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Application for micro thermal actuator
Yes they are wax actuators, just very small. These are thermally actuated (rather than electrically), so they don't draw current. Do you have any information about the TI wax motors? Having trouble finding anything.. And any other applications? Or does this mean that if TI could not find them...- rostra
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- Forum: Valve engineering
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Application for micro thermal actuator
My company (Rostra Vernatherm) has recently developed a micro thermal actuator, and we are looking for uses beyond the original application (shut off fluid flow in a lighter when it gets too hot). The smallest device is about 1/4 inch long and 1/8 inch in diameter with a stroke length of .013...- rostra
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- Forum: Valve engineering
