Overview Our range of pyrotechnic actuators is designed for high-stakes applications in defense and aerospace, providing rapid, reliable separation and release solutions that meet the highest industry standards, including MIL-STD, MIL-DTL, and NASA NHB5300.4.
1. Pin Pushers
Function: These devices enable rapid, controlled linear motion for secure locking and release operations.
Technical Specifications:
- Operating Temperature Range: -54°C to +132°C
- Shock Resistance: Withstands up to 735 m/s²
- Retraction Distance: 10.4 mm (under a 445 N side load)
- Electrical Requirements: No-Fire: 1 A / 1 W, All-Fire: 3.5 A
- Response Time: Less than 20 ms
- Applications: Missile stage separation, satellite release, emergency door deployment.
2. Explosive Bolts
Function: Explosive bolts enable controlled structural separation using a safe and reliable explosive mechanism.
Technical Specifications:
- Tensile Strength: Supports up to 2,450 kN
- Separation Time: Less than 20 ms
- Operating Temperature: From -54°C to +132°C
- Hermetic Sealing: Complies with 1 x 10⁻⁶ cc He/sec for leak prevention
- Electrical Requirements: No-Fire: 1 A / 1 W,
- All-Fire: 3.5 A
- Activation Options: Electrical, explosive transfer lines, or mechanical initiation
- Applications: Rocket and missile stage separation, satellite and spacecraft release, marine applications.
3. Cable Cutters
Function: Precision cable cutters provide rapid, safe disconnection of cables in controlled environments.
Technical Specifications:
- Durability: MIL-STD-810C compliant for harsh environmental conditions
- Compatibility: Adapts to different cable types and diameters Shock and
- Vibration Tolerance: Maintains reliability under high-vibration settings
- Applications: Satellite deployment, underwater vehicle release, emergency tether release
- Key Features Eco-Friendly Composition: Lead-free, safe formulations
- Customizable: All actuators can be adapted to meet specific customer requirements.
- Firing Failure Rate: A low failure rate, such as 0.01%, indicates reliability.
