A solenoid is device that uses the principle of an electromagnet to convert electrical current into mechanical movement. Most typically it is a coil of insulted wire, which, when electric current flows through the wire, has an induced magnetic field...

A means of converting electrical force into mechanical force. It consists of a wire coil, usually surrounding a cylindrical metal former, through which an electric current is passed to create a magnetic force. This latter is used to operate switches in...

A solenoid is a 3-dimensional coil. In physics, the term solenoid refers to a loop of wire, often wrapped around a metallic core, which produces a magnetic field when an electrical current is passed through it. Solenoids are important because they can...

By now most technicians have seen, heard of, or worked with solenoid valves. This valve is not new to the industry as many were installed several years ago on commercial burners. These valves were installed on what is known as the high-low fire...

Solving solenoid burnout Solenoids are elementary-looking electrical devices that make a loud snap when energized and produce mechanical movement on demand. But why do they sometimes fail? Unless you are well versed in the mysteries of magnetism, you may not understand what...

After remaining dormant for several years, electric cars are surging back into the news. First, there was the summer debut of the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? followed soon after by the announcement in Los Angeles of the Tesla roadster, a $100,000 electric sports...

As oil prices go, so do Suzuki’s fortunes. The specialist in 660cc fuel-by-the-spoonful midget cars concluded the first six months of 2006 having outsold every automaker except mighty Toyota and Nissan in the Japanese home market. In September, Suzuki will try to spread a little...