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50Linear Solenoids
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Time - ms
20
10
Stroke - mm
Soft Shift® Solenoids
■ Variable positioning linear
device
■ Quiet operation
Soft Shift solenoids have For applications where Performance Curves Starting Force
a unique construction variable positioning The performance curves When determining
which allows easy is desired, closed in this section serve as an application’s force
transition from snap action loop control can be guides to determine the requirement, apply a 1.5
to variable position. accomplished by adding solenoid size needed to safety factor. For example:
Using the same power, electronic controls. This produce a desired force a load requiring 1.0 N
starting force is three to gives accurate, repeatable at a given stroke, duty of force should utilise a
five times higher than action. cycle, and power source. solenoid providing 1.0 N x
standard solenoids at the The essentially All curves were developed 1.5 or 1.5 N of force.
fully de-energised position. horizontal force curves under the following
This is advantageous for prevent rapid acceleration standard test conditions:
starting inertial loads or at the end of the stroke, ambient temperature
detented mechanisms, and avoiding the excessive of 20°C, 65% relative
for conserving electrical wear, noise and vibration humidity.
power. that characterise standard
In snap action solenoids. A Soft Shift
applications, typical solenoid can be a low-
solenoids move to the cost alternative to a linear
end of the stroke within stepping motor with a
milliseconds, with a lead screw for up to and
characteristic increase including a 10.7 mm
in ending force and stroke.
acceleration. With the Soft
Shift solenoid plunger,
however, velocity can be
controlled by ramping
the input current for
slow, noiseless operation. De-Energised Energised
operation.
See the "Battery Operated
Solenoids" section for
complete information.
Force values for reference only. All specifications subject to change without notice.
Size 2EPM — Typical Force @ 20°C Size 2EPM — Typical Speed @ No Load, 20°C
10% Duty Cycle 70W
40
25% Duty Cycle 28W
50% Duty Cycle 14W
100% Duty Cycle 7W
100% Duty Cycle 7W
50% Duty Cycle 14W
18.0 32 25% Duty Cycle 28W
10% Duty Cycle 70W
13.5 24
Force - N
Time - ms
9.0 16
4.5 8
Force values for reference only. All specifications subject to change without notice.
Size 3EPM — Typical Force @ 20°C Size 3EPM — Typical Speed @ No Load, 20°C
45 40
27 24
Force - N
Time - ms
18 16
9 8
0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 0 1.5 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5
Stroke - mm Stroke - mm
Force values for reference only. All specifications subject to change without notice.
Size 4EPM — Typical Force @ 20°C Size 4EPM — Typical Speed @ No Load, 20°C
45
40
10% Duty Cycle 125W
25% Duty Cycle 50W
50% Duty Cycle 25W 100% Duty Cycle 12.5W
100% Duty Cycle 12.5W 50% Duty Cycle 25W
25% Duty Cycle 50W
36 10% Duty Cycle 125W
32
27
24
Force - N
Time - ms
18
16
9
8
Stroke - mm Stroke - mm
Force values for reference only. All specifications subject to change without notice.
24 4.30 486 9.0 12.7 18.0 28.0 Spring Rate 498.3 Nmm; 2.0 N ±30% preload
25 6.66 590 11.5 16.2 23.0 36.0 reference
26 10.30 737 14.0 20.0 28.0 44.0 Weight 340.2 g
27 15.70 900 17.7 25.0 35.0 56.0 Dimensions See page E10
28 26.60 1190 23.0 32.0 45.0 72.0
29 38.00 1380 28.0 40.0 56.0 89.0
30 62.10 1768 36.0 51.0 71.0 113.0 How to Order
31 96.10 2166 45.0 64.0 90.0 143.0 Add the coil awg number (0XX) to the part number (for
32 157.00 2816 57.0 80.0 113.0 179.0 example: to order a 25% duty cycle unit rated at 35 VDC,
33 241.00 3432 71.0 101.0 143.0 226.0 specify 196658-027).
1
Continuously pulsed at stated watts and duty cycle Please see www.ledex.com (click on Stock Products
2
Single pulse at stated watts (with coil at ambient room tab) for our list of stock products available through our
temperature 20°C) distributors.
3
Other coil awg sizes available — please consult factory
4
Reference number of turns
Size 5EPM — Typical Force @ 20°C Size 5EPM — Typical Speed @ No Load, 20°C
90
50
10% Duty Cycle 210W
25% Duty Cycle 84W
50% Duty Cycle 42W
100% Duty Cycle 21W 100% Duty Cycle 21W
72 50% Duty Cycle 42W
40
25% Duty Cycle 84W
10% Duty Cycle 210W
54 30
Force - N
Time - ms
36
20
18 10
Force values for reference only. All specifications subject to change without notice.
Size 6EPM — Typical Force @ 20°C Size 6EPM — Typical Speed @ No Load, 20°C
130
50.0
78
30.0
Force - N
Time - ms
52
20.0
26
10.0
Stroke - mm Stroke - mm
Force values for reference only. All specifications subject to change without notice.
9 ± 0.5 14 ± 0.5
11.10 ± 0.381 15.87 ± 0.381
28.58 +- 0.8
0.3 33.32 +- 0.8
0.3
250 mm min., 250 mm min.,
0.20 mm2 0.20 mm2
39.67 +- 0.8
0.3 + 0.8
47.63 - 0.3
250 mm min., 250 mm min.,
0.30 mm2 0.60 mm2
56.24 ± 0.50
68.83
de-energized
30.81 ref
18.5 ± 0.5
22.23 ± 0.381
7.92 ± 0.025
dia. both ends
M4 x 0.7 18.26
thread
+ 0.8
57.15 - 0.3
250 mm min.,
0.82 mm2
36.53 ± 0.13