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Key highlights

Compact, linear actuator with space heritage providing a smooth and reliable trigger on orbit.

The Dcubed Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP), available in Stainless Steel or Aluminum, is a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)-based release actuator that locks sensitive equipment during launch and safely releases it on orbit. It is one of the smallest, yet powerful space-qualified HDRM solutions on the market. Moreover, it is easily field-resettable, easy to use, and readily available as a COTS part.

Key features

  • Front and rear field-resettable in seconds, up to 400 times
  • Fully redundant actuation
  • Space heritage
  • Smart SMA trigger
  • Ultra low shock
  • Actuation sensor
  • Shear load (release load): >50 N
  • Proof load: 85 N push-in load, 300 N sideload
  • Body Size: 17 x 17 x 17 mm
  • Mass: 12 grams (Aluminum-Titanium) or 25 grams (Stainless Steel)
  • Temperatures: -65°C to +75°C
  • Customizable interfaces

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The Dcubed Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP) is ITAR Free.

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Last updated: 2026-02-04

Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP)

9TRL

lead time: 6 to 8 wk

Image of Dcubed - Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP) on the satsearch marketplace

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Technical specs

mass
12 g (Aluminum-Titanium)
25 g (Stainless Steel)
length
17 mm
width
17 mm
height
17 mm
required current
1.6A to 2A
operating temperature
-65 to 75 C

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  • Click here to add the Dcubed - Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP) to the Valispace engineering tool from satsearch
  • Click here to add the Dcubed - Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP) to Lynapse Studio by Spacebackend
  • Click here to add the Dcubed - Nano Pin Puller (nD3PP) to 360 by IENAI

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