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SOLENOIDS

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AC Linear Solenoids

The NT Series solenoids are ideally suited for AC applications, having the frame and the plunger of laminated steel construction, featuring high permeability and low magnetic losses. They are designed to be operated in any position, being able turning an electric pulse into an axial pull action. Coil winding insulation being in Class F. Performance, as shown in the following diagrams, is always referred to a temperature rise of 80�C in open air, with 35�C ambient temperature and coil fed at 105% of rated supply voltage (as per VDE 0580). Since the mechanical energy generated by solenoids  is a constant, any amount of that force eventually not utilized by relevant application will be expended under form of impact force. Consequently, any application should correctly use the smallest available solenoid performing the required action, not exceeding the maximum admitted operational temperature. To select the right solenoid, an exact determination of the duty cycle is equally essential: whenever the maximum cycle is exceeding 300 seconds, a continuously rated solenoid (ED=100) should be used. Otherwise the relative duty factor would result as follows:

ED% =     ON time    . x 100
         (On + OFF time)                            (Cycle = ON + OFF time)
 

AC & DC Solenoids

The PR series solenoids are designed for AC & DC applications. Both the frame and the plunger are made of solid steel construction. They can be operated in any position, turning an electric pulse into an axial pull or push-pull action. Coil winding insulation being in Class F. Performance, as shown in the following diagrams, is always referred to a temperature rise of 80�C in open air, with 35�C ambient temperature and coil fed at 105% of rated voltage (VDE 0580). Since the mechanical energy generated by all solenoids is a constant,  any amount of that force eventually not utilized by relevant application will be expended under form of impact force. Consequently, any application should correctly use the smallest available solenoid performing the required action, whilst not exceeding the max admitted operational temperature. To select the right solenoid, also the exact determination of the duty cycle is equally essential: in fact, whenever the maximum cycle is exceeding 300 seconds, a continuously rated solenoid (ED=100) must be used. Otherwise the relative duty factor would result as follows:

ED% =     ON time    . x 100
         (On + OFF time)                            (Cycle = ON + OFF time)
 

AC & DC Solenoids

The PR series solenoids are designed for AC & DC applications. Both the frame and the plunger are made of solid steel construction. They can be operated in any position, turning an electric pulse into an axial pull or push-pull action. Coil winding insulation being in Class F. Performance, as shown in the following diagrams, is always referred to a temperature rise of 80�C in open air, with 35�C ambient temperature and coil fed at 105% of rated voltage (VDE 0580). Since the mechanical energy generated by all solenoids is a constant,  any amount of that force eventually not utilized by relevant application will be expended under form of impact force. Consequently, any application should correctly use the smallest available solenoid performing the required action, whilst not exceeding the max admitted operational temperature. To select the right solenoid, also the exact determination of the duty cycle is equally essential: in fact, whenever the maximum cycle is exceeding 300 seconds, a continuously rated solenoid (ED=100) must be used. Otherwise the relative duty factor would result as follows:

ED% =     ON time    . x 100
         (On + OFF time)                            (Cycle = ON + OFF time)
 

Magnetically Latching Solenoid

The RM series bistable linear solenoids ideally suited for all battery operated DC applications, featuring the possibility to keep its plunger closed due to the action of a permanent magnet. Solenoid will maintain its state as long as required, without consuming current or producing heat any longer.

This particular feature makes it ideally suited to be used as a hold solenoid. Designed to work in any position, it can also turn an electrical impulse into an axial traction force. Coil winding being insulated in Class F.

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