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TF Mk.1 Muscle

A dual-coil Nitinol artificial muscle capable of lifting 25 pounds in 2 seconds with a 25 V battery.

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Specifications

Parameter
Minimum
Maximum

Nominal voltage

3 V

25 V

Resistance

235 mOhms (Af)

250 mOhms (Mf)

Instantaneous Current

(Dependent on PWM %)

106 A (2s contraction)

Pull Force

5 lbs (Extension return force)

25 lbs

Contraction Time

-

2s @ 25 V

Contraction Test Results

Setup: A variable power supply set to 15 A and an oscilloscope to track the following values.

Load: None

Set Current: 15 A

Time to Contract (TTC): 35.311 s

Total Power Consumption: 1923 J (~0.5 Wh)

Question about specific values? Ask Kevin:

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What this means: The graph shows the total power consumption for a full actuation completed over 35 seconds. Standard actuations with the ThermoFlex Node Controller are under 2 seconds.