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Muscle Wire is a shape memory alloy (Nitinol — nickel-titanium) that contracts when heated or when an electrical current is applied, then returns to its original length when cooled. This property makes it useful as a lightweight, silent alternative to small motors or solenoids in robotic and interactive projects.

When in its low-temperature martensitic form, the wire can be bent and shaped freely. Applying approximately 200 mA of current (or heating to around 100°C) causes it to transition to its stronger austenite form, recovering its trained shape with considerable force. The wire can be annealed at approximately 500°C to set a new memory shape.

Key Features

  • Shape Memory Alloy – Contracts when heated or energised, returns to shape when cooled
  • Electrically Actuated – Approximately 200 mA activates the transition
  • High Pull Force – 2.2 N (0.49 lbs) for its small diameter
  • Re-trainable – Anneal at ~500°C to set a new memory shape
  • Silent Operation – No motors or gears required

Specifications

  • MaterialNickel-titanium (Nitinol)
  • Length – 305 mm (1 ft)
  • Diameter – 0.127 mm (0.005″)
  • Activation Current – ~200 mA
  • Activation Temperature – ~100°C
  • Pull Force – 2.2 N (0.49 lbs)
  • Resistance – 74.8 Ω/m (1.9 Ω/inch)

Package Contents

  • 1× Muscle Wire, 0.127 mm diameter, 305 mm length
Note: The datasheet linked below is for Flexinol actuator wire, which is similar but not identical to Muscle Wire. Flexinol wires are designed specifically for linear actuator applications.

Resources

The Muscle Wire - 0.005 Diameter (1 foot) appears in the following collections:

SKU SF-COM-11899