Coil needed
Coil needed
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I'm working on a project that requires a solenoid type coil that runs on 12 volts A/C. I need a coil design that will have a 2" stroke with around 6-8 oz. of force. It will be energized for periods of 10-12 hours. So the duty cycle is 100%
Could anyone give me some ideas what I would need it terms of magnet wire gauge, number of turns, and bobbin size? I need about a 3/8" O.D. plunger. Also I'm guessing that I will need a bridge/diode of some sort to convert the A/C to D/C?
Many thanks!
David
Could anyone give me some ideas what I would need it terms of magnet wire gauge, number of turns, and bobbin size? I need about a 3/8" O.D. plunger. Also I'm guessing that I will need a bridge/diode of some sort to convert the A/C to D/C?
Many thanks!
David





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Thanks to everyone that has replied so far. Maybe what I want to do is not possible? I have not been able to source a coil off the shelf. Does anyone know where I might look?
David
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If you really need 6..8oz when the solenoid is at its weakest, just off the top of my head I'm guessing the force when it's seated will amount to hundreds of pounds, and the power consumption will be in kilowatts.
You really should take a look at the door lock motors used in automobiles.
Mike Halloran
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DeAngelo Marine Exhaust Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA
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