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ZipNuts® for NASA Space Exploration
ZipNut® Technology was first used by NASA in 1989 when a ZipNut®
Tool was developed for Shuttle Flight STS-29. Based on that success, a
ZipNut® was then selected to be a key mechanical element for the
robotic assembly of the International Space Station. In 1992 NASA
adopted the technology for the Hubble Space Telescope Repair. This
history and the current widespread space application was formally
recognized by NASA in its Spinoff 1998 publication.
NASA International Space Station EVA/ Robotic Assembly
Applications
Main Truss Structural Joints, McDonnell Douglas, Division of Boeing
Alpha & Beta Solar Panel Gimbals, Honeywell Satellite Systems
UHF Antenna Booms, McDonnell Douglas, Division of Boeing
Solar Array Mast Canister, Rocketdyne, Division of Boeing
Universal Trunnion Attachment System, Boeing Space Systems
Kit for External Repair of Module Impacts (KERMIt), Marshall Space
Flight Center
NASA Hubble Space Telescope Repair and Servicing Missions
Tool for Replacement of Wide Field and Planetary Camera and Fine
Guidance Sensor, Swales Aerospace*
1/4-28 and 10-32 fasteners for EVA use Swales Aerospace*
ZipNut® is a "Recommended Technique for Effective Maintainability" in
"Selection of Robotically Compatible Fasteners and Handling
Mechanisms" (NTM 4628) in NASA's official Policy for Safety and
Mission Success (NPD 8700.1).
*Swales Aerospace has joined ATK, (www.atk.com) an advanced weapon and
space systems company. Swales has been working with ZipNut® products
since 1993 when Swales engineers working on the Hubble Space Telescope
Repair Mission for Goddard Space Flight Center led the development of the
Double ZipNut® tool which was used to repair the deficient Hubble camera.
Swales has guided ZipNut® use on three subsequent repair missions and
ZipNuts® have been delivered for the next Hubble repair mission.
Additional Information: ZipNut Technology, LLC, is experienced in
designing and supplying parts and special design tools for aerospace
programs. ZipNuts® are especially adaptable for robotic use in space
and sub-sea conditions. They can be an excellent holding device as well
as adaptable to being integrated into an existing tool for a quicker
operation performance. Please contact us for your special needs.
ZipNut® Technology was first used by NASA in 1989 when a ZipNut®
Tool was developed for Shuttle Flight STS-29. Based on that success, a
ZipNut® was then selected to be a key mechanical element for the
robotic assembly of the International Space Station. In 1992 NASA
adopted the technology for the Hubble Space Telescope Repair. This
history and the current widespread space application was formally
recognized by NASA in its Spinoff 1998 publication.
NASA International Space Station EVA/ Robotic Assembly
Applications
Main Truss Structural Joints, McDonnell Douglas, Division of Boeing
Alpha & Beta Solar Panel Gimbals, Honeywell Satellite Systems
UHF Antenna Booms, McDonnell Douglas, Division of Boeing
Solar Array Mast Canister, Rocketdyne, Division of Boeing
Universal Trunnion Attachment System, Boeing Space Systems
Kit for External Repair of Module Impacts (KERMIt), Marshall Space
Flight Center
NASA Hubble Space Telescope Repair and Servicing Missions
Tool for Replacement of Wide Field and Planetary Camera and Fine
Guidance Sensor, Swales Aerospace*
1/4-28 and 10-32 fasteners for EVA use Swales Aerospace*
ZipNut® is a "Recommended Technique for Effective Maintainability" in
"Selection of Robotically Compatible Fasteners and Handling
Mechanisms" (NTM 4628) in NASA's official Policy for Safety and
Mission Success (NPD 8700.1).
*Swales Aerospace has joined ATK, (www.atk.com) an advanced weapon and
space systems company. Swales has been working with ZipNut® products
since 1993 when Swales engineers working on the Hubble Space Telescope
Repair Mission for Goddard Space Flight Center led the development of the
Double ZipNut® tool which was used to repair the deficient Hubble camera.
Swales has guided ZipNut® use on three subsequent repair missions and
ZipNuts® have been delivered for the next Hubble repair mission.
Additional Information: ZipNut Technology, LLC, is experienced in
designing and supplying parts and special design tools for aerospace
programs. ZipNuts® are especially adaptable for robotic use in space
and sub-sea conditions. They can be an excellent holding device as well
as adaptable to being integrated into an existing tool for a quicker
operation performance. Please contact us for your special needs.
ZipNuts® that have been used in the
International Space Station and Hubble
Repair Missions
International Space Station and Hubble
Repair Missions
Astronaut Steven L. Smith,
payload commander on
STS-103, stands on the
mobile foot restraint at the
end of the remote
manipulator system (RMS).
ZipNuts® were used to
service the Hubble Space
Telescope during this
December 1999 mission.
Image credit: NASA
payload commander on
STS-103, stands on the
mobile foot restraint at the
end of the remote
manipulator system (RMS).
ZipNuts® were used to
service the Hubble Space
Telescope during this
December 1999 mission.
Image credit: NASA
ZipNut Technology, LLC
Phone: (703) 442-7339
Toll free: (888) 894-7688
E-mail info@zipnut.com
Phone: (703) 442-7339
Toll free: (888) 894-7688
E-mail info@zipnut.com
ZipNut Technology, LLC
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