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# Brandstrom Instruments

Forward Thinking in Optical Shutter Technology

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- [How UAV Payload Designers Optimize for Weight, Power, and Precision](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/how-uav-payload-designers-optimize-for-weight-power-and-precision/) - Every UAV payload design comes down to a budget. Not just dollars, but grams and watts. Each component you add takes weight from flight time and power from the battery. So when payload designers pick an actuator for a shutter, an optical filter holder, or a locking/release mechanism, they're really asking three questions. How much
- [The Hidden Component in Optical Systems: Why Shutters Are Critical](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/the-hidden-component-in-optical-systems-why-shutters-are-critical/) - In any precision optical system, the components that get the most engineering attention are usually the ones doing the obvious work. Lenses focus light. Detectors capture it. Filters shape it. Mirrors steer it. These elements get specified early, sourced carefully, and tested rigorously. The shutter, by contrast, often gets treated as an afterthought. It blocks
- [What is the difference between Self-Restoring and Bi-Stable solenoids?](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-self-restoring-and-bi-stable-solenoids/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Our solenoids are a solid state device (no internal electronics) utilizing an internal coil. Putting electric current through the coil forces the shaft to turn. Brandstrom offers two types of solenoids: Self-Restoring and Bi-Stable. Here is
- [How Infrared (IR) Shutters Improve Thermal Imaging Accuracy in Defense Applications](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/how-infrared-ir-shutters-improve-thermal-imaging-accuracy-in-defense-applications/) - IR shutters enable non-uniformity correction (NUC) in thermal imaging systems - a critical process for maintaining sensor accuracy in defense applications. Learn how solenoid shutters make it possible.
- [Small Company with Big Capabilities in Rotary Solenoids and Laser Shutters](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/small-company-with-big-capabilities-in-rotary-solenoids-and-laser-shutters/) - Engineers sometimes hesitate when they need to scale a project with a smaller manufacturer. The concern makes sense. Can a small company handle thousands of units? Will they adapt when timelines shift? At Brandstrom Instruments, we've built our reputation on exactly this capability. We start small and scale fast. We've partnered with major global companies
- [Ask Our Engineers - Common Questions We Hear at Brandstrom Instruments](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/ask-our-engineers-common-questions-we-hear-at-brandstrom-instruments/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] As summer winds down and a new academic and engineering season begins, we often see an increase in inquiries here at Brandstrom Instruments. Whether it’s students returning to campus or engineers getting back to
- [3 Big Challenges the U.S. Faces in Drone/UAV Manufacturing, And How Brandstrom Helps](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/usa-3-big-challenges-drone-uav-manufacturing-how-brandstrom-helps/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_free_form=”ul, ol {|| margin-left: 1em;||}” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] With America’s new focus on increasing production for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), our team wanted to address some of the challenges that our economy might face in
- [BAE Systems honors Brandstrom Instruments, Inc. with a 2021 Gold Tier Supplier award](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/bae-systems-honors-brandstrom-2021-award/) - Ridgefield, CT – March 29, 2022 – Brandstrom Instruments, Inc. today announced it received a Gold Tier Award for exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success for BAE Systems, Inc.’s Electronic Systems sector. Brandstrom Instruments, Inc. was honored at a virtual ceremony and was selected from the pool of suppliers that worked with BAE Systems
- [Lockheed Martin Fire and Controls Supplier Spotlight (August 2021)](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/lockheed-martin-fire-and-controls-supplier-spotlight-august-2021/) - Founded in 1972, Brandstrom Instruments is a preeminent manufacturer of robust precision optical shutters for thermal imaging and laser applications.. We have produced over 250,000 shutters for many programs, including, TWSII, TWS Bridge, DVE, DRVCS, LTLM, CHECK6®, TIMTM 1500, FWS-1, ENVG II and ENVG-B, to name a few. Our innovative solenoid and optical shutter designs
- [BAE Systems honors Brandstrom Instruments, Inc. with a 2023 Gold Tier Supplier award](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/bae-systems-honors-brandstrom-2023-gold-tier-supplier-award/) - Ridgefield, CT – May 15, 2024 – Brandstrom Instruments, Inc. today announced it received another Gold Tier Award for being a Gold Supplier in 2023. Brandstrom Instruments has received this award from BAE Systems for each year since 2019. About BAE Systems The Electronic Systems sector of BAE Systems is part of a global defense,
- [BAE Systems honors Brandstrom Instruments Inc. with a ‘Partner 2 Win’ Gold Tier Award](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/bae-systems-honors-brandstrom-award-2024/) - Ridgefield, CT –March 28, 2025- Brandstrom Instruments today announced it received a Gold Tier Award from BAE Systems’ Partner 2 Win program. Brandstrom Instruments was selected from a pool of suppliers that delivered exceptional performance and contributions to support supply chain success for BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector in 2024. BAE Systems’ Partner 2 Win

## Pages

- [Home Page](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/) - Brandstrom Instruments: manufacturer of momentary and bidirectional solenoid shutters for military, commercial and scientific applications.
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/cookie-policy/) - This page provides comprehensive information about how we use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer
- [Laser Shutters for Systems](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/applications/laser-shutters/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Ground Vehicle Systems” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Laser Shutters for Systems Versatile, durable and fail-safe shutter designs for laser applications Laser systems often require blocking devices to avoid injury from accidental exposure. Brandstrom Instruments rotary solenoid shutters are frequently used in
- [Infrared IR Shutters & Thermal Imaging Shutters](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/optical-shutters/infrared-ir-shutters/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Infrared IR Shutters & Thermal Imaging Shutters We design custom NUC (non-uniformity correction) shutters for uncooled and cooled IR (Infrared imaging) camera systems for FPA (focal plane array), Bolometer arrays, and Infrared image sensor
- [Soldier Systems](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/applications/soldier-systems/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Soldier Systems [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text with Image” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Fielded, proven and highly reliable shutters Thermal Weapon Sights with shutters from Brandstrom Instruments. Brandstrom Instruments offers a full line of qualified highly reliable shutters for
- [Careers](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/careers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Hero Section” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/careers-hero-image.webp” min_height=”400px” custom_margin=”auto|0px|auto|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”7%|0px||0px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”15%|0px||0px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”25%||||false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Interior Page Template” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”4em” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”3em” header_font_size_phone=”2.5em” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Careers [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Breadcrumbs Section” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_module=”211″
- [Standard & Custom Rotary Solenoids](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/standard-rotary-solenoids/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Need a Custom Rotary Solenoid Solution? We Engineer for Your Exact Needs. Capacity for Volume: Since we are vertically integrated, we have the ability to adjust production to accommodate prototype quantities to tens of thousands
- [Blog](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/blog/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Hero Section” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://brandstrominstruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/homepage-banner-2022-2.jpg” min_height=”100px” custom_margin=”auto|0px|auto|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0%|0px|0%|0px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”1%|0px|1%|0px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”3%||3%||true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Interior Page Template” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”4em” header_font_size_tablet=”3em” header_font_size_phone=”2.5em” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” global_colors_info=”{}”] Blog [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blog
- [COTS Miniature Rotary Solenoids](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/cots-miniature-rotary-solenoids/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Contact an Engineer *Name: *Phone: *Email: Business type: -- Select --US Government ContractorAerospace industryMedical IndustryOther Send Us a Message: [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” ul_text_align=”center” ul_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#0193cf” background_enable_image=”off” min_height=”60px” custom_margin=”||||false|false”
- [COTS Higher Holding Torque Solenoids](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/cots-higher-holding-torque-solenoids/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Contact an Engineer *Name: *Phone: *Email: Business type: -- Select --US Government ContractorAerospace industryMedical IndustryOther Send Us a Message: [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” ul_text_align=”center” ul_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#0193cf” background_enable_image=”off” min_height=”60px” custom_margin=”||||false|false”
- [Drone/UAV Shutters](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/applications-drone-uav-laser-shutters-and-solenoids/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Contact an Engineer *Name: *Phone: *Email: Business type: -- Select --US Government ContractorAerospace industryMedical IndustryOther Send Us a Message: [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” ul_text_align=”center” ul_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_image=”https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/colin-lloyd-kx6VkhGxGdw-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg” background_position=”center_right” Brandstrom delivers lightweight, 100% U.S.-made shutters and solenoids for drones and UAVs. Proven in flight, stable under shock and vibration, and ready to scale from 1 to 100,000 units. Featuring A0536‑2, 3/8” COTS Series compatible with D series shutters.
- [COTS Solenoid Shutters](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/cots-solenoid-shutters/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Contact an Engineer *Name: *Phone: *Email: Business type: -- Select --US Government ContractorAerospace industryMedical IndustryOther Send Us a Message: [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” ul_text_align=”center” ul_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#0193cf” background_enable_image=”off” min_height=”60px” custom_margin=”||||false|false”
- [Low Outgas Aerospace Solenoids](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/low-outgas-solenoids/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Contact an Engineer *Name: *Phone: *Email: Business type: -- Select --US Government ContractorAerospace industryMedical IndustryOther Send Us a Message: [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” ul_text_align=”center” ul_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_image=”https://brandstrominstruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/low-outgas-rotary-solenoids.png” min_height=”300px” custom_margin=”||||false|false”
- [News](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/news/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Hero Section” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://brandstrominstruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/homepage-banner-2022-2.jpg” min_height=”400px” custom_margin=”auto|0px|auto|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”7%|0px||0px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”15%|0px||0px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”25%||||false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Interior Page Template” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”4em” header_font_size_tablet=”3em” header_font_size_phone=”2.5em” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element=”margin:auto;” header_text_shadow_style=”preset3″ header_text_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.8)” global_colors_info=”{}”] News [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Breadcrumbs Section” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_module=”211″ saved_tabs=”all” collapsed=”off”
- [Custom Optical Shutters](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/custom-optical-shutters/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Custom Optical Shutters Engineered For Your Exact Needs Capacity for Volume: Since we are vertically integrated, we have the ability to adjust production of small rotary solenoids to accommodate prototype quantities to tens of thousands of units. Brandstrom is your
- [Bi-Stable Rotary Solenoids](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/bistable-rotary-solenoids/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Get Precise, Efficient Control with Our Bistable Rotary Solenoids. Capacity for Volume: Since we are vertically integrated, we have the ability to adjust production to accommodate prototype quantities to tens of thousands of
- [See Miniature Rotary Solenoids In Action](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/applications/see-miniature-rotary-solenoids-in-action/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Contact an Engineer *Name: *Phone: *Email: Business type: -- Select --US Government ContractorAerospace industryMedical IndustryOther Send Us a Message: [/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Section one” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] See bistable shutter solenoids in
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- [Ground Vehicle Systems](https://www.brandstrominstruments.com/applications/ground-vehicles/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Ground Vehicle Systems” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Ground Vehicle Systems Our thermal imaging shutters are battlefield qualified. Brandstrom Instruments has already fielded thousands of shutters for the Check 6 320 x 240 situational awareness thermal imaging camera in use
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