AC Laminated
AC Solenoid vs DC Solenoid?
AC Solenoids
- have an in-rush current, providing high initial stroke force
- can utilise longer strokes than DC solenoids for the above reason
- may hum in operation, according to the application conditions
- the armature (plunger) must always be allowed to seat, otherwise over-heating of the coil may occur
DC Solenoids
- are generally quieter in operation
- have longer operating life (bearing construction versions)
- any DC Solenoid can be operated from an AC supply via a simple bridge-rectifier, also available from us – ask for details
- For force/stroke equivalent DC units refer to our GFC range