Although all solenoid valves do not include the word in their title or name, most are actually electric solenoid valves. If they are not activated by way of electric current, then they are known as pneumatic solenoid valves or hydraulic valves, which rely on the pressure of the system they are placed within to open and close them. Electric solenoid valves however, depend on computer systems or Continue reading
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One of my favorite shows is Grey’s Anatomy, not only because of the steamy drama that plays out between the characters every episode but also because of the way the show portrays surgery and the intensity that goes with that skill. The idea of holding someone’s life in my hand is more then I can handle, but Continue reading
Solenoid Valves Photo Courtesy of Pneumadyne, Inc.
The science behind the term solenoid is fundamental to understanding how a solenoid valve works. Regardless of which style, be it pneumatic, gas or electric or miniature or latching, all solenoid valves function by way of the same scientific principles. According to physics a solenoid is a long wire, very thin and coiled around a metallic core. This structure is able to produce a magnetic field when Continue reading
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The solenoid valve has two distinct styles within which all other styles must branch off from; pneumatic and hydraulic triggers. Which category a solenoid valve falls into basically depends on the context of its application. If the machine is run by hydraulics then the solenoid valve is considered a Continue reading
As the one metal that can match the corrosion-resistant nature of many plastic when dealing with acidic substances, why not choose stainless steel? It is an impressive material, outside or within the solenoid valve context. When we look at the essence of what a solenoid valve is and what it does we see that stainless steel is an excellent match in most applications. A solenoid valve is an electromechanical object that Continue reading
Gas solenoid valves are able to control the flow of a variety of different gases, depending on the material they are built with and their design. Functioning much like other solenoid valves, they are set-up to open or close a chamber door within whatever system they are apart of to release the pressure or stop the flow. Gas solenoid valves are one style of gas valve that is very important to a Continue reading
Solenoid Valves Photo Courtesy of Gems Sensors & Controls.
Simplistic designs for complex processes are a trend in mechanics these days. With the economic climate, every industry is looking for ways to keep costs down. Utilizing a bare bones mechanical design, such as the 3 way solenoid valve, allows a company to cut back on maintenance expenses. The fewer moving parts a system requires while still performing quickly and Continue reading
High Pressure Solenoid Valve Photos Courtesy of Magnatrol Valve Corporation.
All systems requiring the services of a solenoid valve should consider the activation process for their valve. There are also some industrial processes, such as high pressure systems that need to consider particularly long and hard since more is at stake in a high pressure environment. For example, any system dealing with natural gas or petroleum needs to be leak proof as well as Continue reading