Automation Direct Solenoid Cables

[Wren Hensgen]

Originally Posted by ollien

Yep! I realized this soon after I posted the thread. Realisitcally going to end up purchasing this one.

Thanks for the heads up

Good choice. These are actually Bimba/Mead valves, rebranded by Automation Direct.

Any reason for a dual acting over a spring return?

[rfolea]

I'm surprised no one mentioned this as an option (see photo). remove both the shroud and the header and just connect directly to the pins using crimp lugs ...

The only disadvantage is you loose the built-in diagnostic LED ...

Again, you only need two pins...

[ollien]

Originally Posted by Wren Hensgen

Good choice. These are actually Bimba/Mead valves, rebranded by Automation Direct.

Any reason for a dual acting over a spring return?

In theory? Simply the amount of control one gives us over the other. Spring return is by no means a bad thing, but I'm in the camp of thinking that it's best to keep the state of the solenoid after disabling, for safety if for nothing else.

In reality, it depends on the application. If it turns out it might be better to use spring return, we can always pick some up. I figure it makes more sense to buy ones that are a bit more versatile.

[hrench]

Originally Posted by chapman1

Your correct. ;-)

You're right!

[Wren Hensgen]

Originally Posted by rfolea

I'm surprised no one mentioned this as an option (see photo). remove both the shroud and the header and just connect directly to the pins using crimp lugs ...

The only disadvantage is you loose the built-in diagnostic LED ...

Again, you only need two pins...

The other disadvantage in this is that you now have two convenient connections (which are fairly easily bent) right next to each other. A bad bump, or some dropped metal shavings, and they short out.

Best practice is to protect your solenoids in some way, I've seen way too many teams mount them out on their arms.