Turning Electrical Power into Mechanical Work

Presentation Agenda
Discuss how a Solenoid Works
Show some different types of Solenoids Discuss Applications for Solenoid use. Introduce Web Resources

How a Solenoid Works.

1. Apply Current 2. Magnetic Field Builds 3. Stop and Plunger Become Attracting Magnets 4. Magnetic Force Drives Plunger to Stop

Basics Types of Solenoids

Push Pull Clapper Rotary Open Closed

Types of Solenoids
Pull Solenoids Force is Directed Back towards Solenoid.
Push Solenoids Force is Directed AWAY from Solenoid

Types of Solenoids
Clapper Solenoids Typically Force application can be the same as a Push or Pull Greater amount of End Force/Hold Force

Types of Solenoids
Rotary Solenoids Apply a Torque over a range of Rotation. Every Company has different ways to obtain the rotary motion.

Types of Solenoids
Rotary Solenoids Other Configurations:

Types of Solenoids
Open Frame Solenoids Closed Frame Solenoids or Tubular Solenoids

Typical Solenoid Applications

Linear Applications
Valve Actuators Latching/Switching Pushing/Pulling Objects
Sorting Shutters

Characteristics
Size as Force Limited Stroke Lengths
5/8 is a Long Stroke

Typical Solenoid Applications

Rotary Solenoids
Sorting Machines Shutter Actuators

Characteristics
Strokes from 5 to 90 As Stroke Increases Starting Torque

Web Resources For Solenoids

http://www.camdec.com http://www.gwlisk.com http://www.ledex.com

http://www.ramcompany.com
http://www.takaha.com

Conclusions
Solenoids Convert Electrical Energy to Mechanical Work Different Types of Solenoids for Different Types of Applications
Linear and Rotary

Major Considerations
Size Stroke and Force Limitations

Questions