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Re: Electric solenoid experience

This is for a sample size of two pieces that were in my office. The actuators were clamped down and powered by a bench supply capable of 30A continuous with the output voltage set to 12.0V. Pull force was measured with a gauge that is calibrated once per year, so I trust it.

The two actuators performed identically within my limits of measurement. They stall at a pull force of 18 pounds with a current draw of 4.9 amps. Push force was not measured but should be the same.

I attempted to measure their response time by looking at the current waveform delivered to the motor. Lightly loaded with a compression spring over the output shaft retained by a pin through the clevis, the full-stroke response time is about 80 mS. The stroke length is 0.73".

While not the most scientific of tests, it gives some idea of the capabilities of these devices.