MagDrive Technologies, a newcomer in clean tech and valve innovation, announced it has been awarded a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant. This award will enable MagDrive to advance and commercialize its groundbreaking zero-leak valve drive technology.
This project aims to advance and commercialize an innovative electromagnetic zero-leak, hermetically sealed valve drive capable of actuating various cryogenic valves. The technology eliminates 100% of the valve stem leaks and enhances efficiency, reliability and longevity of valve systems by removing moving parts exposed to extreme, dusty or regolith environments. Additionally, it can be applied to couplings, providing a superior alternative in extreme environments. MagDrive’s patented magnetic actuation, partially funded by NASA, enables zero-emission hermetically sealed valve stems, protecting valve parts from contamination and degradation. The magnetic actuation eliminates dynamic seals, preventing leak paths at any temperature or pressure. This is critical for cryogenic fluid management in diverse environments, from space to surface applications. With E-Drive actuation energy is transmitted through a solid wall from an external electromagnet to an inner magnetic cartridge. The wall encapsulates the stem eliminating dynamic seals and the leak path. E-Drive is compatible with legacy valve systems and standard valve types and sizes used in cryogenic and other target industries.
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