{"id":1145295,"date":"2026-07-29T07:33:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T07:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datwylersealing.com\/eu\/?page_id=1145295"},"modified":"2026-07-29T07:36:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T07:36:40","slug":"electroactive-polymers-evaluation-kit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/datwylersealing.com\/eu\/innovation\/electroactive-polymers-evaluation-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Locks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"webshop-content-sectionblock_d957592c2819a0db8f049e1997146bfd\" class=\"webshop-content-section webshop-block alignfull learn-page\"\r\n     style=\"background-color: #fff; color: #000000 \">\r\n    <div class=\"wrap-inner\">\r\n        <div class=\"container\">\r\n                            <div class=\"pre-heading\">THE EAP EVALUATION KIT<\/div>\r\n                        <h2 class=\"heading\">A hands-on way to see what a dielectric elastomer stack can do<\/h2>\r\n            <div class=\"description\">No lab equipment, no signal generator, no wiring diagrams. The kit pairs a self-contained driver unit with a windowed actuator enclosure, so the motion &#8211; the whole point of the technology &#8211; is the first thing anyone notices.<\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/datwylersealing.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/EAP-evaluation-kit-infographic.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/datwylersealing.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/EAP-evaluation-kit-infographic.png\" alt=\"Electroactive Polymer (EAPs) Evaluation Kit\" class=\"wp-image-1145296\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><sup>Figures describe the underlying stacked dielectric elastomer actuator technology and vary with stack dimensions. Full evaluation-kit specifications are provided in the user manual.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4500\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/datwylersealing.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/Self-storage_banner.webp\" alt=\"Self storage banner - Smart sensors\" class=\"wp-image-1145297\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manual and control software<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything you need to set up the kit and start driving the actuator from your own PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/datwylersealing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EAP_EVALUATION_KIT_User_Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Manual<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>01 &#8211; WHAT IT IS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A compact, two-part demonstrator: a driver &amp; control enclosure on the left, and a clear-windowed actuator case on the right, joined by a flexible interconnect. Together they turn an invisible physical effect \u2014 electrostatic contraction of a stacked polymer \u2014 into something you can watch happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>02 &#8211; WHAT IT&#8217;S BUILT THIS WAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything needed to run a first demonstration is already inside the enclosure: driver electronics, power switching, and status indication. There&#8217;s nothing to configure before the actuator moves for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Driver &amp; control enclosure<\/strong><br>Self-contained electronics with a single power switch &#8211; no bench supply required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Actuator viewing window<\/strong><br>Clear acrylic case exposes the stacked elastomer so the contraction is visible in real time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Status<\/strong><br>Amber indicator confirms the driver is powered and actuating on command.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thumb-screw access<\/strong><br>Tool-free enclosure opening for a closer look at the actuator stack itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Driver &amp; control enclosure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-contained electronics with a single power switch &#8211; no bench supply required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Status LED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear acrylic case exposes the stacked elastomer so the contraction is visible in real time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amber indicator confirms the driver is powered and actuating on command.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Thumb-screw access<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tool-free enclosure opening for a closer look at the actuator stack itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Plugin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect power and the interconnect cable &#8211; no other setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trigger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press the control button, or drive it from the software GUI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Switch on<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The status confirms the driver is ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What it move<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stack visibly contracts &#8211; silently, with no moving mechanical parts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div id=\"gi-contact-block_38d7a1c8a50f7e6e3d80b62abdcd3cdc\" class=\"gi-contact-block webshop-block text-center alignfull\" style=\"background-color: #db0d1f; color: #ffffff;\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n        <div class=\"gi-contact-inner\">\r\n                            <h2 class=\"gi-contact-text\">\r\n                    <p>Request your EAP Evaluation Kit<\/p>\n                <\/h2>\r\n            \r\n                            <div class=\"gi-contact-button-wrapper\">\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/datwylersealing.com\/eu\/contact-form\/\" class=\"gi-contact-button block-button mt-0 button-white\">\r\n                        <span>Get in touch<\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Figures describe the underlying stacked dielectric elastomer actuator technology and vary with stack dimensions. 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