For decades, pyrotechnic mechanisms have been used in the defense and aerospace industries to provide fast acting (less than 1ms) and simultaneous events over a wide operating temperature and preload capability range. As these markets continue to develop and mature, the technology base has broadened to support non-energetic solutions, particularly for applications that require low shock or reusability. EBAD has responded by providing our customers with additional technology choices that not only reduce costs, but assure reliability (pyros cannot be re-tested), particularly for sensitive equipment. Ensign-Bickford has invested in innovative and complimentary technologies to provide our customers with a diverse portfolio of products for any mission. From our NEA® (refurbishable) to our TiNi™ (field resettable) mechanism product lines, EBAD can provide a range of non-energetic solutions to support your mission needs.
NEA® product line key features
- Ultra-low shock
- Refurbishable
- Split spool technology designed into four main product lines
- Hold down release mechanisms “HDRM”
- Pin pullers
- Lithium-ion cell bypass switches
- Isolation valves
- Wide operating temperature line
- Wide range of preload capability (0 to 100k lbF)
- Activation on existing pyro lines
- Fast activation (less than 40mS)
- High simultaneity (less than 5mS)
TiNi™ product line key features
- Field Resettable
- Shape memory alloy technology designed into 4 main product lines
- Ejectors/Penetrators
- Pin puller/pusher/
- Frangibolt® Actuators
- Isolation valves
- Cable cutters
- Low shock
- Fast acting
Non-pyro Mechanism Products
NEA® Hold-down & Release Mechanisms (HRM)
TiNi™ Ejector Release Mechanism (ERM)
TiNi™ Frangibolt® Actuators
TiNi™ Mini Frangibolt® Actuators
TiNi™ Micro Latch
NEA® Battery Cell Bypass Switch
NEA® Non-Pyrotechnic Valve
TiNi™ Cryogenic Valve
TiNi™ Frangivalve
TiNi™ Gas Cylinder Penetrator
NEA® Pin Pullers
TiNi™ Pin Puller
TiNi™ Pinpusher
