Shape Memory Technology I n t r i n s i c D e v i c e s I n c o r p o r a t e d Shape Memory Technology Intrinsic makes its products from proprietary nickel-titanium alloys... that have a property called shape memory. These alloys undergo a transformation from one crystal phase to another over a particular temperature range. Above this range, the material..., and maintain clamping force down to minimum terrestrial temperatures. There is a hysteresis in the thermal response of shape memory alloys. The transformation to austenite on heating...

History of Shape Memory... I n t r i n s i c D e v i c e s I n c o r p o r a t e d Use of Shape Memory Alloys in High Reliability Fastening Applications In 1962 the shape memory... a standardized line of shape memory alloy fastener rings in 1992 under the name UniLok. By 1993 the rings find uses in a broad range of new applications including clamping a bundle... a stop on a rocket motor shuttle valve. After pioneering the commercialization of NiTi shape memory alloys for more than 20 years, in the early 1990's Raychem decides to divest its...

recover to their memory shape on warming to room temperature. This is a benefit when working with large assemblies or extremely heat sensitive components. Alloy C applies clamping...Alloy Selection I n t r i n s i c D e v i c e s I n c o r p o r a t e d Alloy Selection We offer products in a variety of Nitinol alloys to tailor the thermo-mechanical... performance to specific applications. Alloys C and H are typically used for permanent fastening in extreme temperature environments. Alloys D is used for permanent and demateable fastening...

Calculation (PDF) Installation and Removal Instruction, HTR (PDF) Material Properties (PDF) Product Configurations Alloy Selection Active Fasteners Shape Memory Technology History...Intrinsic Devices, Shape Memory Fasteners I n t r i n s i c D e v i c e s I n c o r p o r a t e d Intrinsic Devices specializes in the manufacture of nickel-titanium shape memory... of Shape Memory Fasteners Links & Papers Sales Terms Contact Information Copyright 2003 Intrinsic Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. UniLok is a registered trademark of Intrinsic Devices, Inc. ...