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Unread 13-02-2007, 13:22
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Re: Help with the SMC SOlenoid

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Originally Posted by SuperBK View Post
The double solenoid that was shipped with the kit does not hold position. It either goes to one side or the other and when it does, the other side is exhausted to the atmostphere. You can make it hold by hooking up another solenoid to the exhaust and turning it on or off to make it hold. Another solution is to buy a valve that is "center off". It will hold position. See the other threads mentioned.
Brian
There is a much easier way to do this instead of using a ton of solenoids and valves. SMC makes a valve that will allow you to stop anywhere within your stroke.