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  1. richardgb

    about a continuous duty AC solenoid

    and the question is for a continuous AC solenoid : 1. When the solenoid has pulled in the mechanism, is it mandatory that the electricity gets shut off ? 2. Or can the AC stay on and keep on building the electric field, so that the solenoid stays magnetized ? 3. Will the continuous duty...
  2. richardgb

    running a 2 HP 50 HZ motor on 60 HZ

    1. can a 50 hz electric AC motor (capacitor start) be run an a 60 hz circuit ? 2. why do they make 50 HZ motors when the standard is 60 HZ ? Thanks for any help at all.......... Richard
  3. richardgb

    how much pulling power in lbs. does a solenoid have

    how much pulling power in lbs. does a solenoid have that is rated at .1 and another at .55 amps ? Thanks...... Richard
  4. richardgb

    designing a pull solenoid 3 lbs. pull

    I am looking for a simple pull solenoid of about 1/2 to 5/8 " stroke to be used on 120 V AC, but 12 V DC is also a possibility. This solenoid needs to have approximately 3 lbs pulling power for the 1/2" stroke. It would be nice if the solenoid could be working in a horizontal plane, but this...

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