Advanced Optical Shutters

DACO is best-known for its advanced optical shutter devices. These devices are designed to be optical or "beam blockers" for a host of applications.

These units are comprised of solenoid body and the shutter. Any application that requires a rotational motion to block or interrupt a beam is a potential candidate for our Optical Shutter Devices.

Product Classes

We design and manufacture two main product classes of advanced optical shutter devices:

• Bi-Stable Shutters - Pulse-driven shutter devices that move and stay at their on/off positions until they receive the reverse pulse to move to the other position.
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• Spring Shutters - Power-driven shutter devices that only move when power is applied. No power returns the device to the off position.
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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.