Release Nuts
Dcubed
A family of release nuts designed for various space applications, offering different sizes, masses, and axial load capacities.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.027 kg
- Largest dimension
- 74 mm
- Thrust
- 200 N
- TRL
- 9
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Dimensions (SmartPack Release Nut nD3SP)
- 74x35x4 mm / 2.91x1.38x0.16 in
- Mass (SmartPack Release Nut nD3SP)
- 27 grams / 0.95 oz
- Load (SmartPack Release Nut nD3SP)
- Axial Load: 200 N / 45 lbf
- TRL (SmartPack Release Nut nD3SP)
- 9
- Dimensions (Nano Release Nut nD3RN)
- 17x17x17 mm / 0.67x0.67x0.67 in
- Mass (Nano Release Nut nD3RN)
- 12 grams / 0.42 oz
- Load (Nano Release Nut nD3RN)
- Axial Load: 380 N / 85 lbf
- TRL (Nano Release Nut nD3RN)
- 9
- Dimensions (Micro Release Nut uD3RN)
- 25x25x25 mm / 0.9x0.9x0.9 in
- Mass (Micro Release Nut uD3RN)
- 38 grams / 1.34 oz
- Load (Micro Release Nut uD3RN)
- Axial Load: 4 kN / 899 lbf
- TRL (Micro Release Nut uD3RN)
- 9
- Dimensions (Micro Release Nut Plus uD3RN+)
- 25x25x25 mm / 0.9x0.9x0.9 in
- Mass (Micro Release Nut Plus uD3RN+)
- 44 grams / 1.55 oz
- Load (Micro Release Nut Plus uD3RN+)
- Axial Load: 6 kN / 1348 lbf
- TRL (Micro Release Nut Plus uD3RN+)
- 8 (9 in 2026)
- Dimensions (Milli Release Nut mD3RN)
- Ø 56 x 55 mm / Ø 2.204 x 2.165 in
- Mass (Milli Release Nut mD3RN)
- 225 grams / 8.818 oz
- Load (Milli Release Nut mD3RN)
- Axial Load: 15 kN / 3370 lbf
- TRL (Milli Release Nut mD3RN)
- 8 (9 in 2026)
About
DCUBED offers a range of release nuts, including the SmartPack Release Nut nD3SP, Nano Release Nut nD3RN, Micro Release Nut uD3RN, Micro Release Nut Plus uD3RN+, and Milli Release Nut mD3RN. These components are designed for space applications, providing reliable release mechanisms. The product line caters to different requirements, from compact and lightweight options like the Nano Release Nut to more robust solutions such as the Milli Release Nut, capable of handling significant axial loads. All products boast high TRL ratings, with several already at TRL 9, indicating flight heritage and readiness for operational use. The Micro Release Nut Plus uD3RN+ and Milli Release Nut mD3RN are projected to reach TRL 9 by 2026.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.