Thread: Electric solenoid experience
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Re: Electric solenoid experience
Back to the question by the OP.

These lock actuators look nice but what about an application where the force needed to be applied for longer (say raising a small mechanism and holding it for 30 seconds)?

The solenoid seems like it would be more appropriate for this type of long duty application. Can anyone share legal experience with using electric solenoids on their robot?

Also can someone comment on the rated Volts * rated Amps method to calculate continuous Watts when there is no power specification listed; this seems like it would be accepted at inspection.
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