Nitinol Alloy is a material with excellent properties. It not only has a shape memory effect, but also has super elastic properties. The so-called superelasticity refers to the property that the specimen produces a strain far greater than the elastic limit strain under the action of external force, and the strain can automatically recover when unloaded. Nitinol Alloy's use in paragliding takes advantage of its superelastic properties. Nitinol alloy is extremely elastic at low phase transition temperatures, which is why it is so attractive as an alternative to nylon or plastic threads used inside paragliders. Nitinol alloy mainly has the following advantages:
1. In terms of packaging, Nitinol alloy is easy to pack. Nitinol Alloy is a material that can be bent when folding an umbrella, but it always quickly returns to its original shape. The super elasticity of Nitinol alloy is very useful in the field of paragliding.
2. In terms of paragliders, high-quality Nitinol alloys replace common nylon materials. They are stronger and can ensure the best airfoil profile.
3. In terms of seat bags, Nitinol Alloy and other designs are used to fill the air protection bags with air before take off.
4. In terms of support, due to its shape memory super elasticity, it is particularly resistant to bending and can always return to its original shape. Furthermore, Nitinol Alloy is very stable along the length and is lighter than nylon of the same hardness.
5. Nitinol is a shape memory alloy, and it's what makes paraglider wings so cool. It's widely used in high-end paragliders, Mars rowers, and many other cool gadgets.
The above are the advantages of Nitinol alloy in paragliding compared with nylon. Nitinol Allloy is a smart metal material because it resists bending and always returns to its original shape.
