Satellites and subsystems > Mechanical systems > Deployable systems and mechanisms > ARES - non explosive pin puller
Key highlights
ARES is a medium to heavy duty non explosive pin puller release actuator. Mass, pin travel and shear load ratios were optimized to obtain small yet powerful actuator for missions that prefer margins over hopes.
Applications
- Deployable covers
- Satellite deployer doors
- Solar array HDRMs
- Antenna/boom HDRMs
- Satellite separation mechanisms
- Small launcher stage separation
Key features
- Pin travel: 10mm
- Max. user shear load at actuation: 1000 N
- Operational temperature range: -150°C to + 150°C
- Mass: 270 g
- Actuation current: starting at 4A
- Release time: <50ms under all conditions
- Reset: User exchange of initiator with supplied tool within minutes
- Projected life: 50 releases according to ECSS-E-ST-33-01C
Customization
- Customizable thread in the pin
- Customizable intreface holes
Testing & qualification
- TRL 4 - Contact SPACERACE for more details on the planned qualification or custom modification, interface drawings or CAD models
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Last updated: 2026-06-10
ARES - non explosive pin puller
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