Tooling & Production, January 1st, 1992
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 is causing this problem or what to do to correct the situation.
Here, based on the brochure "What Is A Solenoid?", prepared by Detroit Coil Co, Ferndale, MI, is a primer on the care and feeding of solenoids.
Solenoid basics
Solenoids seem simple: current in a coil creates a magnetic field that flows through an outer C...
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