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Re: Electrical Solenoid Actuators
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Originally Posted by StephenNutt View Post
Looking at 4.1.8 park J we are now allowed:
electrical solenoid actuators, no greater than 1 in. stroke and no greater than 10 watts continuous duty
Can someone explain the following.
no greater than 10 watts continuous duty
Can I use an actuator that is 25 watts at a 10% duty, but drops below 10 watts at 100% duty, or must the maximum power be no greater than 10 watts?

Also, now I know this is probably very difficult to answer as it varies upon actuator design, but what range of forces could I expect to obtain using actuators that meet these requirements?

Many thanks

Stephen
It is really hard for the inspectors to verify your promise to not run the solenoid at greater than x% duty cycle, and I therefore expect the intent is 10W @ 12V w/ 100% duty cycle. I would ask the GDC for clarification.