reduce sliding friction on solenoid plunger used as a trigger release.
reduce sliding friction on solenoid plunger used as a trigger release.
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looking for any suggestions on how to greatly reduce sliding friction on a solenoid plunger that is being used to initiate a trigger action. A lever arm is held in tension by a spring. the solenoid plunger is holding the lever arm in position. When the plunger is retracted, the tension spring pulls down on the lever.
Current lever arm setup is exerting significant restraint on solenoid plunger, hence retraction is inhibited. Approximate retraction force required is 20 nt. The tension spring is only exerting a 10 nt force.
(see sketch)
Current lever arm setup is exerting significant restraint on solenoid plunger, hence retraction is inhibited. Approximate retraction force required is 20 nt. The tension spring is only exerting a 10 nt force.
(see sketch)





RE: reduce sliding friction on solenoid plunger used as a trigger release.
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RE: reduce sliding friction on solenoid plunger used as a trigger release.
RE: reduce sliding friction on solenoid plunger used as a trigger release.
I had a previous inquiry regarding a need to restrain a 450nt force on a shaft. a respondent provided a good idea. I subsequently purchased the recommended part from manufacturer and so far it works great.