Rotating electrical connections, collision sensors, compact actuators, fluid valves and pumps, audible indicators, line follower sensors and related enclosures provide practical building blocks for robotics and automation. A slip ring enables signals to pass through a rotating joint, while a mechanical bumper offers simple collision detection. Shape memory alloy wires and similar actuators deliver compact linear actuation, often avoiding larger motors. Solenoid valves and small pumps handle liquid control and transfer, with fittings for air and water. Line follower and reflective infrared sensors enable sensing for navigation and edge detection, while buzzers deliver audible alerts. Interfaces, power needs, mounting options and reliability vary, offering straightforward integration with common controllers and projects.
Code: MEC-30208
Do you have some liquids that you need to move? This fluid pump will move 350 gallons per hour! The SEAFLO mini water pump has a heavy duty 12V 1.5Amp motor and a tough thermoplastic body. It's totally submersible and water-cooled (but it won't burn out if run dry). More Details...
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Code: CCW-20149
This is a 12 wire slip ring a remarkably simple electromechanical assembly that allows electronic signals to be passed through its rotating innards. More Details...
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Code: CCW-20147
This is a 6 wire slip ring a remarkably simple electromechanical assembly that allows electronic signals to be passed through its rotating innards. More Details...
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Code: MEC-30206
This vacuum pump really sucks! This pump operates at 12V and has enough suction for most small projects. We even used one to make our very own universal gripper using coffee grounds balloon and some other parts.Features:12V motor12W operation1/4" barbs0-16" Hg vacuum range More Details...
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Code: MEC-30207
Have you ever wanted to control the flow of a liquid using your computer or microcontroller but didn't know how? Well here's how: The 12V solenoid controlled fluid valve. More Details...
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Code: SKU-001282
This 0.012" Flexinol® Actuator Wires (aka shape memory Nitinol) is a one foot long piece of nickel-titanium alloy that can flex and contract when a specific amount of heat or current is applied to it and are made specifically for linear actuators to replace small motors or solenoids. More Details...
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Code: SKU-010302
A line follower sensor gives your robot the ability to detect lines or nearby objects. More Details...
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Code: SKU-008094
The 12V Electric Marine Submersible non-automatic 500GPH bilge pumps from SEAFLO offer water evacuation activated by a panel or float switch. More Details...
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Code: SKU-001178
This 0.005" Muscle Wire® (aka shape memory Nitinol) is a one foot long piece of nickel-titanium alloy that can flex and contract when a specific amount of heat or current is applied to it. More Details...
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Code: SKU-001179
This 0.012" Muscle Wire® (aka shape memory Nitinol) is a one foot long piece of nickel-titanium alloy that can flex and contract when a specific amount of heat or current is applied to it. More Details...
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