Solenoid trouble - inadequate electrical power
Solenoid trouble - inadequate electrical power
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I feel like a clown asking you guys this, but I've been co-opted into someone elses project, and electrical engineering isn't my field. This is not a "homework question," and I'm not a troll. I'm not looking to waste anyone's time. I have a solenoid that applies a load to actuate a part in a machine. The solenoid works fine with a 12VC, 5Ah Lead-Acid Battery. The problem is that the battery is physically too large to fit into the machine. Is there any way to acheive the same results using a combination of physically smaller batteries wired in series? I have A23 (12V) batteries at my disposal.
I am incredibly ignorant about electronics, so I apologize in advance if this is a silly question. I have attached a specification sheet for the solenoid. I would greatly appreciate any help you guys could give me.
Thanks,
Bill
I am incredibly ignorant about electronics, so I apologize in advance if this is a silly question. I have attached a specification sheet for the solenoid. I would greatly appreciate any help you guys could give me.
Thanks,
Bill





RE: Solenoid trouble - inadequate electrical power
RE: Solenoid trouble - inadequate electrical power
RE: Solenoid trouble - inadequate electrical power
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If we learn from our mistakes I'm getting a great education!
RE: Solenoid trouble - inadequate electrical power
RE: Solenoid trouble - inadequate electrical power
Solenoid force is only the result of the current flowing in the coil!! the voltage only determine how fast the current reach its peak.
RE: Solenoid trouble - inadequate electrical power
We were using coated wire before, which is why we couldn't get the solenoid to do anything, even with no load applied. We were both aware that it was coated but had forgotten since we last used it. Please forgive our breathtaking stupidity, and thank you all for being incredibly helpful.
-Bill
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RE: Solenoid trouble - inadequate electrical power
You promised you wouldn't.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: Solenoid trouble - inadequate electrical power
Common problem, common fix. You're allowing the solenoid plunger to pick up and store some kinetic energy in that first 0.1 inch of travel.
In my days as young tank commander, we had a similar issue with the electrical firing solenoid on a 90mm gun. Setup required a certain measure of free travel before it would trigger the gun reliably. Said measure of free travel was the thickness of a US Army dogtag.
Just make sure that the object of the solenoid impact is up to the hammering.
old field guy
RE: Solenoid trouble - inadequate electrical power
Thanks, old field guy. I'll have to keep that in mind for the future.