A Compact, Battery-Powered Solenoid

TLX developed a low-cost, battery-operated latching solenoid to open and close a low-pressure gas valve.

Customer Problem

A manufacturer needed a cost-effective solution for operating a low-pressure gas valve for an outdoor patio heater. The actuator needed to be compact and capable of holding the valve open for extended periods. In addition, the manufacturer also specified that the actuator needed to be battery powered.

The TLX Solution

TLX determined that the best solution was a custom open frame latching solenoid. The open frame design was chosen to keep the solenoid compact and reduce cost. The latching solenoid used only a short pulse of current to actuate the armature and drew no current to maintain state. This meant the solenoid could hold the valve open without drawing any power and was so energy efficient it could operate on the same battery for an entire season.

View Design Solution

Open Frame Latching Solenoid

Stroke: 2.0 mm

Supply voltage: 2.4 to 3.2 Vdc

Operating temperature range: -20°C to 107°C (-4°F to 225°F)

Spring load (de-energized position): 3.0 N (.674 lb)

Durability: 1M cycles min.

All TLX components are customized to fit system requirements, meaning technical specifications are unique to each customer and design. Examples given on our website are for illustration purposes only.

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Step 1 / Initial Review

Our engineering team works directly with you to determine the viability of your program and identify the best solution based on your specifications.

Step 2 / Quote

Quotes include all costs related to your project - tooling, prototype, piece part, production and project specific costs.

Step 3 / Design Review & Prototypes

Our engineering team reviews the design with you and makes any adjustments needed. Prototypes are built according to design specifications for testing.