NASA NanoRack CubeSats deployed

from the International Space

Station. The ISS solar array panels
provide the backdrop.

SERIES 06
Pyrotechnic-Free
Glenair pyrotechnic-free release
mechanisms offer quick release
time, low shock, relatively low power
input, and virtually no temperature
sensitivity. Glenair family of Space

Space Mechanisms
Mechanisms include separation
nuts, HDRMs, pin pushers, and pin
pullers which deliver a higher preload
carrying capacity in comparison to
similar devices.
High-reliability, non-explosive (split-spool) Pyrotechnic-free
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separation nuts and electromechanical alternative for single-
event release of
release mechanisms for dependable stowage deployable space
and release of deployable space systems systems
User-serviceable and
G lenair space mechanisms are optimized for foolproof release reliability „„
with built-in mechanical and electrical redundancy. The planned release of refurbishable units
the deployable satellite/payload is activated by a pre-determined value Standard catalog as well
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of electrical current to a fuse-wire system which causes the wire to as custom designs
break under tension and allows a pre-loaded mechanical bolt
to actuate. Glenair’s line of low-shock, redundant and non- Not susceptible to
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redundant space mechanims includes both HDRM devices as transient and noise (EMI/
well as a family of pin pushers and pin pullers. Customer-defined EMP/ESD/RFI) inputs
housing and mounting configurations are available. Consult Extended temperature
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factory for specific device TR level and qualification test reports. ranges: -150°C to +150°C

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