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- Calculating linear solenoid parameters
Hello, thanks in advance, I do many many things, jack of all trades but master of none. Would some one be willing to help me with some formulas and calcs for making my own linear solenoid? I can give the final specs I'm after then I could use advice on materials and other variables.
I'd like to make a linear solenoid that uses 12vdc and is capable of pushing 300lbs with a 1/2" stroke. It would be momentarily energized consistently 14 times a second and would be in a 200 degree environment, what type of material would be most efficient for the plunger, frame and sleeve? Also what gauge wire and how many turns? If anyone knows of something in these parameters that already exists and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I've got a mill and a lathe and can make may things I just want this to be reliable and well built. Thanks I look forward to learning more in this area, I know electrical theory as I was an electrician for 6 years so I'm not completely in the dark. Thanks again.
I'd like to make a linear solenoid that uses 12vdc and is capable of pushing 300lbs with a 1/2" stroke. It would be momentarily energized consistently 14 times a second and would be in a 200 degree environment, what type of material would be most efficient for the plunger, frame and sleeve? Also what gauge wire and how many turns? If anyone knows of something in these parameters that already exists and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I've got a mill and a lathe and can make may things I just want this to be reliable and well built. Thanks I look forward to learning more in this area, I know electrical theory as I was an electrician for 6 years so I'm not completely in the dark. Thanks again.