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Solenoid is an electromechanical
device
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.
Types of Solenoids
Rotary Solenoids
Other Configurations:
Types of Solenoids
Open Frame Solenoids
Characteristics
Size as Force
Limited Stroke Lengths
5/8 is a Long Stroke
Characteristics
Strokes from 5 to 90
As Stroke Increases
Starting Torque
Symbol of
Solenoid
Symbol of
Solenoid
In the above expression for the magnetic field B, n is the number of turns
per unit length, sometimes called the "turns density". The expression is an
idealization to an infinite length solenoid, but provides a good
approximation to the field of a long solenoid.
MAGNETIC FIELD
LINES
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
GROUP 5 (Industrial)
Questions