| Standard Linear Solenoid Functional Comparisons |
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| AC Open Frame |
AC Laminates |
DC Open Frame |
DC Tubular Solenoids |
DC Low Profile Solenoids |
DC Soft Shift Solenoids |
| Power: |
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| Higher power consumption; moderate force output |
Higher power consumption; highest force output |
Higher power consumption; moderate force output |
Average power consumption; moderate force output |
Average power consumption; high force output |
Average power consumption; moderate force output |
| Housing: |
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| Compact box frame and C frame designs |
Laminated frames |
Compact box frame and C frame designs |
STA® Series case provides greater shock and vibration integrity |
Completely enclosed design with a variety of mounting and shaft end configurations |
Completely enclosed design with a variety of wiring and shaft end configurations |
| Solenoid Functional Advantages: |
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| Most economical design for volume applications; AC activated; continuous or intermittent duty; on/off operation |
Very high forces over short strokes ; AC activated; continuous or intermittent duty; on/off operation |
Most economical design for volume applications; DC activated; continuous or intermittent duty; on/off operation |
Economical STA® Series design for volume applications; multiple plunger designs; on/off operation |
Ideal for high force, short stroke applications; on/off operation |
Slow, smooth motion or snap action; can provide closed loop velocity and position control |
| Solenoid Life* |
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| 50,000 to 100,000 cycles |
50,000 to 100,000 cycles |
50,000 to 100,000 cycles |
Extraordinary life of 25+ million actuations for STA models |
1 to 5 million cycles |
10 million cycles |
| Solenoid Operation: |
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| Pull-in engagement (push models available) |
Pull-in engagement |
Pull-in engagement (push models available) |
Push/pull engagement; well-suited to lock/latch operations |
Push/pull engagement; well-suited to lock/latch operations |
Quiet operation with 3-5 times the starting force of standard solenoids |
| Size: |
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| 11 sizes from 3/4" x 7/8" to 1 5/8" x 1 1/2" |
5 sizes from 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" to 3" x 2 3/8" |
18 sizes from 1/2" x 1/2" to 2" x 1 3/4" |
9 sizes from 1/2" to 1 3/4" diameter and 1" to 4 3/4" long |
7 sizes from 3/4" to 2 1/4" diameter and 1/2" to 1 3/8" long |
5 sizes from 1 1/8" to 2 1/4" diameter and 1" to 2 1/4" long |
| Force: |
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| Up to 35 lbs |
Up to 30 lbs + |
Up to 30 lbs |
Up to 22 lbs |
Up to 80 lbs |
Up to 30 lb-in |
| Stroke: |
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| Up to 1" |
Up to 1 1/4" |
Up to 1" |
Up to 2 1/2" |
Up to 3/8" (3/16" nominal) |
Up to 3/8" |
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| Compare Specifications for AC Open Frame Models |
Compare AC Specifications for Laminates |
Compare Specifications for DC Open Frame Models |
Compare Specifications for DC Tubular Models |
Compare Specifications for DC Low Profile Models |
Compare Specifications for DC Soft Shift Models |
