Compact optical shutter by Kendrion for reliable blocking of light and laser beams in industrial and medical environments. Available in monostable and bistable versions with miniature and high-performance variants. Product page: https://www.kendrion.com/en/products-services/solenoids-actuators/optical-beam-shutters/compact-optical-shutter
Models & features
Miniature optical shutter D1: For space-constrained installations. Housing diameter approx. 15 mm. Lifetime typical 10 million cycles. Very fast closing time < 20 ms. Form: paddle. Material: polyamide or customer-specific. Rotation angle: 65°. Minimum order quantity: 1 piece.
High Performance optical shutter D2: For demanding applications. Fast switch time approx. 30 ms. Lifetime at least 10 million cycles. Integrated photodiodes for position detection and damping to reduce bounce. Form: paddle. Material: aluminium or customer-specific. Rotation angle: 35°. Minimum order quantity: 1 piece.
Bistable optical shutter CDR030: Bistable design based on the CDR030 rotary magnet; holds both end positions without power using built-in permanent magnets. Lifetime typical up to 20 million cycles. Typical closing time approx. 30 ms. Form: paddle. Material: aluminium or customer-specific. Available rotation angles: 45°, 60°, 90°.
Benefits (short)
Long operational lifetime
Short closing times for precise beam control
Low-emission materials and options for custom materials
High flexibility for customer-specific adaptations
Technical specifications
Diameter: 1 - 15 mm (others on request)
Supply voltage: 12 V DC (D1), 24 V DC (D2) (others on request)
Duty cycle: 100% ED
Rotation angle: 65° (D1) - 30° (D2) (others on request)
Switching time: 5 - 30 ms
Switch frequency: max. 5 Hz
Lifetime: 10 million cycles (typical; up to 20 million for CDR030)
Operating temperature: -5 to 35 °C (others on request)
*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.