-Turning Electrical Power

into Mechanical Work

Solenoid is an electromechanical
device

Electrical energy is used to magnetically

cause mechanical movement

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

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

Ken Andrie D. Guaria

Daryl M. Hita
John Paul Albao
Harold Hollon
Paolo B. Escarcha
Jerome J. Deri
Clifford Gaton
Dionito Angelo D. Macabare