparable fluids, PGW water-glycol mixture)
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HEAT EXCHANGERS
Plate & fin design for optimal efficiency and thermal performance. Designed in-house, produced in collaboration with our skilled Partners, under supervision of APR Manufacturing.
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PRESSURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
Dual butterfly valve for external air exhaust. Controlled by brushed motors and designed for reduced leakage. Sensorized with redundancy options.
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NON PROPULSIVE VENT
Balanced exhaust to prevent propulsion. Available both with and without heater.
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SMART QUICK DISCONNECT (QD)
Lunar Gateway & ECSS compliant Quick Disconnect co-designed with Thales Alenia Space Italy
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European Leo Cargo Return Systems
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PUMP MOTOR UNIT
Brushless DC motor pump for internal and external fluid loops. Compact form factor with cutting-edge cooling solutions. Different sizes and characteristics available, can be customized on Customer’s requests.
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THREE WAY VALVE
Stepper motor driven 3 way valves suitable for internal and external fluid loops, acting both as mixing and/or diverting valve. Fully customizable hydraulic performance, different sizes available. Compatible with many different fluids (HFE7200 and comparable fluids, PGW water-glycol mixture)
Contact us to learn moreProgram
Vega-C & Vega-E launchers
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HIGH PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE
HP valve for Helium Lines. Widely used in Launchers and Propulsion Systems
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MID-LARGE SATELLITES
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HIGH PRESSURE LATCH VALVE
Latching valve for Electric Propulsion, ESA/ECSS compliant and fully designed and manufactured in Europe (Italy), compatible with Xenon (Xe), Kripton (Kr) and Nitrogen (N2). Various sizes available, fulfilling most challenging leakage requirements.
Contact us to learn moreESA and
Lunar Gateway compliant equipment
ACTIVE THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM - ATCS
PUMP MOTOR UNIT
Brushless DC motor pump for internal and external fluid loops. Compact form factor with advanced cooling solutions. Multiple sizes and configurations available, fully customizable.
THREE WAY VALVE
Stepper motor-driven 3-way valves suitable for internal and external fluid loops, acting both as mixing and/or diverting valve. Fully customizable hydraulic performance, different sizes available. Compatible with many different fluids (HFE7200 and similar fluids, PGW water-glycol mixture)
LIQUID ON-OFF VALVE
Motorized 2-way valves for internal and external fluid loops. Manual-override feature with optional status indicator. Compatible with many similar fluids (HFE7200 and comparable fluids, PGW water-glycol mixture)
HEAT EXCHANGERS
Plate & fin design for optimal efficiency and thermal performance. Designed in-house, manufactured with selected Partners, under supervision of APR Manufacturing.
THREE WAY VALVE
Stepper motor-driven 3-way valves suitable for internal and external fluid loops, acting both as mixing and/or diverting valve. Fully customizable hydraulic performance, different sizes available. Compatible with many different fluids (HFE7200 and similar fluids, PGW water-glycol mixture)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND LIFE SUPPORT SUBSYSTEM - ECLSS
SHUT OFF VALVES / VENTING VALVES
Single butterfly design, suitable both for internal and external venting.
Optional manual override.
PRESSURE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
Dual butterfly valve for external air exhaust. Controlled by brushed motors and designed for reduced leakage. Sensorized with redundancy options.
NON PROPULSIVE VENT
Balanced exhaust to prevent propulsion.
Available both with and without heater.
COMMON ECLSS AND ATCS PRODUCTS
SMART QUICK DISCONNECT (QD)
Lunar Gateway & ECSS compliant Quick Disconnect co-designed with Thales Alenia Space Italy
ELECTRIC AND CHEMICAL PROPULSION
HIGH PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE
HP valve for Helium Lines. Widely used in Launchers and Propulsion Systems
HIGH PRESSURE LATCH VALVE
Latching valve for Electric Propulsion, ESA/ECSS compliant and fully designed and manufactured in Europe (Italy), compatible with Xenon (Xe), Kripton (Kr) and Nitrogen (N2). Various sizes available, fulfilling most challenging leakage requirements.
