Turning Electrical Power into Mechanical Work

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• Turning Electrical Power into Mechanical Work

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Presentation Agenda

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

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How a Solenoid Works.

• Apply Current
• Magnetic Field Builds
• Stop and Plunger Become Attracting Magnets
• Magnetic Force Drives Plunger to Stop

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Basics Types of Solenoids

• Push
• Pull
• Clapper

• Rotary
• Open
• Closed

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Types of Solenoids

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

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Types of Solenoids

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

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Types of Solenoids

• Rotary Solenoids
• Apply a Torque over a range of Rotation.

• Every Company has different ways to obtain the
  rotary motion.

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Types of Solenoids

• Rotary Solenoids
• Other Configurations

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Types of Solenoids

• Open Frame Solenoids

• Closed Frame Solenoids or Tubular Solenoids

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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

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Typical Solenoid Applications

• Rotary Solenoids
• Sorting Machines
• Shutter Actuators
• Characteristics
• Strokes from 5 to 90
• As Stroke Increases
• Starting Torque ?

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Web Resources For Solenoids

• http//www.camdec.com
• http//www.gwlisk.com
• http//www.ledex.com
• http//www.ramcompany.com
• http//www.takaha.com

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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

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Questions