Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP)
Dcubed
The Dcubed Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP) is a compact, space-qualified, Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) based release actuator designed to secure equipment during launch and release it on orbit.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.012 kg
- Lead time
- 1.84 months
- 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
- TRL
- 9
- Field resettable
- Front and Rear, in Seconds, up to 400 times
- Lead time
- 6-8 weeks
- Actuation
- Fully Redundant
- Trigger
- Smart SMA
- Shock
- Ultra Low
- Sensor
- Actuation Sensor
- Shear load (Release Load)
- >50 N
- Proof load
- 85 N Push-in Load, 1500 N Sideload
- Body size
- 17 x 17 x 17 mm
- Mass (Aluminum-Titanium)
- 12 grams
- Mass (Stainless Steel)
- 25 grams
- Temperatures
- -65°C to +75°C
- Interfaces
- Customizable
- Export control
- ITAR Free
About
The Dcubed Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP) is a compact, linear actuator available in Stainless Steel or Aluminum-Titanium. It utilizes Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) technology to provide a smooth and reliable trigger on orbit, safely releasing sensitive equipment that was locked during launch. It is one of the smallest yet powerful space-qualified Hold Down and Release Mechanism (HDRM) solutions on the market. The nD3PP is easily field-resettable up to 400 times, both from the front and rear, and is readily available as a COTS part with short delivery times (6-8 weeks). Key features include fully redundant actuation, a smart SMA trigger, ultra-low shock operation, and an actuation sensor. It boasts a shear load (release load) of greater than 50 N and a proof load of 85 N push-in load and 1500 N sideload. The device has a compact body size of 17 x 17 x 17 mm and operates within a temperature range of -65°C to +75°C. It is ITAR Free and offers customizable interfaces. The product has a TRL of 9 and space heritage.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.