Tag: Solenoid valves
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10.3 Solenoid valves
A very common form of on/off valve used for pneumatic and hydraulic systems alike is the solenoid valve. A “solenoid” is nothing more than a coil of wire designed to produce a magnetic field when energized. Solenoid actuators work by attracting a movable ferrous armature into the center of the solenoid coil when energized, the force of this…