SAES Getters Group, Italy, offers SmartFlex Nitinol actuator elements that deliver state-of-the-art performance for reliable shape-memory-alloy actuators. Wires, springs, and components are designed for the specific requirements of any industrial actuator application. SMA wires ensure mechanical action if stimulated with electrical current, enabling the development of simple, compact, and reliable actuators. The unmatched energy density, degree of integration, and simplicity in design make shape memory alloys the new industry standard for linear and rotary actuators.
The unique property of shape memory alloys to recover shape upon heating can be effectively packaged into compact, light, powerful and silent actuators to replace alternative technologies based on wax and electric motors. Component makers can use SMA materials to simplify products, add new functions, upgrade performances, improve reliability, and cut component costs, while significantly reducing mechanical complexity, size, and weight.
SMA actuators offer a full range of advantages:
* Reliability
* Compactness and flexibility
* Reduced cost
* Direct linear or angular movement
* Noiseless operation
* Compatibility with harsh environments
* No Electromagnetic emission
