Elegant Aliform Monarch Moving Butterflygood

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The Elegant Aliform is a life-like, noiseless, motorless animated butterfly. Watch in amazement as this robotic Monarch slowly moves her wings, no motor required. Slender butterfly body uses Flexinol Actuator Wires made of a special alloy that changes shape when voltage is applied. Simply plug in the 6V adapter (included) and the heat of the electricity contracts the Actuator Wire like a muscle. The Actuator Wire then relaxes when it cools. Aliforms can be attached to flower displays, plants, or anything else, to draw attention. Perfect for centerpieces, weddings, plants, furniture, computers, windows, flowers and more. Comes with AC adapter, optional battery pack for use with floral or tabletop accents when no AC power is available. Monarch Butterfly Figurine wing dimensions are 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches.

• A lifelike robotic butterfly that moves its wings!
• These moving butterfly figurines come with a thin 6 foot power cord and use so little power they can be run continuously for pennies per week with out getting hot or becoming a fire hazard.
• While operating they make no noise whatsoever and provide an allurement that keeps people fascinated and guessing whether they are real or not.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful Aliform butterfly, February 22, 2009 By  Sue "Sue" (PA) - See all my reviews = Durability:  = Fun:  = Educational:  Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Elegant Aliform Monarch Moving Butterfly (Housewares) This is a neat item, I bought it for use in a skit about butterflies. I was disappointed though because in the write up about it, it sounded like the battery pack was included, but it isn't so I can't use it like I was planning on it. Neat idea though, will be a nice conversation piece. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful Monarch Butterfly, June 7, 2011 By  S. Davidson (OHIO USA) - See all my reviews    = Durability:  = Fun:  = Educational:  This review is from: Elegant Aliform Monarch Moving Butterfly (Housewares) Too cute! I have my butterfly jar on my computer stand and I just love it. It is very realistic. My cat is facinated by it. I also purchased one for my mother and her friends swear it is real. I highly recommend it to all. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful Liked it a lot, May 12, 2011 By  NormD. - See all my reviews = Durability:  = Fun:  = Educational:  Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Elegant Aliform Monarch Moving Butterfly (Housewares) I received this as a suggestion from Amazon and read the reviews...... bought it an like it a lot. We attached it above a plant for the look of a butterfly lighting on the plant. Looks great, would've liked it a bit smaller and battery operated, but like it just the same and may come back and buy the battery pack later. Arrived very timely and in good condition as well. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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Flexinol(R) Nitinol Wire .0080" OD, Nitinol Actuator Wire, 70C Transition Temp

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Flexinol(R) Nitinol Actuator Wire: Flexinol(R) is a trade name for shape memory alloy actuator wires. These small diameter wires (made from nickel-titanium) contract like muscles when they are electrically driven. This ability to flex or shorten is a characteristic of certain alloys, which dynamically change their internal structure at certain temperatures. The idea of reaching higher temperatures electrically came with the light bulb, but instead of producing light, these alloys contract by several percent of their length when heated and can then be easily stretched out again as they cool back down to room temperature. Like a light bulb both heating and cooling can occur quite quickly. The contraction of Flexinol(R) actuator wires when heated is opposite to ordinary thermal expansion, is larger by a hundredfold, and exerts tremendous force for its small size. Movement occurs through an internal solid state restructuring in the material that is silent, smooth, and powerful. This effect can be used in many ways. A safe assumption is that any task requiring physical movement in a small space with low to moderate cycling speeds is something that most likely will be better done with actuator wires. Many of the tasks currently being done with small motors or solenoids can be done better and cheaper with Flexinol(R) actuator wires. Since the actuator wires are small in comparison to the work they perform, new products and improved design on existing products are readily accomplished. As a rule of thumb the material will contract with approximately 25,000 pounds per square inch. Sample Applications: Actuators, Latches, Micro Circuit Breakers, Temp. Control, Micro Clutches, Medical/Surgical Instrumentation, Prosthetic limbs, Motor protectors, Camera manipulators, Ultra light remote controls, Robotic limbs, Micro pumps, Blood pressure test valves, Automotive: Door locks - Mirror controls - Environmental controls, etc.

• Shape Memory
• Actuator Wire
• Superior Corrosion Resistance
• Non Magnetic
• Miniature Foot print

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Flexinol Nitinol Actuator Wire, Straightened, 90C Transition Temperature, 0.0015" Diameter, 5' Length (Pack of 1)

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Flexinol(R) Nitinol Actuator Wire: Flexinol(R) is a trade name for shape memory alloy actuator wires. These small diameter wires (made from nickel-titanium) contract like muscles when they are electrically driven. This ability to flex or shorten is a characteristic of certain alloys, which dynamically change their internal structure at certain temperatures. The idea of reaching higher temperatures electrically came with the light bulb, but instead of producing light, these alloys contract by several percent of their length when heated and can then be easily stretched out again as they cool back down to room temperature. Like a light bulb both heating and cooling can occur quite quickly. The contraction of Flexinol(R) actuator wires when heated is opposite to ordinary thermal expansion, is larger by a hundredfold, and exerts tremendous force for its small size. Movement occurs through an internal solid state restructuring in the material that is silent, smooth, and powerful. This effect can be used in many ways. A safe assumption is that any task requiring physical movement in a small space with low to moderate cycling speeds is something that most likely will be better done with actuator wires. Many of the tasks currently being done with small motors or solenoids can be done better and cheaper with Flexinol(R) actuator wires. Since the actuator wires are small in comparison to the work they perform, new products and improved design on existing products are readily accomplished. As a rule of thumb the material will contract with approximately 25,000 pounds per square inch. Sample Applications: Actuators, Latches, Micro Circuit Breakers, Temp. Control, Micro Clutches, Medical/Surgical Instrumentation, Prosthetic limbs, Motor protectors, Camera manipulators, Ultra light remote controls, Robotic limbs, Micro pumps, Blood pressure test valves, Automotive: Door locks - Mirror controls - Environmental controls, etc.

• Shape Memory
• Actuator Wire
• Superior Corrosion Resistance
• Non Magnetic
• Miniature Foot print

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful This size of wire does not exist, September 21, 2010 By  JG - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Flexinol Nitinol Actuator Wire, Straightened, 90C Transition Temperature, 0.0015" Diameter, 5' Length (Pack of 1) (Misc.) This type of wire does not exist in .0015" diameter. I recieved a different size and length in my order. I have since been given a refund. Do not purchase this product because it does not exist. Amazon needs to correct the description. The distributor of the wire assured me that they do not make it in .0015" diameter. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 4 of 12 people found the following review helpful Are You Kidding?!, December 15, 2006 By  Chris Tyrrell - See all my reviews    This review is from: Flexinol Nitinol Actuator Wire, Straightened, 90C Transition Temperature, 0.0100" Diameter, 25' Length (Pack of 1) (Misc.) It's gonna be Christmas in December at my house, now that Flexinol has come out with the Nitinol Wire .0100" OD!!! Aw, man, the kids are gonna freak out when they creep down the stairs and see packages left by St. Nick that reek of nitinol and sound like wire when you shake them. This will be the best Christmas ever thanks to the good folks at Flexinol, and if it isn't, then punishments will most definitely be doled out. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment (1)

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