Why Solenoids? Part 2 – Movement Just like in part 1, we will dive into the value and utility of solenoids, but in part 2, we will focus on when solenoids are used to move things. Solenoids are commonly used to move things by converting electrical energy into linear mechanical motion. The process
Why Solenoids? Part 1 – Locking In the world of modern technology, locking mechanisms play a crucial role in many aspects of our lives including security, healthcare, and transportation, just to name a few. Whether it's a smart lock on your front door or the locking system in a high-security safe, the components
The Hidden Versatility of Solenoids: Everyday Applications You Might Not Realize When we think about the technology that powers our daily lives, certain devices often come to mind: smartphones, computers, and kitchen appliances. Yet, lurking behind the scenes of many of these gadgets is a humble yet powerful component: the solenoid. These electromechanical devices
At Magnet-Schultz of America, we specialize in designing various types of electromagnetic solutions for our customers’ unique applications. One of the types of products we design and produce is what is known as a Magnetic Latching Solenoid. At Magnet-Schultz of America, however, we make a distinction between Magnetic Latching Solenoids and other Magnetic Latching
The Challenge: Engineers often desire a device which can provide an electrically actuated, high-force locking function. Quickly, they run into challenges finding a locking solenoid that will provide the force needed, in a reasonable size, as well as one which can operate within the constraints of their system’s power supply. They also face many
Magnetic Latching mechanisms fall into one of three distinct categories relative to how they are operated, the electrical energy needed to operate them, and the release force, which their return spring mechanism can generate. CATEGORY ONE: Permanent-Magnet/Electro-Magnetic Linear Actuators (also known as Magnetic-Latching Solenoids or MLS) A more complete discussion of the differences between
