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Hold Down Release Mechanism

Attach and Release Mechanism by Sierra Nevada Corporation (1 more product)
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The Hold Down Release Mechanism from Sierra Nevada Corporation is a Attach and Release Mechanism with Mass 270 g, Current 2.3 to 7 A, Resistance 3.9 Ohm, Power Consumption 45 W, Maximum Angular Misalignment ±1.5 Degrees. More details for Hold Down Release Mechanism can be seen below.

Product Specifications

Product Details

  • Part Number
    Hold Down Release Mechanism
  • Manufacturer
    Sierra Nevada Corporation

General Parameters

  • Space Heritage
    Yes
  • Mission
    SMART-1, Falconsat-1, STPSat-1, P-POD, CGNSS, CNOFS, XSS-10
  • Mass
    270 g
  • Current
    2.3 to 7 A
  • Resistance
    3.9 Ohm
  • Power Consumption
    45 W
  • Maximum Angular Misalignment
    ±1.5 Degrees
  • Output Shock
    400 g
  • Release Time
    15 to 200 ms
  • Operating Temperature
    -45 to 75 Degree C
  • Storage Temperature
    -80 to 75 Degree C
  • Application
    Spacecraft-from-launch vehicle separation, Solar Array Hold-down and release, Gimbal launch locks and other satellite applications requiring a low-shock, Quick Release

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