While Magnet-Schultz of America designs solenoids to perform above and beyond the expectations of its customers, there are constraints to the capabilities of any given design. Environmental factors, power supply errors, and general lifecycle wear can all lead to solenoid failures. This guide outlines some of the common failure modes, and should assist in
MSA Stewardship Makes Its First Contribution Westmont, IL November 3, 2017 - Magnet-Schultz of America officially announces the names of the eight organizations that will be the recipients of a $250 donation as part of MSA’s new initiative, MSA Stewardship. On September 8, 2017, MSA employees were asked to share what their passions and
Magnet-Schultz of America has posted a new company overview video highlighting our role as a leader in the electromagnetic actuator market. You can check out the video below or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYBB4Ib-Q0Q. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYBB4Ib-Q0Q
Crains’ Most Innovative Companies – MSA makes Crain’s Top 100 patent list Magnet-Schultz of America has made an appearance in Crain's Chicago Business for being one of the top 100 Illinois companies for number of patents awarded in 2016. Our continued development of the ball detent product and advances in voice coils and LVDT technology
The latest entry in the Magnet-Schultz of America Solenoid 101 blog series is designed to explain the basic differences between common solenoid valve designs. This blog builds on our general overview of solenoid principles. Check our blog history for information on more technical concepts and feel free to make suggestions for future posts. Solenoid
Choosing a solenoid can be overwhelming. The sheer number of parts offered makes it difficult to identify all of the possibilities, and comparing specification sheets and force curves is time consuming. You can always send your requirements to us and we can identify a best fit for you, but some prefer to explore their
Magnet-Schultz of America has added new machinery that increases our abilities in quality and manufacturing analysis. The addition of a new cross-cut machine, grinding machine, and upgraded microscopes allows MSA to perform even more comprehensive inspections. By setting parts in epoxy, MSA can effectively freeze all components in place and then take a complete and
Electromagnets are a versatile option for holding and lifting applications, but proper mounting and operation is necessary to get the most out of these devices. The steps below outline the best practices and common mistakes encountered when implementing electromagnets. Follow these basic steps to increase your application’s efficiency, and check out our previous blog post
Common Solenoid Modifications While Magnet-Schultz of America has a comprehensive range of reference solenoid products, the greatest value we have to offer our customers are modified or entirely custom solenoids and actuators. Many engineers or purchasing agents contact us knowing what type of function and performance they need in a solenoid but they may not
Magnet-Schultz of America has added new staking process automation that will allow us to achieve even greater process control while improving production capacity and PPM levels. The automation system has been developed and implemented in conjunction with Magnet-Schultz Memmingen, and represents an increasing exchange of ideas and capabilities that will bring benefits to customers in
