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Soft Shift®

50Linear Solenoids

100% Duty Cycle 21W


40 50% Duty Cycle 42W
25% Duty Cycle 84W
10% Duty Cycle 210W

30
Time - ms

20

10

0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0

Stroke - mm
Soft Shift® Solenoids
■ Variable positioning linear
device

■ Slow, smooth motion

■ High starting force

■ Quiet operation

■ 106 actuation life rating


LINEAR Soft Shift®

All catalogue products manufactured after


April 1, 2006 are RoHS Compliant

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

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Soft Shift® Solenoids
Duty Cycle Power Requirements Typical Examples of Custom Features
Duty cycle is determined Voltage applied to Termination Power Take Off
by: ON time/(ON + OFF the solenoid must be
time). matched to the coil
For example: a solenoid wire size for proper
is actuated for 30 seconds, operation. Solenoids are
then off for 90 seconds. catalogueed in coil awgs
Elliptical Clevis-grooved
30 sec ON / (30 Sec ON + 90 ranging from #23 up to Glass bead terminals
(base)
sec OFF) = 30/120 = 1/4 or #35 to accommodate
25% duty cycle. your input power.
Ledex Soft Shift® Refer to the individual
solenoids are rated for model specification
various duty cycles ranging pages for coil wire awg Flatted Clevis-tongue
from continuous to 10% recommendations. Many
duty. other coil awg sizes are Stranded leads

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(base)
Note that maximum available. Please feel free
ON time for a particular to contact our application
application can be a factor engineering department
which overrides the duty for availability. Drilled hole Notched
cycle rating. For example,
at 25% duty cycle, the Applications
maximum ON time for a Applications for the Soft Stranded leads
given Soft Shift solenoid is Shift solenoid include
36 seconds. If, however, office machinery, medical
the solenoid is operated equipment, keypad testing, Threaded rod Tapped hole
at a cycle rate which locking devices, motion
enables the unit to return control, hot water solar
to ambient temperature controllers, robotics, air Solder terminals
between ON cycles, then dampers, optical shutter
the maximum ON time is equipment, and a variety
extended somewhat. In of other industrial Soft Shift solenoids also Options and Modified
the above example, this applications as well as contain cushion washers
extended ON time is 44 Designs
military uses. to aid quiet, shock-free
seconds. Maximum ON Our catalogue versions Even though many
operation. In addition,
time ratings are listed are typically designed solenoid designs are in
voltage can be applied
on the individual model to utilise the maximum stock, our customers
slowly to take advantage
specification pages. possible stroke capability often require a product
of a slow energizing
for each size. Also, the with unique features or
capability. The de-
Life force curves are essentially performance capabilities.
energizing part of the
When selecting a Soft horizontal. This permits In fact, almost 80% of all
cycle is also controllable.
Shift solenoid, as with use in applications where solenoids that we make
A Soft Shift solenoid is
any other solenoid style, quiet operation is a primary are either modified or
also a good choice for
it is important to consider concern or where the load custom built to meet
long life applications
the effects of heat on life. to be moved is sensitive to our customers’ exact
in that its two bearings
When used with a constant vibration or shock. application requirements.
de-sensitise the unit to
voltage supply, an increase A medical fluid analyzer is So, if you don’t find what
side loading. The closed
in coil temperature reduces a good example. The tubes you’re looking for in the
construction also keeps
the work output and the life through which fluids are catalogue, give us a call to
out contaminants, which
of the unit. Standard life is flowing cannot withstand discuss your needs with
makes it ideal for rugged
10,000,000 operations. great shock. Excessive one of our application
applications.
shock could cause breakage engineers.
of the tubes which could
then cause a leak of an
infectious fluid, for example.

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Soft Shift® Selection
Soft Shift solenoids are All catalogue products manufactured after
available in five sizes. Use April 1, 2006 are RoHS Compliant
the selection overview
chart to determine
which size offers the
Soft Shift Selection Overview
Package Maximum Force (N) @ Maximum Stroke
desired performance and
Dimensions (mm) Stroke and Specified Duty Cycle
mechanical specifications. Size Dia. Length mm 100% 50% 25% 10%
Refer to the individual
2EPM 28.6 25.3 4.1 4.45 6.23 8.9 16.91
size specification pages
3EPM 33.3 31.9 6.4 4.45 8.46 10.24 19.14
for complete performance
4EPM 39.7 37.4 7.6 8.90 13.35 19.14 33.38
and mechanical data.
5EPM 47.6 49.1 10.2 13.35 20.02 31.15 55.62
6EPM 57.2 56.2 10.7 31.15 42.72 71.20 131.28
Well-suited All data is at 20°C coil temperature. Force outputs degrade with elevated temperatures.
for battery
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operation.
See the "Battery Operated
Solenoids" section for
complete information.

How to Use Soft Shift Performance Charts Performance


Maximum Duty Cycle 100% 50% 25% 10%
1. Select one of the four columns which provides Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 100 36 7
the appropriate duty cycle. (For example 50%.) when pulsed continuously
Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 162 44 8
2. Reading down this column provides a variety for single pulse
of performance and electrical data including Watts (@ 20°C) 7 14 28 70
maximum on time, watts, and amp turns. Ampere Turns (@ 20°C) 425 602 849 1350
Coil Data
3. Following down the column further into the awg Resistance # VDC VDC VDC VDC
VDC ratings, select the voltage which most closely (0XX) (@20°C) Turns (Nom) (Nom) (Nom) (Nom)
matches your supply voltage. (For example, 12.5 for 24 0.68 130 2.2 3.2 4.5 7.1
a 12 VDC power supply.) 25 1.16 174 2.8 4.0 5.7 9.0
26 1.96 231 3.6 5.1 7.2 11.5
4. Read across (to the left) to select the awg suffix 27 3.16 296 4.5 6.4 9.0 14.4
to complete the part number when ordering. (In this 28 5.10 378 5.7 8.1 11.5 18.2
example using our 2EPM chart, 30 awg is required, 29 6.94 423 7.0 9.9 13.9 22.0
30 11.03 530 8.8 12.5 17.7 28.0
thus to order, specify: 196655-030.
31 16.85 649 11.0 15.6 22.0 35.0
32 28.15 858 13.9 19.8 28.0 44.0
33 42.75 1036 17.5 25.0 35.0 56.0
34 69.56 1312 23.0 32.0 45.0 72.0
35 112.00 1674 29.0 40.0 57.0 91.0

Force values for reference only. All specifications subject to change without notice.

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Soft Shift® Size 2EPM
Part Number: 196655-0XX All catalogue products manufactured after
April 1, 2006 are RoHS Compliant
Performance
Maximum Duty Cycle 100% 50% 25% 10%
Specifications
Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 100 36 7 Stroke 4.06 ± 0.762 mm
when pulsed continuously1 Dielectric Strength 1000 VRMS
Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 162 44 8 Recommended Maximum watts dissipated by
for single pulse2 Minimum Heat Sink solenoid are based on an unrestricted
Watts (@ 20°C) 7 14 28 70 flow of air at 20°C, with solenoid
mounted on the equivalent of an
Ampere Turns (@ 20°C) 425 602 849 1350 aluminium plate measuring 85.7 mm
Coil Data square by 3.2 mm thick
awg Resistance # VDC VDC VDC VDC Coil Resistance ±5% tolerance on all coil awg
(0XX)3 (@20°C) Turns4 (Nom) (Nom) (Nom) (Nom) Spring Rate 123.2 Nmm;0.6 N ±30% preload
reference
24 0.68 130 2.2 3.2 4.5 7.1

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25 1.16 174 2.8 4.0 5.7 9.0 Weight 70.9 g
26 1.96 231 3.6 5.1 7.2 11.5 Dimensions See page E10
27 3.16 296 4.5 6.4 9.0 14.4
28 5.10 378 5.7 8.1 11.5 18.2
29 6.94 423 7.0 9.9 13.9 22.0 How to Order
30 11.03 530 8.8 12.5 17.7 28.0
31 16.85 649 11.0 15.6 22.0 35.0 Add the coil awg number (0XX) to the part number
32 28.15 858 13.9 19.8 28.0 44.0 (for example: to order a 25% duty cycle unit rated at 9
33 42.75 1036 17.5 25.0 35.0 56.0 VDC, specify 196655-027).
34 69.56 1312 23.0 32.0 45.0 72.0 Please see www.ledex.com (click on Stock Products
35 112.00 1674 29.0 40.0 57.0 91.0 tab) for our list of stock products available through our
1
Continuously pulsed at stated watts and duty cycle distributors.
2
Single pulse at stated watts (with coil at ambient room
temperature 20°C)
3
Other coil awg sizes available — please consult factory Well-suited for battery operation.
4
Reference number of turns See the "Battery Operated Solenoids" section for
complete information.

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

0 1.25 2.5 3.75 5.0 0 1.25 2.5 3.75 5.0


Stroke - mm Stroke - mm

Force values for reference only. All specifications subject to change without notice.

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Soft Shift® Size 3EPM
Part Number: 196656-0XX All catalogue products manufactured after
April 1, 2006 are RoHS Compliant
Performance
Maximum Duty Cycle 100% 50% 25% 10%
Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 100 36 8 Specifications
when pulsed continuously1 Stroke 6.35 ± 0.762 mm
Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 162 44 9 Dielectric Strength 1000 VRMS (23-27 awg); 1200 VRMS
(28-33 awg)
for single pulse2
Recommended Maximum watts dissipated by solenoid
Watts (@ 20°C) 9 18 36 90 Minimum Heat Sink are based on an unrestricted flow of
Ampere Turns (@ 20°C) 535 756 1070 1690 air at 20°C, with solenoid mounted on
the equivalent of an aluminium plate
Coil Data
measuring 117.5 mm square by 3.2
awg Resistance # VDC VDC VDC VDC mm thick
(0XX)3 (@20°C) Turns4 (Nom) (Nom) (Nom) (Nom) Coil Resistance ±5% tolerance on all coil awg
23 0.70 145 2.6 3.7 5.2 8.2 Spring Rate 82.5 Nmm; 1.0 N ±30% preload
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24 1.18 192 3.3 4.6 6.6 10.4 reference


25 1.97 252 4.2 5.9 8.4 13.2 Weight 113.4 g
26 3.26 328 5.3 7.5 10.6 16.8 Dimensions See page E10
27 5.04 405 6.7 9.4 13.3 21.0
28 8.02 510 8.4 11.9 16.8 27.0
How to Order
29 12.21 627 10.4 14.7 21.0 33.0
30 19.20 780 13.2 18.6 26.0 42.0 Add the coil awg number (0XX) to the part number
31 31.84 1008 16.9 24.0 34.0 53.0 (for example: to order a 25% duty cycle unit rated at 13.3
32 46.97 1215 21.0 29.0 41.0 65.0 VDC, specify 196656-027).
33 75.30 1530 26.0 37.0 53.0 83.0 Please see www.ledex.com (click on Stock Products
1
Continuously pulsed at stated watts and duty cycle tab) for our list of stock products available through our
2
Single pulse at stated watts (with coil at ambient room distributors.
temperature 20°C)
3
Other coil awg sizes available — please consult factory
4
Reference number of turns

Size 3EPM — Typical Force @ 20°C Size 3EPM — Typical Speed @ No Load, 20°C
45 40

10% Duty Cycle 90W 100% Duty Cycle 9W


25% Duty Cycle 36W 50% Duty Cycle 18W
36 50% Duty Cycle 18W
32 25% Duty Cycle 36W
100% Duty Cycle 9W 10% Duty Cycle 90W

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.

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Soft Shift® Size 4EPM
Part Number: 196657-0XX All catalogue products manufactured after
April 1, 2006 are RoHS Compliant
Performance
Maximum Duty Cycle 100% 50% 25% 10%
Specifications
Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 100 36 9
Stroke 7.62 ± 0.762 mm
when pulsed continuously1
Dielectric Strength 1000 VRMS (23-24 awg); 1200 VRMS
Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 162 44 10 (25-33 awg)
for single pulse2 Recommended Maximum watts dissipated by
Watts (@ 20°C) 12.5 25 50 125 Minimum Heat Sink solenoid are based on an unrestricted
Ampere Turns (@ 20°C) 714 1000 1425 2250 flow of air at 20°C, with solenoid
mounted on the equivalent of an
Coil Data aluminium plate measuring 158.8 mm
awg Resistance # VDC VDC VDC VDC square by 3.2 mm thick
(0XX)3 (@20°C) Turns4 (Nom) (Nom) (Nom) (Nom) Coil Resistance ±5% tolerance on all coil awg
23 1.59 266 4.3 6.0 8.5 13.4 Spring Rate 159.3 Nmm; 1.6 N ±30% preload

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24 2.20 301 5.2 7.3 10.4 16.4 reference
25 3.54 384 6.6 9.2 13.1 21.0 Weight 198.4 g
26 5.67 486 8.3 11.7 16.6 26.0 Dimensions See page E10
27 8.76 600 10.4 14.6 21.0 33.0
28 13.80 748 13.2 18.5 26.0 42.0
29 22.60 975 16.6 23.0 33.0 52.0
How to Order
30 34.80 1190 21.0 29.0 42.0 66.0 Add the coil awg number (0XX) to the part number
31 56.70 1520 27.0 37.0 53.0 84.0 (for example: to order a 25% duty cycle unit rated at 21
32 88.30 1908 33.0 46.0 66.0 104.0 VDC, specify 196657-027).
33 138.00 2360 42.0 59.0 83.0 132.0 Please see www.ledex.com (click on Stock Products
1
Continuously pulsed at stated watts and duty cycle tab) for our list of stock products available through our
2
Single pulse at stated watts (with coil at ambient room distributors.
temperature 20°C)
3
Other coil awg sizes available — please consult factory
4
Reference number of turns

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

0 2.5 5.0 7.5 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.

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Soft Shift® Size 5EPM
Part Number: 196658-0XX All catalogue products manufactured after
April 1, 2006 are RoHS Compliant
Performance
Maximum Duty Cycle 100% 50% 25% 10%
Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 100 36 10 Specifications
when pulsed continuously1 Stroke 0.400 ± 0.030 inches (10.16 ± 0.762
mm)
Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 160 44 13
Dielectric Strength 1000 VRMS (23 awg); 1200 VRMS (24-
for single pulse2
33 awg)
Watts (@ 20°C) 21 42 84 210 Recommended Maximum watts dissipated by
Ampere Turns (@ 20°C) 1015 1440 2030 3210 Minimum Heat Sink solenoid are based on an unrestricted
Coil Data flow of air at 20°C, with solenoid
mounted on the equivalent of an
awg Resistance # VDC VDC VDC VDC aluminium plate measuring 190.5 mm
(0XX)3 (@20°C) Turns4 (Nom) (Nom) (Nom) (Nom) square by 3.2 mm thick
23 2.70 384 7.2 10.1 14.3 23.0 Coil Resistance ±5% tolerance on all coil awg
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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

0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0


Stroke - mm Stroke - mm

Force values for reference only. All specifications subject to change without notice.

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Soft Shift® Size 6EPM
Part Number: 196659-0XX All catalogue products manufactured after
April 1, 2006 are RoHS Compliant
Performance
Maximum Duty Cycle 100% 50% 25% 10%
Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 87 36 13
Specifications
when pulsed continuously1 Stroke 10.67 ± 0.762 mm
Dielectric Strength 1200 VRMS (23-31 awg); 1500 VRMS
Maximum ON Time (sec) ∞ 140 44 16 (32-33 awg)
for single pulse2
Recommended Maximum watts dissipated by
Watts (@ 20°C) 32 64 128 320 Minimum Heat Sink solenoid are based on an unrestricted
Ampere Turns (@ 20°C) 1480 2080 2940 4620 flow of air at 20°C, with solenoid
mounted on the equivalent of an
Coil Data aluminium plate measuring 314.3 mm
awg Resistance # VDC VDC VDC VDC square by 3.2 mm thick
(0XX)3 (@20°C) Turns4 (Nom) (Nom) (Nom) (Nom) Coil Resistance ±5% tolerance on all coil awg
23 4.69 567 12.3 17.2 24.0 38.0 Spring Rate 535.6 Nmm; 4.8 N ±30% preload

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24 7.43 710 15.5 22.0 31.0 48.0 reference
25 12.90 960 19.9 28.0 39.0 62.0 Weight 652 g
26 19.70 1170 25.0 35.0 49.0 78.0 Dimensions See page E10
27 32.00 1500 32.0 44.0 63.0 99.0
28 51.60 1904 40.0 56.0 79.0 125.0
29 74.40 2232 49.0 69.0 98.0 154.0
30 126.00 2940 63.0 89.0 126.0 198.0 How to Order
31 195.00 3611 80.0 112.0 159.0 250.0
Add the coil awg number (0XX) to the part number
32 288.00 4350 98.0 138.0 195.0 306.0
(for example: to order a 25% duty cycle unit rated at 63
33 427.00 5010 126.0 177.0 251.0 394.0
VDC, specify 196659-027).
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
temperature 20°C) tab) for our list of stock products available through our
3
Other coil awg sizes available — please consult factory distributors.
4
Reference number of turns

Size 6EPM — Typical Force @ 20°C Size 6EPM — Typical Speed @ No Load, 20°C
130
50.0

100% Duty Cycle 32W


50% Duty Cycle 64W
104 25% Duty Cycle 128W
10% Duty Cycle 320W 40.0
10% Duty Cycle 320W
25% Duty Cycle 128W
50% Duty Cycle 64W
100% Duty Cycle 32W

78
30.0
Force - N

Time - ms

52
20.0

26
10.0

0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0

Stroke - mm Stroke - mm

Force values for reference only. All specifications subject to change without notice.

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Soft Shift® Dimensions
mm
All solenoids are illustrated in energised state

Size 2EPM 14.27 Size 3EPM 19.05

25.30 ± 0.50 31.29 ± 0.50


32.51 40.13
de-energized de-energized

12.62 ref 15.49 ref

9 ± 0.5 14 ± 0.5
11.10 ± 0.381 15.87 ± 0.381

3.967 ± 0.025 4.75 ± 0.025


dia. both ends dia. both ends

M2.5 x 0.45 9.12 M3 x 0.5


thread 11.1
thread
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28.58 +- 0.8
0.3 33.32 +- 0.8
0.3
250 mm min., 250 mm min.,
0.20 mm2 0.20 mm2

18.26 ± 0.13 22.23 ± 0.13

Size 4EPM 22.23 Size 5EPM 25.4

37.36 ± 0.50 49.15 ± 0.50


48.01 62.74
de-energized de-energized
19.02 ref 23.75 ref

15.5 ± 0.5 15.5 ± 0.5


19.05 ± 0.381 19.05 ± 0.381

5.54 ± 0.025 6.35 ± 0.025


dia. both ends dia. both ends
M3 x 0.5 13.49
thread M3 x 0.5 15.88
thread

39.67 +- 0.8
0.3 + 0.8
47.63 - 0.3
250 mm min., 250 mm min.,
0.30 mm2 0.60 mm2

26.97 ± 0.13 31.75 ± 0.13

Size 6EPM 31.75

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

All specifications subject to change without notice.

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