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Linear Solenoids 101: Push vs Pull Solenoids vs Push-Pull Solenoids
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: Every linear solenoid is essentially a pull solenoid - but a pull solenoid can become a pushing device through the incorporation of a pushrod. The picture below illustrates the construction of both ...
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Considerations for Solenoids in Locking Mechanisms
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: Fail-safe Condition – it may be required that solenoid driven locking systems revert to a default condition (either open or closed) in the case of power failure. This may preclude the use of ...
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Pick and Hold Drive Circuit: How it Works
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: Pick and Hold is a technique for energising solenoids that maximises the force and speed achievable from a given device, and/or reduces heat dissipation and power consumption. The force or torque ...
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How to Use a Control Circuit: Pick and Hold Module
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: A PHu-50 module is required, with USB-Micro cable, and PC with programming Software PHprogrammer.exe V6.0+. Other than these items a load device is required, and Power Supply able to supply voltage ...
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What is the Super Stroke Solenoid
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: The super stroke solenoid is a special implementation of the tubular solenoid design, modifications have been made to the geometry of the pole‐piece and magnetic return path to produce a device ...
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Bistable Rotary Solenoids in Shutter Applications
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: Geeplus offers small bistable rotary solenoids and actuators in several types, suited to actuation of small shutter mechanisms. These typically require rotation of a small ‘flag’ to block ...
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How to Select a Linear Solenoid / Linear Actuator
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: There are a number of different factors that can influence the choice of a linear solenoid or actuator; the goal of the selection process is to identify the least expensive device that will satisfy ...
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How to Select a Push-Pull Solenoid
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: Device size is determined for the required force, displacement, and duty cycle from the tables below, more detailed force data is shown graphically in the datasheet for each solenoid. These charts ...
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How to Select a Rotary Solenoid
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: When deciding on a rotary solenoid for an application, there are a number of factors to take into consideration: Size, torque, and angle of rotation are the basics, but it doesn't end there. This ...
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What is a Bistable Rotary Solenoid? The Definitive Technical Overview
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: The bistable rotary solenoid changes state with the application of a momentary pulse of electricity, and then remains in the changed state without power applied until a further pulse of reverse ...
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Solenoids - Design Considerations
Description: Solenoid design considerations and descriptions including open frame linear, low profile, linear, soft-shift linear, tubular linear and more ...
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A Solenoid's Place in High Speed Parcel Processing
Description: With the ever increasing E-Commerce market, parcel sorting will be a number one priority. It is estimated that packages being delivered by conveyor will reach up to 16 billion this year, and this ...
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Growth in the Market for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Description: Electric vehicles (EV) are not new to automotive markets. Beginning with the automaker giant, Tesla, other OEMs have supercharged their efforts in bringing affordable, reliable, and safe electric ...
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How the Hybrid and Electric Cars Segment is Growing
Description: Electric and hybrid vehicles are, in many people's view, the way of the future. According to Mordor Intelligence, the hybrid vehicle market is likely to increase by 10.23% between now and 2024, with ...
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Porch Pirates Creating Product Opportunities
Description: With thousands of packages disappearing from porches every month, many people believe that delivery companies aren't doing their share to prevent package theft. Some even go as far as changing their ...
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The True Cost of Unscheduled Downtime Due to Electrical Equipment Failure in Your Warehouse
Description: The real costs of unscheduled downtime are both direct and indirect. Along with the expenses, there can be long-term repercussions for your business that can impact you for months or even years. That ...
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7 Ways Your Production Tooling Manufacturer Can Help You Achieve Cost Efficiencies
Description: Production tooling and machine fabrication are key to producing many electric components. Many electrical tools, cabinets, and other products require significant design and manufacturing. Whether ...
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How Solenoid and Haptic Actuators are Transforming Automotive Safety Technologies
Description: Most cars are driven purely mechanically, however drive-by-wire technology is starting to make its way into the automotive sector. Many drivers are resistant to the change, especially with ...
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Industry Solutions For The Most Common Solenoid Valve Challenges
Description: Whether you're a mechanical or electrical engineer or the senior purchasing manager at a major manufacturing facility, you're likely familiar with solenoid valves and their role in the flow of liquids ...
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The 5 Best Industry Applications For Linear And Rotary Solenoids
Description: Electromechanical devices (e.g., linear and rotary solenoids) play a tremendous role in manufacturing processes and thousands of consumer products which make our lives easier and more productive. Both ...
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The 5 Key Advantages of Magnetic Latching Solenoids
Description: In standard solenoid valves, the solenoid requires the introduction of an electric current to produce a magnetic field. This magnetic field pulls the plunger away from the opening and allows the valve ...
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The History of the Rotary Solenoid
Description: Rotary solenoids are electromechanical devices used for a variety of applications. They have a strong connection to Dayton and are vital for long life operation in challenging environments. What, ...
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The Top 5 Trends In Medical Device Manufacturing In 2019 And Beyond
Description: As the owner or operator of a medical device company, your livelihood hinges on your ability to set yourself apart from your competitors. Developing strategies to maximize product quality while ...
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Transportation Industry In A "Buzz" Over Haptics
Description: When A "Buzz" Can Save A Life According to the National Highway Safety Administration, 3.2% of crashes attributed to the driver were the result of "...being sleepy or actually sleeping at the time of ...
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Solenoids: Principle of Operation
Description: Why use solenoids? Actuation for machine and process automation must range from the most basic on-off function to extremely complex sequencing. When the process involves linear or rotary motion, ...
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Solenoids: Principle of Operation for Engineers
Description: Why use solenoids? Actuation for machine and process automation must range from the most basic on-off function to extremely complex sequencing. When the process involves linear or rotary motion, ...
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Latching Solenoids: Technical Information
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: Learn all about Latching Solenoids in this brief informative white paper ...
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Open Frame Solenoids: Customization for an Open Frame Solenoid
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: Potential Customization for open frame solenoids ...
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Proportional Solenoids: Technical Overview
From: GEEPLUS Inc.Description: Proportional Solenoids are linear actuators with a force proportional to the current in a limited range. With the addition of a return spring in your application you can make the proportional solenoid ...
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Solenoid Technical Information
Description: High reliability, long service life and high efficiency are all requirements that are met by Mechetronics solenoids through precision manufacture, tight tolerances and suitable surface treatment. ...