Designing a Solenoid for Unaccounted-for Corner Conditions
Customer Problem
A motorcycle OEM needed a new solenoid that would replace an existing component designed by a competitor to actuate an air intake valve. When the solenoid was originally spec’d, the lower voltage and higher temperatures under which the solenoid would need to operate were not taken into account. The OEM was told it was not possible to design a solenoid with the desired performance that would still be small enough fit the mounting hardware that had already been tooled.
The TLX Solution
TLX designed a D-frame solenoid for the motorcycle OEM. By carefully engineering the magnetics of the solenoid, TLX was able to meet the voltage and temperature requirements while fitting within application’s space constraints, saving the OEM from needing to completely retool the mounting hardware. Even though the solenoid was small, it had a high pull force and a relatively long stroke. It also delivered reliable performance at temperatures as high as 105°C.
D-Frame Solenoid
- Stroke
- 7.5 mm
- Force
- > 2 N (throughout stroke at all operating conditions)
- Supply voltage
- 12 to 16 Vdc
- Operating temperature range
- -18°C to 105°C (-0.4°F to 221°F)
- Response time
- 30 ms
- Durability
- 3M cycles
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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