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padding: 0;">Shape Memory Technology</h3> <p><strong>One step ahead with ease</strong></p> <p style="margin-left:0cm;margin-right:0cm;">Since 2004, EGELHOF has been working on shape memory technology and its application in the field of building and vehicle technology. This technology offers many advantages over market-known drive technologies and is the basis of innovative new generation of electronic valves. With our team of specialists in shape memory technology, we are expanding and driving the development of this promising future technology.</p> <p><strong>Technology</strong></p> <p style="margin-left:0cm;margin-right:0cm;">The effect of shape memory alloys (SMA) is based on a thermoelastic conversion of the lattice structure, which occurs only in some alloying systems such as Ni-Ti. If a component is deformed from a shape memory alloy below a certain temperature, a reversible shape change takes place. As soon as the component is heated beyond the conversion temperature, it returns to its austenitic lattice structure and thus to its original shape. Shape memory alloys are characterized by a high power density and enable the realization of simple and noiseless drives and valves.</p> <p style="margin-left:0cm;margin-right:0cm;">In addition, shape memory technology offers a wide range of innovation potentials for different products. The potentials are mainly in the areas of construction space, weight, noise emission and functional integration.</p> <p><strong>Products</strong></p> <p style="margin-left:0cm;margin-right:0cm;">Shape memory alloys in the form of wires, springs, rods or plates are developed and manufactured at EGELHOF for:</p> <ul><li>electrically controlled drives</li> <li>thermally controlled drives</li> </ul><p style="margin-left:0cm;margin-right:0cm;">These drives are used as flap or valve drives in various applications of building and vehicle technology.</p><div class='row justify-content-center'><div class='col-sm-6 col-md-4 item'><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/electronic-expansion-valve-exv-s/'><img src='/site/assets/files/1120/sxv_04.740x475.jpg' width='100%' style='margin-bottom:15px;'><br><span class='produkte_kategorie'>Electronic expansion valve (EXV-S)</span></a> <div class='summary'>Electronic expansion valve for the proportional control of refrigerant mass flows in A/C systems.</div><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/electronic-expansion-valve-exv-s/'><i class='fa fa-arrow-circle-right' style='color: #0068B1;'></i></a></div><div class='col-sm-6 col-md-4 item'><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/flap-actuator-ska/'><img src='/site/assets/files/1114/ska_01-1.740x475.jpg' width='100%' style='margin-bottom:15px;'><br><span class='produkte_kategorie'>Flap actuator (SKA)</span></a> <div class='summary'>Autonomous drive for ventilation flaps.</div><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/flap-actuator-ska/'><i class='fa fa-arrow-circle-right' style='color: #0068B1;'></i></a></div><div class='col-sm-6 col-md-4 item'><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/linear-actuator-la/'><img src='/site/assets/files/1115/la_01.740x475.jpg' width='100%' style='margin-bottom:15px;'><br><span class='produkte_kategorie'>Linear actuator (LA)</span></a> <div class='summary'>Electronic drive that can be used as a proportional drive or unregulated as a 2-point drive.</div><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/linear-actuator-la/'><i class='fa fa-arrow-circle-right' style='color: #0068B1;'></i></a></div><div class='col-sm-6 col-md-4 item'><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/compact-actuator-fga/'><img src='/site/assets/files/1113/fga_02.740x475.jpg' width='100%' style='margin-bottom:15px;'><br><span class='produkte_kategorie'>Compact actuator (FGA)</span></a> <div class='summary'>Electronic compact drive that can be used as a proportional drive or unregulated as a 2-point drive.</div><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/compact-actuator-fga/'><i class='fa fa-arrow-circle-right' style='color: #0068B1;'></i></a></div><div class='col-sm-6 col-md-4 item'><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/blocking-actuator-fbs/'><img src='/site/assets/files/1116/fbs_01.740x475.jpg' width='100%' style='margin-bottom:15px;'><br><span class='produkte_kategorie'>Blocking actuator (FBS)</span></a> <div class='summary'>Blocking drive for the irreversible blockage of flap motors in heating circuits in case of fire.</div><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/blocking-actuator-fbs/'><i class='fa fa-arrow-circle-right' style='color: #0068B1;'></i></a></div><div class='col-sm-6 col-md-4 item'><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/temperature-compensation-valve-rvt/'><img src='/site/assets/files/1117/rvt_01.740x475.jpg' width='100%' style='margin-bottom:15px;'><br><span class='produkte_kategorie'>Temperature compensation valve (RVT)</span></a> <div class='summary'>Autonomous control valve in outdoor hydraulic circuits to compensate for temperature-related viscosity differences.</div><a href='/en/development-innovation/shape-memory-technology/temperature-compensation-valve-rvt/'><i 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