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Motion Control – High Force-to-Size Solenoid Series Features 18 different AWG Windings to Meet Force, Stroke Length, Voltage, and Duty Cycle Requirements of an Application!

August 04, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – Pull Type Tubular Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – A series of 1.250 in. diameter tubular solenoids has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). Ideal for strokes of up to 1.00 inch, the S-20-125 series of Pull Type Tubular Solenoids feature 18 different solenoids with 23 AWG to 40 AWG (American Wire Gauge) windings. This broad range of solenoids allows the user to select the best solenoid for an application based on the force, stroke length, voltage, and duty cycle requirements. If needed, MSS solenoids with higher temperature class coil and lead wire insulation can be specified.

Motion Control – 18 Compact Low-Profile Pull Type Clapper Solenoids Are Designed to Meet the Size, Voltage, Duty Cycle, and Force Requirements of Your Application!

June 23, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – Compact Push/Pull Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The S-08-54 Series of Low-Profile Pull Type Clapper Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are just 0.54 in (13.8mm). in diameter and 0.80 in (20.3mm). long and the overall extended length is 1.08 in (27.4mm).

Motion Control – Miniature Push Type Solenoids Features 16 Standard Models to Meet Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force, and Stroke Requirements of an Application!

May 12, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – Push Type Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released the S-63-38-H Series of Push Type Tubular Solenoids. These miniature 0.38 in. diameter solenoids can be used as a push type solenoid at the push end or a pull type solenoid at the pull end and features 16 standard off-the-shelf options to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force and Stroke requirement of the user.

Motion Control – Select the Low Cost, Economical, Pull-type Latching Solenoid Best Suited for Your Application!

March 31, 2025 Editor

Motion Control – Latching Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA –A Series of Latching Pull-type Motion Control Solenoids released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) are low cost, economical to use, and easy to integrate into an application. The compact S-18-100T Pull-type Latching Solenoids are: 1.00 in. wide x 0.84 in. high x 1.73 in. long with 0.313 in diameter plunger.

Motion Control – Select from a Series of Compact Electromagnets to Meet Holding Force and Duty Cycle Requirements of an Application!

November 26, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Electromagnets

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – A powerful series of compact, low cost electromagnets has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). Their E-22-150 Series of Tubular Electromagnets 1.5 in. in diameter x 2.15 in. feature 19 different windings to select from based on the duty cycle and holding force requirements of the application.

Motion Control – Tutorial – Solenoid Construction

November 03, 2024 Editor

Motion Control – Tutorial – Solenoid Construction

Solenoid Construction

A Solenoid is a long wire, wound with a helical pattern, usually surrounded by a steel frame, having a steel core inside the winding.

When carrying a current “i “, the Solenoid becomes an electro-mechanical device, in which electrical energy is converted into mechanical work.

Motion Control – Rotary Solenoids Matched to An Application Are Available in OEM Quantities!

October 15, 2024 Editor

Motion Control Spotlights – Rotary Solenoids

Motion Control – Van Nuys, CA – The R-09-150 CWN Series of Clockwise, Reverse Shaft Extension Rotary Solenoids from Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS), available in OEM quantities, features 18 different winding configurations allowing the user to match torque and duty cycle requirements to an application.

Motion Control – The S-63-38 Series of 0.38 Inch Dia. Pull Type Solenoids Features 16 Standard models to Meet Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force, and Stroke Requirements of an Application!

September 03, 2024 Editor

Motion Control Technology Newsletter – Tubular Solenoids

Motion Control Technology – Van Nuys, CA – The S-63-38 Series of Pull Type Tubular Solenoids has been released by Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS). This series of 0.38 in. diameter solenoids features 16 standard off-the-shelf solenoids to select from based on the Voltage, Duty Cycle, Force and Stroke requirement of the user.

These miniature solenoids featuring a 0.38 in. diameter have a 0.66 in. long housing and when retracted are just 0.80 in. long.

Category Archives: Latching

Motion Control – High Force-to-Size Solenoid Series Features 18 different AWG Windings to Meet Force, Stroke Length, Voltage, and Duty Cycle Requirements of an Application!

Motion Control – Pull Type Tubular Solenoids

Motion Control – 18 Compact Low-Profile Pull Type Clapper Solenoids Are Designed to Meet the Size, Voltage, Duty Cycle, and Force Requirements of Your Application!

Motion Control – Compact Push/Pull Solenoids