Hold-Down and Release Mechanisms for Space Applications: HDRM's, Pin Pushers, Pin Puller and other Space Mechanisms

Hold-Down and Release Mechanisms for Space Applications: HDRM's, Pin Pushers, Pin Puller and other Space Mechanisms

Non-explosive light, medium, and heavy-duty HDRMs, pin pullers and pin pushers for spacecraft satellite hold down and release. Special-purpose ultra-lightweight small form-factor split-spool release mechanisms for CubeSat and NanoSat deployment as well as antenna, solar array, reflector, boom, and mast release.

Series 06

Hold-Down and Release Mechanisms are electromechanical devices used in the deployment of satellites and other payloads in space. Supplied in various formats and measured-release preloads, the devices are optimized for foolproof release-reliability with built-in mechanical and electrical redundancy. In non-pyrotechnic HDRMs, the planned release of the deployable satellite/payload is activated by a pre-determined value of electrical current to a fuse-wire system which causes the wire to break under tension and allows a pre-loaded mechanical bolt to actuate.

Glenair's line of low-shock, redundant and non-redundant space mechanisms includes both HDRM devices as well as a family of pin pushers and pin pullers. Customer-defined housing and mounting configurations are available. Consult factory for specific device TR level and qualification test reports.

  • Pyrotechnic-free alternative for single event release of deployable space systems
  • User-serviceable and refurbishable units
  • Standard catalog as well as custom designs
  • Not susceptible to transient and noise (EMI / EMP / ESD / RFI) inputs
  • Extended temperature ranges: -150°C to +150°C

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Non-Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Light-Duty, 061-002

061-002
Non-Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Light-Duty

5 lb. (Delrin) or 20 lb. (Stainless Steel) release preload
Non-redundant circuit

Non-Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Light-Duty, 061-014

061-014
Non-Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Light-Duty

24 lb. release preload
Non-redundant circuit • side load

Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty, 061-007

061-007
Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty

600 lb. release preload
Redundant circuit

Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty, 061-025

061-025
Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty

600 lb. release preload
Redundant circuit, metric thread

Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty, 061-006

061-006
Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty

1000 lb. release preload
Redundant circuit

Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty, 061-024

061-024
Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty

1000 lb. release preload
Redundant circuit, metric thread

Electrically Redundant Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty, 061-005

061-005
Electrically Redundant Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty

2500 lb. release preload
Redundant circuit

Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty, 061-023

061-023
Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty

2500 lb. release preload
Redundant circuit, metric thread

Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium Duty, 061-022

061-022
Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium Duty

4000 lb. release preload
Redundant circuit

Non-Redundant Circuit, Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty, 061-017

061-017
Non-Redundant Circuit, Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty

Low profile 300 lb. release preload
Non-redundant circuit

Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechansim, Heavy-Duty, 062-002

062-002
Redundant Circuit Hold-Down Release Mechansim, Heavy-Duty

5000 lb. release preload
Redundant circuit

Electrically Redundant Hold-Down Release Mechansim, Heavy-Duty, 063-001

063-001
Electrically Redundant Hold-Down Release Mechansim, Heavy-Duty

8750 lb. release preload
Redundant circuit

Electrically Redundant Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Heavy-Duty, 064-001

064-001
Electrically Redundant Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Heavy-Duty

12,500 lb. release preload
Redundant circuit

Electrically Redundant Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Heavy-Duty, 064-006

064-006
Electrically Redundant Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Heavy-Duty

20,000 lb. release preload
Redundant circuit

Non-Redundant Circuit Pin Pusher Mechansim, Light-Duty, 061-010

061-010
Non-Redundant Circuit Pin Pusher Mechansim, Light-Duty

6 lb. push force
Non-redundant circuit

Non-Redundant Circuit Pin Puller Mechanism, Light-Duty, 061-009

061-009
Non-Redundant Circuit Pin Puller Mechanism, Light-Duty

12 lb. pull force
Non-redundant circuit

Non-Redundant Circuit Pin Puller Mechanism, Light-Duty, 061-012

061-012
Non-Redundant Circuit Pin Puller Mechanism, Light-Duty

18 lb. pull force
Non-redundant circuit

Electrically Redundant Pin Puller Mechanism, Medium-Duty, 061-013

061-013
Electrically Redundant Pin Puller Mechanism, Medium-Duty

50 lb. pull force
Redundant circuit

Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty, GSS500-000001

GSS500-000001
Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty

11kN Release Preload. Electrically and Mechanically Redundant.

EU Series HDRMs

  • Pyrotechnic-free alternative (low-shock fuse-wire) for single-event release of deployable space systems
  • Electrical actuation: 4 Amperes
  • User-serviceable and refurbishable units
  • Ruggedized against transient and noise (EMI/EMP/ESD/RFI) inputs
  • Extended temperature range: -150°C to +150°C
  • Easy 15-minute on-site refurbish, order refurbishment initiator P/N GSS501-000001
HDRM EU Series
Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty, GSS500-000003

GSS500-000003
Hold-Down Release Mechanism, Medium-Duty

18kN Release Preload. Electrically and Mechanically Redundant.

EU Series HDRMs

  • Pyrotechnic-free alternative (low-shock fuse-wire) for single-event release of deployable space systems
  • Electrical actuation: 4 Amperes
  • User-serviceable and refurbishable units
  • Ruggedized against transient and noise (EMI/EMP/ESD/RFI) inputs
  • Extended temperature range: -150°C to +150°C
  • Easy 15-minute on-site refurbish, order refurbishment initiator P/N GSS501-000002
HDRM EU Series