Small push-pull solenoid

Small push-pull solenoid

9,10 

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9,10 

Push-pull solenoid. 24VDC power supply, requires about 100mA (do not use it with a 9V battery!). Armor length 30mm.

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Description

Solenoids are basically electromagnets: they are made of copper coils with an armature (a slug of metal) in the middle. When the coil is energized, the slug is pulled into the center of the coil. (One from the end) or push (from the other)

This solenoid in particular is fairly small, with a 30mm long body and a 'captive' armature with a return spring. This means that when activated with up to 24VDC, the solenoid moves and then the voltage is removed it springs back to the original position, which is quite handy. Many lower cost solenoids are only push type or only pull type and may not have a captive armature (it'll fall out!) Or don't have a return spring. This one even has nice mounting tabs, its a great all-purpose solenoid.

To drive a solenoid you will a power transistor and a diode, check this diagram for how to wire it to an Arduino or other microcontroller. You will need a fairly good power supply to drive a solenoid, as a lot of current will rush into the solenoid to charge up the electro-magnet, about 100mA, so don't try to power it with a 9V battery!

 

24 DC operation (you can use 9-24 DC volts, but lower voltage results in weaker / slower operation)
Push or pull type with 5.5 mm throw
DC coil resistance: 100 ohms
5 Newton starting force (24VDC)
1.4 oz / 39 grams

Product information

Weight 0,05 kg.
Length 5x1x3 cm
BRAND

Adafruit