SPACE / Structure & thermal / REVIEWED 2026-09-11
Release and position deployable hardware.
Release actuators, hinges, deployment assemblies and solar-array drives are separate purchases. Specify whether you need a one-time release, passive deployment or continuous positioning with electrical power transfer.
These are sourcing candidates, not a confirmed Starlink supply chain.
Resettable SMA-triggered release devices in several retained-load classes. [2]
Request a configuration-specific quotation, current availability and acceptance-test scope using the linked manufacturer information.
Compact release actuators for deployable spacecraft hardware. [3]
Request a configuration-specific quotation, current availability and acceptance-test scope using the linked manufacturer information.
Satellite hold-down, release and payload separation hardware. [4]
Request a configuration-specific quotation, current availability and acceptance-test scope using the linked manufacturer information.
Separation nuts, pin pullers and hold-down/release space products. [5]
Request a configuration-specific quotation, current availability and acceptance-test scope using the linked manufacturer information.
Single-axis, dual-axis and side-drive assemblies for positioning arrays and transferring electrical power. [6][9]
Request a configuration-specific quotation, current availability and acceptance-test scope using the linked manufacturer information.
Solar-array drives and rotary actuators for small through large spacecraft. [7]
Request a configuration-specific quotation, current availability and acceptance-test scope using the linked manufacturer information.
Space mechanism and deployment engineering for launch and orbital operation. [8]
Request a configuration-specific quotation, current availability and acceptance-test scope using the linked manufacturer information.
Mechanical integration and testing of deployable radiators and pointing hardware. [1]
Request a configuration-specific quotation, current availability and acceptance-test scope using the linked manufacturer information.
A company address is shown separately from a published factory location. Request the manufacturing site and lot traceability for the exact part when sourcing.
Separate a release nut or pin puller from a hinge, latch or complete drive.
Compare retained load, preload path and qualification factors.
Define travel, step size, backlash and position knowledge.
Compare powered motion with unpowered holding separately.
Request spectrum, fixture and loading conditions rather than one peak-g number.
Check firing or drive requirements, redundancy, inhibits and telemetry.
Match release testing or repeated motion cycles to the mission.
Determine whether the flight unit can be reset and retested.
Define slip-ring circuits, current ratings, noise or cable-wrap limits.
Review the deployed assembly, not only actuator heritage.
Specifications belong to the named product and configuration.
March 2020 sheet. This large drive is a product example, not the model's release-hinge geometry.
Request the controlled 5 kN datasheet for temperature variant, firing current, mass and reset procedure.
Manufacturer pages and technical documents support the linked claims. A review date is not a publication date or stock check.
Integrated deployable radiators, loop heat pipes and pointing assemblies.
Accessed 2026-09-10SMA release mechanisms with 5/15/35 kN variants and family temperature envelope.
Accessed 2026-09-10Release nuts and pin pullers for deployable space structures.
Accessed 2026-09-10Satellite hold-down/release and separation hardware.
Accessed 2026-09-10Flight interconnects, harnesses and non-explosive release mechanisms.
Accessed 2026-09-10Single/dual-axis and side-drive solar-array mechanisms with associated electronics.
Accessed 2026-09-10SEPTA drive mechanisms and SARA rotary actuators.
Accessed 2026-09-10Space mechanisms and deployable systems.
Accessed 2026-09-10Type 2 drive torque, mass, power, temperature and step size.
Accessed 2026-09-10