EXTENSION MECHANISM IN SPACE | Tokai Spring industries, Inc.

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Products by Application　EXTENSION MECHANISM IN SPACE

Springs used for extension mechanism in space（SSR）

Product Name：SSR

Specification：

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Advantages of using Tokai Spring Industries’ products

Compactness・Large extension amount

The original length is 100mm.　Can be extended to 2500mm in an instant.

Lightweight

Incredibly light weight.

Non-magnetic and highly rigid materials

The springs are able to maintain high corrosion resistance and rigidity.

The SSR is a mechanism that extends into a rigid long rod instantly from a compact state by the operation of a spring.
The structure is extremely simple and yet, it has been adopted as a functional component used in outer space due to its advantages as being lightweight and having the ability to avoid the risk of malfunction.

Applicable materials

Undisclosed

Applicable spring types

SSR（Space Spiral Rod）

FROM R&D TO AFTER-SALES SUPPORT

R&D and Prototyping

SUPPORTING clients who conduct R&D and prototyping activities by committing to carrying out research and collecting necessary data.
Manufacturing

Specializing in producing small-lot orders of 5 or less. we can reproduce the exact same springs that were exclusively made years ago thanks to our in-house production data. Therefore, our clients can completely rely on our reproducibility, short delivery time and product quality.
Replacing & Repairing

Ability to reproduce springs Even if there is no drawing.