Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP)

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Overview

Compact, linear actuator with space heritage providing a smooth and reliable trigger on orbit.

The Dcubed Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP), available in Stainless Steel or Aluminum, 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 space-qualified HDRM solutions on the market. Moreover, it is easily field-resettable, easy-to-use, and readily available as a COTS part.

Check out how to trigger and easily reset the Dcubed Nano Pin Puller nD3PP here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbQx9y70p_c

Key Features
Front and Rear Field Resettable in Seconds, up to 100 times
Short Delivery Time (6-8 weeks)
Fully Redundant Actuation
Space Heritage (TRL 9)
Smart SMA Trigger
Ultra Low Shock
Actuation Sensor
Shear Load (Release Load) >50 N
Proof Load: 85 N Push-in Load, 300 N Sideload
Body Size: 17 x 17 x 17 mm
Mass: 12 grams (Aluminum-Titanium) or 25 grams (Stainless Steel)
Temperatures: -65°C to +75°C
Customizable Interfaces

Export Control
The Dcubed Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP) is ITAR Free.

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Overview

Name: Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP)
Vendor: DCUBED
Subsystem: Mechanical Subsystem
Component Type: Mechanism
Form Factor: All
Heritage: Yes
Average Lead Time: 1 month

Vendor Details

Name: DCUBED
Website: https://dcubed.space/
Founded: 2019
Summary: Dcubed is a NewSpace company located in Germany and the United States. Dcubed accelerates space exploration by developing and manufacturing user-friendly, durable, and affordable Release Actuators and Solar Arrays for a wide range of space applications. Dcubed’s space-proven Launch Locks and Release Actuators (Pin Pullers and Release Nuts) are readily available (lead times of only a few weeks), easy to use, and field-resettable of up to a few hundred times. Furthermore, Dcubed’s space-proven Solar Arrays, tackle the needs of global space customers, namely maximizing performance in space, while efficiently stowing in a standardized volume for launch. Dcubed develops body-mounted, deployable and rollable Solar Arrays to cover an array of power requirements. Partner with Dcubed and let’s do Big Things in Space!