Products: Shutters

Advanced Optical Shutters

BEA Lasers is now working with DACO Instrument Company to promote their high-quality line of Advanced Optical Shutters.

Comprised of a solenoid body and a shutter, Daco's Advanced Optical Shutters are designed to be optical "beam blockers" for a host of applications. Any application that requires a rotational motion to block or interrupt a beam is a potential candidate for our Optical Shutter Devices.

Common Applications:

• Airborne Instruments
• Aircraft Instruments
• CCD Cameras
• Fiber Optics
• Medical
• Thermal Imaging - Night Vision Goggles

Available Sizes:

Various sizes of solenoids/shutters are available. DACO focuses on custom miniature solenoids with specific sizes ranging from 0.38" to 0.50" diameter. We have, however, the capability to design any size/shape of the solenoid/shutter that's required for your application. Our core focus is with custom solutions for our customers. Contact us for more information of how DACO can deliver for you.

Spring-Loaded Shutters

Our advanced optical spring shutter devices are designed, engineered and precision-built specifically to meet the exacting demands of military/defense industry. Extremely rugged and highly reliable, our shutters are available in a wide selection of models, sizes and mounting features.

How it Works:

BEA's Advanced optical spring shutter devices are designed to move to the energized position when they receive operating voltage. The unit will remain in that position while the voltage is applied. When the voltage is removed, the shutter comes back to its de-energized state.

Features:
• Compact Size
• Adjustable motion easily locked down
• Useful for prototyping or in finished product
• Heat sink and non-conducting models available

Specifications

Below are specifications for two standard solenoid models we manufacture. Our core focus is to provide customized solutions - all built to the most exacting client specifications. So if you don't see what you're looking for, contact us for more information.

Diameter	0.38"	0.44"
Lengths Available	0.38", 0.45" and 0.57""	0.57" and 0.82"
Power Input Range	DC - 0.5 to 1 watt @ 25¼C AC - 0.7 to 1.3 watts @ 25¼C	DC - 0.4 to 1.3 watt @ 25¼C AC - 1.2 to 1.8 watts @ 25¼C
Operating Voltage	DC operation: up to 45 volts AC operation: 26 and 115 volts 400Hz	DC operation: up to 45 volts AC operation: 26 and 115 volts 400Hz
Rotation	Up to 60¼ CW or CCW Standard Tolerance + 2.5	Up to 60¼ CW or CCW Standard Tolerance + 2.5