Achieve Immediate Response in a Fault-Interrupting Device
These large latching solenoids with high latching force were designed for a manufacturer of high voltage power distribution equipment to disconnect power quickly to prevent equipment damage.
Customer Problem
A manufacturer of high voltage power distribution equipment needed to actuate a fault-interrupting device while switching functions in their high voltage equipment. This device would disconnect power if a fault could not be cleared immediately or maintenance needed to be performed.
In order to avoid equipment damage, the actuation solution needed to be durable with a high latching force to actuate immediately, allowing the power to disconnect quickly.
The TLX Solution
We designed several large latching solenoids that have a high latching force ranging from 100-300 lbs. These heavy-duty solenoids used residual magnetism, not constant power, to hold the latched position. When the system detects a fault, a short pulse of power causes the solenoid to de-latch, activating the fault interrupter. Once maintenance is complete or the fault is cleared, another short pulse of opposite polarity causes the solenoid to re-latch. This solenoid is direct-acting and temperature stable with a fast response time.
- Stroke
- Up to 16.5 mm
- Pull force
- Up to 223 N
- Latching force
- Up to 1334 N
- Supply voltage
- 48 Vdc
- Response times
- <30 ms
- Coil resistance at 20°C
- 1.25 Ω
- Transition velocity at switching
- > 1 m/s
- Durability
- > 100K cycles
- Momentary current pulse
- Up to 40 A
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.
Working with TLX
- Experienced partner of industry leaders, first-tier suppliers, and OEMs
- Direct access to our design and engineering team
- Localized production in USA and China
- Dependable single-source solution from design to delivery