Micro Pin Puller (uD3PP)
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Straight forward release actuator locking mission-critical subsystems during launch and releasing them safely on orbit. The DCUBED Micro Pin Puller (uD3PP) is a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) based release actuator which locks sensitive equipment during launch and safely releases it on orbit. It is one of the smallest, yet powerful HDRM solutions on the market. Moreover, it is easily field-resettable, easy-to-use and readily available as a COTS component.
Check out how to trigger and easily reset the DCUBED Micro Pin Puller uD3PP here.
Description
- Front and Rear Field Resettable in Seconds, up to 400 times
- Short Delivery Time (6-8 weeks)
- Fully Redundant Actuation
- Smart SMA Trigger
- Very Low Shock
- Shear Load >300N
- Body Size: 25 x 25 x 25mm
- Mass: 80grams
- Surface Treated Stainless Steel
- Temperatures: -35 C to +80 C
- Actuation Sensor
- Customizable Interfaces
- Export Limitation Free
DCUBED also offers a counterpart micro Release Nut which can be viewed here.
Specifications
| Premium | |
| Body Size (L x W x H) | 25 x 25 x 25 mm (Standard Interface) |
| Mass | ~80 g |
| Material | 1.4404/316L |
| Operating temperature range | -35oC to 80oC (TBC) |
| Pin dimensions | Ø5mm x 6.5 mm protrusion |
| Stroke | 6.5 mm |
| Brushing dimensions | Ø9 mm x 4.5 mm depth |
| Maximum actuation sideload | 300 N |
| Rapid resettability | Yes, using Ø3 mm hole in the back |
| Redundancy | Yes, the secondary actuation line |
| Internal actuation sensor | Yes (Leads: AWG 28) |
| Shock Pad | Yes |
1 Preliminary estimate only, based on early tests of prototypes. Achieved with the internal application of a space-certified solid lubricant (Molykote 106). Take care when placing optics in proximity to the mechanism.
