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Re: Questions about operation of pneumatic valves

I would agree with the other posters. In your configuration (double solenoids) you will only have 4 energized at a time (the other 4 are in the other direction). So the power would be less. We have routinely left our solenoids energized to force a mechanism into the hold position with not adverse effects.

A few ideas:
Is this repeatable on you home practice defenses? If so then you have a place to experiment...
What is the orientation of the solenoid valve relative to the shock induced by the field? Can you change this orientation and does it change the behavior?
Can you 'shock mount' the solenoid (cable tie it to a hunk of foam to dampen the shock).
If you leave the solenoid energized in the direction that hold the latch closed, does it change the behavior?

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